A look at the current state of my DVD and Blu-ray collection, since I resumed buying physical media in earnest a year ago.
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Best Buy to stop selling DVDs, Blu-rays in 2024
Electronics retailer Best Buy plans to stop selling DVDs and Blu-ray discs in 2024, as physical media sales continue to dwindle.
Disney to stop selling DVDs and Blu-rays in Australia and New Zealand
Disney plans to stop releasing DVDs and Blu-rays in Australia and New Zealand. What are the remaining video options for those two countries?
1990s and 2000s Black cartoons on streaming and home video
A list of prominent 1990s and 2000s TV cartoons starring Black characters, plus where they’re available to watch on streaming and home video.
2000s Black sitcoms on streaming and home video
A look at where to find 2000s Black sitcoms on streaming services and home video, from “Girlfriends” to “That’s So Raven.”
1990s Black sitcoms on streaming and home video
A look at what popular 90s Black sitcoms are on streaming and home video, from “Living Single” to “Moesha.”
Netflix to shut down DVD rentals; alternatives to rent DVDs
Netflix is shutting down its DVD rental service. I look at alternatives for renting DVDs, and why DVD/digital video releases still matter.
2022 US home video sales: streaming still dominates, digital sales also up
Looking over 2022 US home video revenue figures, streaming continues its dominance, while the only other category to rise is digital sales.
How to watch Looney Tunes, Scooby-Doo, and the Flintstones on DVD (and without HBO Max)
With HBO Max axing much of their cartoon catalog, I look at how to watch Looney Tunes, Scooby-Doo, and the Flintstones on DVD and Blu-ray.
Tips on setting up a Plex server
With streaming service changes reviving interest in physical media, I offer some tips on setting up a Plex server for your video collection.