Abstract: A system, method and computer program product for providing enhanced interactive content about programming services in, e.g., a video on demand (VOD), subscription VOD, personal video recorder (PVR), or digital video recorder (DVR) environment is disclosed. The programming services may include movies, original series, sports and/or family programming. The interactive interface provides the ability to interact and/or access an extraordinary amount of content about a program being accessed. The interactive interface also provides an easy, entertaining viewing experience and/or provides viewers with choice, control and/or convenience that they desire.

Abstract: A method of performing a poll, including the steps of presenting the poll to a plurality of users, receiving a response from each of the plurality of users, compiling an aggregated polling result, and displaying an animated, continually-updated depiction of the aggregated polling result.

Abstract: An interactive gateway creates a centralized location that allows subscribers and non-subscribers to premium television channels to navigate interactive television features and added value content for the programming services available on the subscription channels. The programming services available on the subscription channels may include movies, original series, boxing and family programming. The interactive gateway can also introduce subscribers and non-subscribers to all of the channels and interactive services available from a particular content provider. Although both subscriber and non-subscribers can access the interactive gateway, their experiences may be different. Different content is preferably provided based on a viewer's subscription status. Non-subscribers are presented with promotion material regarding the programming services to entice non-subscribers to become subscribers.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the present invention is directed to a system, method, and computer program product for electronically upgrading a user content subscription for programming services. In an exemplary embodiment, the method can include the steps of: (a) identifying at least one content distributor available to a user; (b) identifying a price to the user for a programming service from the at least one content distributor; (c) presenting an offer for the programming service to the user for the price; (d) receiving an acceptance of the offer for the programming service for the price; and (e) activating the programming service.