If youâre going to go forward with a pool, youâre going to want a nice look to go with it, not to mention all the additional ongoing costs once itâs in, like an increase in homeownerâs insurance, a tax increase, maintenance expenses like opening/closing the pool, heating it if applicable, etc.
The term of copyright for a particular work depends on several factors, including whether it has been published, and, if so, the date of first publication. As a general rule, for works created after January 1, 1978, copyright protection lasts for the life of the author plus an additional 70 years.
It's a Wonderful Life entered the public domain by accident. In 1946, when the movie was filmed, U.S. copyright protection lasted 28 years and could be renewed for another 28 years by filing some paperwork and paying a nominal fee. However, Republic Pictures, the original copyright owner and producer of Wonderful Life, neglected to renew the 1946 copyright in 1974.