Long-Lived Asset Impairment Charges (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Impairment of long-lived assets	$ 131	$ 976	$ 2,076	$ 1,472
U.S. Operating Segment
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Theatre properties	131	884	901	1,261
International Operating Segment
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Theatre properties		$ 92	$ 1,175	$ 211