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Investments in and Advances to Affiliates (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
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Investments and Advances to Affiliates |  |
Other | $ 160 | $ 1,236
Total | 1,543 | 2,619
Core Pacific Ltd. [Member] |  |
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Line Items] |  |
Cinemark - Core Pacific, Ltd. (Taiwan) - investment, at cost - 14% interest | $ 1,383 | $ 1,383
Investment in and advances to affiliates (Textual) [Abstract] |  |
Percentage of investment interest | 14.00% |

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- Definition Total investments in (A) an entity in which the entity has significant influence, but does not have control, (B) subsidiaries that are not required to be consolidated and are accounted for using the equity and or cost method, and (C) an entity in which the reporting entity shares control of the entity with another party or group. Includes long-term advances receivable form a party that is affiliated with the reporting entity by means of direct or indirect ownership. + References No definition available. + Details
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