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Cable and Satellite Television Distribution Rights, Net (Future Amortization Expense) (Details) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | |||
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Mar. 31, 2013
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| Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] | ||||
| 2013 | $ 272 | $ 205 | ||
| 2014 | 260 | 261 | ||
| 2015 | 230 | 237 | ||
| 2016 | 181 | 185 | ||
| 2017 | 119 | 120 | ||
| Maximum percentage share of each programming distributor in the United States in net sales of merchandise sold | 5.00% | |||
| Commission expense | 296 | 299 | 280 | |
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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] | ||||
| 2013 | 166 | |||
| 2014 | 162 | 168 | ||
| 2015 | 159 | 162 | ||
| 2016 | 158 | 161 | ||
| 2017 | $ 107 | $ 111 | ||
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Represents the maximum percentage share of each programming distributor in net sales of merchandise sold by the entity. No definition available.
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Represents the programming distributor's commission expense recognized by the entity during the year. No definition available.
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Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the next 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 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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