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Film and Television Costs (Film and Television Costs)(Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Film Costs    
Released, less amortization $ 1,238 $ 1,275
Completed, not released 188 226
In production and in development 1,003 907
Total film costs 2,429 2,408
Television Costs    
Released, less amortization 1,633 1,573
In production and in development 617 737
Total television costs 2,250 2,310
Programming rights, less amortization 2,479 2,350
Total film costs, television costs and programming rights 7,158 7,068
Less: Current portion of programming rights 1,390 1,213
Film and television costs 5,768 5,855
NBCUniversal Media LLC [Member]    
Film Costs    
Released, less amortization 1,238 1,275
Completed, not released 188 226
In production and in development 1,003 907
Total film costs 2,429 2,408
Television Costs    
Released, less amortization 1,633 1,573
In production and in development 617 737
Total television costs 2,250 2,310
Programming rights, less amortization 2,462 2,329
Total film costs, television costs and programming rights 7,141 7,047
Less: Current portion of programming rights 1,380 1,200
Film and television costs $ 5,761 $ 5,847