XML 40 R45.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT v3.19.3.a.u2
Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items]  
Schedule of minimum annual programming and talent commitments
The table below summarizes our minimum annual programming and talent commitments. Programming and talent commitments include acquired film and television programming, broadcast rights to sporting events such as the Olympics, and other programming commitments, as well as various contracts with creative talent.
As of December 31, 2019 (in millions)
Programming and
Talent Commitments
2020
$
14,682

2021
$
7,701

2022
$
7,849

2023
$
3,674

2024
$
4,595

Thereafter
$
13,230


Summary of operating lease assets and liabilities
The table below summarizes the operating lease assets and liabilities recorded in our consolidated balance sheet.
Consolidated Balance Sheet
(in millions)
December 31,
2019
Other noncurrent assets, net
$
4,038

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
$
715

Other noncurrent liabilities
$
3,891


Summary of future minimum rental commitments for operating leases under the new guidance
The table below summarizes our future minimum lease commitments for operating leases as of December 31, 2019 applying the new guidance.
(in millions)
December 31,
2019
2020
$
877

2021
791

2022
669

2023
566

2024
480

Thereafter
2,243

Total future minimum lease payments
5,626

Less: imputed interest
1,020

Total liability
$
4,606


Summary of future minimum rental commitments for operating leases under the guidance in effect at that time
The tables below summarize our future minimum rental commitments for operating leases as of December 31, 2018 and rent expense for operating leases using the accounting guidance in effect at that time. These amounts have been updated to include $804 million of future cash payments related to additional contracts determined to be operating leases in connection with the Sky transaction.
(in millions)
December 31,
2018
2019
$
891

2020
$
824

2021
$
722

2022
$
592

2023
$
513

Thereafter
$
2,608


Schedule of rental expenses charged to operations
Year ended December 31 (in millions)
2018

2017

Rental expense
$
779

$
839


NBCUniversal Media LLC [Member]  
Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items]  
Schedule of minimum annual programming and talent commitments
The table below summarizes our minimum annual programming and talent commitments. Programming and talent commitments include acquired film and television programming, broadcast rights to sporting events, such as the Olympics, and other programming commitments, as well as various contracts with creative talent.
As of December 31, 2019 (in millions)
Programming and
Talent Commitments
2020
$
7,179

2021
$
4,655

2022
$
4,813

2023
$
2,609

2024
$
3,555

Thereafter
$
13,317


Summary of operating lease assets and liabilities
The table below summarizes the operating lease assets and liabilities recorded in our consolidated balance sheet.
Consolidated Balance Sheet
(in millions)
December 31,
2019
Other noncurrent assets, net
$
1,551

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
$
189

Other noncurrent liabilities
$
1,481


Summary of future minimum rental commitments for operating leases under the new guidance
The table below summarizes our future minimum lease commitments for operating leases as of December 31, 2019 applying the new guidance.
(in millions)
December 31,
2019
2020
$
256

2021
224

2022
186

2023
161

2024
146

Thereafter
1,335

Total future minimum lease payments
2,308

Less: imputed interest
638

Total liability
$
1,670


Summary of future minimum rental commitments for operating leases under the guidance in effect at that time
The tables below summarize our future minimum rental commitments for operating leases as of December 31, 2018 and rent expense for operating leases using the accounting guidance in effect at that time.
(in millions)
December 31,
2018
2019
$
248

2020
$
232

2021
$
199

2022
$
168

2023
$
144

Thereafter
$
1,380


Schedule of rental expenses charged to operations
Year ended December 31 (in millions)
2018

2017

Rental expense
$
286

$
274