16:9 aspect ratio distorts in output

Please help, I am on a tight deadline!
I normally work in only 4:3 aspect ratio. I had to import and use all 16:9 footage today, so I created a new project, highlighted sequence, clicked "Sequence - Settings - and check marked the 16:9 anamorphic square". Canvas changed shape and fit the footage perfectly.
Went to export the file and it keeps squishing the footage so that it appears to be 4:3 ratio and people are skinny and tall with distortion when file is opened.
It is a 9 minute slideshow, so I was just using it in iDVD instead of normal DVD Studio Pro. I made sure iDVD settings were 16:9, but it appears to be the same problem no matter what I change in export setting.
Any ideas how to fix? I need to give this to a bride ASAP. This has to be an easy fix that I'm simply overlooking. Thanks!!!

Thank you,
I take it that QT Player Pro will work with FCP, and not give it problems working together? Is this a reputable free download?
http://www.brothersoft.com/downloads/quick-time-pro.html

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