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Programming and Other Inventory (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013
Programming And Other Inventory Tables [Abstract]  
Programming and Other Inventory [Table Text Block]
   At  At
   June 30, 2013 December 31, 2012
 Program rights$959  $1,389 
 Television programming:       
  Released (including acquired libraries) 784   781 
  In process and other 111   128 
 Theatrical programming:       
  Released 14   25 
  In process and other 67   60 
 Publishing, primarily finished goods 58   57 
 Other 1   1 
 Total programming and other inventory 1,994   2,441 
  Less current portion 449   859 
 Total noncurrent programming and other inventory$1,545  $1,582