IDVD Menu Themes

the themes with iDVD are really quite limited with what you can do. They are fine templates, but I would like to create my own. the best one for me is the transparent black as I often use black backgrounds. But, I would like to be able to get rid of the black band across the bottom for when I actually have pictures for the menu rather than the black I typically use. anybody have any ideas? I have tried all the other themes and they all have drop zones or other transparent bandings that I don't want. Are there other themes I can download now which may resolve this issue?
thanks in advance!!

That's it from Apple.
You can buy themes here:
http://www.idvdthemepak.com/
http://www.idvd-themetastic.com/
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