MHPilot is an advanced HTML-based VOD application-authoring platform, ideal for promoting real-time content such as time-shifted TV and network DVR content. The authored HTML web pages are accessed via commercially available web browser technology on the set-top box over the DOCSIS network. MHPilot allows MSO and third-party developers to create custom, traditional VOD menu navigation including category-based menu navigation, jacket art display of VOD titles and launch of VOD titles and previews. It can allow the incorporation of scaled video in customer interfaces, and is capable of supporting marketing packages and special promotions.