Protected
Kronos
1957 · Regal Films · Dir. Kurt Neumann
Scientists investigate a huge meteor that crashes into the ocean off Mexico, and encounter a skyscraper-tall, mobile machine which is designed to syphon energy from earth, including any energy directed at it in an effort to destroy it.
Confidence
95
— Legal Reasoning —
Why this status applies
Kronos was originally registered for copyright by Regal Films, Inc. on April 15, 1957, under registration number LP8253. Because it was released in 1957, it fell under the 1909 Copyright Act, which required a renewal registration during the 28th year of the first term to maintain protection.
A search of the Stanford Copyright Renewal Database and the Library of Congress records confirms that the copyright was successfully renewed on February 28, 1985, by 20th Century-Fox Film Corp (the successor in interest) under renewal number RE0000238059. This renewal extended the copyright term to 95 years from the date of original publication.
The film remains under copyright protection in the United States and is not scheduled to enter the public domain until January 1, 2053. The rights are currently managed by The Walt Disney Company following its acquisition of 21st Century Fox.
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— Cited Sources —
Supporting facts
- Stanford Copyright Renewal Database (RE0000238059)
- U.S. Copyright Office Catalog of Copyright Entries (LP8253)
- AFI Catalog of Feature Films
- Film Superlist: Motion Pictures in the U.S. Public Domain (Hurst/Baer)
Research summary based on cited sources, not legal advice. Always consult a qualified copyright attorney before commercial use.