Burned iDVD discs to Apple TV?

Over the years from the first iDVD (actually from VCDs) until the current iteration I have created family movie DVDs. For those created on iDVD can I rip them and then transfer them to my Apple TV?
I have tried disc images and generating a .cdr file, but none work unless I'm doing it wrong.
If I double click on the .cdr file it will bring up a disc image that iTunes recognizes on my computer. Otherwise, no luck.
Any suggestions?
I'd love to transfer all of our family DVDs to the Apple TV.
My wife might even give e a smooch if I make it work.
TIA

Thanks for the answer. Will that retain the ability to play chapters etc.. on the Apple TV or will it play as a single MPEG-4 clip?
Thanks so much,
Patrick

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