Stream Desktop To HDTV Via Apple Tv?

Is it possible to stream what is on my MacBook desktop to an HDTV via the Apple TV? If this is not possible does anyone know of a way to accomplish this?
Thank you in advance!

There were rumors about a year ago that it would be added so I just wanted to check.

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