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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2016
Starz |  |
Cash acquired from acquisition | $ 73.5 |
Pilgrim Media Group |  |
Cash acquired from acquisition |  | $ 15.8

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