Casualty Loss	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Casualty Loss [Abstract]
Casualty Loss	Note 27 – Casualty Loss Our 8-screen complex in Christchurch, New Zealand, was damaged as a result of the devastating earthquake suffered by that city on February 22, 2011. We have earthquake and lost profits insurance on that facility for which we have received to date $1.0 million (NZ1.3 million) which is included in our other income (expense). We are awaiting a final settlement payment on this claim for a nominally estimated amount to be received in 2012. This cinema was reopened on November 17, 2011, but, as a result of a December 23, 2011 earthquake, the cinema was again temporarily closed for approximately two weeks. Additionally, the 3-screen complex in Christchurch, New Zealand owned by our Rialto Cinemas joint venture entity ("Rialto Cinemas"), was damaged as a result of the devastating earthquake suffered by that city on February 22, 2011, and has been closed since that date. Pursuant to the lease on the property, in May 2011, Rialto Cinemas gave notice to the landlord that Rialto Cinemas would be terminating the cinema lease. Rialto Cinemas and the landlord are currently discussing a settlement for the release of obligations under the lease agreement. We do not believe that the settlement will result in a significant reduction to the value of our investment in the Rialto Cinemas joint venture relative to the current carrying value.

Note 27 – Casualty Loss

Our 8-screen complex in Christchurch, New Zealand, was damaged as a result of the devastating earthquake suffered by that city on February 22, 2011. We have earthquake and lost profits insurance on that facility for which we have received to date $1.0 million (NZ1.3 million) which is included in our other income (expense). We are awaiting a final settlement payment on this claim for a nominally estimated amount to be received in 2012. This cinema was reopened on November 17, 2011, but, as a result of a December 23, 2011 earthquake, the cinema was again temporarily closed for approximately two weeks.

Additionally, the 3-screen complex in Christchurch, New Zealand owned by our Rialto Cinemas joint venture entity ("Rialto Cinemas"), was damaged as a result of the devastating earthquake suffered by that city on February 22, 2011, and has been closed since that date. Pursuant to the lease on the property, in May 2011, Rialto Cinemas gave notice to the landlord that Rialto Cinemas would be terminating the cinema lease. Rialto Cinemas and the landlord are currently discussing a settlement for the release of obligations under the lease agreement. We do not believe that the settlement will result in a significant reduction to the value of our investment in the Rialto Cinemas joint venture relative to the current carrying value.