Programming and Other Inventory (Details) (USD $)
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Mar. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Programming and Other Inventory Details [Abstract] | ||
Program rights | $ 1,054 | $ 1,331 |
Television programming: | ||
Released (including acquired libraries) | 901 | 878 |
In process and other | 105 | 139 |
Theatrical programming: | ||
Released | 28 | 37 |
In process and other | 32 | 32 |
Publishing, primarily finished goods | 55 | 51 |
Other | 1 | 1 |
Total programming and other inventory | 2,176 | 2,469 |
Less current portion | 541 | 772 |
Total noncurrent programming and other inventory | $ 1,635 | $ 1,697 |
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of acquired program rights. No definition available.
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of inventories of partially completed television programming. No definition available.
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Total current and noncurrent inventory. No definition available.
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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. No definition available.
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of inventories of completed television programming. No definition available.
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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. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Inventories not expected to be converted to cash, sold or exchanged within the normal operating cycle. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before valuation and LIFO reserves of other inventory expected to be sold, or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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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. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of direct negative costs incurred in the release 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. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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