DVD, Disc rot and Warner Bros.

‘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’
Your DVDs are dying — and it’s got nothing to do with streaming apps. DVDs might be a thing of the past, but if you’re someone who kept your collection, you’ll want to check if they’ve fallen victim to disc rot — especially if they are titles distributed by Warner Bros.
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.
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.
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Gen-Zers are turning to DVDs instead of streaming their favorite movies
For Julia Agostino, 19, of Lexington, it was collecting movies on old-fashioned disc ... has amassed roughly 5,000 movies and television shows on DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K Ultra HD.
Employee charged with stealing unreleased movies, sharing them online
A Memphis man was arrested and charged with stealing DVDs and Blu-ray discs of unreleased movies and sharing ripped digital ...