Cable and Satellite Television Distribution Rights, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | |||
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Jun. 30, 2015 |
Jun. 30, 2014 |
Jun. 30, 2015 |
Jun. 30, 2014 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
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| Cable and satellite television distribution rights, net | $ 3,037 | $ 3,037 | $ 3,143 | ||
| Amortization | 113 | $ 112 | 233 | $ 223 | |
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| Cable and satellite television distribution rights | 2,257 | 2,257 | 2,308 | ||
| Less accumulated amortization | (1,848) | (1,848) | (1,847) | ||
| Cable and satellite television distribution rights, net | 409 | 409 | $ 461 | ||
| Amortization | $ 48 | $ 46 | $ 95 | $ 93 | |
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