Physical media enthusiasts may have another reason to worry if their DVD collection includes discs distributed by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE). While DVDs are made to last up to 100 years with proper care, owners of WBHE DVDs are beginning to open up their cases to find their movies plagued with ‘disc rot’, a form of chemical deterioration that leaves the discs unplayable.
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According to movie news website JoBlo.com, the affected discs were manufactured between 2006 and 2008, and distributed by WBHE. Warner Bros. is offering to replace affected discs free of charge, and has since reached out to JoBlo.com with the following statement:
“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.
Where possible, the defective discs have been replaced with the same title. However, as some of the affected titles are no longer in print or the rights have expired, consumers have been offered an exchange for a title of like-value.
Consumers with affected product can contact the customer support team at whv@wbd.com.”
