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Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
Mar. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2011
Supplemental information to condensed consolidated statements of cash flows      
Cash paid for interest $ 15,876 $ 16,678  
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds received 4,045 (6,610)  
Noncash investing and financing activities:      
Change in accounts payable and accrued expenses for the acquisition of theatre properties and equipment (9,711) (1,466)  
Theatre properties acquired under capital lease 3,569    
Change in fair market values of interest rate swap agreements, net of taxes   2,716  
Investment in NCM - receipt of common units (see Note 6) 9,137 9,302  
Dividends accrued on unvested restricted stock unit awards (159) (160)  
Investment in RealD (see Note 8)   3,402  
Change in fair market value of available-for-sale securities, net of taxes (see Note 8) 4,249 1,323  
Supplemental Cash Flows (Textual) [Abstract]      
Additions to theatre properties and equipment included in accounts payable $ 8,801   $ 18,512