Acquisitions, Investments, and Licenses - Summary of Pro Forma Results (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Pro Forma Result of Combined Companies
Revenues	$ 96,530	$ 53,595
Loss from continuing operations	0	(63,479)
Net loss	(147,546)	(55,663)
Net loss attributable to common shareholders	$ (145,027)	$ (57,411)
Basic and diluted loss per share (in dollars per share)	$ (0.37)	$ (0.15)

Business acquisition pro forma earnings per share basic and diluted.

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Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders

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The pro forma income from continuing operations before changes in accounting and extraordinary items, net of tax effect, for the period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period.

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The pro forma net Income or Loss for the period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period.

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