Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Commitments Disclosure [Table Text Block]

As of December 31, 2013 (in millions)		Programming and Talent Commitments		Operating Leases
2014	$	4,899	$	385
2015	$	3,190	$	335
2016	$	4,039	$	293
2017	$	2,755	$	252
2018	$	3,672	$	206
Thereafter	$	20,522	$	673

Rental Expense [Table Text Block]

The table below presents our rent expense charged to operations.

Year ended December 31 (in millions)		2013		2012		2011
Rent expense	$	616	$	688	$	570

NBCUniversal Media, LLC [Member]

Commitments Disclosure [Table Text Block]

As of December 31, 2013 (in millions)		Programming and Talent Commitments		Operating Leases
2014	$	4,876	$	164
2015	$	3,182	$	133
2016	$	4,035	$	117
2017	$	2,755	$	107
2018	$	3,672	$	92
Thereafter	$	20,522	$	365

Rental Expense [Table Text Block]

The table below presents our rent expense charged to operations.
	Successor						Predecessor
	Year Ended		Year Ended		For the Period January 29, 2011 to December 31, 2011		For the Period January 1, 2011 to January 28, 2011
	December 31,		December 31,
(in millions)	2013		2012
Rent expense	$	250	$	317	$	267	$	18

- Definition

The entire disclosure for significant arrangements with third parties, which includes operating lease arrangements and arrangements in which the entity has agreed to expend funds to procure goods or services, or has agreed to commit resources to supply goods or services, and operating lease arrangements. Descriptions may include identification of the specific goods and services, period of time covered, minimum quantities and amounts, and cancellation rights.

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