Inventory

9 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2011

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Inventory

NOTE 3. INVENTORY

Inventory	June 30,			September 30,
(in millions)	2011			2010
Film inventory:
Released, net of amortization	$	1,116	$	900
Completed, not yet released		64		83
In process and other		407		652
Total film inventory, net of amortization		1,587		1,635
Original programming:
Released, net of amortization		1,160		1,033
Completed, not yet released		6		5
In process and other		450		475
Total original programming, net of amortization		1,616		1,513
Acquired program rights, net of amortization		1,546		1,708
Merchandise and other inventory, net of allowance of $81 and $73		130		150
Total inventory, net		4,879		5,006
Less current portion		(803)		(861)
Total inventory - noncurrent, net	$	4,076	$	4,145