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Investment In Films and Television Programs and Program Rights (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Investment In Films And Television Programs and Program Rights [Abstract]
Fair value film write-downs	$ 10.5	$ 24.2	$ 17.4	$ 26.8

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