Does all video on Apple TV sync back to my MacBook Pro?

I am considering getting an apple TV because I want to purchase TV shows and movies. I have always been reluctant to buy shows and movies because the amount of memory that video chews up. Will all the video that I purchase remain on the Apple TV without clogging my MacBook up? Is there some kind of option I can choose to only selectively sync things back to my computer?
I do not want my lap top's memory clogged up. Will Apple TV solve this problem?
Thanks for the advice.

Yes, the ATV will sync everything back to your computer. It's not intended as either primary storage or back up. Think of it as a giant iPod. Your best bet is to get an external hard drive for your iTunes library. I know it's been years since i could keep my iTunes library on my computer's internal drive.
Best of luck.

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