Mpeg2 import to imovie?

I have mpeg2 dvd that we can't edit with imovie. is there any software that will convert it?

I followed these steps and talked with Apple Tech support 3 times...but I still cannot im port my MPEG2 file into iMovie. The file is 4.3GB.
Here's what I have done so far:
- Purchased Apple's MPEG2 extension ($20)
- Used MPEG Streamclip 1.8 to export the MPEG2 file to DV
- Tried to use iMovie to import or open the DV file...it gives me a vague error.
Help?

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