Why does it take so long to stream movies from itunes with Apple TV?

Every time I try to rent a movie from iTunes, it says it will take minimum 40 minutes to load.  Just now it said 5 hours and 30 minutes!!
What is the deal?

This is likely due to your network.
Check www.speedtest.net
6mbps is required for instant HD
Check for interference (check www.istumbler.net for mac or netstumbler for windows)
Make sure you're using your IsPs DNS

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