What's New
Stay up to date with the latest news for movie providers.
February 6, 2023
New localization languages for Apple Partner Media Review
Learn about recent localization updates to Apple Partner Media Review.
December 15, 2022
New Transporter IP addresses available.
Updated Transporter addresses for iTunes and Channels partners.
November 17, 2022
iTunes Package Film Specification, tool updates, and rating requirements.
Learn more about specification, tool, and ratings updates to help you manage your video content.
October 18, 2022
Accelerated holiday deadlines for Apple TV Channels.
Channels delivery schedule for 2022 and January 2023.
October 18, 2022
Accelerated holiday deadlines for Video App Integrations.
Video App Integration delivery schedule for 2022 and January 2023.
August 25, 2022
Introducing Apple Partner Media Review, Sequence, and Transporter 3.0.
Learn about Apple Partner Media Review and Sequence, two new tools to help you preview and manage your content, and access the latest version of Transporter and new Transporter training.
August 22, 2022
Film Specifications and Style Guide updates.
Review updates to the iTunes Package Film Specification, including information about Provider Review Start Date and requirements for Sales Start Date and Available for VOD date. Additionally, learn about Movie Style guide updates and upcoming artwork locale requirements.
August 20, 2022
Updated ratings for iTunes movies.
Learn about recent changes to ratings that impact iTunes movies in 19 countries around the world.
August 15, 2022
Updated UMC ratings and advisories for movies and TV.
Learn about new, updated, and removed UMC ratings and advisories that impact movie and TV content.
December 1, 2021
Updated artwork requirements, Now Playing Info, and app integration tests.
Review updated artwork requirements, Now Playing Info updates, guidance for iOS and tvOS integration testing, and more.
October 19, 2021
Holiday season delivery schedule for Apple TV App.
See the 2021 deadlines for your content to go-live between November 20 and January 3.
October 19, 2021
Holiday season delivery schedule for Channels partners.
Check the 2021 deadlines for your content to go-live between November 20 and January 3.
October 19, 2021
Holiday season delivery schedule for iTunes movies.
To prepare for the holiday season, we’re adjusting our deadlines for movie deliveries.
September 28, 2021
Updated ratings for movies.
We are making changes to supported ratings for iTunes movies in Chile, Hong Kong, Japan, and New Zealand.
June 30, 2021
Artwork locale requirement.
Locales for movie poster art and TV season cover art will soon be required.
November 9, 2020
New City and State/Province fields in sales reports.
New “City” and “State Province” fields have replaced “Postal Code” in all applicable sales reports.
September 8, 2020
New metadata ticketing for movies.
Updates for film metadata ticketing including email notifications and tracking.
August 13, 2020
Updates for iTunes Package Film Specification 5.3.3
New delivery method for CBFC certificate in India and Dolby Vision CM 4.0 sidecar metadata files support.
July 2, 2020
New required metadata fields.
In a set of European countries and Colombia, there are new requirements for documenting country of origin, production country, or original spoken locale in iTunes and Apple TV Channels video content.
May 22, 2020
Scratch encodes and batch spreadsheet updates.
Learn about recent enhancements in iTunes Connect to help you manage your movie content.
March 3, 2020
iTunes Connect metadata and search updates.
Learn about updates to iTunes Connect that help you manage your movie content.
October 16, 2019
Compressor 4.4.5 is now available.
A new version of Compressor is available with in-place audio retagging
October 15, 2019
Transporter app 1.1 now available through the Mac App Store
Transporter app has been updated to 1.1 and now is available for free exclusively through the Mac App Store
October 4, 2019
Transporter 2.0 is now available.
Transporter 2.0 is available for download in iTunes Connect and includes the following improvements.
October 2, 2019
Adjusted movie delivery deadlines.
If you plan on releasing movies on the iTunes Store in December 2019 or January 2020, check the following movie delivery deadlines.
May 16, 2019
Updates to iTunes Package Film Spec and new Artwork Spec.
We have the following updates for your movie content: iTunes Package Film Specification 5.3 Poster Art Locale and new Artwork Specifications.
May 9, 2019
Movies news and announcements.
iTunes Connect updates announced in April, including digital-only release date and batch spreadsheet 4K/HDR options.
February 21, 2019
Movies news and announcements.
We have the following updates for your movie content: iTunes Package Film Specification 5.2.23 Poster Art Locale in iTunes Connect Closed Captions Locale Reminder
January 31, 2019
Payment Processing Changes for NZD and AUD Currencies
As of February 1, 2019, all payments into bank accounts in New Zealand and Australia will be wire transfers.
January 7, 2019
Closed captions locale requirement.
Closed caption locales required as of April 1, 2019.
December 12, 2018
Important Contract and Tax Information for Canada
Effective January 1, 2019, the portion of the agreement(s) that covers distribution of your music or video content into Canada will be assigned from Apple Inc., a United States entity, to Apple Canada Inc., a Canadian entity. Apple may require you to provide additional tax information in order to minimize any impact or disruption
November 28, 2018
Agreements, Tax, and Banking updates.
Improvements to Agreements, Tax, and Banking in iTunes Connect.
November 5, 2018
Reminder: adjusted delivery deadlines.
As a reminder, we’re adjusting our deadlines for movie deliveries to prepare for the holiday season. If you plan on releasing movies on the iTunes Store in December 2018 or January 2019, check our updated movie delivery deadlines.
October 11, 2018
Adjusted delivery deadlines.
To prepare for the holiday season, we’re adjusting our deadlines for movie deliveries. If you plan on releasing movies on the iTunes Store in December 2018 or January 2019, check our updated movie delivery deadlines.
October 4, 2018
Localized cast and crew, Phonetic Title for Japanese, and iTunes Extras Spec updates.
See localized cast and crew in iTunes Connect, add a Phonetic Title for Japan in iTunes Connect, and deliver a Dolby Atmos audio source with iTunes Extras.
September 14, 2018
Dolby Atmos, Minimum Storefront Requirements, and other movie updates.
Movie news and updates include Dolby Atmos delivery support, MSR changes for features and previews, updated support for 5.1 audio, required phonetic titles for Japan, and Transporter 1.12.
August 3, 2018
MSR reminder for Austria.
Starting September 10, 2018, movie deliveries for Austria will be required to have audio or subtitles in one of the following locales: de, de-DE, de-LU, de-AT, de-LI, de-BE, or de-IT.
July 13, 2018
Updates to iTunes Package Film Spec, iTunes Extras Package Spec, and other movie updates.
We have the following updates for your movie content: iTunes Package Film Specification 5.2.20, iTunes Extras Package Specification 5.2.8, iTunes multiple language support update, 4K availability in iTunes Connect, film pricing catalog report update, Brazil ratings reminder, Minimum Storefront Requirements reminder.
June 26, 2018
Minimum Storefront Requirements for Austria.
Starting September 10, 2018, movie deliveries for Austria will be required to have audio or subtitles in one of the following locales: de, de-DE, de-LU, de-AT, de-LI, de-BE, or de-IT.
April 4, 2018
Updates to HDR and 4K video availability and production still image.
The iTunes Package Film Specifiction has been updated to include new tags for 4K and HDR. You can also now specify a frame to use for the production still image that will be displayed on the product page for a movie.
March 21, 2018
Single report for all currencies now available in Payments and Financial Reports.
You can now download one financial report that shows all currencies in which your movies or TV shows are sold, starting with financial data from February 2018.
March 1, 2018
iTunes Package Film Specification 5.2.19 update.
Version 5.2.19 of the iTunes Package Film Specification contains updates on HDR and 4K video availability and production still images.
March 1, 2018
Parallax Exporter update.
The Parallax Exporter plug-in for Photoshop now includes support for Photoshop CC 2018 and exporting layered images using the Display P3 color space for Apple TV 4K.
March 1, 2018
Brazil ratings update.
In order to ensure compliance with legal ratings in Brazil, we will no longer be supporting the rating of ER (L) as of August 1, 2018.
March 1, 2018
Multiple Language Support Guidelines update.
Support has been added for alternative audio and subtitles for five Indian languages.
March 1, 2018
iTunes Package Film Specification 5.2.18 update.
Version 5.2.18 of the iTunes Package Film Specification contains updates on HDR and 4K previews, as well as minimum storefront requirements.
February 6, 2018
Reminder about Minimum Storefront Requirements.
Starting March 1, 2018, movie deliveries to some countries must include specific audio or subtitle components within the feature and trailer.
February 6, 2018
iTunes Film Rating Codes update.
The iTunes Film Rating Codes Version 12 has been updated with new ratings for Ukraine, Taiwan, Cambodia, and Vietnam.
January 4, 2018
Reminder about Ukraine ratings and minimum storefront requirements.
Starting March 1, 2018, supported Ukraine ratings and minimum storefront requirements will change. Make sure your movie content is updated.
October 18, 2017
Minimum storefront requirements update.
Starting March 1, 2018, movie deliveries to certain countries must include a specific language in at least one of the corresponding audio or subtitle components within the feature and trailer.
October 18, 2017
Updates to the iTunes Package Film Specification and iTunes Video and Audio Asset Guide.
You can now deliver HDR video, 4K video, and use previously delivered video sources as audio files.
October 12, 2017
Updates to Ukraine movie ratings.
In order to ensure compliance with legal ratings in Ukraine, we will no longer support ratings ДА, ЗА, and 14 as of March 1, 2018.
October 5, 2017
Adjusted movie delivery deadlines.
To prepare for the holiday season, we’re adjusting our deadlines for movie deliveries. If you plan on releasing movies on the iTunes Store in December 2017 or January 2018, check our updated movie delivery deadlines.
September 22, 2017
Updates to the iTunes Package Film Specification.
Version 5.2.16 of the iTunes Package Film Specification includes ISAN updates, Japanese phonetic titles, Japanese timed text, preview images, and audio descriptions in iTunes Connect.
August 16, 2017
New servers for content delivery.
If you deliver content from behind a firewall, you may need to add or modify firewall rules to allow outbound and return connections for the IP addresses and ports.
July 27, 2017
Token required to access Reporter.
Starting August 10, 2017, you will no longer be able to sign in to Reporter with your Apple ID password or app-specific passwords. To continue using Reporter, generate a unique access token.
July 13, 2017
Updated ISAN value requirements for movies in Switzerland.
Due to a recent change in policy by the Swiss Federal Office of Culture, ISAN values are now only required for some movies sold in Switzerland.
July 12, 2017
Updates to iTunes Package Film Specification and Video and Audio Asset Guide.
We've updated the iTunes Package Film Specification and the iTunes Video and Audio Asset Guide with new features.
June 28, 2017
Changes to Reporter sign in.
You can now access Reporter by generating a unique access token instead of using your Apple ID password.
June 15, 2017
Updates to the iTunes Package Film Specification.
The iTunes Package Film Specification 5.2.14 now offers support for Japanese timed text subtitles and cue sheets.
June 15, 2017
Rights and Pricing Batch Updates.
You can now use our batch update feature to update rights and pricing across multiple movies on your account.
April 6, 2017
Scheduled maintenance on April 22, 2017.
Starting at 7:00 a.m., some services will be unavailable for up to eight hours.
February 28, 2017
Updates to minimum art requirements.
We are updating our minimum art requirements for movie poster art and banner customizations. You must meet these requirements by August 1, 2017.
February 16, 2017
Updates to the iTunes Package Film Specification.
We’ve updated the iTunes Package Film Specification to make it easier to manage your movies on the iTunes Store.
February 1, 2017
Introducing the new Contact Us.
We’ve redesigned Contact Us for TV, Movie, and Music partners to make getting in touch with iTunes Connect support easier than ever.
January 6, 2017
Movies news and announcements.
We've made updates to the Quality Control Actions Status Bar, Film Pricing Catalog Report, Multiple Language Support Guidelines, and created new art videos.
November 10, 2016
Adjusted movie delivery deadlines.
If you plan on releasing movies on the iTunes Store in November and December 2016, and January 2017, check the following delivery deadlines.
November 7, 2016
The Autoingestion tool will no longer be available after December 6, 2016.
After December 6, 2016, you will no longer be able to use the Autoingestion tool to download your Sales and Trends reports or your Payments and Financial reports.
October 27, 2016
Adjusted delivery deadlines.
To prepare for the winter season, we're adjusting our deadlines for movie deliveries.
September 15, 2016
Upcoming wholesale price changes for movies in New Zealand.
To support the goods and service tax New Zealand is introducing on October 1, 2016, we have updated the wholesale price list in the Australia/New Zealand movie agreement.
September 14, 2016
Updates to the iTunes Extras Package Specification.
The iTunes Extras Package Specification has been updated to support video as a background item on Apple TV and EIDR values.
August 10, 2016
Get started with Reporter.
Download your Sales and Trends reports and your Payments and Financial reports using Reporter, a command-line tool introduced last fall. We recommend switching to Reporter, as the Autoingestion tool will no longer be available at the end of November 2016.
August 3, 2016
Audio Description files now accepted for all supported languages.
iTunes now supports Audio Description files for all currently supported languages.
June 23, 2016
Updates to the iTunes Package Film Specification.
We've updated the iTunes Package Film Specification to make it easier to manage your movies on the iTunes Store. Version 5.2.11 includes enhancements and updates to preview and chapter art images, support for EIDR, and QC code revisions.
April 13, 2016
Audio descriptions for visually-impaired customers.
An Audio Description (AD) file allows visually-impaired customers to follow the film with audio that describes the plot and what is being displayed visually on the screen. These can now be delivered as a role for the full asset.
April 13, 2016
New ratings added for Norway.
We’ve added new ratings to help categorize movies for children under 12 years of age. Starting May 23, 2016, we will not longer be supporting ratings 7, 11, and “Kun registert” for Norway.
April 8, 2016
Updated processing times for Sales and Trends.
We’re changing the way we process sales data for Asia-Pacific countries and regions to help you get your data sooner. Now, transactions made in the countries and regions listed will be available the next day, as opposed to two days.
March 24, 2016
Updates to the Film Specification, Movies User Guide and Movies Style Guide.
iTunes package film specification has been updated with new requirements for localized synopsis and title, component previews clarification, and minimum storefront requirements. Refer to the Movies User and Style guides for instructions.
March 24, 2016
Rights and Pricing batch updates.
You can now update your movie's price tiers across multiple territories at once. See the updated Movies User Guide for information on how to download the template and to find instructions on making batch updates.
March 24, 2016
Ratings updates for Indonesia and Norway.
To comply with legal requirements in the following countries, we will no longer be supporting ratings A, D, and R for Indonesia, and 7, 11, and Kun registert for Norway. Make sure to update current titles with these ratings.
March 15, 2016
Updates to iTunes Extras.
The new video copy feature allows you to reuse source files already sent with the core feature film, as part of your Extras package. The iTunes Extras Best Practices guide details the process of creating Extras, and outlines best practices in delivering them to iTunes.
February 25, 2016
Introducing the new Payments and Financial Reports.
Payments and Financial Reports on iTunes Connect has been redesigned to make it easier to view and download your monthly financial data. We’ve consolidated all the data to a single page, and you can now download several financial reports at once.
January 21, 2016
Minimum Storefront Requirements for Movie Previews.
Starting at the end of February 2016, we will add minimum language requirements for new previews. These requirements match our existing minimum storefront requirements for movies.
December 16, 2015
Updates for poster art.
iTunes now supports layered images (LSR) through Transporter delivery.
November 12, 2015
Territory Exclusions and Film Previews.
You can now exclude assets from particular territories by adding the end date to the territory_exclusion tag. Also, film previews can now be defined by clipping a continuous segment of a film's video and audio.
November 11, 2015
Additional security features for your Apple ID on iTunes Connect.
You can now use two-step verification or two-factor authentication with your Apple ID on iTunes Connect. Take advantage of these security features to prevent anyone from accessing or using your Apple ID, even if they know your password.
November 6, 2015
Adjusted movie delivery deadlines.
To prepare for the winter season, we’re adjusting our deadlines for movie deliveries. If you plan on releasing new movies on the iTunes Store in November and December 2015, and January 2016, check the following delivery deadlines.
October 6, 2015
New Poster Art format specifications and updates to existing style guides.
You can now create poster art that takes advantage of the Apple TV’s interactive layered effect. In addition to the new LSR files for Apple TV, we’re also updating the dimensions for JPG and PNG. To acclimate yourself to these changes check out the updated asset and style guides.
August 26, 2015
Introducing the new Resources and Help.
We've completely redesigned Resources and Help. Now, it’s even easier to find answers to your questions and stay up-to-date. Search for answers across all of our online guides, FAQ, news, and video tutorials.