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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.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox
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 from 2006 through 2009” on a Cinam manufacturing plant in Olyphant, Pennsylvania. Warner Bros. did not substantiate the claim, Ars Technica reported.
Warner Bros is replacing some DVDs that ‘rot’ and become unwatchable – but there’s a big catch that undermines the value of physical media
Some Warner Bros DVDs won't play due to material problems Affected discs were made between 2006 and 2008 Warner Bros is replacing discs, but not all movies are still available Of all the advantages of physical media – picture and sound quality,
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 Entertainment is aware of potential issues affecting select DVD titles manufactured between 2006 – 2008," the company said, adding that it was "actively working with consumers to replace defective discs."
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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'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 laser rot, which is when the layers of the disc break down. All DVDs have an expiry date,
Warner Bros promises to replace DVDs that have rotted with only one step for consumers
Hollywood giant Warner Bros has announced it will be replacing hundreds of DVDs, specifically ones created between 2006 and 2008, that have rotted prematurely
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 ...
The 8 Best New Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K Releases This March
From Gene Hackman in 'Night Moves' to anime classic 'Akira,' the best new Blu-ray and physical media releases to own in March ...
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Gen-Zers are turning to DVDs instead of streaming their favorite movies
Agostino, along with her mother, Kim, has amassed roughly 5,000 movies and television shows on DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K Ultra HD. “I created a monster,” says the elder Agostino, 55, who began the ...
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Employee at DVD Manufacturer Arrested for Leaking Films, Including Spider-Man
Steven R. Hale allegedly stole and sold a high-quality copy of 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' and other films before their ...
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Mike Leigh’s ‘Hard Truths’ sets home release
Mike Leigh’s latest film Hard Truths is coming to Digital and the physical formats, according to an official release from ...
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Your #DVD won’t last forever
A DVD will remain in working order for 30 to 100 years if properly cared for, but Warner Brothers Discovery ...