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Basis of Presentation and Description of Business (Policies)
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Sep. 30, 2013
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| Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
| Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] |
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Starz considers amortization of program rights, the fair value of goodwill and any related impairment, the development of ultimate revenue estimates associated with released films and television programs, the assessment of investment in films and television programs for impairment, valuation allowances associated with deferred income taxes and allowances for sales returns to be its most significant estimates. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
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| Comparability of Prior Year Financial Data, Policy [Policy Text Block] |
Prior Period Reclassifications
Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified for comparability with the 2013 presentation.
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- Definition
Disclosure of accounting policy for reporting any exceptions to the comparability of prior year financial data with data shown for the most recent accounting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Disclosure of accounting policy for the use of estimates in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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