v2.4.0.8
INVESTMENTS (Details) (USD $)
3 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Mar. 31, 2013
Mar. 31, 2014
NCM
Mar. 31, 2013
NCM
Dec. 31, 2013
NCM
Mar. 31, 2014
NCM
NCM tax receivable agreement
Mar. 31, 2013
NCM
NCM tax receivable agreement
Mar. 31, 2014
NCM
Advertising (Revenue)
Mar. 31, 2013
NCM
Advertising (Revenue)
Dec. 31, 2013
NCM
Advertising (Revenue)
Mar. 31, 2014
NCM
Advertising expense
Mar. 31, 2013
NCM
Advertising expense
Mar. 31, 2014
NCM
NCM Inc.
Aug. 30, 2012
NCM
Predecessor
Capital units
Mar. 31, 2014
AC JV, LLC
Mar. 31, 2014
U.S. theatres and IMAX screen
theatre
Screen
Mar. 31, 2014
DCIP
Mar. 31, 2013
DCIP
Dec. 31, 2013
DCIP
Mar. 31, 2014
DCIP
Expected
Mar. 31, 2014
Open Road Releasing, LLC, operator of ORF
Mar. 31, 2013
Open Road Releasing, LLC, operator of ORF
Dec. 31, 2013
Open Road Releasing, LLC, operator of ORF
Mar. 31, 2014
Other
Mar. 31, 2013
Other
Mar. 31, 2014
Maximum
Investments in non-consolidated affiliates and certain other investments accounted for following the equity method
Investments                                                    
Interest in non-consolidated affiliates (as a percent)     14.97%                       32.00% 50.00% 29.00%       50.00%         50.00%
Number of U.S. theatres                               2                    
Number of IMAX screens                               1                    
Operating Results:                                                    
Revenues $ 166,396,000 $ 193,298,000 $ 70,200,000 $ 82,200,000                         $ 42,688,000 $ 43,055,000     $ 41,638,000 $ 65,177,000   $ 11,870,000 $ 2,866,000  
Operating costs and expenses 180,985,000 184,239,000 73,000,000 76,600,000                         37,160,000 31,247,000     59,018,000 72,855,000   11,807,000 3,537,000  
Net earnings (loss) (14,589,000) 9,059,000 (2,800,000) 5,600,000                         5,528,000 11,808,000     (17,380,000) (7,678,000)   63,000 (671,000)  
The Company's recorded equity in earnings (losses) (5,384,000) 546,000 (1,120,000) 122,000                         3,647,000 3,782,000     (8,080,000) (3,219,000)   169,000 (139,000)  
Capital contributions for projector and installation costs in excess of the cap per system for digital conversations                                       68,000            
Capital contributions for projector and installation costs in excess of the cap per system for new build locations                                       44,000            
Amounts due from affiliate               1,991,000   2,266,000             1,024,000   663,000   846,000   2,658,000      
Deferred rent liability for digital projectors                                 9,260,000   7,747,000              
Digital equipment rental expense (continuing operations)                                 2,917,000 2,707,000                
Capital commitment                                         10,000,000 10,000,000        
Term for payment of equipment rent, including scheduled escalations                                 12 years                  
Film rent payable to Open Road Films                                         1,462,000   1,959,000      
Gross film exhibition cost on Open Road Films 212,100,000 191,324,000                                     5,700,000 7,000,000        
Number of units owned (in shares)     19,194,501                     17,323,782                        
Interest of the related party in non-consolidated affiliates after IPO (as a percent)     14.97%                                              
Estimated fair market value of the units     287,918,000                                              
Price per share (in dollars per share)                         $ 15.00                          
Amounts due to affiliate     1,418,000   2,429,000                                          
Revenues               8,628,000 8,077,000                                  
Expenses                     2,909,000 2,948,000                            
Changes in carrying amount of investment in NCM and equity in earnings of NCM                                                    
Balance at the beginning of the period     272,407,000                                              
Receipt of common units     2,137,000                                              
Receipt of excess cash distributions     (8,678,000)                                              
Unrealized gain from cash flow hedge     375,000                                              
Equity in loss     (336,000)                                              
Equity in loss from amortization of basis difference     (784,000)                                              
Balance at the end of the period     265,121,000                                              
Receipt under Tax Receivable Agreement           8,045,000 3,677,000                                      
Exhibitor services agreement                                                    
Balance at the beginning of the period     (329,913,000)                                              
Receipt of Common Units     (2,137,000)                                              
Amortization of deferred revenue     3,791,000                                              
Balance at the end of the period     (328,259,000)                                              
Term of amortization of the exhibitor services agreement (ESA) with NCM     30 years                                              
Other Comprehensive (Income)                                                    
Other comprehensive (income) at the end of the period     (2,282,000)                                              
Unrealized gain from cash flow hedge     (375,000)                                              
Other comprehensive (income) at the end of the period     (2,657,000)                                              
Membership units received in ESA (in shares)     141,731                                              
Fair value of Membership units received in ESA (in dollars per share)     $ 15.08                                              
Cash Received (Paid)                                                    
Receipt of excess cash distributions     8,678,000                                              
Balance at the end of the period     8,678,000                                              
Equity in Loss                                                    
Equity in loss     336,000                                              
Equity in loss from amortization of basis difference     784,000                                              
Equity in (earnings) losses of non-consolidated entities 5,384,000 (546,000) 1,120,000 (122,000)                         (3,647,000) (3,782,000)     8,080,000 3,219,000   (169,000) 139,000  
Advertising (Revenue)                                                    
Amortization of deferred revenue     (3,791,000)                                              
Advertising (Revenue) for the period     $ (3,791,000)