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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
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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