Direct Operating Expenses (Direct Operating Expenses) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Direct Operating Costs [Abstract]
Amortization of films and television programs	$ 264,211	$ 135,997	$ 658,875	$ 355,211
Participations and residual expense	136,449	65,665	309,612	192,479
Other expenses:
Provision for doubtful accounts	1,519	336	1,137	15
Foreign exchange losses (gains)	155	(41)	1,758	(46)
Total direct operating expenses	$ 402,334	$ 201,957	$ 971,382	$ 547,659

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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