How do I get iTunes to NOT download TV shows and movies automatically?

I currently have auto download deselected in the preferences panel, but everytime I launch iTunes it starts downlaoding all the shows I purchased on my AppleTV. Is there any way to get this stop?

I've been going around and around trying to do this too. I have video purchases I do not want or need on my MacBook that I have purchased on my AppleTV. iTunes gives me the ability to prevent automatic downloads of music, books, and apps. I would much rather have this ability for huge files like those for Movies and Television episodes.

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