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Other matters - Schedule of Future Commitments (Detail) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
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Programming Contracts |
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items] |
2020 | $ 758,608
2021 | 555,630
2022 | 527,660
2023 | 470,312
2024 | 524
Thereafter | 0
Total | 2,312,734
Purchase Obligations |
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items] |
2020 | 97,586
2021 | 17,093
2022 | 8,513
2023 | 4,489
2024 | 1,849
Thereafter | 0
Total | $ 129,530

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