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Goodwill (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 29, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of goodwill balances
The following table displays the carrying amount of goodwill as of September 29, 2013, and December 30, 2012:
(In thousands)
 
Total Company
Balance as of December 26, 2011
 
 
Goodwill
 
$
927,909

Accumulated impairment losses
 
(805,218
)
Balance as of December 30, 2012
 
122,691

Goodwill transferred to held for sale (1)
 

Foreign currency translation
 
1,833

Balance as of September 29, 2013
 
$
124,524


(1) See Note 11 for additional information regarding the assets and liabilities held for sale for the New England Media Group.

The foreign currency translation line item reflects changes in goodwill resulting from fluctuating exchange rates related to the consolidation of the International Herald Tribune.