Subsequent Event - NCM, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Screenvision, LLC - Additional Information (Detail) (Subsequent Event, NCM, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	May 05, 2014
Subsequent Event \| NCM
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Agreement to acquire Screenvision, LLC	$ 375,000

Pending amount of consideration transferred by equity method investee to acquire a business.

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