Movies in itunes but not playing on IPOD

Movies are in itunes and in the proper format. Movies play great using itunes. Movies are transferred to IPOD, but when I go to play them using the ipod, the screen freezes and the movies do not play. When I play the movies from the IPOD using the computer; everything is great. I must be doing something wrong. Please help.

I'm having the same problem with TV Shows. I've bought a standard definition season like I always have, but when I sync it to my ipod, the screen stays black and the show won't play. Any help anyone can give is welcome!

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    I found it on my computer - the song played in Windows Media Player.
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