is iTunes offline at Apple?

Yes.

http://www.apple.com/support/systemstatus/

Is it off line again today?

John

Looks OK to me:

http://www.apple.com/support/systemstatus/

Well isn't that interesting because as of yesterday evening when I tried to rent a movie, I couldn't and this AM it's even stranger with Search, Top Movies categories missing from the Movie menu. Yes, the status for the iTunes store may seem OK but my experience, and some of the others who seem to be having the same problems, says otherwise. Something is definitely amiss.

John

Hmmm...

I can access The itunes store from my iMac , search for movies, music, etc., watch clips and trailers. I did not ry to purchase anything. Where are others posting their problems?

Just saying it seems to be fine on my end, but obviously you are having a different experience.

It isn't just me. There are a few other postings in this forum that seem to have the same problem.