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Transactions with DCIP (Detail) - Other Affiliates - Digital Cinema Implementation Partners LLC - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |
Equipment lease payments | $ 4,474 | $ 4,012 | $ 3,853
Warranty reimbursements from DCIP | $ (4,329) | $ (3,169) | $ (1,893)

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