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Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2011
Dec. 31, 2011
Supplemental information to condensed consolidated statements of cash flows      
Cash paid for interest $ 59,651 $ 53,402  
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds received 48,612 4,223  
Noncash investing and financing activities:      
Change in accounts payable and accrued expenses for the acquisition of theatre properties and equipment (9,938) (1,245)  
Theatre properties acquired under capital lease 3,569 535  
Change in fair market values of interest rate swap agreements, net of taxes 611 (1,030)  
Investment in NCM - receipt of common units 9,137 9,302  
Dividends accrued on unvested restricted stock unit awards (310) (334)  
Investment in RealD (see Note 8)    3,402  
Change in fair market value of available-for-sale securities, net of taxes (see Note 8) 5,365 (1,720)  
Supplemental Cash Flows (Textual) [Abstract]      
Additions to theatre properties and equipment included in accounts payable $ 8,574   $ 18,512