Can I control iTunes from Apple TV ?

Ok, I understand that iPads and iPhones can be used to control a running instance of iTunes. They can also be used to control the new Apple TV (version 2). However, am I right in thinking that Apple TV cannot be used to control a running version of iTunes?

This may seem like a strange request but let me explain my setup:

I have iTunes running on my MacBook Pro, which sits upstairs at my desk. I have my Apple TV connected to my downstairs TV in the living room. I also have an airport express connected to a set of speakers in my kitchen.

My goal is to have the same music playing in the kitchen and living room. To do this I select 'Apple Tv' and 'Kitchen Speakers' from the airplay options within iTunes....it works fine, the same music plays in both rooms.

Now here is my issue. Apple TV displays the album art of the song playing in both rooms, and using the ATV2 remote I am able to skip tracks. But I'm only able to skip one song forward and backward. I am unable to browse the iTunes library and change the track playing in both rooms.

Strangely enough, whilst the song is playing in both rooms, if I navigate the library on the Apple TV and select a different song, it plays the new song in the living room but doesnt change the one in the Kitchen....it's really frustrating.

Essentailly I'd like to be able to use the Apple TV as a 'remote' to control the iTunes instance. Is this possible?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Darren