Systems and methods are provided for reordering and/or bypassing certain informational content or menus that are conventionally presented prior to playback of media content stored on physical media discs. Upon initial use of a physical media disc, certain information content or menus may be presented to a user or viewer, for example, piracy warnings, language selection menus, etc. However, upon subsequent use of the physical media disc, such informational content or menus may be bypassed. The user or viewer is given an option to immediately begin consuming the media content stored on the physical media disc. Conventional content, such as trailers are not played prior to playback of the media content.
TECHNICAL FIELD (1) The present disclosure relates generally to physical media playback, and more particularly, some embodiments relate to menu navigation modes for physical media discs. DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART (2) Media players that utilize physical media discs, such as optical media players (for example, Blu-Ray™ players and digital video disc (DVD™) players), provide a rich array of media content to users. Such media players are able to deliver high quality audio and video media content, especially when compared to predecessor technologies, such as compact discs (CDs). (3) These media players also bring unprecedented levels of interactivity to end-users. Interactivity layers in the file and application systems of media players allow users to actively navigate a sea of menus, graphics, and special features that may accompany a media title or media series. Similarly, users of media players with Internet access can journey through interactive video games, chat capabilities, and social networking tools, all in the physical space of a small device that can be integrated into a home entertainment system. BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE (4) In accordance with one embodiment, a computer-implemented method comprises presenting at least one of a first set of informational content and menu options on a display operatively connected to a media playback system prior to commencing playback of media content stored on the physical media disc. This presentation may occur upon identi
1. A computer-implemented method, comprising: determining that one or more disc checks of a physical media disc have passed, the one or more disc checks including checking that the physical media disc is of a format recognized by a media playback system; upon identifying an initial use of the physical media disc in the media playback system, initiating a first mode that includes presenting at least one of a first set of informational content or menu options prior to commencing playback of media content stored on the physical media disc, wherein the first mode is initiated only when the one or more disc checks have previously passed; receiving a decryption key associated with the media content; upon identifying a subsequent use of the physical media disc in the media playback system, initiating a second mode that includes presenting an option to play back the media content and excludes presenting the at least one of the first set of informational content or menu options, wherein the second mode is initiated only when the one or more disc checks have previously passed; and responsive to selection of the option, playing back the media content based on the decryption key. ||
15. A non-transitory computer-readable medium containing a program executable to perform an operation comprising: determining that one or more disc checks of a physical media disc have passed, the one or more disc checks including checking that the physical media disc is of a format recognized by a media playback system; upon identifying an initial use of the physical media disc in the media playback system, initiating a first mode that includes presenting at least one of a first set of informational content or menu options prior to commencing playback of media content stored on the physical media disc, wherein the first mode is initiated only when the one or more disc checks have previously passed; receiving a decryption key associated with the media content; upon identifying a subsequent use of the physical media disc in the media playback system, initiating a second mode that includes presenting an option to play back the media content and excludes presenting the at least one of the first set of informational content or menu options, wherein the second mode is initiated only when the one or more disc checks have previously passed; and responsive to selection of the option, playing back the media content based on the decryption key. ||
21. A media playback system comprising: one or more computer processors; and a memory containing a program executable by the one or more computer processors to perform an operation comprising: determining that one or more disc checks of a physical media disc have passed, the one or more disc checks including checking that the physical media disc is of a recognized format; upon identifying an initial use of the physical media disc, initiating a first mode that includes presenting at least one of a first set of informational content or menu options prior to commencing playback of media content stored on the physical media disc, wherein the first mode is initiated only when the one or more disc checks have previously passed; receiving a decryption key associated with the media content; upon identifying a subsequent use of the physical media disc, initiating a second mode that includes presenting an option to play back the media content and excludes presenting the at least one of the first set of informational content or menu options, wherein the second mode is initiated only when the one or more disc checks have previously passed; and responsive to selection of the option, playing back the media content based on the decryption key.