Warner Bros says it will replace certain DVDs damaged by 'disc rot', but you might not get the same movie you sent in for replacement
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‘Disc rot’: If your old DVDs stop working, here’s what to do
Disc rot occurs when CDs, DVDs or similar optical discs deteriorate, becoming unreadable or creating playback issues such as skipping, glitching or freezing while playing the title or special features ...
Your old DVDs are suffering disc rot — Warner Bros. will replace them: ‘They curdle like milk’
The YouTuber compiled a master list of “reported and confirmed” Warner Home Video DVDs that have rotted. In another Google Doc he created, he blames the faulty discs that were manufactured “roughly ...
Warner Bros. responds to ‘disc rot’ issue with its movie DVDs
Movie fans with a lovingly curated DVD collection might want to check the condition of any Warner Bros. discs in their library.
Warner Bros is replacing some DVDs that ‘rot’ and become unwatchable – but there’s a big catch that undermines the value of physical media
A new plague of disc rot has been discovered, and it's affecting Warner Bros Home Entertainment movies manufactured between ...
Why your old Warner Bros. DVDs aren't playable anymore - and a potential fix
In response to Bumbray's article, Warner Bros. issued a statement and a potential resolution. "Warner Bros. Home ...
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'Laser rot' has rendered millions of Warner Bros DVDs unplayable – but you may be able to have them replaced
Unlucky for some, though, a number of DVD titles from Warner Bros. released between 2006 and 2008 are unplayable because of ...
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What Is Disc Rot? Physical Media's Greatest Boogeyman Explained
Maintaining and preserving physical media is more important than ever, but the depressing reality of disc rot plagues film fans everywhere.
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The slow fade of CDs and DVDs: A reflection on the loss of physical media
Once cherished as personal collections and markers of identity, physical media is now fading into nostalgia, replaced by the ease of digital access. But as we embrace streaming’s convenience, are we ...
Alarm bells ring as many iconic movie DVDs stop working
The physical format is suffering a major setback in the movie business, and many users of Warner Bros. printed DVDs are in ...
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Your Old DVDs May Have Disc Rot, and Warner Bros. Will Replace Them
DVDs from 2006-2008 by Warner Bros. are deteriorating due to "disc rot," with replacements available. Look out for playback ...
Criterion Collection’s ‘Anora’ Release to Feature Deleted Scenes, Exclusive Interviews with Mikey Madison and More
The disc and digital version will also include a Q&A between Madison and actor-stripper Lindsey Normington, commentary from ...