IDVD hangs in rendering menu stage

I'm running iDVD on my G4 1.73 dual and using the Pass through theme. Sure, there are lot's of photos and video vx but what good are they if the system hangs. Since the hang is serious as my pointer doesn't even move, I assume a restart and rework of the 17 minute movie is in order, maybe a different theme(?). I'm trashing the .plist in the restart but beyond spending more time reworking my flashy movie, what are my other alternatives? Are there some updates on the horizon that will actually make this software work?

Start here:
http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=2466511#2466511
If you're guessing it's your "flashy movie" try exporting it to full quality DV which will pre-render everything, and use that in iDVD.
Also themes can get corrupted, so trying a new theme is a good idea too.
Finally download this:
http://dvd.kentidwell.com/iDVDUOFAQ2005.pdf
If you want more info......yes it is for iDVD5, but most of the tips are still good.
john b

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Thank you for your quick answer, I'll try to give you all specs :
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I've read some threads here, I have plenty of open disc space (47 GB).
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Thanks for the quick reply.
I'm not sure if the follwing is a clue, but I don't think I can force quit, I need to force a restart by holding down the power key.
I say I don't think I can fore quit because I am not sure if I have tried all the options to cause a "force quit". In leopard, is there a keyboard short cut as Option - Command - Escape doesn't seem to work? As I stated before I can't get the machine to respond to use FQ in the apple menu.
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I created a movie in I movie then created my project in Idvd and it freezes on rendering and the entire computer locks up.
I did try
Drag and drop this item to the trash and Restart the computer.
 com.apple.iDvd.plist
 Secondly, Repair Permissions from apple's disc utility.
It also was suggested to :
 Thirdly, read this and follow the instructions if the app should quit/freeze when initially launched:
 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=306290
Wanted to know if the above artical (which is for (iDVD '08 may unexpectedly quit when opened for the first time, after installation.)
My Idvd never had freezing issues on opening only on Rendering?
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Drag and drop this item to the trash and Restart the computer.
 com.apple.iDvd.plist
 Secondly, Repair Permissions from apple's disc utility.
 Thirdly, read this and follow the instructions if the app should quit/freeze when initially launched:
 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=306290
symptom
iDVD '08 may unexpectedly quit when opened for the first time, after installation.
Affected products:
iDVD '08
Solution
Close iDVD and update to iDVD '08 (7.0.1). If the issue persists, follow the steps below and keep your iLife '08 installation disc nearby.
Erase the following folders from your hard drive:
/Library/Application Support/iDVD/Themes/iDVD 1
/Library/Application Support/iDVD/Themes/iDVD 2
0. /Library/Application Support/iDVD/Themes/iDVD 3
0. /Library/Application Support/iDVD/Themes/iDVD 4
0.
0. Erase the following folder from your home directory:
. ~/Library/Application Support/iDVD/Installed Themes
. ~/Library/Caches/com.apple.idvd
0. Note: The tilde (~) represents your home directory.
0. Reopen iDVD '08, create a new project and wait for the Updating themes progress bar to complete before quitting the application again. You only need to do this once.
To Reinstall Themes 1-4:
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0. Open the iLife '08 installer package.
0. In the Installation Type window, select Customize.
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0. Deselect all other checkboxes and proceed with the installation.
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MATSHITA DVD-R UJ-85J:
Firmware Revision: FBZ8
Interconnect: ATAPI
Burn Support: Yes (Apple Shipping Drive)
Cache: 0 KB
Reads DVD: Yes
CD-Write: -R, -RW
DVD-Write: -R, -RW
Write Strategies: CD-TAO, CD-SAO, DVD-DAO
Media: Insert media and refresh to show available burn speeds
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Next Test:
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Test 5- Theme 06 with same imovie (only worked if 1 of 1 rendering menu and failed if rendering menu consisted of 1 of 2 rendering menu)
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Test 7 –Theme 06 with same I movie (only worked if 1 of 1 rendering menu and failed if rendering menu consisted of 1 of 2 rendering menu)
Test 8-Theme 07 with same I movie (only worked if 1 of 1 rendering menu and failed if rendering menu consisted of 1 of 2 rendering menu)
Test 9-Theme 07 with same I move (only worked if 1 of 1 rendering menu and failed if rendering menu consisted of 1 of 2 rendering menu)
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