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Cable and Satellite Television Distribution Rights, Net (Future Amortization Expense) (Details) (USD $)
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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| Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] | ||
| 2014 | $ 261 | $ 260 |
| 2015 | 237 | 230 |
| 2016 | 185 | 181 |
| 2017 | 120 | 119 |
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Cable and satellite television distribution rights
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| Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] | ||
| Remainder of 2013 | 130 | |
| 2014 | 168 | 162 |
| 2015 | 162 | 159 |
| 2016 | 161 | 158 |
| 2017 | $ 111 | $ 107 |
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Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized in the remainder of the fiscal year following the latest fiscal year ended for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. No definition available.
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Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the fourth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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