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Warner Bros. May Possibly Phase Out Physical Media in 2022

Could Warner Bros. be getting rid of physical media? According to Jerry Beck on Twitter, DVDs and Blu-rays may phase out in 2022. Instead, it seems like everything may be released on streaming services, specifically HBO Max.

“As of now, there are no plans to commemorate Daffy or Tweety’s anniversaries next year, or ever. The company is slowly transitioning away from physical media. There are no plans for any classic cartoons on DVD or Blu-ray that I know of (except for one project we are in the middle of which may come out later this year…or not). Anything is possible…we’ll just have to wait and see.”

Beck, while not associated directly with Warner Bros., is considered a trusted inside source. Beck continued:

“It includes both Warner Archive and regular Warner Home Video. You’ll still see some new releases from both during the rest of 2021, but those were planned out last year. Next year (2022) is when this year’s changes will be felt. Yes, the Tex Avery sets sold well enough for the low overhead Archive Collection division. But in the big picture, it’s peanuts…and the focus over there is now on streaming (HBO Max).”

What do you think about physical media possibly being phased out by Warner Bros. next week?

Source: Movieweb

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