Setting movie aspect ratio in iMovie 10.0.4

Im trying to set a specific aspect ratio of my new movie, but I cant find any way to do that. I see help docs that say you can choose the movie format when you create the project but the latest version of iMovie 10.0.4 seems not to offer that feature any more. Nor can I edit the movie format at all anywhere as far as I can see. When I export the movie I have only a very limited set of options all with 16:9 aspect ratio.
Is this feature no longer supported?

It is possible to change the aspect ratio and it doesn't need to be in widescreen. I found out how based on another forum. Here is the answer on how to do it:
1) Select a clip in the timeline.
2) Select the "Adjust" button at the top of the window.
3) Select the "Cropping" adjustment (the two right angles that form a square)
4) Select "Fit"
http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/movies-video/313345-imovie-10-0-4-960p.html#pos t1594108
I do find it annoying that when you drag a clip to the editor that it automatically changes the aspect ratio and you have to change it back.

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