System and method for reproducing information stored on a data recording medium in an interactive networked environment

A data reproduction system connected to a communication network for reproducing data recorded on a data recording medium, the system comprising:

• first means for loading first information stored on the data recording medium for reproduction, the first information having a play start time ST;
• second means for determining if second information associated with the first information is available through the communication network;
• and
• third means for reproducing the first information and the second information, if any, with respect to a timing information RT associated with the play start time ST, such that at least a portion of the second information is reproduced at time ST+RT.

A communication network comprising:

• a content server for storing auxiliary information associated with presentation information having a play start time ST;
• a data reproduction system for reproducing the presentation information stored on a data storage medium;
• and
• a means of communication to connect the data reproduction system with the content server, such that the data reproduction system receives the auxiliary data from the content server at a time T2, wherein the data reproduction system reproduces the presentation and auxiliary information with respect to a timing information RT associated with the play start time ST, such that at least a portion of the auxiliary information is reproduced at time ST+RT.

A method of reproducing information stored on a data recording medium accessible via a communication network, the method comprising:

• loading first information stored on the data recording medium for reproduction,
• determining if second information associated with the first information is available through the communication network;
• and
• synchronizing the reproduction of the first information and the second information with respect to a timing information embedded in the second information.