Possible to import iMovie HD to iMovie '08?

I made a video in iMovie HD (not, I believe iMovie 6) on a PowerBook G4. We got this new computer as it has enough memory etc for Final Cut Express.
My problem:
Ultimately I would like to have the movie in Final Cut Express. I cannot seem to import the movie into either the new iMovie or Final Cut Express. I have been able to get all the quicktime files into the projects, but they are not the editted versions.
At the end of the day it would not be a big deal if this wasn't possible as it is a very rough cut, but it would be helpful to have the shorter clips, rather than have to search and cut it all up again!!
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

Welcome to the  Discussion Forums.
Unfortunately you can't import edited material from a previous version of imovie into im08, however one of the supposed benefits of im08 is that you no longer need to cut up all your source video before you begin editing.

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Old computer was backed up via Time Machine.
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