An Internet television program guide system is provided that allows a user
at a multimedia system to access information related to television
programs over an Internet communications link. The user can view
television program guide listings and related video stills and video
clips. The user can perform database searches on the program guide
listings (e.g., to search for a particular type of television program).
If desired, the user can select an option that directs the multimedia
system to tune directly to a television channel for a selected program or
to a related television program guide or movie guide service on a
television channel. The user can order pay-per-view events using the
system.