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Investment In Films and Television Programs and Program Rights (Impairments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2019
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Write downs on investments in films and television programs and licensed program rights | $ 18.5 | $ 0.2 | $ 19.1 | $ 2.3
Not included in segment operating results |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Write downs on investments in films and television programs and licensed program rights | 15.4 | 0.0 | 15.4 | 0.0
Motion Picture | Reportable Segments |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Write downs on investments in films and television programs and licensed program rights | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 1.6
Television Production | Reportable Segments |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Write downs on investments in films and television programs and licensed program rights | $ 2.8 | $ 0.1 | $ 2.8 | $ 0.7

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