Editing a DVD converted to AppleTv in iMovie

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Is there any way to edit a DVD that I have already converted, using Handbrake to Apple TV with iMovie? I am specifically interested in splicing two dvd movies into one show for Apple TV.
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Is there any way to edit a DVD that I have already converted, using Handbrake to Apple TV with iMovie? I am specifically interested in splicing two dvd movies into one show for Apple TV.
If they include chapter and/or subtitle tracks, remove them so iMovie '08 will import and edit them as a single project.

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