Investment In Films And Television Programs (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Investment In Films And Television Programs [Abstract]

Investment In Films And Television Programs

	March 31, 2014		March 31, 2013
	(Amounts in thousands)
Motion Pictures Segment - Theatrical and Non-Theatrical Films
Released, net of accumulated amortization	$	509,831	$	501,893
Acquired libraries, net of accumulated amortization	14,329		22,408
Completed and not released	50,785		50,519
In progress	351,047		366,587
In development	22,336		25,094
Product inventory	31,248		36,299
	979,576		1,002,800
Television Production Segment - Direct-to-Television Programs
Released, net of accumulated amortization	212,929		136,727
In progress	76,459		100,585
In development	5,609		3,963
	294,997		241,275
	$	1,274,573	$	1,244,075

Schedule of Acquired Libraries Unamortized Costs

The following table sets forth acquired libraries that represent titles released three years prior to the date of acquisition. These libraries are being amortized over their expected revenue stream from the acquisition date over a period up to 20 years:

		Total Amortization Period	Remaining Amortization Period	Unamortized Costs
Acquired Library	Acquisition Date			March 31, 2014		March 31, 2013
		(In years)		(Amounts in thousands)
Artisan Entertainment	December 2003	20.00	9.75	$	10,236	$	15,686
Summit Entertainment	January 2012	20.00	17.75	4,093		6,144
Other	—	—	—	—		578
Total Acquired Libraries				$	14,329	$	22,408