What is the best way watch video streamed to my iMac on my TV?

Hi,
I'm trying to figure out the best way to watch video streamed to my iMac on my TV. Or to watch a dvd inserted in my iMac on my TV.
My iMac has a Thunderbolt port (among other things).
My TV has HDMI inputs as well as a digital optical sound input.
I'd like to know the best way to do this both wired and wirelessly. (And if it would make sense to use an Apple TV
Thanks for your help!

Welcome to Apple Support Communities
An option is to buy a Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter and a HDMI adapter, or a Mini DisplayPort to HDMI cable. See > http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4241
Apart from that, you can get an Apple TV and stream the computer to the Apple TV through AirPlay Mirroring > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5404

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