Jan. 1 marks the dawn of a new era for Popeye and Tintin. It's the day the nonagenarian cartoon characters officially enter the U.S. public domain along with a treasure trove of other iconic works.

The copyrights of thousands of 20th-century films, books, compositions and sound recordings expire on Jan. 1, making them ...

From Klaus to Tokyo Godfathers, here are some great animated Christmas movies to watch during the holiday season.