OTHER ASSETS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Current:
Prepaid acquired programming	$ 23,479	$ 37,692
Other prepaid expenses	9,422	11,083
Income taxes recoverable	2,632	7,956
Deferred tax	3,893	3,835
Capitalized debt costs	5,023	5,940
VAT Recoverable	6,857	7,333
Inventory	5,226	2,351
Restricted cash	381	540
Other	1,092	1,957
Total other current assets	58,005	78,687
Noncurrent:
Capitalized Debt Costs	19,350	26,937
Deferred Tax	4,232	1,378
Other	2,926	3,450
Total other non-current assets	$ 26,508	$ 31,765