Investment in Films and Television Programs, Net

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Investment in Films and Television Programs, Net	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Investment In Films And Television Programs, Net [Abstract]
Investment in Films and Television Programs, Net	Investment in Films and Television Programs, Net Investment in films and television programs, net consists of the following (in thousands):   December 31,   2013   2012 Released film costs - theatrical, less amortization $ 2,599   $ 3,650 Film costs – television and DVD:       Released, less amortization 44,173   44,101 Completed, but not released 89,978   343 In production 54,201   128,535 Development and pre-production 3,630   5,044   $ 194,581   $ 181,673 Approximately 89% of the unamortized film costs (theatrical, television and DVD) for released films of $46.8 million at December 31, 2013 are expected to be amortized within three years. Approximately $80.5 million of the costs of Released and Completed, but not released films of $136.8 million at December 31, 2013 are expected to be amortized during the next twelve months. As a result of changes in ultimate revenue estimates, Starz Distribution recognized impairments of investment in films and television programs totaling $2.6 million, $17.2 million and $12.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Such impairments are included in production and acquisition costs in the consolidated statements of operations.