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Fair Value Disclosure (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Adjustments to capitalized film and stage play production costs | $ 42 | $ 26 | $ 167
NBCUniversal Media LLC [Member] |  |  |
Adjustments to capitalized film and stage play production costs | 42 | $ 26 | $ 167
Contingent Consideration Settlement [Member] |  |  |
Contingent Consideration, Amount of Settlement Payment | 450 |  |
Gain related to contingent consideration settlement | 240 |  |
Contractual Obligations [Member] |  |  |
Carrying value of contractual obligation | 1,100 |  |
Contractual Obligations [Member] | NBCUniversal Media LLC [Member] |  |  |
Carrying value of contractual obligation | $ 1,100 |  |

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