Playing purchased movies on my tv

Hi
Might seem a silly question but if I buy a movie on iTunes how can I watch it on a bigger screen I.e TV or projector?
Thanks

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Intermittent problems are often a result of interference. Interference can be caused by other networks in the neighbourhood or from household electrical items.
You can download and install iStumbler (NetStumbler for windows users) to help you see which channels are used by neighbouring networks so that you can avoid them, but iStumbler will not see household items.
Refer to your router manual for instructions on changing your wifi channel or adjusting your multicast rate.
There are other types of problems that can affect networks, but this is by far the most common, hence worth mentioning first. Networks that have inherent issues can be seen to work differently with different versions of the same software. You might also try moving the Apple TV away from other electrical equipment.
The following article(s) may help you.
Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections
Recommended Wi-Fi settings
Sources of Interference
Wifi Diagnostic Software (for Mac users)
You may also find some help on this page, where I’ve collected some of the more unusual solutions to network issues.

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So Neross, please take a moment to read my post and +please add your voice and situation to the building string of voices so that we can combine all our voices into one place and bump this situation up to the top of this iTunes discussion forum in order to bring attention to this problem+.
*+For 3 weeks+, +I have been without ANY ability to view and play ANY movies and tv shows -- and because of that -- I have not made any purchases or rentals+*.

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