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Transactions with DCIP (Detail) - Digital Cinema Implementation Partners - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |
Equipment lease payments | $ 5,743 | $ 5,217 | $ 4,474
Warranty reimbursements from DCIP | (8,511) | (6,091) | (4,329)
Management services fees | $ 823 | $ 825 | $ 825

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- Definition Fees paid to affiliate for certain virtual print fee management services. + References No definition available. + Details
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