I downloaded and muxed the latest 1080p versions of the OTD’s original trilogy and then burned them to BD-R 50GB discs. I’ve burned other versions to discs before successfully - 4K77/83 and the Despecialized editions.

But, when I try playing OTD’s trilogy on my Sony Blu-ray player they have major issues: D+77 plays but freezes a few minutes in - I burned two copies and they both freeze at the exact same time. D+80 does the same. OTD83 doesn’t play at all and causes my Blu-ray player to become unresponsive (tried two discs and they behave the same).

But, the discs all play fine on my computer in VLC.

Could it be the cheaper media I’m using (Smartbuy brand) or something else? Is it possible the files weren’t encoded to be fully BD Compliant? I’m inclined to buy higher quality blank media and try again, but I’m also wary of “burning” through more money.

Any ideas?