Why can't I import quicktime .mov movies into iMovie 08?

I exported my iPhoto slideshow to a .mov quicktime movie and tried to import it into iMovie 08 and couldn't. It won't drag in, and it is greyed out if I try to go File>Import Movie. I thought iMovie 08 could support quicktime movies!
Thx

I tried converting my .mov file that I created in iPhoto into a MPEG-4 using MPEG Streamclip as suggested.
Thanks for posting. My original post was not to address conversion of an iPhoto slideshow in MPEG Streamclip, but rather its saving in an MP4 container in order to strip the "Tween" track that iMovie '08 doesn't like. However, while reviewing your comment, I noted that the iPhoto slideshow export options have changed and no longer offers the "full animation MPEG-4/AAC" compression format. Unfortunately, my original post is now outdated, so here is an update:
1) The best approach is still to use QT Pro if you have it. I too the morning off and created a quickie tutorial which demonstrates how you can do this. CLICK HERE TO VIEW
2) Since you seem to be having problems with MPEG Streamclip when making conversions, I also put together a secondary quickie tutorial demonstrating how GarageBand can be used to make your iPhoto slideshow iMovie '08 compatible if you don't have QT Pro. CLICK HERE TO VIEW

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