Imovie won't let me create an event or import videos

I am trying to create a new event with imovie and when I do I get this box that says,
"The operation could not be completed.
No other information is available about the problem."
When I try to import videos (MOV or MP$A) it doesn't do anything. I select the video, click import selected, and nothing. It just stays where its at.
I am running the Mavericks version of imovie that was updated when I installed Mavericks.
Any solutions?
Thanks,
grappler1999

Sorry, I misread your post - it won't even let you create a new event when you select File - New Event
Have you been able to update any old events and projects from iMovie 9?
Can you create a new project?
Do you have MacKeeper installed? (It is known to interfere with the Share menu but I have not heard of it affecting event creation)

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