Investment In Films and Television Programs and Program Rights (Investment in Films and Television Programs and Licensed Program Rights) (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Individual Monetization
Released, net of accumulated amortization	$ 389.4
Completed and not released	139.5
In progress	304.9
In development	91.6
Total	925.4
Film Group Monetization
Released, net of accumulated amortization	229.0
Completed and not released	0.0
In progress	292.8
In development	32.1
Total	553.9
Licensed program rights, net of accumulated amortization	482.1
Investment in films and television programs and program rights, net	$ 1,961.4

Film, Monetized on Its Own and Film, Monetized in Film Group and License Agreement for Program Rights, Capitalized Cost

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Amount of capitalized cost for right acquired by broadcaster under license agreement for program material.

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