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Subsequent Event Disposition of Mexican Subsidiaries - Additional Information (Detail) (Sale of Mexican Subsidiaries, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Feb. 28, 2013 Screens Theatre | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
Sale of Mexican Subsidiaries |  |  |  |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Stock purchase agreement , sale of subsidiaries | $ 125,000 |  |  |
Number of theatres in Mexican subsidiaries | 31 |  |  |
Number of screens in Mexican subsidiaries | 290 |  |  |
Mexican subsidiaries, total revenue |  | $ 75,333 | $ 74,448 | $ 70,859

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