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Receivables - Summary of Allowance For Credit Losses Related to Variable Consideration Receivables (Details) - Theatre Operators [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2022
Accounts Receivable Allowance For Credit Loss [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Beginning balance | $ 526 | $ 439 | $ 610 | $ 1,082
Current period provision (reversal), net | 183 | 73 | 97 | (570)
Foreign exchange | (4) | (9) | (2) | (9)
Ending balance | $ 705 | $ 503 | $ 705 | $ 503

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- Definition Accounts receivable, allowance for credit loss. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Allowance for doubtful variable consideration foreign exchange. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Allowance for doubtful variable consideration receivable. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Allowance for doubtful variable consideration receivable current provision. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Details
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