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Acquisition of 300 Entertainment - Narrative (Detail) - 300 Entertainment - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2022 | Dec. 16, 2021
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Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Purchase price of selected assets |  | $ 394
Final purchase price |  | $ 400
Decrease to intangible assets | $ 1 |
Decrease to other acquired assets | 2 |
Decrease to other acquired Liabilities | 2 |
Increase in goodwill | $ 3 |

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