Itunes stops when computer sleeps

Before updating both iTunes (v11) and Apple TV (v2) I could stream videos fine using Home Sharing when the computer was asleep. Now iTunes appears to lose its connection as soon as the iMac goes into sleep mode. I have to awaken the computer every time this happens, and sometimes I need to reconnect the Apple TV to Home Sharing for it to work again.
Any suggestions?

For the time, that is precisely what I'm doing. With previous versions I didn't have to remember to wake the computer to use Apple TV to watch videos or TV shows as the connection was always there. Now I do and its annoying.
Other than this issue, iTunes 11 has been a major improvement.

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