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Cable and Satellite Television Distribution Rights, Net
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Sep. 30, 2014
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Cable and Satellite Television Distribution Rights, Net
Cable and satellite television distribution rights consisted of the following:
The Company recorded amortization expense of $46 million and $45 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, related to cable and satellite television distribution rights. For the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, amortization expense for cable and satellite television distribution rights was $139 million and $131 million, respectively.
As of September 30, 2014, related amortization expense for each of the next five years ended December 31 was as follows (in millions):
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Disclosure for affiliation agreements with cable and satellite television providers for carriage of the company's service, as well as for certain channel placement. No definition available.
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