Registration of securities issued in business combination transactions

Cable and Satellite Television Distribution Rights, Net (Details)

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Cable and Satellite Television Distribution Rights, Net (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]      
Cable and satellite television distribution rights $ 5,544 $ 5,503  
Less accumulated amortization 2,208 1,994  
Amortization of intangible assets 431 400 439
Percentage of net sales 5.00%    
Cable and satellite television distribution rights
     
Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]      
Cable and satellite television distribution rights 2,324 2,304  
Less accumulated amortization (1,700) (1,540)  
Cable and satellite television distribution rights, net 624 764  
Acquired finite-lived intangible assets, weighted average useful life 3 years 8 months 12 days    
Amortization of intangible assets 177 163 167
Commission expense $ 298 $ 296 $ 299