Television Distribution Rights, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
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Sep. 30, 2019 |
Sep. 30, 2018 |
Sep. 30, 2019 |
Sep. 30, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2018 |
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| Television distribution rights, net | $ 169 | $ 169 | $ 140 | ||
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| Television distribution rights | 755 | 755 | 723 | ||
| Less accumulated amortization | (586) | (586) | (583) | ||
| Television distribution rights, net | 169 | 169 | $ 140 | ||
| Amortization | $ 33 | $ 23 | $ 99 | $ 55 | |
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- Definition Gross television distribution rights as of the balance sheet date. No definition available.
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- Definition Accumulated amount of amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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