Basis of Presentation (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jul. 23, 2014	Oct. 17, 2013
Entity Information [Line Items]
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights						$ 255.64
Cash received from consolidated subsidiary	$ 300
Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction		15	16	10
Starz, LLC
Entity Information [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction		$ 3
Common Class C
Entity Information [Line Items]
Number of shares issued during the period for each share of Series A and Series B stock held by shareholders prior to the distribution					2