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Film and Other Inventory Costs (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
Film Costs [Abstract] 
Schedule Of Film And Other Inventory Costs [Table Text Block]
Film, television, live performance and other inventory costs consist of the following (in thousands):
 
 
September 30,
2011
 
December 31,
2010
In release, net of amortization(1)
$
347,188

 
$
384,863

In production(2)
508,842

 
355,678

In development(3)
40,729

 
32,127

Total film, television, live performance and other inventory costs, net
$
896,759

 
$
772,668

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(1) 
Includes $20.7 million and $13.6 million of live performance costs at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.
(2) 
Includes $21.6 million and $5.6 million of live performance costs at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.
(3) 
Includes $2.1 million of live performance costs at December 31, 2010.