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Episode: What a NetflixâWarner Bros Deal Could Mean for Physical Media
Description: Thereâs been no shortage of think pieces about a potential Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros., but one angle feels surprisingly under-discussed: what this would mean for physical media.In this episode, I explore why a streaming-first business model poses a real threat to Blu-rays, DVDs, and permanent film ownershipâeven if theatrical releases continue. As someone who values owning movies, not just renting access to them, I reflect on how streaming has quietly failed its original promise of âeverything, anywhere, anytime,â and how entire eras of film history risk becoming inaccessible.This isnât a prediction or a panic piec...