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Investment In Films and Television Programs and Program Rights (Investment in Films and Television Programs and Licensed Program Rights) (Details) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($)
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Individual Monetization |
Released, net of accumulated amortization | $ 395.9
Completed and not released | 133.4
In progress | 133.3
In development | 91.0
Total | 753.6
Film Group Monetization |
Released, net of accumulated amortization | 284.6
Completed and not released | 0.0
In progress | 191.4
In development | 40.2
Total | 516.2
Licensed program rights, net of accumulated amortization | 493.4
Investment in films and television programs and program rights, net | $ 1,763.2

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