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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Film and Television Content Rights (Narrative) (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2024
Theatrical Film Production Costs |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Revenue estimation period (in years) | 10 years
Television, Delivery of First Episode |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Revenue estimation period (in years) | 10 years
Television, Delivery of Most Recent Episode |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Revenue estimation period (in years) | 5 years
Games |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Revenue estimation period (in years) | 2 years

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