Acquisitions, Disposals and Other Transactions - Schedule of Summarized Financial Information (Detail) (FOX SPORTS Australia [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	2 Months Ended		5 Months Ended
	Nov. 19, 2012		Nov. 19, 2012
FOX SPORTS Australia [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 60		$ 192
Operating income	24	[1]	63	[1]
Net income	$ 21		$ 46

[1] Includes Depreciation and amortization of $1 million for the period October 2012 through the date of acquisition and $4 million for the period July 2012 through the date of acquisition. Operating income before depreciation and amortization was $25 million for the period October 2012 through the date of acquisition and $67 million for the period July 2012 through the date of acquisition.