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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2014
Sep. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2013
Change in Accounting Method Accounted for as Change in Estimate [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]          
Reduction in product cost, reported in direct operating expenses, resulting from change in accounting estimate $ (384,111) [1] $ (405,973) [1] $ (1,194,815) [1] $ (1,174,818) [1] $ 21,700
Content library, period of amortization     1 year    
[1] “Direct operating” excludes depreciation and other of $32.0 million and $96.5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively, and $33.0 million and $97.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively.