Investment in Films and Television Programs, Net

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Investment in Films and Television Programs, Net	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
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 millions):   December 31,   2014   2013 Released film costs - theatrical, less amortization $ 1.2   $ 2.6 Film costs – television and home entertainment:       Released, less amortization 70.5   44.2 Completed, but not released 116.2   90.0 In production 125.5   54.2 Development and pre-production 6.1   3.6   $ 319.5   $ 194.6 Approximately 79% and 85% of the unamortized film costs (theatrical, television and home entertainment) for released films of $71.7 million at December 31, 2014 are expected to be amortized within three and four years, respectively. Approximately $105.5 million of the costs of Released and Completed, but not released films of $187.9 million at December 31, 2014 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 $2.1 million, $2.6 million and $17.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Such impairments are included in production and acquisition costs in the consolidated statements of operations.