Import Content
Learn how to import movies and TV shows into your MovieEra platform
Ensure your TMDB API is configured before importing content.
Import Methods
MovieEra offers multiple ways to import content to your platform:
Search & Import
Search for specific movies or TV shows by title and import them individually.
- • Real-time TMDB search
- • Preview metadata before import
- • Manual quality control
- • Perfect for selective importing
Bulk Import
Import multiple titles at once using various bulk import options.
- • Popular movies/shows
- • Genre-based imports
- • Release year filtering
- • Network/studio imports
Single Movie Import
Step-by-Step Process
- 1. Navigate to Admin Panel → Content → Import Movies
- 2. Enter the movie title in the search box
- 3. Select the correct movie from search results
- 4. Review the imported metadata (title, description, cast, etc.)
- 5. Choose poster and backdrop images
- 6. Set release status and availability
- 7. Click "Import Movie" to complete
Use specific search terms including release year for better accuracy (e.g., "Avatar 2009" vs just "Avatar").
TV Shows Import
TV Show Structure
TV shows are imported with complete season and episode structure:
- • Show information (title, description, cast)
- • Season details and episode listings
- • Episode metadata (titles, air dates, summaries)
- • Season and episode posters
- • Network and production information
Import Options
- • Complete series (all seasons)
- • Specific seasons only
- • Current season + future updates
- • Ended series (complete)
Automatic Updates
- • New episode detection
- • Season premiere alerts
- • Metadata updates
- • Cast and crew changes
Bulk Import Features
Popular Content
Import trending and popular content automatically:
- • Now playing in theaters
- • Popular movies this week
- • Top rated movies
- • Upcoming releases
- • Popular TV shows
- • Currently airing shows
- • Top rated series
- • New season premieres
Advanced Filtering
By Genre
- • Action & Adventure
- • Comedy
- • Drama
- • Horror
- • Sci-Fi
- • And 15+ more
By Year
- • Current year
- • Specific decades
- • Date ranges
- • Classic movies
By Rating
- • Minimum IMDB rating
- • TMDB vote average
- • Vote count threshold
- • Popularity score
Network & Studio Import
Import by Production Company
Import entire catalogs from specific networks or studios:
Popular Networks
- • Netflix Originals
- • HBO Productions
- • Disney+ Content
- • Amazon Prime Originals
- • Apple TV+ Shows
Movie Studios
- • Warner Bros Pictures
- • Universal Pictures
- • Sony Pictures
- • Paramount Pictures
- • 20th Century Studios
Import Queue Management
Queue System
Large imports are processed in the background to avoid timeouts:
- • Automatic queue processing
- • Progress tracking
- • Error handling and retry
- • Email notifications
Monitoring
Monitor import progress and performance:
- • Real-time import status
- • Success/failure rates
- • Queue length monitoring
- • Performance metrics
Content Management
Post-Import Editing
After importing, you can modify content details:
- • Edit titles and descriptions
- • Update posters and backdrops
- • Modify genre classifications
- • Set custom release dates
- • Add custom tags and categories
Visibility Control
Control when and how content appears on your site:
- • Draft mode (hidden from users)
- • Published (visible to all users)
- • Scheduled publishing
- • Member-only content
- • Region-specific availability
Ready to Add Video Sources?
Once you've imported your content, the next step is setting up auto-embed functionality for video playback.
Configure Auto Embed