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Long-Term Debt (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | ||||
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Mar. 31, 2012
Starz Bank Facility [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2011
Starz Bank Facility [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2011
Starz Bank Facility [Member]
LIBO Rate [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2011
Starz Bank Facility [Member]
Alternative Base Rate [Member]
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| Long-Term Debt, outstanding principal | $ 544,000,000 | $ 505,000,000 | |||
| Uninvested cash | 660,000,000 | ||||
| Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity | 1,000,000,000 | ||||
| standby letters of credit | 50,000,000 | ||||
| Loans Payable to Bank, Noncurrent | 500,000,000 | ||||
| Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Minimum | 1.75% | 0.75% | |||
| Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Maximum | 2.75% | 1.75% | |||
| Debt Instrument, Interest Rate at Period End | 2.50% | ||||
| Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity | $ 995,000,000 | ||||
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- Definition
standby letters of credit avaialable under Bank Credit Facilities No definition available.
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- Definition
Including current and noncurrent portions, aggregate carrying amount of long-term borrowings as of the balance sheet date before deducting unamortized discount or premiums (if any). May include notes payable, bonds payable, commercial loans, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of debt, which had initial maturities beyond one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The effective interest rate at the end of the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
When presenting a range of interest rates, the highest stated (contractual) rate for funds borrowed under the debt agreement as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
When presenting a range of interest rates, the lowest stated (contractual) rate for funds borrowed under the debt agreement as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Maximum borrowing capacity under the credit facility without consideration of any current restrictions on the amount that could be borrowed or the amounts currently outstanding under the facility. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of borrowing capacity currently available under the credit facility (current borrowing capacity less the amount of borrowings outstanding). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of loans from a bank with maturities initially due after one year or beyond the operating cycle if longer, excluding current portion. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalent items which are restricted as to withdrawal or usage. Restrictions may include legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or entity statements of intention with regard to particular deposits; however, time deposits and short-term certificates of deposit are not generally included in legally restricted deposits. Excludes compensating balance arrangements that are not agreements which legally restrict the use of cash amounts shown on the balance sheet. This element is for unclassified presentations; for classified presentations there is a separate and distinct element. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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