Programming and Other Inventory (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Program rights	$ 1,632	$ 1,471
Television programming:
Released (including acquired libraries)	1,051	983
In process and other	153	179
Theatrical programming:
Released	27	23
In process and other	46	36
Publishing, primarily finished goods	52	47
Total programming and other inventory	2,961	2,739
Less current portion	1,156	922
Total noncurrent programming and other inventory	$ 1,805	$ 1,817

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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of publishing inventories including primarily finished goods, as well as raw materials and work in process.

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The amount of direct negative costs incurred in the production of a theatrical film, as well as allocations of production overhead and capitalized interest. Examples of direct negative costs include costs of story and scenario; compensation of cast, directors, producers, extras, and miscellaneous staff; costs of set construction and operations, wardrobe, and accessories; costs of sound synchronization; rental facilities on location; and postproduction costs such as music, special effects, and editing.

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