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Stockholders' Equity (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified |
0 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||
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Nov. 28, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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| Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock | $ 465 | $ 754 | $ 18 | |
| Conversion of Stock, Shares Issued | 0.88129 | |||
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Segment, Liberty Starz [Member] | Common Class A [Member]
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| Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares | 1,534,200 | 835,700 | 272,400 | |
| Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock | 100 | 40 | 13 | |
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number | 0 | 3,217,000 | ||
| Common Stock, Shares Authorized | 4,000,000,000 | 0 | ||
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Segment, Liberty Starz [Member] | Common Class C [Member]
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| Common Stock, Shares Authorized | 4,000,000,000 | 0 | ||
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Segment, Liberty Capital [Member] | Common Class A [Member]
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| Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares | 5,229,166 | 15,632,700 | 642,400 | |
| Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock | $ 365 | $ 714 | $ 5 | |
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number | 7,665,000 | 4,996,000 | ||
| Common Stock, Shares Authorized | 2,000,000,000 | 0 | ||
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Segment, Liberty Capital [Member] | Common Class C [Member]
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| Common Stock, Shares Authorized | 2,000,000,000 | 0 | ||
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The maximum number of common shares permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The number of new shares issued in the conversion of stock in a noncash (or part noncash) transaction. Noncash is defined as transactions during a period that do not result in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. "Part noncash" refers to that portion of the transaction not resulting in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow to reacquire common stock during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The number of shares reserved for issuance under stock option agreements awarded under the plan that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date, including vested options. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of shares that have been repurchased and retired during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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