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Summary of Changes in Company's Investment in Digital Implementation Partners (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2013
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Equity in income | $ 3,600 | $ 1,685 | $ 7,220 | $ 4,106
Equity in other comprehensive loss | 134 | 1,678 | 396 | 1,678
Digital Cinema Implementation Partners LLC |  |  |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Beginning balance |  |  | 38,033 |
Cash contributions |  |  | 1,896 |
Equity in income | 2,884 | 1,150 | 6,178 | 2,702
Equity in other comprehensive loss |  |  | (46) |
Ending balance | $ 46,061 |  | $ 46,061 |

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