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Summary of Activity with NCM Included in Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Parenthetical) (Detail) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2015 USD ($)
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |
Company's beverage concessionaire advertising costs | $ 7,338

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