Other Matters	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	Other Matters In October 2014, the Company, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, AMC New Video Holdings LLC ("AMC New Video") entered into a membership interest purchase agreement (the "Purchase Agreement”) with BBC Worldwide Americas, Inc. ("BBCWA"). In connection with the closing of the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement, AMC New Video acquired 49.9% of the limited liability company interests of New Video Channel America, L.L.C. ("New Video"), that owns the cable channel BBC AMERICA (the "Transaction"), for a purchase price of $200,000 (the "Purchase Price"). The Company funded the Purchase Price with cash on hand and a $40,000 promissory note payable in six months from the closing date. The Purchase Price is subject to working capital and other adjustments. In addition to the Purchase Agreement, AMC New Video entered into a Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement with BBCWA and one of its affiliates (the "Joint Venture Agreement") that sets forth certain rights and obligations of the parties, including certain put rights. The Company has operational control of New Video and the BBC AMERICA channel. The joint venture’s results will be consolidated in the financial results of AMC Networks from the date of closing.

Other Matters

In October 2014, the Company, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, AMC New Video Holdings LLC ("AMC New Video") entered into a membership interest purchase agreement (the "Purchase Agreement”) with BBC Worldwide Americas, Inc. ("BBCWA"). In connection with the closing of the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement, AMC New Video acquired 49.9% of the limited liability company interests of New Video Channel America, L.L.C. ("New Video"), that owns the cable channel BBC AMERICA (the "Transaction"), for a purchase price of $200,000 (the "Purchase Price"). The Company funded the Purchase Price with cash on hand and a $40,000 promissory note payable in six months from the closing date. The Purchase Price is subject to working capital and other adjustments. In addition to the Purchase Agreement, AMC New Video entered into a Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement with BBCWA and one of its affiliates (the "Joint Venture Agreement") that sets forth certain rights and obligations of the parties, including certain put rights. The Company has operational control of New Video and the BBC AMERICA channel. The joint venture’s results will be consolidated in the financial results of AMC Networks from the date of closing.