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Stock-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | ||
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Nov. 28, 2011
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Mar. 31, 2012
Starz Entertainment Employees [Member]
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Sep. 23, 2011
Transitional Plan [Member]
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized | 7,800,000 | |||
| Equity Conversion | 0.88129 | |||
| Options granted | 646,000 | |||
| Weighted average grant-date fair value of options | $ 39.77 | |||
| Total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested Liberty equity awards | $ 88 | |||
| Weighted average period of recognition related to unvested Liberty equity awards (in years) | 2.4 | 4 |
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- Definition
Equity Conversion - ratio used to convert one class of stock for another class of stock. No definition available.
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- Definition
As of the balance sheet date, the aggregate unrecognized cost of equity-based awards made to employees under equity-based compensation awards that have yet to vest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation is expected to be recognized for equity-based compensation plans, using a decimal to express in number of years. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) originally approved (usually by shareholders and board of directors), net of any subsequent amendments and adjustments, for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. As stock or unit options and equity instruments other than options are awarded to participants, the shares or units remain authorized and become reserved for issuance under outstanding awards (not necessarily vested). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Net number of share options (or share units) granted during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted average grant-date fair value of options granted during the reporting period as calculated by applying the disclosed option pricing methodology. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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