Burning High Def DVDs

I've been reading quite a few posts on this topic, but it seems I'm always missing something:
First, I have bought Snow Leopard but have not installed it yet. I'll be using iMovie 09.
I'm considering buying the Canon Vixia HG21 which needs IM 09 for transferring and editing High Def signal. Up until that point, I'm clear on what to do.
It's what happens then where it's nebulous.
I understand that I'll need Toast to create Blu Ray disks, but what happens to the menus and fancy intros with music we get with iDVD? Is there any way to get them?
If I create short movies (15-20 min max) that can fit on "regular" DVDs, I assume I can still get the High Def signal, but how/where can they be played? I don't have a Play Station. I know I'm looking at investing money to get a High Def TV and something that can read the DVDs (Blu Ray or not) I'll be creating, but I'm unsure on what to get and rather ask questions now than discover too late I made the wrong choice.
Thanks for any insights.

Bought Roxio Toast 10 Pro...

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