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IMDb content licensing FAQ:

Q: Do you license news stories such as WENN or StudioBrief?
A: Since we obtain these features from a 3rd party, we do not license news stories.

Q: Do you license theatre showtimes?
A: At this time, we do not license theatre showtimes.

Q: Do you license the entire IMDb?
A: We will not license the entire database, though hundreds of thousands of titles is over-kill for most uses.

Q: How do I get my content on your website?
A: If you would like to update your filmography, biography, etc, click here. If you would like to add other content to our site, please contact our licensing department with detailed information about what you have to offer, and someone from our Business Development team will contact you.

Q: What types of relationships will you *not* enter into?
A: At this time, we do not enter into barter, revenue-share, cost-per-acquisition, or cost-per-click relationships.

Q: How will the data be transferred?
A:While we are flexible, we supply the majority of our partners with XML data files, retrievable at an ftp site.

Q: Do you offer a link exchange, or an affiliate program?
A: IMDb does not. However, you can find out how to link to IMDb for free here, and you can join the Associates Program at Amazon.com by clicking here.

Q: How much does it cost?
A: Send pricing inquiries here

Q: How do I contact you?
A: Write to our Business Development Team. Please be as specific with your request as possible.