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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 | Jun. 30, 2023 | Mar. 31, 2023
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Individual Monetization |  |
Released, net of accumulated amortization | $ 586.6 | $ 611.7
Completed and not released | 230.3 | 278.7
In progress | 578.6 | 457.0
In development | 69.9 | 64.1
Total | 1,465.4 | 1,411.5
Film Group Monetization |  |
Released, net of accumulated amortization | 601.5 | 657.8
Completed and not released | 322.3 | 281.7
In progress | 289.2 | 303.0
In development | 10.3 | 8.2
Total | 1,223.3 | 1,250.7
Licensed program rights, net of accumulated amortization | 319.4 | 285.7
Investment in films and television programs and licensed program rights, net | $ 3,008.1 | $ 2,947.9

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