"John Oliver Mocks Disney with Steamboat Willie Promo: 'What's Their Move, Sue?'"

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Source: Variety
"John Oliver Mocks Disney with Steamboat Willie Promo: 'What's Their Move, Sue?'"
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John Oliver teased the return of "Last Week Tonight" with a promo featuring a Steamboat Willie lookalike, poking fun at Disney after the character entered the public domain. It's unclear if Disney will be a target this season, but Oliver has a history of challenging the company's copyright practices. Disney has been known for protecting its intellectual property, and after Steamboat Willie's entry into the public domain, an indie filmmaker announced plans for a horror-comedy based on the character.

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