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

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