Trying to download movies on iPad

Trying to download movies and shows from iTunes to iPad and keep getting message...unable to download at this time....been trying for 24 hours. Checked storage on iPad and iCloud and have plenty. Restarted iPad twice. Can't even download old stuff from iCloud. Any suggestions?

On your iPad start iTunes (Not the app store app) and across the bottom you should see a task bar with icons in it.  Tap the movies icon and you should be taken to the Movies section of the store. 
Tap on a title , search for a title, etc and download and pay for them.
Sync your iPad to your iTunes account (Make sure you have selected movies to sync in iTunes and your new movies will be in the video app on your iPad.
If you know how to rip your own DVD's to MP4 format (The format that iTunes / QuickTimes usese) you can import the ripped videos into iTunes and then drag them onto your iPad (or just sync if you have iTunes set to automatically sync all your videos to your iPad) and you can take your own movies with you.  I do this all the time when I buy a new DVD and want to take it with me on a trip.  And if you get the cable set you can connect your iPad to your TV and watch your movies on the "Big Screen".

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