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Investment In Films and Television Programs and Licensed Program Rights (Investment in Films and Television Programs and Licensed Program Rights) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2022 | Mar. 31, 2022
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Individual Monetization |  |
Released, net of accumulated amortization | $ 540.8 | $ 557.5
Completed and not released | 151.5 | 121.4
In progress | 722.7 | 574.9
In development | 73.5 | 102.7
Total | 1,488.5 | 1,356.5
Film Group Monetization |  |
Released, net of accumulated amortization | 557.8 | 469.5
Completed and not released | 401.4 | 253.2
In progress | 193.6 | 427.6
In development | 10.1 | 11.4
Total | 1,162.9 | 1,161.7
Licensed program rights, net of accumulated amortization | 352.7 | 495.4
Investment in films and television programs and licensed program rights, net | $ 3,004.1 | $ 3,013.6

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