Restructuring, related costs and programming charges (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2018

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]

Restructuring, Related Costs and Programming Charges (in millions)	Quarter Ended   December 31, 2018
	Media Networks		Filmed Entertainment		Corporate		Total
Severance (1)	$	23	$	14	$	4	$	41
Exit costs	27		—		—		27
Other related costs	—		—		3		3
Restructuring and related costs	50		14		7		71
Programming	74		3		—		77
Total	$	124	$	17	$	7	$	148

(1) Includes equity-based compensation expense of $1 million in the quarter ended December 31, 2018.