Videos from Itunes store wont sync to ipod, format not playable

Hey everyone,
Today i tried to sync my ipod to add some new songs, and it said that the two Pirates movies off itunes could not be transfered because they are unplayable for the ipod...mind you the videos were on it before and have been played.
I tried to put a TV show instead and it copied 7 of the 22 over and then said the rest were unplayable...any ideas? Is my iPod dying? Could be a good thing cuz then I would have an excuse to buy an iPhone ha ha
thanks

It could be a problem with some of the downloads in which case you would need to contact the iTunes Store. But before that have you tried:
1. Resetting your iPod (Hold down the menu and center buttons for six seconds)
2. Restoring your iPod in iTunes (all data will be removed).

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