Equity Method Investment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2012	Dec. 25, 2011	Dec. 26, 2010
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Acquired interest in joint venture, Hub Television Networks, LLC. (in hundredths)	50.00%
Payment for purchase of interest in joint venture	$ 300,000
Present value of total expected future payments at acquisition date based on tax benefits	67,900
Liability associated with investment in joint venture, including imputed interest	71,072	71,999
Voting control of the joint venture shared	50/50
Earnings (loss) of joint venture	(6,015)	(7,290)	(9,323)
Minimum royalty guarantee	125,000
Number of annual installments for minimum royalty guarantee	5
Amount of annual installment for minimum royalty guarantee	25,000
Earn-out period for minimum royalty guarantee (in years)	10
Prepaid Royalties related to THE HUB, Total	89,914	72,916
Prepaid Royalties related to THE HUB, Prepaid Expense and Other Current Assets	12,400	4,974
Prepaid Royalities related to THE HUB, Other Assets	77,514	67,942
Interest in joint venture	$ 330,746	$ 343,835