Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies - Dreamcatcher (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, net	$ 515,023	$ 657,857
Broadcast rights	163,289	203,422
Other intangible assets, net	2,141,638	2,240,199
Other assets	96,318	124,506	[1]
Total Assets	9,466,668	9,708,863	[2]
Debt due within one year	19,904	19,862	[1]
Contracts payable for broadcast rights	193,851	236,676
Long-term debt	3,400,106	3,409,489	[1],[3]
Other liabilities	68,453	71,776
Total Liabilities	5,882,738	5,877,141
Dreamcatcher | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, net	231	371	[4]
Broadcast rights	852	2,748	[4]
Other intangible assets, net	87,706	92,970	[4]
Other assets	388	111	[4]
Total Assets	89,177	96,200	[4]
Debt due within one year	3,996	3,989	[4]
Contracts payable for broadcast rights	1,071	3,016	[4]
Long-term debt	12,770	14,736	[4]
Other liabilities	20	55	[4]
Total Liabilities	$ 17,857	$ 21,796	[4]

[1] (1) December 31, 2015 balances have been reclassified to present debt issuance costs as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of an associated debt liability in accordance with ASU 2015-03.

[2] (1) December 31, 2015 balances have been reclassified to present debt issuance costs as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of an associated debt liability in accordance with ASU 2015-03. See Note 1 for further information.

[3] (1) December 31, 2015 balances have been reclassified to present debt issuance costs as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of an associated debt liability in accordance with ASU 2015-03. See Note 1 for further information.

[4] (1) December 31, 2015 balances have been reclassified to present debt issuance costs as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of an associated debt liability in accordance with ASU 2015-03.