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Participations and Residuals (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2016
Participations And Residuals [abstract] |  |
Contribution of TIK Films, in general, subject to certain limitations | 25.00% |
Theatrical slate participation arrangement, length of term ending January 23, 2018 | 3 years |
Theatrical slate participation arrangement, amount payable to TIK Films | $ 131 | $ 61

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