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Summary of the Change in Net Goodwill (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 25, 2011
Dec. 26, 2010
Dec. 27, 2009
Goodwill [Line Items]      
Goodwill before accumulated impairment losses beginning balance $ 9,893,120 $ 9,981,842  
Accumulated impairment losses beginning balance (7,056,160) (7,127,595)  
Beginning Balance 2,836,960 2,854,247  
Acquisitions & adjustments 28,715 11,548  
Impairment   (10,603) (33,000)
Dispositions   (5,927)  
Foreign currency exchange rate changes (790) (12,305)  
Ending Balance 2,864,885 2,836,960 2,854,247
Goodwill before accumulated impairment losses ending balance 9,942,266 9,893,120 9,981,842
Accumulated impairment losses ending balance (7,077,381) (7,056,160) (7,127,595)
Publishing
      
Goodwill [Line Items]      
Goodwill before accumulated impairment losses beginning balance 7,599,030 7,692,437  
Accumulated impairment losses beginning balance (7,019,557) (7,101,595)  
Beginning Balance 579,473 590,842  
Acquisitions & adjustments 11,215 1,476  
Dispositions   (5,927)  
Foreign currency exchange rate changes 1,789 (6,918)  
Ending Balance 592,477 579,473  
Goodwill before accumulated impairment losses ending balance 7,643,255 7,599,030  
Accumulated impairment losses ending balance (7,050,778) (7,019,557)  
Digital
      
Goodwill [Line Items]      
Goodwill before accumulated impairment losses beginning balance 675,527 670,976  
Accumulated impairment losses beginning balance (36,603) (26,000)  
Beginning Balance 638,924 644,976  
Acquisitions & adjustments 17,500 10,072  
Impairment   (10,603) (16,000)
Foreign currency exchange rate changes (2,538) (5,521)  
Ending Balance 653,886 638,924 644,976
Goodwill before accumulated impairment losses ending balance 680,489 675,527 670,976
Accumulated impairment losses ending balance (26,603) (36,603) (26,000)
Broadcasting
      
Goodwill [Line Items]      
Goodwill before accumulated impairment losses beginning balance 1,618,563 1,618,429  
Beginning Balance 1,618,563 1,618,429  
Foreign currency exchange rate changes (41) 134  
Ending Balance 1,618,522 1,618,563  
Goodwill before accumulated impairment losses ending balance $ 1,618,522 $ 1,618,563