HTTPError 308: Permanent Redirect

[xalienxx]

Have IMDB changed the URL structure?

raise IMDbDataAccessError(
imdb._exceptions.IMDbDataAccessError: {'errcode': None, 'errmsg': 'None', 'url': 'https://www.imdb.com/find?q=the+batman&s=tt', 'proxy': '', 'exception type': 'IOError', 'original exception': <HTTPError 308: 'Permanent Redirect'>}

Redirect to:
https://www.imdb.com/find/?q=the%20batman&s=tt

[mickdupreez]

Have IMDB changed the URL structure?

raise IMDbDataAccessError( imdb._exceptions.IMDbDataAccessError: {'errcode': None, 'errmsg': 'None', 'url': 'https://www.imdb.com/find?q=the+batman&s=tt', 'proxy': '', 'exception type': 'IOError', 'original exception': <HTTPError 308: 'Permanent Redirect'>}

Redirect to: https://www.imdb.com/find/?q=the%20batman&s=tt

I am getting the same error.

[xalienxx]

Have IMDB changed the URL structure?
raise IMDbDataAccessError( imdb._exceptions.IMDbDataAccessError: {'errcode': None, 'errmsg': 'None', 'url': 'https://www.imdb.com/find?q=the+batman&s=tt', 'proxy': '', 'exception type': 'IOError', 'original exception': <HTTPError 308: 'Permanent Redirect'>}
Redirect to: https://www.imdb.com/find/?q=the%20batman&s=tt

I am getting the same error.

The url structure can be replaced and fixed temporarily.But I think IMDB is going to make some big changes in the future. It is possible to limit the information we can get without signing in. (human verification)

The best way to get information is to store it in a database for later use. But we will not be able to get ratings and real time updates.

[FinlandApollo]

Are there any timetable for the updates? Or are there a simple fix to this?

[nielth]

#427 This should do the trick. Let's hope someone can review it as soon as possible.

[FinlandApollo]

#427 This should do the trick. Let's hope someone can review it as soon as possible.

Thank you, this change fixed the issue for me (I've used the search phrase and movieID search and so far, those work!)

Great job!!

[xalienxx]

#427 This should do the trick. Let's hope someone can review it as soon as possible.

Yes, this will fix the issue. And it is a simple but critical issue. As I said before, it looks like IMDB is going to make a lot of changes in the future. However, don't forget that IMDB is owned by Amazon.

[xalienxx]

Are there any timetable for the updates? Or are there a simple fix to this?

I think it will probably take a day or two to give a major pypi update. Or you can simply clone directly from the repository.

[alberanid]

Thanks for the report and the PR; I'll review it as soon as possible.

[alberanid]

thanks for the report and the PR!

It's a little more complex than this, and I think I've added a more generic fix with commit 2e6737e

The point here is that recently (?) IMDb started using Cloudfront as a CDN (surprisingly, being IMDb part of Amazon...) which for some redirections returns a 308 Permanent Redirect code which apparently is not handled by some (most?) Python versions.

The new code should fix all off the 308 redirections.

I will probably release a new version on Pypi in the next few days.

Thanks!

[xalienxx]

thanks for the report and the PR!

It's a little more complex than this, and I think I've added a more generic fix with commit 2e6737e

The point here is that recently (?) IMDb started using Cloudfront as a CDN (surprisingly, being IMDb part of Amazon...) which for some redirections returns a 308 Permanent Redirect code which apparently is not handled by some (most?) Python versions.

The new code should fix all off the 308 redirections.

I will probably release a new version on Pypi in the next few days.

Thanks!

Yes, that is the reason. Let's continue as long as possible.

I am currently trying to create an API for Rotten Tomatoes and IMDB with login credentials. But the problem I have is that if they become like Facebook and Instagram in the future with their interactive interface, it will be a very difficult task. I will let you know if it works.

Thank you !!! Great work !!