Creating Playlist on Apple TV2

I have smart playlists etc that I create on iTunes, but I would like to know if its possible to create ad-hoc playlists on the apple TV2 itself?
My primary use of this is a bedroom TV, and like to queue up a few episodes to nod off too.
I have a smart playlist for the season but that's several hours of content, and I don't want to create lots and lots of small playlist (nor does my wife) to use.
Thanks,
Daryl

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There isn't anyway to manually enter URLs on the Apple TV which means the only trailers available are those you access through the standard interface.

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