Programming and Other Inventory (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Programming and Other Inventory Details [Abstract]
Program rights	$ 1,120	$ 1,333
Television programming:
Released (including acquired libraries)	614	628
In process and other	162	170
Theatrical programming:
Released	19	15
In process and other	21	25
Publishing, primarily finished goods	62	59
Other	1	1
Total programming and other inventory	1,999	2,231
Less current portion	574	735
Total noncurrent programming and other inventory	$ 1,425	$ 1,496