HT1657 i rented a movie on my computer but it wont play on my apple tv

i never had a problem playing movies i rented on my computer to my apple TV until i downloaded the Lion OS
My music still plays on my apple TV, but the movie i just rented will only play on my imac - why?

Welcome to the Apple community.
Have you allowed the rental to fully download to your computer.

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