TS2972 Apple TV doesnt see my mac's home sharing even though it's turned ON

I did a recent apple tv update and ever since then, it doesnt recognize my library anymore. EVERYTHING on my apple tv works fine, BUT it's not connected to my library though the HOME SHARING. I've made sure it's turned on within my macbook pro and the apple tv, but the screen keeps telling me to turn on my "home sharing" on the computer. IT'S ON!!!!!
I've reset the apple tv and re-logged in.
I've logged out of the home sharing on both devices and turned home sharing back on.
I've made sure it's connected to the same WIIF network AND even tried it with Ethernet connection, STILL nothing.
IT WAS WORKING FINE before the update before this past one recently. I have apple care on it, but wanted to see what in the world it could be before i have to call and sit there going thru ALL these procedures i've ALREADY done!!
PS) I JUST got this Apple TV back in Dec (2011) so im not sure which generation it is, but it was brand new.
CAN ANYONE HELP ME?!?!
Thanks so much!
Jmiah

I have this same problem, just bought the Apple TV today, and I have a mac book pro... I'm noticing there are a LOT of these questions here, but no replies... any luck?

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