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Film and Other Inventory Costs
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013
Film Costs [Abstract]  
Film And Other Inventory Costs
Film and Other Inventory Costs

Film, television, live performance and other inventory costs consist of the following (in thousands):
 
June 30,
2013
 
December 31,
2012
In release, net of amortization(1)
$
354,599

 
$
339,896

Completed, not released(2)
127,006

 
13,183

In production(3)
335,309

 
422,520

In development
58,156

 
44,883

Total film, television, live performance and other inventory costs, net
$
875,070

 
$
820,482

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(1) 
Includes $28.4 million and $31.2 million of capitalized live performance costs at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. In addition, as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, this category includes $6.1 million and $4.2 million, respectively, of physical inventory of Classic Media titles for distribution in the home entertainment market.
(2) 
As of June 30, 2013, consists primarily of the Company's feature film Turbo that was released into the domestic theatrical market on July 17, 2013. As of December 31, 2012, consists of a Valentine's Day-themed television special (based on characters from the Company's feature film Madagascar) that was released into the home entertainment market during the three months ended March 31, 2013.
(3) 
Includes $5.7 million of capitalized live performance costs at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

The Company anticipates that 54% and 85% of the above "in release" film costs as of June 30, 2013 will be amortized over the next 12 months and three years, respectively.