Apple TV 2 Won't connect to iTunes 11

I have the Apple TV 2 and am running iTunes 11 on two different computers. Home Sharing is enabled on all devices and everything is running on the same network with all software up to date.
If I start a movie on the computer in iTunes then have it stream with airplay, it will play perfectly fine on the Apple TV but when I try to access the movies to browse and play from the Apple TV without getting up and using the computer it doesn't show the computers on the main menu and when I select "Computers" on the main menu it says "Connecting to iTunes Library" for a minute or two then I get a screen that says "Cannot connect, make sure everything is on, updated and running on the same network."
This is getting really frustrating when I want to browse my movies from bed but instead have to go sit at the desk and select a movie to play. I never had this issue before the most resent updates.

Lisa,
I have pretty much the same problem. My Mac (7 days old) was working with the Apple TV just fine but tonight it will not do AirPlay nor will Apple TV play home share with the Mac either. Rebooting has no effect. Same error you are getting. When I try to play music (AirPlay) it is weak and intermittent at best and often simply does not play at all.
My ASUS laptop still works just fine as normal so Apple TV seems to be working just fine. Now I am wondering why I spent so much money on the Mac.

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