Cable and Satellite Television Distribution Rights, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | ||
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Mar. 31, 2016 |
Mar. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||
| Cable and satellite television distribution rights, net | $ 2,886 | $ 2,936 | |
| Amortization | 114 | $ 120 | |
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| Cable and satellite television distribution rights | 2,271 | 2,259 | |
| Less accumulated amortization | (1,977) | (1,920) | |
| Cable and satellite television distribution rights, net | 294 | $ 339 | |
| Amortization | $ 47 | $ 47 | |
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