A new Cold War? The nuclear threat resurfaces in books, series and movies
Numerous works reflect the similarities of the current geopolitical situation with the Cold War era in parallel to the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Earliest version of Mickey Mouse set to become public domain in 2024, along with Minnie, Tigger
At least one version of the quintessential piece of intellectual property and perhaps the most iconic character in American pop culture will be free from Disney’s copyright
Repression and war boost sales of Orwell’s ‘1984’ in Russia
Readers seek parallels and answers to the current situation in dystopian stories, self-help guides and classic works about armed conflict and authoritarianism by authors like Tolstoy and Thomas Mann
‘1984’: How George Orwell’s Big Brother was born during the Spanish Civil War
Spain would represent a major point of rupture in the British author’s life. The novel takes place in London, but its seeds were planted during armed conflict in the streets of Barcelona