Using Time Capsule without an internet connection

Hi,
I've searched everywhere for a definitive answer to my question, but haven't been able to find it. Can anyone help me with this?
I've got a new MacBook, and a now-full 320GB external HDD full of movies and music. However, I'm working overseas and don't want to commit to an internet subscription at home. The question I'd like to ask is hopefully quite simple:
Can I use a Time Capsule as an external HDD to store my iTunes library (no backing-up at all), wirelessly, without an internet subscription?
I don't want to have to plug my MacBook into anything, but I still want to access my movies etc. Is this possible?
Furthermore, I'm thinking of getting an Apple TV further down the line, and hooking it into my Time Capsule-based network. Can I then stream my iTunes library to my Apple TV, with or without my MacBook turned on?
Thanks

Hogeyhogeybear, welcome to the discussions!
"Can I use a Time Capsule as an external HDD to store my iTunes library (no backing-up at all), wirelessly, without an internet subscription?"
Yes
"I don't want to have to plug my MacBook into anything, but I still want to access my movies etc. Is this possible?"
Yes
"Furthermore, I'm thinking of getting an Apple TV further down the line, and hooking it into my Time Capsule-based network. Can I then stream my iTunes library to my Apple TV, with or without my MacBook turned on?"
Yes.
When you set up the Time Capsule, you will create a wireless network, choose security settings, etc., but will skip the internet set up portion. You will get 2-3 error messages stating that you will not be connected to the internet once the Time Capsule is updated with your settings, but you can just ignore them.

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I rent and until I move I am on my Super's connection.
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