File name doesn't change in Quicktime or iTunes even though i changed it in Finder

I've have been trying to change the name of a video file (.MP4). I change the file name in the finder and it stays that way. However when i open the file in quicktime the name has not changed in the title bar. Also if i move the file to iTunes, I have it setup to copy and organize my files that i add, it changes it back to the old file name. I have all copies of the file closed. Both Quicktime and iTunes are closed. Please help me fix this. Thank you.

You need to use a program such as VLC or Flip4Mac to play them or Switch to convert them. Just changing a file's extension doesn't change its format.
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