Imovie stuck on creating movie

I created a slideshow and when i go to share, file and save it to my documents it doesnt save, it gets stuck on creating movie in the theater, there is no progress in the bar. Help! what am I doing wrong?

I have this same issue, I just get the wheel constantly. I have tried moving all the files out of the Movie folder, I have tried re installing iMovie. Its very frustrating, I just cant use it? Anyone with any ideas, please help!!! tried apple support and i just get told to stay by my phone and they will call shortly, still waiting!!!

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