Watching movies on computer and Apple TV

If I rent a movie on my MacBook Pro and start streaming it, can I move to to the living room and continue watching the movie on Apple TV.

Hey Norman Duke,
I found the following information about moving your rental from your MacBook Pro to an Apple TV:
If you download a rented movie on your computer: You can transfer it to a device such as your Apple TV (1st generation), iPhone, iPad, or iPod if it’s a standard-definition film (movies in HD can only be watched on your computer, iPad, iPhone 4 or later, iPod touch (4th generation or later), or Apple TV). Once you move the movie from your computer to a device, the movie will disappear from your computer's iTunes library. You can move the movie between devices as many times as you wish during the rental period, but the movie can only exist on one device at a time.
via: iTunes Store: Movie rental frequently asked questions (FAQ)
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1657
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Have a great day,
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Watching movies on computer and Apple TV

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