Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Investment in Films and Television Programs, Net (Details)

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Investment in Films and Television Programs, Net (Details) (USD $)
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Investment In Films And Television Programs, Net [Abstract]          
Released film costs - theatrical, less amortization $ 2,599,000 $ 3,650,000 $ 2,599,000 $ 3,650,000  
Film costs – television and DVD:          
Released, less amortization 44,173,000 44,101,000 44,173,000 44,101,000  
Completed, but not released 89,978,000 343,000 89,978,000 343,000  
In production 54,201,000 128,535,000 54,201,000 128,535,000  
Development and pre-production 3,630,000 5,044,000 3,630,000 5,044,000  
Investment in films and television programs, net 194,581,000 181,673,000 194,581,000 181,673,000  
Percentage of unamortized film costs expected to be amortized within three years 89.00%   89.00%    
Unamortized film costs for released films 46,800,000   46,800,000    
Amortization period of unamortized film costs for released films     3 years    
Film costs released and completed, but not released expected to be amortized in next twelve months     80,500,000    
Unamortized film costs for released and completed but not released films 136,800,000   136,800,000    
Impairments of investment in films and television programs $ 2,600,000 $ 17,200,000 $ 2,600,000 $ 17,200,000 $ 12,900,000