Equity Based Compensation - Summary of Equity-Based Compensation Expense (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Equity-based compensation	$ 12	$ 11	$ 20	$ 27
News Corporation Employee Stock Compensation Expense [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Equity-based compensation	12	6	20	21
Allocated Corporate Expenses [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Equity-based compensation		$ 5		$ 6

Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees.

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