Derivative Instruments (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011 months years	Dec. 31, 2010
Qualifying Hedges
Assets	$ 104	$ 86
Liabilities	(111)	(79)
Economic Hedges
Assets	15	17
Liabilities	(65)	(27)
General Discussion of Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract]
Maturity range min (in months)	3
Maturity range max (in months)	18
Cash flow hedge gains (losses) recorded in accumulated OCI	1	(21)
Cash flow hedge gains (losses) recorded in accumulated OCI deferred gains (losses)	$ 37	$ 17

The effective portion of gains (losses) on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments that was recognized in other comprehensive income at the end of the current period.

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The effective portion of gains (losses) on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments that was recognized in other comprehensive income at the end of the current period, related to films not expected to be released within the next 12 months.

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Foreign exchange contract maturity maximum range (in months).

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Fair value of a derivative asset (or nonderivative instrument) that is designated and qualifies as a hedging instrument, presented on a gross basis even when the derivative instrument is subject to master netting arrangements and qualifies for net presentation in the statement of financial position.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 133
-Paragraph 205G

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 133
-Paragraph 44C
-Subparagraph a
-Clause 1

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Fair value of a derivative liability (or nonderivative instrument) that is designated and qualifies as a hedging instrument, presented on a gross basis even when the derivative instrument is subject to master netting arrangements and qualifies for net presentation in the statement of financial position.

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Fair value as of the balance sheet date of all foreign currency derivative assets not designated as hedging instruments.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
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Fair value as of the balance sheet date of all foreign currency derivative liabilities not designated as hedging instruments.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 133
-Paragraph 17

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