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Investment In Films and Television Programs and Licensed Program Rights (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2021
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Acquired film and television libraries, unamortized costs | $ 155.4 | $ 18.3
Acquired libraries, remaining amortization period | 19 years 4 months 24 days |

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- Definition Amount of capitalized unamortized costs remaining for acquired film and television libraries predominantly monetized individually. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Film, Monetized on Its Own, Remaining Amortization Period, Acquired Libraries + References No definition available. + Details
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