Commitments and Contingencies Streaming Content Narrative (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Total streaming content obligations	$ 6,505,351	$ 5,633,685

Minimum amount of purchase arrangement in which the entity has agreed to expend funds to procure goods or services from a supplier.

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