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The carrying amount of owned films, television series and other television productions and acquired television and cable networks programming rights recorded on the balance sheet. Owned films, television series and other television production costs include capitalizable production costs, production overhead, interest, development costs and acquired production costs. Film and television rights include multi-year sports programming arrangements, acquired movies, series and other programs. The carrying amount is stated at the lower of cost, less accumulated amortization, or net realizable/fair value at the balance sheet date.

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The current portion of acquired television and cable networks programming rights recorded on the balance sheet. Includes multi-year sports programming arrangements, acquired movies, series and other programs. Carrying amount is stated at the lower of cost, less accumulated amortization, or net realizable value at the balance sheet date.

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The amount of direct negative costs incurred in the physical production of a direct-to-television film, as well as allocations of production overhead and capitalized interest. Examples of direct negative costs include costs of story and scenario; compensation of cast, directors, producers, extras, and miscellaneous staff; costs of set construction and operations, wardrobe, and accessories; costs of sound synchronization; rental facilities on location; and postproduction costs such as music, special effects, and editing.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

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Gross carrying amount before accumulated amortization as of the balance sheet date of an intangible asset that arises from a contractual arrangement with a third party (not including franchise rights and license agreements).

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