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THEATRE AND OTHER CLOSURE AND DISPOSITION OF ASSETS (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

THEATRE AND OTHER CLOSURE AND DISPOSITION OF ASSETS

A rollforward of reserves for theatre and other closure and disposition of assets

		Six Months Ended
(In thousands)		June 30, 2014			June 30, 2013
Beginning balance		$	55,163		$	61,344
Theatre and other closure expense			6,863			3,020
Transfer of assets and liabilities			2,439			(54	)
Foreign currency translation adjustment			538			(1,404	)
Cash payments			(5,794	)		(5,716	)
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Ending balance		$	59,209		$	57,190
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The entire disclosure for theatre and other closure and disposition of assets primarily related to payments made or received or expected to be made or received to or from landlords to terminate leases on certain of our closed theatres, other vacant space and theatres where development has been discontinued.

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