It could be the magic of Disney that has made their movies some of the most beloved in cinema history, or the fact that their flicks showcase characters that viewers of all ages can constantly see ...

For quite some time, copyright laws have shielded many iconic and well-known characters ... Most notably, Disney's copyright over the original Mickey Mouse expires next year.

Disney has several popular characters, but rarely are any as famous ... Esmeralda from The Hunchback of Notre Dame is ...