Abstract: The present system provides a method and system for the distribution of electronic media content from a centralized operations center, also known as a Network Operations Center (NOC), through secure Internet network connections and Multimedia Dispensing Machines, also known as Entertainment Dispensing Machines (EDMs). The EDMs receive commands from the NOC to distribute media to be delivered with the delivery of an alliance partner's product or to be delivered to a customer in the vicinity of the EDMs. The media may be for purchase or rent. If for rent, the media is distributed from the EDM in a self-addressed and pre-paid return envelope that the customer uses to return the media in electronic format. Other embodiments are also described herein.