Commitments and Contingencies - Net Impact of U.K. Newspaper Matters on Selling, General and Administrative Expenses (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
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
Net impact on Selling, general and administrative expenses	$ 637	$ 669	$ 1,273	$ 1,379
U.K. Newspaper Matters Indemnification [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
Indemnification from 21st Century Fox	(32)		(55)
U.K. Newspaper Matters [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
Gross legal and professional fees related to the U.K. Newspaper Matters	51	49	91	110
Net impact on Selling, general and administrative expenses	$ 19	$ 49	$ 36	$ 110