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Investments In Affiliates Accounted For Using The Equity Method (Expedia Consolidated Statement Of Operations) (Details)

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Investments In Affiliates Accounted For Using The Equity Method (Expedia Consolidated Statement Of Operations) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013
Mar. 31, 2012
Revenue $ 2,664 $ 2,314
Selling, general and administrative expenses (366) (239)
Amortization (192) (108)
Operating income (loss) 271 258
Interest expense (111) (106)
Other income (expense), net (38) 3
Income tax expense 15 (43)
Net earnings (loss) 53 105
Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests (26) (14)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Media Corporation shareholders 27 91
Expedia [Member]
   
Revenue 1,012 816
Cost of revenue (251) (200)
Gross Profit 761 616
Selling, general and administrative expenses (726) (564)
Amortization (13) (3)
Restructuring charges and other (128) 0
Operating income (loss) (106) 49
Interest expense (22) (21)
Other income (expense), net 9 (1)
Income tax expense 12 (5)
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations (107) 22
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes 0 (24)
Net earnings (loss) (107) (2)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests 3 (1)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Media Corporation shareholders $ (104) $ (3)