Direct Operating Expenses

6 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Direct Operating Costs [Abstract]

Direct Operating Expenses

Direct Operating Expenses

	Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
	September 30,					September 30,
	2014		2013			2014		2013
	(Amounts in thousands)
Amortization of films and television programs	$	200,284	$	157,136		$	359,092	$	376,500
Participations and residual expense	101,670		105,300			184,541		191,126
Other direct operating expenses	4,437		(638		)	1,631		617
	$	306,391	$	261,798		$	545,264	$	568,243