Segment Information Schedule of Equity Method Investees Segment Results Additional Information (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Mar. 29, 2014	Mar. 30, 2013	Mar. 29, 2014	Mar. 30, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012 Hulu LLC	Mar. 30, 2013 Hulu LLC
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Hulu Equity Redemption	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ (55)	$ (55)	$ (55)

The incremental financial statement impact on equity method earnings as a result of a transaction.

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