Cable and Satellite Television Distribution Rights, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
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Sep. 30, 2016 |
Sep. 30, 2015 |
Sep. 30, 2016 |
Sep. 30, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Cable and satellite television distribution rights, net | $ 205 | $ 205 | $ 339 | ||
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| Cable and satellite television distribution rights | 2,277 | 2,277 | 2,259 | ||
| Less accumulated amortization | (2,072) | (2,072) | $ (1,920) | ||
| Amortization | $ 47 | $ 45 | $ 143 | $ 140 | |
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