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Summary of Retrospective Adjustments to Conform Prior Period Classification with New Guidance (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
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Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization (included deferred financing costs) | $ 1,687,326 | $ 1,864,842
Long-term debt, net of current portion and deferred financing costs | (9,001,308) | (8,298,624)
Long-term deferred income tax liabilities | (726,962) | (650,075)
Net deferred tax liability | $ (726,962) | (650,075)
ASU 2015-03 |  |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization (included deferred financing costs) |  | 1,864,842
Long-term debt, net of current portion and deferred financing costs |  | (8,298,624)
ASU 2015-03 | As filed |  |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization (included deferred financing costs) |  | 1,949,498
Long-term debt, net of current portion and deferred financing costs |  | (8,383,280)
ASU 2015-03 | Reclassification |  |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization (included deferred financing costs) |  | (84,656)
Long-term debt, net of current portion and deferred financing costs |  | 84,656
ASU 2015-17 |  |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Long-term deferred income tax liabilities |  | (650,075)
Net deferred tax liability |  | (650,075)
ASU 2015-17 | As filed |  |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Current deferred income tax assets |  | 240,626
Long-term deferred income tax liabilities |  | (890,701)
Net deferred tax liability |  | (650,075)
ASU 2015-17 | Reclassification |  |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Current deferred income tax assets |  | (240,626)
Long-term deferred income tax liabilities |  | $ 240,626

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