Can't import MPEG4 video into iDVD 5

I am trying to create a DVD using MPEG4 video that I downloaded
from iTunes. (I need to create a DVD of the Wonderpets TV show
for my son for Christmas.) iDVD 5 doesn't recognize it, nor does
iMovie HD 5, nor does Toast Titanium. I am assuming that either
there is some copy protection issue, or that I must upgrade iLife 05
to iLife 06. I would gladly upgrade to 06 if I was guaranteed that
it solve this, but there is no such info on the Apple site that offers
06 as a solution. The other problem is that iLife is not available as
a download, and if I need to purchase it I'll have to run out on
Christmas Eve to get it. I can image what fun traffic I'll run into.
Any solid info on this subject would be of greatly appreciated.

Thanks for the info. Very much appreciated.
I would have preferred a little warning on the site when I purchased the 10 episodes. Now I'll have to go to the Apple Store and buy an Apple Video Adaptor on Christmas Eve to play iTunes on my TV. The Apple Store is conveniently located in the Galleria, the busiest mall around... Happy Holidays

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