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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Supplemental Information - Write Downs, Net of Recoveries (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2023 | Mar. 31, 2022
Write-downs |  |  |
Equipment supporting joint revenue sharing arrangements | [1] | $ 297 | $ 202
Other property, plant and equipment |  | 1 | 2
Inventories |  | 6 | 12
Film assets |  |  | 165
Write-downs |  | $ 304 | $ 381
[1] | In the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company recorded charges of $0.3 million (2022 — $0.2 million) in Costs and Expenses Applicable to Revenues ― Technology Rentals mostly related to the write-down of leased xenon-based digital systems which were taken out of service in connection with customer upgrades to laser-based digital systems, as well as the closure of one IMAX System.

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