Converting wmv files to something that I can import to imovie

I just got my first Mac. :o) I bought a MacBookPro and I'd to bring some movies files over from my Dell laptop. What program, preferably free, can I use to convert wmv's to something that I can import to iMovie? I've been searching and searching here but feel overwhelmed and lost...
Please help. Thanks!!!
SZ

Buy one of the upgrades to http://flip4mac.com to convert your WMP files to QuickTime formats.
VisualHub can also convert most WMP formats.

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