Arthur Conan Doyle's stories about detective Sherlock Holmes were published between 1887 and 1927. They have inspired countless successful adaptations, including comic strips, movies, and a television series Sherlock Hound, directed by Hayao Miyazaki, who is celebrated for his animated movies. Until 2014, these stories were copyrighted. The right to adapt was only available to those who could afford the copyright fee and gain approval from the strict copyright holders of Doyle's estate. Some journalists predict that the number of Sherlock Holmes adaptations is likely to increase since the end of copyright means that _________

Which choice most logically completes the text?

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producing adaptations will become easier and less expensive.

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Doyle's original stories will become hard to find.

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people will become more interested in detective stories than they were in the 1800s.

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the former copyright holders of Doyle's estate will return fees they collected.