Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 76,235	$ 59,246
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts	99,951	109,102
Receivable from distributors, net of allowance for doubtful accounts	213,955	266,185
Film and other inventory costs, net	880,575	820,482
Prepaid expenses	22,839	18,593
Other assets	24,442	24,651
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization	187,662	188,986
Deferred taxes, net	237,778	238,007
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization	143,226	148,234
Goodwill	71,406	71,406
Total assets	1,958,069	1,944,892
Liabilities:
Accounts payable	9,383	6,611
Accrued liabilities	127,888	123,886
Payable to former stockholder	251,932	277,632
Deferred revenue and other advances	62,128	25,517
Revolving credit facility	165,000	165,000
Total liabilities	616,331	598,646
Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. Stockholders' Equity:
Additional paid-in capital	1,065,818	1,057,452
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	(2,179)	313
Retained earnings	1,022,891	1,017,314
Less: Class A Treasury common stock, at cost, 26,538,509 and 25,661,817 shares, as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively	(747,065)	(730,568)
Total DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. stockholders’ equity	1,340,571	1,345,616
Non-controlling interests	1,167	630
Total equity	1,341,738	1,346,246
Total liabilities and equity	1,958,069	1,944,892
Class A Common Stock
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. Stockholders' Equity:
Common stock	1,028	1,027
Class B Common Stock
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. Stockholders' Equity:
Common stock	$ 78	$ 78