Summary of Activity with NCM Included in Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Company's beverage concessionaire	$ 5,546

Cost of on-screen advertising time provided to the company's beverage concessionaire.

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