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Business Segment Financial Information (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 25, 2011 | Dec. 26, 2010 | Dec. 27, 2009
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Asset impairment and other charges, pre-tax amount | $ 58 | $ 60 | $ 170
Publishing |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Asset impairment and other charges, pre-tax amount | 27 | 36 | 99
Digital |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Asset impairment and other charges, pre-tax amount |  | 13 | 25
Broadcasting |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Asset impairment and other charges, pre-tax amount |  | $ 8 | $ 9

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