Slideshows in iMovie '08

I am working on my first slideshow in iMovie '08. I have done numerous shows in '06. I am trying to rearrange some of the photos, but can not figure out how. I have tried to drag and drop...no luck. I have not added transitions yet. I was also looking for a tutorial about doing slideshows in iMovie, but have not been able to find one...any suggestions?
Thanks for your help.
Patti

I am trying to rearrange some of the photos, but can not figure out how. I have tried to drag and drop...no luck.
Dragging and dropping within the "Project" window is the normal manner in which you re-arrange clips and/or photos. If this is not working, then you may have a problem.

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