Closed Caption or Subtitles on Movies in iTunes for AppleTV

I bought an Apple TV Dec 2008 but am waiting for Subtitles or Closed Captions so that I can watch a movie. Does anyone know when they are going to appear? I am nearly deaf. I did rent one that I thought I saw CC on but it turned out it was not. Right now I have to use Netflix while my ATV collects dust. Nice "screen saver" but pretty expensive. Thanks.

I'm disappointed that I can't get the closed caption/subtitles on movies I've rented on iTunes. I'm pretty sure they exist, and if I had the physical DVD I could verify this. Will subtitles be available on Apple TV when they are available on the original? I tried the CC/subtitles on/off and nothing happened.
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Are there closed captions or subtitles?

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Hi tpisk78.
In my option, you would be better off buying DVDs and Blu-Ray discs than downloading movies and TV programmes from iTunes becuase far more of the titles on DVDs have subtitles / subtitles for the hearing impaired / Closed Captions than you would find on iTunes. Of course iTunes can replace a file in the iTunes Store with updated one to include CC, but they still lack a wider range. On DVDs, you would find all movies in a series (ie: trilogy or similar) having subtitles yet on iTunes it tend to be just one or two of the movies having subtitles while the others don't.
For example: On DVD, 'Men In Black', 'Men In Black 2' and 'Men In Black 3' would have subtitles, yet on iTunes MiB do not have Closed Captions (CC) while MiB2 and MiB3 do. For Tim Burton's Batman, on DVD both 'Batman' and 'Batman Returns' would have subtitles yet I find that only 'Batman' on iTunes have CC but 'Batman Returns' do not have any.
'Flash Gordon' (1980) starting Sam J Jones, on iTunes do not have subtitles, but on DVD it do, same for Harrison Ford movie 'Firewall', on iTunes no CC while on DVD, it do. Don't get me started with the Iron Man trilogy
Of course, iTunes could later replace any titles that do not have CC with updated file which now do have CC.
But as a general rule of a thumb, you would find far more DVDs have subtitles than movies on iTunes.
Same with TV shows.
And, oh, another thing....
Sometimes a movie or TV show on iTunes would say it have CC, but when watching, it turns out to be in CAPS LOCK.
Subtitles and CC on iTunes is rather a bit of a step backwards.

HT204390 Before the recent iOS 7 update I could get closed captioning on amazon prime movies, now it's not possible even the ones that have CC available .. I've turned in on in setting on my iPad mini but it doesn't work. Netflix is no problem.

Before the recent iOS 7 update I could get closed captioning on amazon prime movies, now it's not possible even the ones that have CC available .. I've turned it on in setting on my iPad mini but it doesn't work. Netflix is no problem.

Try this - Reset the iPad by holding down on the Sleep and Home buttons at the same time for about 10-15 seconds until the Apple Logo appears - ignore the red slider - let go of the buttons. (This is equivalent to rebooting your computer.) No data/files will be erased.
 Cheers, Tom

If I rent a movie in iTunes for my iPhone, Macbook or iPad do I need wifi to watch it?

If I rent a movie in iTunes for my iPhone, Macbook or iPad do I need wifi to watch it?

You should not need it as the film should be downloaded.

HT5699 I was trying to buy a movie in itunes for the first time but I don´t remember my answers to apple´s security questions . how can I do? thank you very much

I was trying to buy a movie in itunes for the first time but I don´t remember my answers to apple´s security questions . how can I do? thank you very much

Hey antonio.b5,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
If you can't recall your Apple ID security questions and answers, the optional rescue email provides a way to reset them.
Rescue email address and how to reset Apple ID security questions
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5312
Have a nice day,
Mario

I am having trouble purchasing a movie on iTunes for the first time

I am having trouble with purchasing a movie on iTunes for the first time. It requires me to answer my secret question which I do not remember and when I request an email nothing happens

Hey antonio.b5,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
If you can't recall your Apple ID security questions and answers, the optional rescue email provides a way to reset them.
Rescue email address and how to reset Apple ID security questions
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5312
Have a nice day,
Mario

Copying DVD's and VHS's onto HD and incorporating into iTunes for AppleTV

I'm needing a good all-around application for digitizing and then transporting my home DVD's, VHS's and even old cassette audios into my iTunes for AppleTV viewing. I'm wanting a completely digital world, backed up by my new Drobo. What I'm needing is a good application to do all this. Sorry if this is the wrong forum for this, but I don't know where else to ask these questions.

Kelly, try visiting the site Life Hacker (www.lifehacker.com) for some guidance. In addition to really good content that could answer your questions, they have a great user discussion area where you can post questions like this and receive recommendations, advice, etc. Don't get me wrong, the user support offered here in the Apple Discussions is awesome and if you get an Apple TV, this is the place to come for support and advice. But if you're still in the decision-making stage, a site like Life Hacker is probably where you want to go for information.

I have purchased many movies on iTunes, now they are adding closed captioning or subtitles to those movies, BUT can not reload them so I can view those subtitles. I am mentally disabled and need the subtitles.

Hello, To start off, I have been a member of iTunes for awhile and have been content with them, until now. I am legally disabled due to a head injury that happened when I was a teenager. I am everyday functional, but I do need closed captioning(cc) or subtitles to understand the movie or TV show. I have purchased lots of movies and TV shows from iTunes. As any new business does, iTunes has updated itself and added features for their customers. They figure out what the consumers want and like. I started to realize that iTunes added subtitles for the deaf and disabled, but as I was told by Apple there was nothing I could do about reloading those already purchased movies, to include the cc or subtitles. Since then, I don't use iTunes and it's a real shame because I love electronics and it's technology. I wish Apple would work with the consumer. Why can't I reload the iTunes movies on my PC (Win7) with the subtitles, which they now offer, but didn't when I purchased them? To me, that is wrong to do that to a customer. Now that they are including cc/subtitles , everyone is able to enjoy iTunes and not be excluded. Someone__please explain this to me. Thank you for reading this.
Carrie-

Untill the movie studios agree to allow past downloads of movies outside of the US, you aill always have to have a copy of purchased movies on your computer. If not, you will have to buy them again if you delete them.

About subtitles in movies on itunes

hello all.
i want to ask if i can import movies to my itunes ( that are not mp4 or mov ) and can i add them to my liabry .
another thing ...
if i have a mp4 or mov ( - mp4 for ipod ) ... can i add them to itunes and can i see .srt or.sub ...
can i see subtitles like when i watch or my desktop using bsplayer ..
if i can ... how do i do it ??? and how do merege subtitles in to .mp4 files in order to sync them with my ipod touch and see the moviesqtv shows with subtitles on my ipod !!!
thanks a lot ...
ok103

jsurfer777,
If they were included as closed captioning, it is discussed in the iPod Touch User's Guide.
http://manuals.info.apple.com/enUS/iPod_touch_FeaturesGuide.pdf
If they are embedded in the video, there is no way to filter that out while it is playing.
Hope this helps,
Nathan C.

As a new user of apple TV, I need some advice. When I rent a movie from Itunes for viewing later, it seems to download for a second time, with a message saying ready to view in 30 mins, it proceeds to load up all over again. What am I doing wrong

As a new user of Apple TV, I need some assistance.When I rent a movie on iTunes and download for viewing later, say a day or two later, It seems to load itself all over again with a msg saying ready to view in 25 mins ! So having waited the 25 mins movie starts and runs for maybe 1 hour and the pauses for maybe 5 mins while it seems to load again . any help appreciated

Welcome to the Apple Community.
If you use the Apple TV for something else or turn it off it will erase whatever is on it's drive. If you are going to download content for later viewing you might consider doing it on the computer, downloads don't disappear until they expire and you can watch them as many times as you want.

Why can't I buy HD movies on iTunes for Windows?

Hi,
Was hoping someone could help me with an issue I'm having trying to purchase HD movies on iTunes using a Windows 7 system.
When trying to purchase the movie in HD, I get the following message:
The thing is, I was able to buy 3 HD movies previously, but over the last few months, it hasn't been working. When I close the above window, it takes me to the system requirements, which I think I have.
Windows System Requirements for HD content:
32 or 64-bit version of Windows 7; Windows XP and Vista do not support HDCP
iTunes 10 or later
2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or faster processor
At least 1 GB of RAM
A video driver that supports HDCP (you may need to check with the manufacturer to determine if your video driver supports HDCP)
A display that supports HDCP with a screen resolution of 1024x768 or higher with a digital connection (DVI, DisplayPort, or HDMI)
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Windows 7 Home Premium
Dell Inspiron 537S
Pentinum (R) Dual-Core CPU ES300 @ 2.60GHz 2.60 GHz
4.00 GB RAM memory
64-bit Operating System
iTunes 10.4
The only ones I'm not sure about are the last 2 bullets. I called Dell and I was told I didn't need a new monitor, but just a video card. I didn't trust the representative's answer too mcuh.
Does anyone know what I'm missing to be able to purchase HD movies?
If it helps, the movie I was trying to purchase was Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Thank you!

Do you have?
A video driver that supports HDCP (you may need to check with the manufacturer to determine if your video driver supports HDCP)
A display that supports HDCP with a screen resolution of 1024x768 or higher with a digital connection (DVI, DisplayPort, or HDMI)

Can't convert any movies in itunes for ipod touch no more.

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HT3951 I purchased movie on iTunes for my iPhone 4s and it is stuck for an entire 24 hours.. It won't let

I purchased a movie on iTunes and it it stuck . It has been downloading for the past 24 hours and won't move. Can't cancel either. What should I do? Please help :)

Hello luxdeum,
I would recommend reaching out to the iTunes Store support directly.
How to report an issue with your iTunes Store, App Store, Mac App Store, or iBookstore purchase
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1933
All the best,
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HT1391 I have just downloaded a movie in iTunes for rental . I cannot locate it! ITunes goes to music an says I have none. What gives?

I downloaded a movie fron iTunes , it said it downloaded but I cannot find it anywhere. What am I missing?

On your ipad? It belongs in the videos app. Check there.
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Can't play a rent movie by itunes on AppleTV.

I rent movies from itunes and everthing works on my iphone. I can watch the movie without problem. When I try to stream it from the iphone 4 to my appletv 2 by airplay - the movie appears for 3 seconds in the apple-tv-menue, but then it disapperas suddenly and I can't watch it. I have the newest software update.
I have the same problem also with bought movies - sometimes it works, sometimes not.
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You can download and install iStumbler (NetStumbler for windows users) to help you see which channels are used by neighbouring networks so that you can avoid them, but iStumbler will not see household items.
Refer to your router manual for instructions on changing your wifi channel.
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