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Programming and Production Costs
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
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Programming and Production Costs Programming and Production Costs
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(in millions)20242023
Video distribution programming$3,020 $3,191 
Film and television content:
Owned(a)
2,562 2,734
   Licensed, including sports rights2,924 2,732
Other317 347
Total programming and production costs$8,823 $9,004 
(a) Amount includes amortization of owned content of $2.1 billion and $2.2 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, as well as participations and residuals expenses.
Capitalized Film and Television Costs
(in millions)March 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
Owned:
In production and in development$2,821 $2,893 
Completed, not released383 317 
Released, less amortization4,188 4,340 
7,392 7,551 
Licensed, including sports advances5,365 5,369 
Film and television costs$12,757 $12,920