Program Rights and Obligations (Expected Amortization of Owned and Licensed Program Rights) (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Predominantly Monetized Individually
2024	$ 56,381
2025	40,358
2026	19,152
Predominantly Monetized as a Group
2024	212,874
2025	177,484
2026	100,634
Predominantly Monetized Individually
2024	2,064
2025	313
2026	128
Predominantly Monetized as a Group
2024	409,805
2025	225,101
2026	$ 101,837

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