Noncontrolling Interests (Components Of Noncontrolling Interests) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries	$ 4,739	$ 1,235
AFC LLC [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries	1,593	1,125
Australia Country Cinemas [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries	585	360
Coachella Land [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries	2,644
Sutton Hill Properties [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries	$ (83)	$ (250)