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Investment in National CineMedia (Details) (USD $) In Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010
Summary of activity with NCM included in company's condensed consolidated financial statements
Equity in earnings	$ (1,804)	$ (3,182)	$ 634	$ (3,155)
Investment in NCM [Member]
Summary of activity with NCM included in company's condensed consolidated financial statements
Investment in NCM, Net, Beginning balance			64,376
Receipt of common units due to annual common unit adjustment			9,302
Receipt of excess cash distributions			(2,106)
Receipt under tax receivable agreement			(729)
Equity in earnings			1,072
Investment in NCM, Net, Ending balance	71,915		71,915
Deferred Revenue [Member]
Summary of activity with NCM included in company's condensed consolidated financial statements
Investment in NCM, Net, Beginning balance			(230,573)
Receipt of common units due to annual common unit adjustment			(9,302)
Amortization of deferred revenue			1,750
Investment in NCM, Net, Ending balance	238,125		238,125
Distributions from NCM [Member]
Summary of activity with NCM included in company's condensed consolidated financial statements
Receipt of excess cash distributions			(7,284)
Receipt under tax receivable agreement			(4,138)
Total cash received, Ending balance	(11,422)		(11,422)
Equity Earnings [Member]
Summary of activity with NCM included in company's condensed consolidated financial statements
Equity in earnings			(1,072)
Total cash received, Ending balance	(1,072)		(1,072)
Other Revenue [Member]
Summary of activity with NCM included in company's condensed consolidated financial statements
Revenues earned under exhibitor services agreement			(2,722)
Amortization of deferred revenue			(1,750)
Total cash received, Ending balance	(4,472)		(4,472)
Cash Received [Member]
Summary of activity with NCM included in company's condensed consolidated financial statements
Revenues earned under exhibitor services agreement			2,722
Receipt of excess cash distributions			9,390
Receipt under tax receivable agreement			4,867
Total cash received, Ending balance	$ 16,979		$ 16,979