M4V movies not showing up in iPad library.

I have several movies downloaded from iTunes via the "Free Digital" copy that comes with many new Blu Ray movies. None are illegally downloaded or ripped. I always choose the apple format (and not the Windows) to be sure that I can play them on my iPhone.
I connect iPad to my computer, then through iTunes go to the "Movies" tab within the device options. I have "Sync Movies" checked but I do not have the "automatically include.." option selected.
Down below I see several movies listed and I select the checkbox of a movie. Then I click apply and wait for the movie to sync. Afterwards, I disconnect and open my iPad. Unfortunately, the movie is no where to be found.
I have double checked that all of my movies are in the correct format (M4V) and none of them are set as television files, they are all movies. Any other ideas why I am unable to find them on my iPad to view?

I don't have any wisdom to offer but I will add this. I never use the sync movies and music settings. I always use the "manually manage movies and music". This way my devices only have what I drag to them. I do use the sync photos and apps.
If the movies are in your itunes library, you should be able to see them and drag them to the ipad device.

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