Watching DVD in connected computer via Apple TV

Is it possible to watch a DVD in my connected iMac (mid-2010 model) , Mac Mini (most recent model), or MacBook Pro (most recent model) through Apple TV (most recent model)? I know I can rip the file and put it in iTunes, but was wondering if there was a way to stream the movie without doing that.
I know this it the Apple TV forum, and I am going to wager a guess that I can't do what I am asking with Apple TV. If you (whoever is answering this post) know, can I do this with app on my iPad 2? If so, any recommendations.

Welcome to the Apple Community.
Neither tha Apple TV nor the iPad support DVD's, in many ways it's a post DVD device.

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