Finder Weirdness since 10.4.4

Hey guys...
So I'm getting some Finder Weirdness since updating to 10.4.4...
1) File sizes are not being updated in the list window, even after a file is completed. For example, when FCP is finished exporting a Quicktime or when Compressor finishes compressing an mpeg-2
which leads into the next bit of weirdness...
2) Mpeg-2 Files ending with the extension .m2v have their "Kind" listed in the Finder as "MPEG-2 File <!DO..." followed by a bunch of weird characters.
An example is here: <http://www.judp.com/Images/Picture2.png>
When I do a "Get Info" on that file, the Finder locks up (SBBOD) and I get what looks like part of a .plist file under "General:Kind." See what I mean here:
<http://www.judp.com/Images/Picture1.png>
I've deleted the Finder Prefs which had no effect. I am unsure where to go to from there.
Thanks guys!
Dual G5 1.8   Mac OS X (10.4.4)  

Hey guys...
So I'm getting some Finder Weirdness since updating to 10.4.4...
1) File sizes are not being updated in the list window, even after a file is completed. For example, when FCP is finished exporting a Quicktime or when Compressor finishes compressing an mpeg-2
which leads into the next bit of weirdness...
2) Mpeg-2 Files ending with the extension .m2v have their "Kind" listed in the Finder as "MPEG-2 File <!DO..." followed by a bunch of weird characters.
An example is here: <http://www.judp.com/Images/Picture2.png>
When I do a "Get Info" on that file, the Finder locks up (SBBOD) and I get what looks like part of a .plist file under "General:Kind." See what I mean here:
<http://www.judp.com/Images/Picture1.png>
I've deleted the Finder Prefs which had no effect. I am unsure where to go to from there.
Thanks guys!
Dual G5 1.8   Mac OS X (10.4.4)  

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