Can't open Imovie application

Im a new Mac user and really have had nothing but problems since I got this. Imovie doesn't open at all, I can't select instruments on special garage band, i can't surf to the Apple site on my mac even though i can surf to any other site. im using wireless. I upgraded to Leopard as soon as i opened the box. Ive tried re-installing but I get the same results. Not sure what to do next.
Thanks

I am also unable to open iMovie... the wheel doesn't even make one trip around before the application locks up. I have yet to do a project with my new iMac, but it does seem that I was able to at least open iMovie before...

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