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Cable and Satellite Television Distribution Rights, Net (Details) (USD $)
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2012
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| Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items] | |||
| Cable and satellite television distribution rights | $ 5,480 | $ 5,503 | |
| Less accumulated amortization | 2,019 | 1,994 | |
| Amortization of intangible assets | 104 | 96 | |
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| Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items] | |||
| Cable and satellite television distribution rights | 2,276 | 2,304 | |
| Less accumulated amortization | (1,554) | (1,540) | |
| Cable and satellite television distribution rights, net | 722 | 764 | |
| Amortization of intangible assets | $ 42 | $ 41 | |
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