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Information and Operating Segments - Performance Measures and Other Information (Details)

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Information and Operating Segments - Performance Measures and Other Information (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013
Mar. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Total revenue $ 399,317 $ 404,964  
Total Adjusted OIBDA 116,530 126,840  
Total capitalized production and development spend 58,010 62,638  
Total assets 1,512,301   2,176,050
Starz Networks
      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Total revenue 315,836 324,200  
Total Adjusted OIBDA 114,382 115,876  
Total capitalized production and development spend 33,610 27,695  
Total assets 1,345,994   2,066,961
Starz Distribution
      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Total revenue 76,242 72,384  
Total Adjusted OIBDA 2,589 9,137  
Total capitalized production and development spend 24,400 34,943  
Total assets 129,804   118,134
Starz Animation
      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Total revenue 7,469 11,336  
Total Adjusted OIBDA (561) 37  
Total capitalized production and development spend 0 0  
Total assets 2,529   3,225
Other unallocated
      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Total assets 83,044   33,850
Inter-segment eliminations
      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Total revenue (230) (2,956)  
Total Adjusted OIBDA 120 1,790  
Total capitalized production and development spend 0 0  
Total assets $ (49,070)   $ (46,120)