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Balance Sheet Components (Components of Content Library ) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Mar. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Schedule of Balance Sheet Components [Line Items]    
Total content library, gross $ 3,746,827 $ 3,151,439
Accumulated amortization (1,365,110) (1,184,796)
Total content library, net 2,381,717 1,966,643
Current content library, net 1,155,443 919,709
Non-current content library, net 1,226,274 1,046,934
Streaming [Member]
   
Schedule of Balance Sheet Components [Line Items]    
Total content library, gross 3,166,320 2,552,284
Accumulated amortization (821,149) (632,270)
Total content library, net 2,345,171 1,920,014
Current content library, net 1,155,443 919,709
Non-current content library, net 1,189,728 1,000,305
DVD [Member]
   
Schedule of Balance Sheet Components [Line Items]    
Total content library, gross 580,507 599,155
Accumulated amortization (543,961) (552,526)
Total content library, net 36,546 46,629
Current content library, net 0 0
Non-current content library, net $ 36,546 $ 46,629