Segment Information Schedule of Equity Method Investees Segment Results Additional Information (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Hulu Equity Redemption charge	$ (55)	$ 0
Hulu LLC
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Hulu Equity Redemption charge	$ (55)

The incremental financial statement impact on equity method earnings as a result of a transaction.

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