Allocation of Purchase Price (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 29, 2012
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, Purchase Price Allocation [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 105
Accounts receivable and other assets	137
Film costs	304
Intangible assets	2,870
Goodwill	2,269
Total assets acquired	5,685
Accounts payable and other liabilities	(320)
Deferred income taxes	(1,033)
Noncontrolling interests	(90)
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed), Net, Total	$ 4,242