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It depends upon the copyright laws by which the beloved 1939 film version of 'The Wizard of Oz' is governed. According to the old copyright laws, the copyright could be extended twice, at 28 years each. In this case, the copyright would have run out in 1995. According to the new copyright laws, the film could be protected by copyright for 75 years. If that's the selected copyright provision, then the film is protected until 2014.
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∙ 12y agoThere is no such song as "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz."
Specifically, there is the song "We're Off To See The Wizard." It includes the phrase "the wonderful, wonderful Wizard of Oz." That song and everything else in the film has yet to enter the public domain. In fact, copyright protection at this point does not expire until December 31, 2034.
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∙ 12y agoYes, "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" is in the public domain.
Specifically, the book was written by author and Oz series originator Lyman Frnak Baum (May 15, 1856 - May 6, 1919). It was published by the George M. Hill Company on May 17, 1900. Its protection was governed by the copyright law provision of 28 years that could be extended for an equal number of years. The book has been in the public domain since 1956.
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∙ 12y agoNo, the songs from "The Wizard of Oz" are not in the public domain.
Specifically, the film has an original release date of August 12 and 25, 1939 in the United States of America. Its copyright protection expires on December 31, 2034. In receiving 95 years of protection, the film benefits from the 1974 amendment to the 1909 Copyright Act as well as the subsequent Copyright Act of 1976 and the Sonny Bono Copyright Term Extension Act of 1998.
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∙ 11y agoYes, all of L. Frank Baum's work (including all of the Oz books) are in the public domain. The famous 1939 movie, however, is not, and won't be until 2034.
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∙ 12y agoYes; as a corporate work, it will be protected through 2034.
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∙ 10y agoThe color green is not copyrighted. Not even emerald green.
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How many people was the Wizard of Oz when it first came out?
By the time that The Wizard of Oz went into the public domain, in 1956, five million copies had been sold.
Is the word 'munchkin' copywritten?
The word "munchkin," along with the rest of the Wizard of Oz characters and places, has entered the public domain, meaning everyone has the rights to use it.
Are the munchkins on the Wizard of Oz actually midgits?
The surviving Munchkins from the cast of the Wizard of Oz make a variety of public appearances.
Would it be copyright infringement if names are used from the wizard of oz on product?
The names are in the public domain, as the original work is from 1900. However, images from the 1939 film are still protected.
Who owns The Wizard of Oz?
No, Disney doesn't own the copyrights to 'The Wizard of Oz' books. According to the copyright law, Baum's Oz books only are protected 50 years after the author's death or 50 years after the date of any posthumous publications. So all the books written by author and Oz series originator Lyman Frank Baum [May 15, 1856-May 6, 1919] are in the public domain.
Is the book Dorothy of Oz in the public domain?
There is no book called Dorthy Of Oz it is Spelled Wizard Of Oz
Is 'The Wizard of Oz' movie music in the public domain?
No; it will be protected through 2034.
How many people was the Wizard of Oz when it first came out?
By the time that The Wizard of Oz went into the public domain, in 1956, five million copies had been sold.
Would it be a copyright infringement if someone makes a computer game to sell that its very similar to the story of Wizard of Oz?
The story of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz is in the public domain; you just want to avoid looking too much like the movie, which is still protected.
Is the word 'munchkin' copywritten?
The word "munchkin," along with the rest of the Wizard of Oz characters and places, has entered the public domain, meaning everyone has the rights to use it.
Are the munchkins on the Wizard of Oz actually midgits?
The surviving Munchkins from the cast of the Wizard of Oz make a variety of public appearances.
Would it be copyright infringement if names are used from the wizard of oz on product?
The names are in the public domain, as the original work is from 1900. However, images from the 1939 film are still protected.
Can you write your own stage adaptation of the Wizard of Oz?
Yes, the original Wizard of Oz books are all public domain. However, you cannot copy any original materials that first occurred in the 1939 movie of the same name, since those elements may still be protected under copyright until 2035.
Who owns The Wizard of Oz?
No, Disney doesn't own the copyrights to 'The Wizard of Oz' books. According to the copyright law, Baum's Oz books only are protected 50 years after the author's death or 50 years after the date of any posthumous publications. So all the books written by author and Oz series originator Lyman Frank Baum [May 15, 1856-May 6, 1919] are in the public domain.
Did Glinda the Good Witch have a sister in 'The Wizard of Oz'?
No, Glinda the Good had no known sister. But this conclusion holds true to the original 1900 book edition, and the beloved 1939 film version, of 'The Wizard of Oz'. With the book now in the public domain, updates and spin-offs are possible.
Would it be a copyright infringement if a display had a hot air balloon in it saying you don't need a wizard to find a new home and a yellow brick road leading to a home?
No; the story of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is in the public domain. Using images directly from the film, however, would be infringing.
What is the style of music in The Wizard of Oz?
Broadway musical-comedy all songs had to ( Go along with the story) .
