Looping when burned onto DVD

I am not sure if this is a Final Cut or iDVD question -
But, I'd like to take my project, convert it, burn it to DVD and have the piece loop when it's over.
(this is going to be used for a trade show video that will be played over and over for hours)
Can anyone point me in the right direction?

This is an iDVD question for sure, but you'll finding looping in the advanced menu I think.

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