DVD, Disc rot and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment

‘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. Stopping, restarting, fast-forwarding, ejecting or wiping and cleaning the disc do not fix the issue.
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
A new plague of disc rot has been discovered, and it's affecting Warner Bros Home Entertainment movies manufactured between 2006 and 2008. The rot renders the discs unplayable, and while Warner Bros is offering replacements, it can't replace them all.
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."
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 issues like loading problems to identify affected DVDs from the late 2000s.
Check your DVDs for disc rot — Warner Bros. says it’s replacing them
Disc rot is not a new phenomenon, but as ArsTechnica notes, properly-cared-for DVDs should be playable for up to 100 years, according to Sony. However, failing WBHE discs have stood out in particular amongst the physical media faithful, who have been posting about the problem for years in forums like DVD Talk and Home Theater Forum.
Warner Bros. will replace rotten DVDs
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment is aware of potential issues affecting select DVD titles manufactured between 2006 – 2008, and the company has been actively working with consumers to replace defective discs.
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
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
Why Some of Your Old DVDs May No Longer Play (and What to Do About It)
As people who still own old DVDs are currently finding out. Old Warner Bros. DVDs Are Now Unplayable It looks like many Warner Bros. DVDs manufactured between 2006 and 2008 are now unplayable due to disc rot.
'Not your average video store:' Dearborn Heights business keeps DVDs, VHS relevant
Family-owned Video Exclusive store in Dearborn Heights is alive and thriving, but it's not your average video store.
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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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Gen-Zers are turning to DVDs instead of streaming their favorite movies
Retro classics are making a comeback. Media reporter Aidan Ryan explains if collectors see this as a passing phase, or a trend here to say. (Photo by George Annan Jr. for the Boston Globe) To get ...
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DVDs and Blu-Rays stolen from Chantry Place shop in Norwich
A man has been charged after DVDs and Blu-Ray discs worth £600 were stolen from a shop in Chantry Place, Norwich.
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DVDs Are Making A Comeback With Gen Z Collectors
Gen Z is embracing nostalgia as they're increasingly buying DVDs and making the outdated form of media popular again.