Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Commitments Disclosure [Table Text Block]

As of December 31, 2014 (in millions)		Programming and Talent Commitments		Operating Leases
2015	$	4,915	$	399
2016	$	4,657	$	359
2017	$	3,177	$	299
2018	$	3,999	$	253
2019	$	2,793	$	197
Thereafter	$	26,130	$	754

Rental Expense [Table Text Block]

The table below presents our rent expense charged to operations.

Year ended December 31 (in millions)		2014		2013		2012
Rent expense	$	580	$	616	$	688

NBCUniversal Media, LLC [Member]

Commitments Disclosure [Table Text Block]

As of December 31, 2014 (in millions)		Programming and Talent Commitments		Operating Leases
2015	$	4,898	$	150
2016	$	4,648	$	135
2017	$	3,173	$	107
2018	$	3,998	$	89
2019	$	2,793	$	73
Thereafter	$	26,130	$	402

Rental Expense [Table Text Block]

The table below presents our rent expense charged to operations.
Year ended December 31 (in millions)	2014		2013		2012
Rent expense	$	222	$	250	$	317

- 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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