Film costs

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2020

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Film costs

4. Film costs

Film costs are comprised of the following:

	Yen in millions
	March 31
	2019			2020
Motion picture productions:
Released		87,158			99,482
Completed and not released		3,189			18,776
In production and development		130,736			67,199
Television productions:
Released		144,316			186,344
In production and development		9,147			25,093
Broadcasting rights		70,401			61,959
Less: current portion included in inventories		(35,942	)		(31,517	)
Film costs		409,005			427,336

Sony estimates that approximately 92% of the unamortized film costs of released motion picture and television productions at March 31, 2020 will be amortized within the next three years. Approximately 217 billion yen of completed film costs are expected to be amortized during the next twelve months. Approximately 163 billion yen of accrued participation liabilities included in accounts payable, other and accrued expenses are expected to be paid during the next twelve months.