Restructuring (Amount Expected to be Incurred and Incurred to Date) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013 concept	Dec. 31, 2013 New Ventures [Member] concept	Sep. 30, 2014 Redbox [Member] Severance [Member]	Sep. 30, 2014 Coinstar [Member] Severance [Member]	Sep. 30, 2014 Discontinued Operations [Member] Severance [Member]	Sep. 30, 2014 Discontinued Operations [Member] Other [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of discontinued concepts		4	3
Total Estimated Expense	$ 7,953			$ 4,305	$ 748	$ 1,026	$ 1,874
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost	1,148			535	23	155	435
Incurred through December 31, 2013	$ 7,953			$ 4,305	$ 748	$ 1,026	$ 1,874