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Information About Liberty's Operating Segments (Performance Measures By Segment) (Details) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Mar. 31, 2011
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| Total revenues | $ 440 | $ 973 |
| Adjusted OIBDA | 110 | 484 |
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Segment, Liberty Starz [Member] | Starz, LLC [Member]
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| Total revenues | 405 | 391 |
| Adjusted OIBDA | 127 | 131 |
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Segment, Liberty Capital [Member] | ANLBC [Member]
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| Total revenues | 3 | 4 |
| Adjusted OIBDA | (17) | (16) |
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Segment, Liberty Capital [Member] | TruePosition [Member]
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| Total revenues | 17 | 560 |
| Adjusted OIBDA | 1 | 370 |
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Segment, Liberty Capital [Member] | Corporate And Other [Member]
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| Total revenues | 15 | 18 |
| Adjusted OIBDA | $ (1) | $ (1) |
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- Definition
Adjusted OIBDA is defined by the Company as revenue less operating expenses and selling, general and administrative expenses (excluding stock-based compensation). This measure of performance excludes depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, separateley reported litigation settlements and restructurings and impairment charges that are included in the measurement of operating income pursuant to GAAP. No definition available.
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- Definition
Total revenue from sale of goods and services rendered during the reporting period, in the normal course of business, reduced by sales returns and allowances, and sales discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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