1st Gen Apple TV won't play iTunes purchased movie

I purchased a movie (not HD) on iTunes and cannot play it on my 1st gen Apple TV. My older movies are still there to be viewed. Any thoughts?

Does it appear in the movie list on the AppleTV1 but won't play? Does it give an error?
Try purchasing something on AppleTV1 direct - check in iTunes you may find a free episode of a TV Show or similar. I had an issue last year with new content until I purchased something else on AppleTV - i assumed it was some kind of authorisation getting updated.
AC

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