Children’s favorite character Winnie the Pooh has undergone a few changes in the hundred years since he was around, but few are as different as this one. reports Martin Stew The first trailer for the upcoming horror movie Winnie the Pooh has been released to the world audience. Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey was first announced in May, shortly after the original copyright for the famous children’s character expired. Filmmakers are now legally free to use author AA Milne’s works for inspiration for the first time and to adapt some of his characters for new works. The trailer for the film depicts an adult Christopher Robin returning to the 100 Acre Wood, which he abandoned after growing up from his childhood. In his absence, Winnie the Pooh and Piglet have grown resentful and now lust for blood. The film is directed by Rhys Waterfield, who also wrote and co-produced the film. In an interview with Variety Magazine, Mr Waterfield said he would look to get the film “through post production as quickly as we can”, after receiving a strong response to its first trailer. He described how Winnie the Pooh and Piglet would be “the main villains … running around” in the film. “Because they had to fend for themselves so much, they basically went wild,” he said. “So they went back to their animal roots. They are no longer tame: they are like a vicious bear and pig that want to roam around and try to find prey.’ The film’s trailer is rated R and viewers should be over 18 to watch it. While creators are free to use Milne’s original works, Disney still owns the creative rights to the animated versions of Winnie the Pooh. The organization acquired them from the Milne estate in 1961, so any Disney-created assets cannot be used without their permission. Mr Waterfield added that the film’s makers were “extremely careful” not to break copyright laws and did “everything we could” to make sure it was based only on Milne’s original book. For example, the portrayal of Winnie the Pooh in the film does not wear a red shirt, which was an element created by Disney. The film’s premise sees an adult Christopher Robin return to the 100 Acre Wood. Credit: Jagged Edge Productions Copyright laws vary by country and generally in the US. and in the UK copyright for published works lasts for the lifetime of the author, plus 70 years after their death. But in the US there are some exceptions and as a result the copyright for Milne’s works expired at the end of 2021. The Copyright Term Extension Act of 1998 addresses when a creation is a “work for hire,” which protects a company’s copyright for 95 years from first publication or 120 years after its creation, whichever ends earlier. Milne’s Winnie the Pooh book was first published in 1926. Winnie the Pooh and Piglet will be “the main villains” in the film. Credit: Jagged Edge Productions When Winnie the Pooh’s original copyright expired in early 2022, Bambi – from Bambi, A Life in the Woods by Felix Salten – also became free to use. However, despite the fact that Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, Christopher Robin, Owl, Eeyore, Rabbit, Kanga and Roo are now in the public domain, creators cannot yet use the Tigger character. His copyright expires in 2024, as Tigger made his debut in Milne’s second book, The House at Pooh Corner, two years later. That same year, the copyright for Steamboat Willie – widely considered to be Mickey Mouse’s debut – is set to expire, which could mean we see similar adaptations of his character to that of Winnie the Pooh. A release date for Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey has yet to be announced. Tune in to the News ITV Unscripted entertainment podcast


title: “Aa Milne S Winnie The Pooh Is To Be Turned Into A Horror Film After The Original Copyright Expired Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-18” author: “Wayne Dunbar”


Children’s favorite character Winnie the Pooh has undergone a few changes in the hundred years since he was around, but few are as different as this one. reports Martin Stew The first trailer for the upcoming horror movie Winnie the Pooh has been released to the world audience. Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey was first announced in May, shortly after the original copyright for the famous children’s character expired. Filmmakers are now legally free to use author AA Milne’s works for inspiration for the first time and to adapt some of his characters for new works. The trailer for the film depicts an adult Christopher Robin returning to the 100 Acre Wood, which he abandoned after growing up from his childhood. In his absence, Winnie the Pooh and Piglet have grown resentful and now lust for blood. The film is directed by Rhys Waterfield, who also wrote and co-produced the film. In an interview with Variety Magazine, Mr Waterfield said he would look to get the film “through post production as quickly as we can”, after receiving a strong response to its first trailer. He described how Winnie the Pooh and Piglet would be “the main villains … running around” in the film. “Because they had to fend for themselves so much, they basically went wild,” he said. “So they went back to their animal roots. They are no longer tame: they are like a vicious bear and pig that want to roam around and try to find prey.’ The film’s trailer is rated R and viewers should be over 18 to watch it. While creators are free to use Milne’s original works, Disney still owns the creative rights to the animated versions of Winnie the Pooh. The organization acquired them from the Milne estate in 1961, so any Disney-created assets cannot be used without their permission. Mr Waterfield added that the film’s makers were “extremely careful” not to break copyright laws and did “everything we could” to make sure it was based only on Milne’s original book. For example, the portrayal of Winnie the Pooh in the film does not wear a red shirt, which was an element created by Disney. The film’s premise sees an adult Christopher Robin return to the 100 Acre Wood. Credit: Jagged Edge Productions Copyright laws vary by country and generally in the US. and in the UK copyright for published works lasts for the lifetime of the author, plus 70 years after their death. But in the US there are some exceptions and as a result the copyright for Milne’s works expired at the end of 2021. The Copyright Term Extension Act of 1998 addresses when a creation is a “work for hire,” which protects a company’s copyright for 95 years from first publication or 120 years after its creation, whichever ends earlier. Milne’s Winnie the Pooh book was first published in 1926. Winnie the Pooh and Piglet will be “the main villains” in the film. Credit: Jagged Edge Productions When Winnie the Pooh’s original copyright expired in early 2022, Bambi – from Bambi, A Life in the Woods by Felix Salten – also became free to use. However, despite the fact that Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, Christopher Robin, Owl, Eeyore, Rabbit, Kanga and Roo are now in the public domain, creators cannot yet use the Tigger character. His copyright expires in 2024, as Tigger made his debut in Milne’s second book, The House at Pooh Corner, two years later. That same year, the copyright for Steamboat Willie – widely considered to be Mickey Mouse’s debut – is set to expire, which could mean we see similar adaptations of his character to that of Winnie the Pooh. A release date for Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey has yet to be announced. Tune in to the News ITV Unscripted entertainment podcast


title: “Aa Milne S Winnie The Pooh Is To Be Turned Into A Horror Film After The Original Copyright Expired Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-22” author: “Sommer Brumfield”


Children’s favorite character Winnie the Pooh has undergone a few changes in the hundred years since he was around, but few are as different as this one. reports Martin Stew The first trailer for the upcoming horror movie Winnie the Pooh has been released to the world audience. Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey was first announced in May, shortly after the original copyright for the famous children’s character expired. Filmmakers are now legally free to use author AA Milne’s works for inspiration for the first time and to adapt some of his characters for new works. The trailer for the film depicts an adult Christopher Robin returning to the 100 Acre Wood, which he abandoned after growing up from his childhood. In his absence, Winnie the Pooh and Piglet have grown resentful and now lust for blood. The film is directed by Rhys Waterfield, who also wrote and co-produced the film. In an interview with Variety Magazine, Mr Waterfield said he would look to get the film “through post production as quickly as we can”, after receiving a strong response to its first trailer. He described how Winnie the Pooh and Piglet would be “the main villains … running around” in the film. “Because they had to fend for themselves so much, they basically went wild,” he said. “So they went back to their animal roots. They are no longer tame: they are like a vicious bear and pig that want to roam around and try to find prey.’ The film’s trailer is rated R and viewers should be over 18 to watch it. While creators are free to use Milne’s original works, Disney still owns the creative rights to the animated versions of Winnie the Pooh. The organization acquired them from the Milne estate in 1961, so any Disney-created assets cannot be used without their permission. Mr Waterfield added that the film’s makers were “extremely careful” not to break copyright laws and did “everything we could” to make sure it was based only on Milne’s original book. For example, the portrayal of Winnie the Pooh in the film does not wear a red shirt, which was an element created by Disney. The film’s premise sees an adult Christopher Robin return to the 100 Acre Wood. Credit: Jagged Edge Productions Copyright laws vary by country and generally in the US. and in the UK copyright for published works lasts for the lifetime of the author, plus 70 years after their death. But in the US there are some exceptions and as a result the copyright for Milne’s works expired at the end of 2021. The Copyright Term Extension Act of 1998 addresses when a creation is a “work for hire,” which protects a company’s copyright for 95 years from first publication or 120 years after its creation, whichever ends earlier. Milne’s Winnie the Pooh book was first published in 1926. Winnie the Pooh and Piglet will be “the main villains” in the film. Credit: Jagged Edge Productions When Winnie the Pooh’s original copyright expired in early 2022, Bambi – from Bambi, A Life in the Woods by Felix Salten – also became free to use. However, despite the fact that Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, Christopher Robin, Owl, Eeyore, Rabbit, Kanga and Roo are now in the public domain, creators cannot yet use the Tigger character. His copyright expires in 2024, as Tigger made his debut in Milne’s second book, The House at Pooh Corner, two years later. That same year, the copyright for Steamboat Willie – widely considered to be Mickey Mouse’s debut – is set to expire, which could mean we see similar adaptations of his character to that of Winnie the Pooh. A release date for Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey has yet to be announced. Tune in to the News ITV Unscripted entertainment podcast


title: “Aa Milne S Winnie The Pooh Is To Be Turned Into A Horror Film After The Original Copyright Expired Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-10-30” author: “Brian Brodeur”


Children’s favorite character Winnie the Pooh has undergone a few changes in the hundred years since he was around, but few are as different as this one. reports Martin Stew The first trailer for the upcoming horror movie Winnie the Pooh has been released to the world audience. Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey was first announced in May, shortly after the original copyright for the famous children’s character expired. Filmmakers are now legally free to use author AA Milne’s works for inspiration for the first time and to adapt some of his characters for new works. The trailer for the film depicts an adult Christopher Robin returning to the 100 Acre Wood, which he abandoned after growing up from his childhood. In his absence, Winnie the Pooh and Piglet have grown resentful and now lust for blood. The film is directed by Rhys Waterfield, who also wrote and co-produced the film. In an interview with Variety Magazine, Mr Waterfield said he would look to get the film “through post production as quickly as we can”, after receiving a strong response to its first trailer. He described how Winnie the Pooh and Piglet would be “the main villains … running around” in the film. “Because they had to fend for themselves so much, they basically went wild,” he said. “So they went back to their animal roots. They are no longer tame: they are like a vicious bear and pig that want to roam around and try to find prey.’ The film’s trailer is rated R and viewers should be over 18 to watch it. While creators are free to use Milne’s original works, Disney still owns the creative rights to the animated versions of Winnie the Pooh. The organization acquired them from the Milne estate in 1961, so any Disney-created assets cannot be used without their permission. Mr Waterfield added that the film’s makers were “extremely careful” not to break copyright laws and did “everything we could” to make sure it was based only on Milne’s original book. For example, the portrayal of Winnie the Pooh in the film does not wear a red shirt, which was an element created by Disney. The film’s premise sees an adult Christopher Robin return to the 100 Acre Wood. Credit: Jagged Edge Productions Copyright laws vary by country and generally in the US. and in the UK copyright for published works lasts for the lifetime of the author, plus 70 years after their death. But in the US there are some exceptions and as a result the copyright for Milne’s works expired at the end of 2021. The Copyright Term Extension Act of 1998 addresses when a creation is a “work for hire,” which protects a company’s copyright for 95 years from first publication or 120 years after its creation, whichever ends earlier. Milne’s Winnie the Pooh book was first published in 1926. Winnie the Pooh and Piglet will be “the main villains” in the film. Credit: Jagged Edge Productions When Winnie the Pooh’s original copyright expired in early 2022, Bambi – from Bambi, A Life in the Woods by Felix Salten – also became free to use. However, despite the fact that Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, Christopher Robin, Owl, Eeyore, Rabbit, Kanga and Roo are now in the public domain, creators cannot yet use the Tigger character. His copyright expires in 2024, as Tigger made his debut in Milne’s second book, The House at Pooh Corner, two years later. That same year, the copyright for Steamboat Willie – widely considered to be Mickey Mouse’s debut – is set to expire, which could mean we see similar adaptations of his character to that of Winnie the Pooh. A release date for Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey has yet to be announced. Tune in to the News ITV Unscripted entertainment podcast