v3.5.0.2

Significant Transactions (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions |  | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Nov. 13, 2015 | Jun. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2016
DreamWorks Animation [Member] |  |  |
Significant Transactions [Line Items] |  |  |
Business Acquisition, Share Price |  | $ 41 | $ 41
Business Acquistion, Purchase Price for Future Acquisition |  |  | $ 3,800
DreamWorks Animation [Member] | NBCUniversal Media LLC [Member] |  |  |
Significant Transactions [Line Items] |  |  |
Business Acquisition, Share Price |  | $ 41 | $ 41
Business Acquistion, Purchase Price for Future Acquisition |  |  | $ 3,800
Universal Studios Japan [Member] |  |  |
Significant Transactions [Line Items] |  |  |
Ownership Percentage | 51.00% |  |
Cash Consideration Transferred | $ 1,500 |  |
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners | 49.00% |  |
Revenue Of Acquiree Since Acquisition Date |  | $ 283 | 576
Net income (loss) attributable to acquired company |  | 10 | 28
Universal Studios Japan [Member] | NBCUniversal Media LLC [Member] |  |  |
Significant Transactions [Line Items] |  |  |
Ownership Percentage | 51.00% |  |
Cash Consideration Transferred | $ 1,500 |  |
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners | 49.00% |  |
Revenue Of Acquiree Since Acquisition Date |  | 283 | 576
Net income (loss) attributable to acquired company |  | $ 10 | $ 28

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