Direct Operating Expenses (Direct Operating Expenses) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Direct Operating Costs [Abstract]
Amortization of films and television programs	$ 227,567	$ 134,231	$ 394,664	$ 219,214
Participations and residual expense	94,560	71,678	173,163	126,814
Other expenses:
Provision (benefit) for doubtful accounts	305	97	(382)	(321)
Foreign exchange losses (gains)	798	338	1,603	(5)
Total direct operating expenses	$ 323,230	$ 206,344	$ 569,048	$ 345,702

The aggregate foreign currency transaction gain (loss) (both realized and unrealized) included in determining net income for the reporting period. Excludes foreign currency transactions designated as hedges of net investment in a foreign entity and intercompany foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term nature, when the entities to the transaction are consolidated, combined, or accounted for by the equity method in the reporting enterprise's financial statements. For certain enterprises, primarily banks, that are dealers in foreign exchange, foreign currency transaction gains (losses) may be disclosed as dealer gains (losses).

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Amount of the current period expense charged against operations, the offset which is generally to the allowance for doubtful accounts for the purpose of reducing receivables, including notes receivable, to an amount that approximates their net realizable value (the amount expected to be collected).

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