If you're the sort [[link]] of person that can't bear to let go of that DVD collection taking up far too much room under your TV, it might be worth checking to see if any of them have fallen prone to the dreaded phenomenon of "disc rot." Warner Bros has admitted that "select DVD titles" made between 2006-2008 may have fallen prone to early degradation, and it's offering replacements—although you might not get back the same movie you sent in.
Chris Bumbray, the editor-in-chief of movie news and reviews site JoBlo, first wrote highlighting that many Warner Bros DVDs in his collection were now reporting errors or refusing to load (via ). Warner Bros later reached out to comment on the issue with the following statement:
"Warner Bros. Home Entertainment [[link]] 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.
Look at it this way—you might get to see an entirely new movie, a hidden classic of which you were previously unaware. Or perhaps you'll get an even worse Scooby-Doo joint. Your mileage may vary, is what I'm saying, [[link]] but it's worth digging those old DVDs out just in case, isn't it?