Segment Information Segment Information - Additional Details (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016
Schedule of Equity Method Investments
Vice Gain	$ 0	$ 332
A And E Television Networks Llc
Schedule of Equity Method Investments
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage		50.00%
Vice Media
Schedule of Equity Method Investments
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage		11.00%
Vice Gain		$ 332