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Acquisition of Argentina Theatres (Details Textual) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Aug. 25, 2011 Screens Theatre | Sep. 30, 2011 | Sep. 30, 2011
Acquisition of Argentina Theatres (Textual) [Abstract] |  |  |
Date of acquisition | Aug. 25, 2011 |  |
Number of theatres acquired | 10 |  |
Number of screens acquired | 95 |  |
Cash paid for acquisition | $ 66,958 |  |
Transaction costs |  | $ 200 | $ 200

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