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Boutique Blu-ray Labels Thrive in Digital Age, Defying Streaming Dominance, SXSW London Panel Finds: ‘The Romanticism of Having a Physical Product’


Boutique Blu-ray labels Arrow Films and Second Sight discuss thriving physical media market at SXSW London.

In an age where streaming services dominate entertainment consumption, boutique Blu-ray labels are experiencing an unexpected renaissance, with industry leaders citing a growing hunger for tangible, curated film experiences that digital platforms cannot replicate. The boutique Blu-ray market has drawn frequent comparisons to the vinyl revival, with both formats appealing to collectors seeking physical ownership and premium quality. The panel underscored how boutique Blu-ray labels are successfully positioning physical media as premium collectibles that offer curated experiences unavailable through streaming platforms.

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