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Film and Other Inventory Costs
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Film Costs [Abstract]  
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Film and Other Inventory Costs
Film, television, live performance and other inventory costs consist of the following (in thousands):
 
 
June 30,

2011
 
December 31,

2010
In release, net of amortization(1)
$
418,574


 
$
384,863


In production(2)
404,619


 
355,678


In development(3)
30,748


 
32,127


Total film, television, live performance and other inventory costs, net
$
853,941


 
$
772,668


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(1) 
Includes $22.0 million and $13.6 million of live performance costs at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.
(2) 
Includes $10.0 million and $5.6 million of live performance costs at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.
(3) 
Includes $4.3 million and $2.1 million of live performance costs at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.
The Company anticipates that 48% and 88% of the above “in release” film costs as of June 30, 2011 will be amortized over the next 12 months and three years, respectively.