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Investment in National CineMedia (Details Textual) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data | 1 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2011 | Jun. 30, 2011 | Jun. 30, 2010
Investment in National CineMedia (Textuals) [Abstract] |  |  |
Number of additional common units of NCM received under common unit adjustment agreement | 549,417 |  |
Change in company's ownership interest in NCM due to common unit adjustment | 15.3% to 15.8% |  |
Total number of common units of NCM owned by Company |  | 17,495,920 |
Other revenues excluding amortization of deferred revenue |  | $ 2,722 | $ 2,434
Company's beverage concessionaire |  | 5,313 | 5,183
Remaining term of exhibitor services agreement | 26 years |  |
NCM [Member] |  |  |
Schedule of Investment in Balance Sheet and Income Statement Location (Textuals) |  |  |
Equity in loss of affiliates |  | 1,072 | 1,028
Deferred Revenue [Member] |  |  |
Schedule of Investment in Balance Sheet and Income Statement Location (Textuals) |  |  |
Investment in NCM - receipt of common units (see Note) | $ 9,302 |  |

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