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Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2015
Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Financial Instruments |  |
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) | $ 45,005 | $ (1,329)
Time Warner | Investment and financial instruments [member] |  |
Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Financial Instruments |  |
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) | $ 45,005 | $ (1,329)

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