Looping Video WITH DVD Menu?

Is it possible to loop a video continuously with iDVD '08 and still have a menu? I know it is possible to loop a video forever on iDVD '07, but you had to sacrifice having a menu.
If this doesn't make sense I will be more than happy to elaborate. Thanks in advance!
Alex

I don't think so, but it may be possible. Why don't you try the iDVD forum? You might find someone who actually knows.

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