Cable and Satellite Television Distribution Rights, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
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Sep. 30, 2015 |
Sep. 30, 2014 |
Sep. 30, 2015 |
Sep. 30, 2014 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
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| Cable and satellite television distribution rights, net | $ 2,997 | $ 2,997 | $ 3,143 | ||
| Amortization | 108 | $ 113 | 341 | $ 336 | |
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| Cable and satellite television distribution rights | 2,258 | 2,258 | 2,308 | ||
| Less accumulated amortization | (1,894) | (1,894) | (1,847) | ||
| Cable and satellite television distribution rights, net | 364 | 364 | $ 461 | ||
| Amortization | $ 45 | $ 46 | $ 140 | $ 139 | |
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