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Investment In Films and Television Programs and Program Rights (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Investment In Films And Television Programs and Program Rights [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Percentage of unamortized film costs, one year |  |  | 51.00% |
Percentage of unamortized film costs, three years |  |  | 83.00% |
Fair value film write-downs | $ 2 | $ 3 | $ 7 | $ 12

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- Definition The percentage of unamortized film costs for released films and television programs, net of accumulated amortization and excluding acquired film libraries, that it expects to amortize within three years from the date of the balance sheet. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition The percentage of unamortized film costs for released films and television programs, net of accumulated amortization and excluding acquired film libraries, that it expects to amortize within one year from the date of the balance sheet. + References No definition available. + Details
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