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Supplemental Financial Information (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013
Supplemental Financial Information [Abstract]  
Receivable
Receivables
 March 31,December 31,
(in millions)20132012
Receivables, gross$ 5,545$ 6,026
Less: Allowance for returns and customer incentives  289  307
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts  193  198
Receivables, net$ 5,063$ 5,521
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
  March 31,March 31,
(in millions) 20132012
Unrealized gains (losses) on marketable securities$ 180$ 22
Deferred gains (losses) on cash flow hedges  (57)  (107)
Unrecognized gains (losses) on employee benefit obligations  (109)  (58)
Cumulative translation adjustments  (25)  (5)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of deferred taxes$ (11)$ (148)
Schedule Of Adjustments To Reconcile Net Income To Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
    Three Months Ended
    March 31
(in millions)20132012
Net income $ 1,645$ 1,447
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:    
 Depreciation and amortization  1,967  1,930
 Amortization of film and television costs  1,972  2,153
 Share-based compensation  102  89
 Noncash interest expense (income), net   42  48
 Equity in net (income) losses of investees, net  (11)  (3)
 Cash received from investees  23  73
 Net (gain) loss on investment activity and other  (132)  (74)
 Deferred income taxes  (373)  (59)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and divestitures:    
 Change in current and noncurrent receivables, net  465  (60)
 Change in film and television costs  (1,577)  (2,061)
 Change in accounts payable and accrued expenses related to trade creditors  (281)  234
 Change in other operating assets and liabilities   527  676
Net cash provided by operating activities$ 4,369$ 4,393
Cash Payments For Interest and Income Taxes
Cash Payments for Interest and Income Taxes
 Three Months Ended
 March 31
(in millions) 2013 2012
Interest$ 617$ 614
Income taxes$ 461$ 118