M4V files aren't recognized

I'm trying to import an M4V file into iMovie so I can edit it in to a project. When I select to import it sees the file but it isn't activated so that I can click on it. What am I doing wrong?

So you are trying to get the movies off a burned DVD disk. You need some software that extracts the files. They have been compressed and need to be uncompressed for editing in iMovie. You cannot just open them from a DVD disk, unless the DVD is a Data DVD.
You will need to use a third-party software such as Handbrake: http://handbrake.fr/
Ripit: http://ripitapp.com/
MPEG Streamclip: http://www.squared5.com/
DVDxDV: http://www.dvdxdv.com/NewFolderLookSite/Products/DVDxDV.overview.htm
Most will need to be purchased. MPEG Streamclip is free, but may require Apple's QuickTime component ($20) for some MPEG-1 formats. http://www.apple.com/quicktime/mpeg2/

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