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Summary of the Change in Net Goodwill (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 29, 2013
Dec. 30, 2012
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Goodwill before accumulated impairment losses beginning balance $ 10,096,342 $ 9,942,266
Accumulated impairment losses beginning balance (7,249,473) (7,077,381)
Beginning Balance 2,846,869 2,864,885
Acquisitions & adjustments 974,222 61,988
Goodwill, Impairment Loss (20,044) (90,053)
Dispositions (19,000)  
Foreign currency exchange rate changes 8,425 10,049
Goodwill before accumulated impairment losses beginning balance 11,106,277 10,096,342
Accumulated impairment losses ending balance (7,315,805) (7,249,473)
Ending Balance 3,790,472 2,846,869
Broadcasting
    
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Goodwill before accumulated impairment losses beginning balance 1,618,602 1,618,522
Accumulated impairment losses beginning balance 0 0
Beginning Balance 1,618,602 1,618,522
Acquisitions & adjustments 943,841 0
Goodwill, Impairment Loss 0 0
Dispositions (19,000)  
Foreign currency exchange rate changes (110) 80
Goodwill before accumulated impairment losses beginning balance 2,543,333 1,618,602
Accumulated impairment losses ending balance 0 0
Ending Balance 2,543,333 1,618,602
Publishing
    
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Goodwill before accumulated impairment losses beginning balance 7,754,959 7,643,255
Accumulated impairment losses beginning balance (7,132,817) (7,050,778)
Beginning Balance 622,142 592,477
Acquisitions & adjustments 2,266 22,747
Goodwill, Impairment Loss (8,430) 0
Dispositions 0  
Foreign currency exchange rate changes 3,903 6,918
Goodwill before accumulated impairment losses beginning balance 7,807,416 7,754,959
Accumulated impairment losses ending balance (7,187,535) (7,132,817)
Ending Balance 619,881 622,142
Digital
    
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Goodwill before accumulated impairment losses beginning balance 722,781 680,489
Accumulated impairment losses beginning balance (116,656) (26,603)
Beginning Balance 606,125 653,886
Acquisitions & adjustments 28,115 39,241
Goodwill, Impairment Loss (11,614) (90,053)
Dispositions 0  
Foreign currency exchange rate changes 4,632 3,051
Goodwill before accumulated impairment losses beginning balance 755,528 722,781
Accumulated impairment losses ending balance (128,270) (116,656)
Ending Balance $ 627,258 $ 606,125