Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Estimates	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2016
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Estimates
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Estimates	2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Estimates Interim Financial Statements In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets and related interim unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) and cash flows include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring items necessary for their fair presentation in conformity with GAAP. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and the notes to those statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015. Basis of Presentation The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Crown Media Holdings and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires the consideration of events or transactions that occur after the balance sheet date but before the financial statements are issued. Depending on the nature of the subsequent event, financial statement recognition or disclosure of the subsequent event may be required. Use of Estimates The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions about future events. These estimates and the underlying assumptions affect the amounts of assets and liabilities reported, disclosures about contingent assets and liabilities, and reported amounts of revenue and expenses. Such estimates include the collectibility of accounts receivable, the valuation of goodwill, intangible assets and other long-lived assets, the net realizable value of programming rights, the fair value of film assets, legal contingencies, indemnifications, barter transactions, and assumptions used in the calculation of income taxes and related valuation allowance, among others. All of the estimates that are employed are based on management’s best estimates and judgment. Management evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors, including the current economic environment, which management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Management adjusts such estimates and assumptions when facts and circumstances dictate. As future events and their effects cannot be determined with precision, actual results could differ significantly from these estimates. Changes, if any, in those estimates resulting from continuing changes in the economic environment will be reflected in the financial statements in future periods. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts The allowance for doubtful accounts is based upon the Company’s assessment of probable loss related to uncollectible accounts receivable. The Company uses a number of factors in determining the allowance, including, among other things, the financial condition of specific customers and collection trends. The Company’s bad debt expense was $130,000 and $963,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2016, respectively. Barter Transactions The Company enters into transactions that involve the exchange of its on air advertising spots, in part, for other products and services, such as programming rights. Programming rights and the related deferred advertising revenue that result from such transactions are recognized at the estimated fair value of the advertising spots conveyed when the programming is available for telecast. Barter programming rights are amortized in the same manner as non-barter programming rights and advertising revenue is recognized when delivered. The Company recognized $982,000 and $727,000 in barter advertising revenue during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2016, respectively. The Company recognized $881,000 and $631,000 in barter expense included in programming costs on the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2016, respectively. Film Assets Included in Long-Term Programming Rights The Company amortizes its film assets using the individual-film-forecast-computation method. The individual-film-forecast-computation method amortizes such assets in the same ratio that current period actual revenue bears to estimated ultimate future revenues. On a quarterly basis, the Company assesses whether events or circumstances have changed indicating that the fair value of a film is lower than its unamortized cost or carrying value. If the carrying value of any individual film asset exceeds its fair value, the film asset is written-down to its estimated fair value. The Company reviews its estimates of ultimate future revenues and participation costs as of each reporting date to reflect currently available information. Estimated ultimate future revenues are based on sales plans and other factors, all of which require significant judgment and estimation by management. Differences between amortization expense determined using the new estimates and any amounts previously expensed during that current fiscal year are charged or credited to the statement of operations in the period in which the estimates are revised. Deferred Revenue Payments received in advance of being earned are recorded as deferred revenue. Included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities as of December 31, 2015 and March 31, 2016, are $3.1 million and $2.5 million, respectively, of deferred revenue. Further, $6.0 million and $8.5 million, respectively, are included in the long-term portion of accrued liabilities as of December 31, 2015 and March 31, 2016. Transaction Costs The 2015 Term Loan transaction costs are being amortized using the effective interest method. The 2015 Revolver transaction costs are being amortized on a straight line basis over the term. Fair Value of Financial Instruments ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, provides guidance which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and specifies disclosures about fair value measurements. The Company determines fair value as an exit price, representing the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. The Company has balance sheet items (the derivative liability and other comprehensive loss) measured at fair value on a recurring basis related to its interest rate swap. Significant balance sheet items which are subject to non-recurring fair value measurements consist of impairment valuations of goodwill, promotion and placement fees, property and equipment, and owned programming and barter advertising revenue and programming. Derivative Instrument and Hedging Activities The Company records derivative financial instruments on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of derivatives depends on the intended use of the derivative, whether the Company has elected to designate a derivative in a hedging relationship and apply hedge accounting and whether the hedging relationship has satisfied the criteria necessary to apply hedge accounting. Changes in fair value of derivative financial instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges are reflected in other comprehensive earnings. Changes in fair value that are deemed ineffective relative to the hedged risk are recorded in earnings as they occur. Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Foreign currency monetary items are stated in U.S. dollars, the Company’s functional currency, measured at exchange rates at the balance sheet date, with currency translation gains and losses recorded in income. No translation adjustment income was recorded for the three months ended March 31, 2015. Translation adjustment income of $183,000 has been recorded for the three months ended March 31, 2016. Net Income per Share Basic net income per share for each period is computed by dividing net income attributable to common stock by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share for each period is computed by dividing net income attributable to common stock by the weighted average number of common shares plus potentially dilutive common shares outstanding except whenever any such effect would be antidilutive. Concentration of Risk Financial instruments, which potentially subject Crown Media Holdings to a concentration of credit risk, consist primarily of cash, cash equivalents and accounts receivable. Generally, Crown Media Holdings does not require collateral to secure receivables. Crown Media Holdings has no significant off balance sheet financial instruments with risk of accounting losses. Five and three of the Company’s distributors individually accounted for more than 10% of the Company’s consolidated subscriber revenue and collectively accounted for 87% and 54% of the Company’s consolidated subscriber revenue during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2016, respectively. Two of the Company’s distributors individually accounted for approximately 15% or more of the Company’s consolidated subscribers and collectively accounted for 45% and 43% of the Company’s subscribers during each of the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2016. The loss of one of these distributors could have a significant impact on the Company’s operations. Four and two of the Company’s programming content providers individually accounted for more than 10% of the Company’s total programming rights payable and collectively accounted for 67% and 48% of the consolidated programming rights payable as of March 31, 2015 and 2016, respectively. The loss of one of these program content providers could have a significant impact on the Company’s operations. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. This ASU supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in ASC 605—Revenue Recognition and most industry specific guidance throughout the Codification. The standard requires that an entity recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The updated guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within that reporting period. Earlier adoption is permitted for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company is in the process of assessing the impact of the adoption of accounting standards update ASU No. 2014-09 on its financial position and results of operations. In February 2016, the FASB issued its final lease accounting standard, FASB Accounting Standard Codification ("ASC") Topic 842, Leases, which requires lessees to reflect most leases on their balance sheet as assets and obligations. The effective date for the standard is for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. The company is in the process of evaluating the effect that ASC 842 will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. The standard is to be applied under the modified retrospective method, with elective reliefs, which requires application of the new guidance for all periods presented. Reclassification of Prior Year Presentation Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Estimates

Interim Financial Statements

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets and related interim unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) and cash flows include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring items necessary for their fair presentation in conformity with GAAP. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and the notes to those statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.

Basis of Presentation

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Crown Media Holdings and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires the consideration of events or transactions that occur after the balance sheet date but before the financial statements are issued. Depending on the nature of the subsequent event, financial statement recognition or disclosure of the subsequent event may be required.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions about future events. These estimates and the underlying assumptions affect the amounts of assets and liabilities reported, disclosures about contingent assets and liabilities, and reported amounts of revenue and expenses. Such estimates include the collectibility of accounts receivable, the valuation of goodwill, intangible assets and other long-lived assets, the net realizable value of programming rights, the fair value of film assets, legal contingencies, indemnifications, barter transactions, and assumptions used in the calculation of income taxes and related valuation allowance, among others.

All of the estimates that are employed are based on management’s best estimates and judgment. Management evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors, including the current economic environment, which management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Management adjusts such estimates and assumptions when facts and circumstances dictate. As future events and their effects cannot be determined with precision, actual results could differ significantly from these estimates. Changes, if any, in those estimates resulting from continuing changes in the economic environment will be reflected in the financial statements in future periods.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

The allowance for doubtful accounts is based upon the Company’s assessment of probable loss related to uncollectible accounts receivable. The Company uses a number of factors in determining the allowance, including, among other things, the financial condition of specific customers and collection trends. The Company’s bad debt expense was $130,000 and $963,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2016, respectively.

Barter Transactions

The Company enters into transactions that involve the exchange of its on air advertising spots, in part, for other products and services, such as programming rights. Programming rights and the related deferred advertising revenue that result from such transactions are recognized at the estimated fair value of the advertising spots conveyed when the programming is available for telecast. Barter programming rights are amortized in the same manner as non-barter programming rights and advertising revenue is recognized when delivered.

The Company recognized $982,000 and $727,000 in barter advertising revenue during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2016, respectively. The Company recognized $881,000 and $631,000 in barter expense included in programming costs on the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2016, respectively.

Film Assets Included in Long-Term Programming Rights

The Company amortizes its film assets using the individual-film-forecast-computation method. The individual-film-forecast-computation method amortizes such assets in the same ratio that current period actual revenue bears to estimated ultimate future revenues.

On a quarterly basis, the Company assesses whether events or circumstances have changed indicating that the fair value of a film is lower than its unamortized cost or carrying value. If the carrying value of any individual film asset exceeds its fair value, the film asset is written-down to its estimated fair value.

The Company reviews its estimates of ultimate future revenues and participation costs as of each reporting date to reflect currently available information. Estimated ultimate future revenues are based on sales plans and other factors, all of which require significant judgment and estimation by management. Differences between amortization expense determined using the new estimates and any amounts previously expensed during that current fiscal year are charged or credited to the statement of operations in the period in which the estimates are revised.

Deferred Revenue

Payments received in advance of being earned are recorded as deferred revenue. Included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities as of December 31, 2015 and March 31, 2016, are $3.1 million and $2.5 million, respectively, of deferred revenue. Further, $6.0 million and $8.5 million, respectively, are included in the long-term portion of accrued liabilities as of December 31, 2015 and March 31, 2016.

Transaction Costs

The 2015 Term Loan transaction costs are being amortized using the effective interest method. The 2015 Revolver transaction costs are being amortized on a straight line basis over the term.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, provides guidance which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and specifies disclosures about fair value measurements. The Company determines fair value as an exit price, representing the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants.

The Company has balance sheet items (the derivative liability and other comprehensive loss) measured at fair value on a recurring basis related to its interest rate swap. Significant balance sheet items which are subject to non-recurring fair value measurements consist of impairment valuations of goodwill, promotion and placement fees, property and equipment, and owned programming and barter advertising revenue and programming.

Derivative Instrument and Hedging Activities

The Company records derivative financial instruments on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of derivatives depends on the intended use of the derivative, whether the Company has elected to designate a derivative in a hedging relationship and apply hedge accounting and whether the hedging relationship has satisfied the criteria necessary to apply hedge accounting. Changes in fair value of derivative financial instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges are reflected in other comprehensive earnings. Changes in fair value that are deemed ineffective relative to the hedged risk are recorded in earnings as they occur.

Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments

Foreign currency monetary items are stated in U.S. dollars, the Company’s functional currency, measured at exchange rates at the balance sheet date, with currency translation gains and losses recorded in income. No translation adjustment income was recorded for the three months ended March 31, 2015. Translation adjustment income of $183,000 has been recorded for the three months ended March 31, 2016.

Net Income per Share

Basic net income per share for each period is computed by dividing net income attributable to common stock by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share for each period is computed by dividing net income attributable to common stock by the weighted average number of common shares plus potentially dilutive common shares outstanding except whenever any such effect would be antidilutive.

Concentration of Risk

Financial instruments, which potentially subject Crown Media Holdings to a concentration of credit risk, consist primarily of cash, cash equivalents and accounts receivable. Generally, Crown Media Holdings does not require collateral to secure receivables. Crown Media Holdings has no significant off balance sheet financial instruments with risk of accounting losses.

Five and three of the Company’s distributors individually accounted for more than 10% of the Company’s consolidated subscriber revenue and collectively accounted for 87% and 54% of the Company’s consolidated subscriber revenue during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2016, respectively. Two of the Company’s distributors individually accounted for approximately 15% or more of the Company’s consolidated subscribers and collectively accounted for 45% and 43% of the Company’s subscribers during each of the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2016. The loss of one of these distributors could have a significant impact on the Company’s operations.

Four and two of the Company’s programming content providers individually accounted for more than 10% of the Company’s total programming rights payable and collectively accounted for 67% and 48% of the consolidated programming rights payable as of March 31, 2015 and 2016, respectively. The loss of one of these program content providers could have a significant impact on the Company’s operations.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. This ASU supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in ASC 605—Revenue Recognition and most industry specific guidance throughout the Codification. The standard requires that an entity recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The updated guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within that reporting period. Earlier adoption is permitted for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company is in the process of assessing the impact of the adoption of accounting standards update ASU No. 2014-09 on its financial position and results of operations.

In February 2016, the FASB issued its final lease accounting standard, FASB Accounting Standard Codification ("ASC") Topic 842, Leases, which requires lessees to reflect most leases on their balance sheet as assets and obligations. The effective date for the standard is for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. The company is in the process of evaluating the effect that ASC 842 will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. The standard is to be applied under the modified retrospective method, with elective reliefs, which requires application of the new guidance for all periods presented.

Reclassification of Prior Year Presentation

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.