Inventory (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Inventory Tables [Abstract]

Inventory Balances

Inventory		March 31,		September 30,
(in millions)		2012		2011
Film inventory:
Released, net of amortization	$	721	$	812
Completed, not yet released		31		139
In process and other		704		529
Total film inventory, net of amortization		1,456		1,480
Original programming:
Released, net of amortization		1,312		1,183
In process and other		474		513
Total original programming, net of amortization		1,786		1,696
Acquired program rights, net of amortization		1,680		1,760
Merchandise and other inventory, net of allowance of $74 and $73		132		131
Total inventory, net		5,054		5,067
Less current portion		(841)		(828)
Total inventory-noncurrent, net	$	4,213	$	4,239