Acquisition of Argentina Theatres (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011 Year Country Theatre Agreement	Aug. 24, 2011 Screen
Acquisition of Argentina Theatres (Textual) [Abstract]
Number of theatres acquired	10
Number of screens in theatres acquired		95
Stock purchase, cash		$ 66,958
Total transaction costs		200
Argentina Theatres [Member]
Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities
Theatre properties and equipment	19,932
Tradename	10,032
Favorable leases	7,745
Other intangible assets	908
Goodwill	43,072
Long-term debt	(5,993)
Deferred tax liability	(7,189)
Other liabilities, net of other assets	(1,549)
Total	$ 66,958

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