yes unfortunately yes unfortunately
Originality is still required for copyright protection, regardless of the nature of the work.
Yes; it will be protected for the life of the songwriters plus 70 years.
Yes , all Warner Bros . cartoons are still under copyright protection .
Copyright protection gives creators the chance to ascribe value to (and perhaps derive income from) their creativity and hard work.
It happens all the time, and it usually isn't punished, regardless of the supposed consequences. Keep in mind that you're still not actually protected by copyright because it's not official, and if you steal someone else's work and label it with your own fake "copyright", you can still land in trouble. It's not uncommon to find a YouTube video of copyrighted work posted by someone else and with the uploader's supposed "copyright" attached to it. They're still in copyright trouble, but as you can tell, it's rarely enforced.
Photoplay magazine may still be under copyright protection, as the magazine likely contains original photographs, articles, and other content that are protected by copyright law. It is best to check the copyright status of specific issues of Photoplay magazine to determine if they are still protected.
Yes, "It's a Wonderful Life" is protected under copyright law. The film was first released in 1946, so it is still within the copyright protection period.
When registration was required for protection, the main purpose of the Copyright Office was to maintain records of registration. Now that protection is automatic, they still maintain records of formal registration, but a new role of the Copyright Office is to advise Congress on copyright issues, such as necessary updates and amendments to the law.
There is virtually no difference; term of protection is still based on the dates of the artist.
Facts which are not considered common knowledge should be cited, regardless of copyright. Wikipedia articles, for example, should still be cited.
The Constitution does not specify: it just says "Congress." Copyright protection is now automatic, but formal registrations are still handled by the Copyright Office, which is part of the Library of Congress.
If you want to obtain copyright protection for your work in another country, you may need to comply with the copyright laws of that specific country. You should consult with an intellectual property attorney or do thorough research on the copyright laws of that country to ensure that you follow the necessary procedures to obtain copyright protection. Additionally, it is generally a good practice to register your copyright with the copyright office in each country where you seek protection.