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Investment In Films and Television Programs and Program Rights (Amortization of Investment in Films and Television Programs and Licensed Program Rights) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Investment In Films And Television Programs and Program Rights [Abstract]
Individual monetization	$ 132.9		$ 361.7
Film group monetization	78.6		193.2
Licensed program rights	110.7		298.7
Total amortization of films and television programs and licensed program rights	$ 322.2	$ 450.8	$ 853.6	$ 1,306.0

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Film, Monetized on Its Own, Film, Monetized in Film Group and Entertainment, License Agreement for Program Material, Amortization Expense

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

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Amount of amortization expense for capitalized film cost for film predominantly monetized with other films and license agreements.

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Amount of amortization expense for capitalized film cost for film predominantly monetized on its own.

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