Abstract: A system and method for accessing and managing digital content associated with updatable storage media is provided. An exemplary management engine is initially installed onto a user computing device where the updatable storage media is utilized. The exemplary management engine comprises a content interface module which works in conjunction a library interface module and a download module to present the user with a management user interface for accessing currently stored content and new, available content which may be downloaded onto the user computing device. User preferences may be accessed by a settings module in order to customize the management user interface and interactions.

Abstract: A system and method for licensing content on an updated storage media is provided where new licensed content is downloaded and stored onto the updatable storage media containing licensing rights. The licensing rights are stored in a SMLD on the storage media. The rights will be authenticated by a rights management server somewhere on the Internet. If the rights management server determines that a user has rights to the new content, then the user is allowed to access and download the new content from a content server. The present invention may be utilized in various industries such as music, film, B2B, education, and television and may be embodied on various media such as DVD storage media, CD storage media, and hybrid optical disk media.