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Information About Liberty's Operating Segments (Performance Measures By Segment) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Mar. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Sep. 30, 2010
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Jun. 30, 2010
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Mar. 31, 2010
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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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| Total revenues | $ 973 | $ 540 | $ 538 | $ 973 | $ 496 | $ 570 | $ 511 | $ 473 | $ 3,024 | $ 2,050 | $ 1,853 |
| Adjusted OIBDA | 1,060 | 324 | 199 | ||||||||
| Revenue, Net | 973 | 540 | 538 | 973 | 496 | 570 | 511 | 473 | 3,024 | 2,050 | 1,853 |
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Starz, LLC [Member]
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| Total revenues | 1,615 | 1,626 | 1,540 | ||||||||
| Adjusted OIBDA | 449 | 343 | 283 | ||||||||
| Revenue, Net | 1,615 | 1,626 | 1,540 | ||||||||
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ANLBC [Member]
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| Total revenues | 208 | 203 | 206 | ||||||||
| Adjusted OIBDA | (6) | 6 | 8 | ||||||||
| Revenue, Net | 208 | 203 | 206 | ||||||||
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TruePosition [Member]
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| Total revenues | 1,138 | 143 | 32 | ||||||||
| Adjusted OIBDA | 634 | (3) | (77) | ||||||||
| Revenue, Net | 1,138 | 143 | 32 | ||||||||
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Corporate And Other [Member]
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| Total revenues | 63 | 78 | 75 | ||||||||
| Adjusted OIBDA | (17) | (22) | (15) | ||||||||
| Revenue, Net | $ 63 | $ 78 | $ 75 | ||||||||