Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Mar. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Assets    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,915 $ 2,070
Trade and other receivables, net 272 288
Program rights 524 442
Short term marketable securities 319 299
Restricted cash (note 8) 29 709
Financial instruments 220 0
Deferred income tax assets 44 61
Other current assets 57 45
Total current assets 3,380 3,914
Investments in available-for-sale securities and other cost investments (note 6) 1,831 1,859
Investments in affiliates, accounted for using the equity method (note 7) 550 567
Property and equipment, at cost 506 504
Accumulated depreciation (297) (289)
Property and equipment, net 209 215
Intangible assets not subject to amortization:    
Intangible assets not subject to amortization 475 475
Intangible assets subject to amortization, net 131 135
Program rights 323 320
Other assets, at cost, net of accumulated amortization 223 238
Total assets 7,122 7,723
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]    
Accounts Payable 12 15
Accrued Liabilities 322 313
Current portion of debt (note 8) 4 754
Deferred revenue 133 63
Other current liabilities 76 85
Total current liabilities 547 1,230
Long-term debt (note 8) 540 541
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Noncurrent 427 411
Other liabilities 287 290
Total liabilities 1,801 2,472
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]    
Preferred stock, $.01 par value. Authorized 50,000,000 shares; no shares issued 0 0
Additional paid-in capital 3,494 3,564
Accumulated other comprehensive earnings, net of taxes 28 29
Retained earnings 1,804 1,667
Total stockholders' equity 5,327 5,261
Noncontrolling interests in equity of subsidiaries (6) (10)
Total equity 5,321 5,251
Commitments and contingencies (note 9)      
Total liabilities and equity 7,122 7,723
Segment, Liberty Capital [Member] | Common Class A [Member]
   
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]    
Common Stock, Value, Issued 1 1
Segment, Liberty Capital [Member] | Common Class B [Member]
   
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]    
Common Stock, Value, Issued 0 0
Segment, Liberty Capital [Member] | Common Class C [Member]
   
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]    
Common Stock, Value, Issued $ 0 $ 0