MacMini and HDTV?

i'm thinking about getting a MacMini to connect to my HDTV, and then just connecting my bluetooth keyboard and mouse to it, thus Macatizing my living room. if i connect the Mini to the TV, will i be able to watch DVDs in HD on it? what if i make movies with iMovie HD, will i be able to watch those in HD on the TV too?
(i hear there are some programs out there that will allow me to record TV, kind of like Windows XP: Media Edition, but i'll save those questions for later. thanks!)
Mac OS X (10.4.3)

Rck,
You & I are thinking exactly the same thing. I want to buy a Mac Mini to drive my Panasonic TH-42PX500U. I want to use the TV audio for iTunes, DVD player for DVDs, Handle Slide Shows Via iPhoto, play games and surf. Basically having a 42" monitor for the Mini. I also wonder if software upgrades will suffice when the HD DVD/Blue-Ray decision is made or if a different drive will be needed. I suspect many people are considering this and the first Intel Mac Mini will be designed for this application. Any help is welcomed. I'm stoked.

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