A computerized multimedia delivery system designed to simultaneously display multiple streams of multimedia content is disclosed. The interactive delivery system is capable of (1) providing multiple streams of content to users of the system, (2) allowing users to interact with the system, (3) providing information concerning such users to a centralized computer for processing, (4) providing users with the ability to perform financial transactions, and (5) provide a printed receipt or redemption coupon. Content is digitally stored on a medium suitable for storage and retrieval by the computer system such as large capacity hard disk drives. The content to be displayed is selected either using a scheduling device or by user interaction. A user can interact with the system through a touch-screen graphical user interface on a video display. Once the content is selected, the system reads the configuration information for that particular content. The digital data representing the selected content is sent to a series of suitable digital to analog converters capable of converting the digital representation of the content into an analog signal which can be transferred to analog devices capable of audio and video reproduction. A device capable of financial transactions such as a magnetic stripe reader, smartcard reader, or currency validator is connected to the computer through input/output interfaces allowing the user to perform financial transactions through the system. An attached printer has the ability to provide the user with printed material related to the selected content. Two-way communication between the user and the system allows the system to collect user information directly related to specific content and transmit such information to a centralized data management center through a modem connected to the system. The system's multimedia content can be upgraded through an optical disk or data transmission by satellite.