Computer based hardware and software and collateral materials for use in connection with the distribution of multimedia digital data supplied by content providers via communication networks to end users for enjoyment of audio and video entertainment on television and stereo systems

media on demand services including content distribution services utilizing communication networks for transferring multimedia digital data supplied by content providers to consumers for enjoyment on home entertainment systems and interactive content management services, namely, online media guides and services for assisting users to select content for enjoyment via home television and stereo systems