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Film and Television Costs (Film and Television Costs)(Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Film Costs: |  |
Released, less amortization | $ 1,657 | $ 1,750
Completed, not released | 469 | 50
In production and in development | 982 | 1,310
Total film costs | 3,108 | 3,110
Television Costs: |  |
Released, less amortization | 2,008 | 1,953
In production and in development | 729 | 853
Total television costs | 2,737 | 2,806
Programming rights, less amortization | 2,602 | 2,586
Total film costs, television costs and programming rights | 8,447 | 8,502
Less: Current portion of programming rights | 1,479 | 1,250
Film and television costs | 6,968 | 7,252
NBCUniversal Media LLC [Member] |  |
Film Costs: |  |
Released, less amortization | 1,657 | 1,750
Completed, not released | 469 | 50
In production and in development | 982 | 1,310
Total film costs | 3,108 | 3,110
Television Costs: |  |
Released, less amortization | 2,008 | 1,953
In production and in development | 729 | 853
Total television costs | 2,737 | 2,806
Programming rights, less amortization | 2,587 | 2,570
Total film costs, television costs and programming rights | 8,432 | 8,486
Less: Current portion of programming rights | 1,471 | 1,241
Film and television costs | $ 6,961 | $ 7,245

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- Definition The amount of direct negative costs incurred in the production and development of a direct-to-television film, as well as allocations of production overhead and capitalized interest. Examples of direct negative costs include costs of story and scenario; compensation of cast, directors, producers, extras, and miscellaneous staff; costs of set construction and operations, wardrobe, and accessories; costs of sound synchronization; rental facilities on location; and postproduction costs such as music, special effects, and editing. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition The carrying amount of owned films, television series and other television productions and noncurrent acquired television and cable networks programming rights recorded on the balance sheet. Owned films, television series and other television production costs include capitalizable production costs, including direct costs, production overhead, print costs, development costs and interest. Film and television rights include multi-year programming arrangements, acquired movies, series and other programs. The carrying amount is stated at the lower of cost, less accumulated amortization, or net realizable/fair value at the balance sheet date. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition The current portion of acquired television and cable networks programming rights recorded on the balance sheet. Includes multi-year programming arrangements, acquired movies, series and other programs. Carrying amount is stated at the lower of cost, less accumulated amortization, or net realizable value at the balance sheet date. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition The amount of direct negative costs incurred in the production and development of a theatrical film, as well as allocations of production overhead and capitalized interest. Examples of direct negative costs include costs of story and scenario; compensation of cast, directors, producers, extras, and miscellaneous staff; costs of set construction and operations, wardrobe, and accessories; costs of sound synchronization; rental facilities on location; and postproduction costs such as music, special effects, and editing. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition The carrying amount of owned films, television series and other television productions and the current and noncurrent portion of acquired television and cable networks programming rights recorded on the balance sheet. Owned films, television series and other television production costs include capitalizable production costs, production overhead, interest, development costs and acquired production costs. Film and television rights include multi-year programming arrangements, acquired movies, series and other programs. The carrying amount is stated at the lower of cost, less accumulated amortization, or net realizable/fair value at the balance sheet date. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition The amount of direct negative costs incurred in the physical production of a direct-to-television film, as well as allocations of production overhead and capitalized interest. Examples of direct negative costs include costs of story and scenario; compensation of cast, directors, producers, extras, and miscellaneous staff; costs of set construction and operations, wardrobe, and accessories; costs of sound synchronization; rental facilities on location; and postproduction costs such as music, special effects, and editing. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 926 -SubTopic 20 -Section 50 -Paragraph 2 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6473108&loc=d3e54431-107959 + Details
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