Copyright starting to expire on Hollywood icons | Learn English phrasal verb 'slim down'

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Copyright on films, drawings, and literature lasts a long time...but it doesn't last forever. While classic novels have been in the public domain for decades, some Hollywood icons like Winnie the Pooh are entering the public domain, allowing anyone to create re-makes of beloved characters. Plus, learn English phrasal verb ""slim down.""

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