Investments (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]

The approximate ownership interest in each of our equity method investments and the carrying value of our investments were as follows:

( in thousands )						As of
	Ownership			September 30,		December 31,
	Interest			2012		2011

UKTV (includes preferred stock: 2012 - $32,397; 2011 - $31,068)		50.00	%	$	419,298	$	401,987
HGTV Canada		33.00	%		22,889		20,051
Food Canada		29.00	%		14,565		12,769
Fox-BRV Southern Sports Holdings		7.25	%		13,273		11,970
Oyster.com		24.01	%		6,169		6,963
Food Network Magazine JV		50.00	%		1,177		1,347
Other					180		180

Total investments				$	477,551	$	455,267

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of equity method investments in common stock. The disclosure may include: (a) the name of each investee or group of investments for which combined disclosure is appropriate, (2) the percentage ownership of common stock, (3) the difference, if any, between the carrying amount of an investment and the value of the underlying equity in the net assets and the accounting treatment of difference, if any, and (4) the aggregate value of each identified investment based on its quoted market price, if available.

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