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Non-Controlling Interests (Tables) | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2021
Other Noncontrolling Interest [Member] |
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] |
Summary of Movement of the Non-controlling Interest in Temporary Equity Related to Original Film Fund | The following table summarizes the movement of the non-controlling interest in temporary equity related to the Original Film Fund for the nine months ended September 30, 2021:
Balance as of December 31, 2020 |  | $ | 759 |
Net income |  |  | 1 |
Balance as of September 30, 2021 |  | $ | 760 |

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