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Supplemental Financial Information (Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities)(Details) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Mar. 31, 2012
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| Operating Activities | ||
| Net income | $ 1,645 | $ 1,447 |
| 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) |
| 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 (used in) operating activities | $ 4,369 | $ 4,393 |
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Noncash portion of theatrical and television, and original and acquired programming cost assets (e.g. direct product costs, including acquired costs and production overhead) that have been expensed in the current period. No definition available.
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the amount of current and noncurrent receivables. No definition available.
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This element represents the cash spend on film and television costs in the period. No definition available.
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- Definition
The net realized gain or loss on investments sold during the period and other income (expense), net, which, for cash flow reporting, is a component of proceeds from continuing operations. No definition available.
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- Definition
Gains and other income producing transactions that result in no cash inflows or outflows in the period in which they occur, but increase net income and thus are subtracted (removed) when calculating net cash flow from operating activities using the indirect method. Also other expenses included in net income that result in no cash inflows or outflows in the period. This element is used when there is not a more specific and appropriate element. No definition available.
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The component of income tax expense for the period representing the increase (decrease) in the entity's deferred tax assets and liabilities pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The current period expense charged against earnings on long-lived, physical assets not used in production, and which are not intended for resale, to allocate or recognize the cost of such assets over their useful lives; or to record the reduction in book value of an intangible asset over the benefit period of such asset; or to reflect consumption during the period of an asset that is not used in production. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This item represents disclosure of the amount of dividends or other distributions received from unconsolidated subsidiaries, certain corporate joint ventures, and certain noncontrolled corporation; these investments are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. This element excludes distributions that constitute a return of investment, which are classified as investing activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
This item represents the entity's proportionate share for the period of the net income (loss) of its investee (such as unconsolidated subsidiaries and joint ventures) to which the equity method of accounting is applied. This item includes income or expense related to stock-based compensation based on the investor's grant of stock to employees of an equity method investee. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the amounts payable to vendors for goods and services received and the amount of obligations and expenses incurred but not paid. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in other assets used in operating activities less other operating liabilities used in operating activities not separately disclosed in the statement of cash flows. May include changes in other current assets and liabilities, other noncurrent assets and liabilities, or a combination of other current and noncurrent assets and liabilities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The net cash from (used in) all of the entity's operating activities, including those of discontinued operations, of the reporting entity. Operating activities generally involve producing and delivering goods and providing services. Operating activity cash flows include transactions, adjustments, and changes in value that are not defined as investing or financing activities. While for technical reasons this element has no balance attribute, the default assumption is a debit balance consistent with its label. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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