Programming and Other Inventory (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Acquired program rights	$ 1,098	$ 1,533
Internally produced programming, released	1,542	1,261
Internally produced programming, in process and other	155	392
Publishing, primarily finished goods	50	42
Total programming and other inventory	2,845	3,228
Less current portion	822	1,271
Total noncurrent programming and other inventory	$ 2,023	$ 1,957

Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of acquired program rights.

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The amount of direct negative costs incurred in the production of a direct-to-television 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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Amount after valuation and LIFO reserves of inventory expected to be sold, or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer.

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