Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Operations

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Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Operations (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Revenue, Net [Abstract]      
Communications and programming services $ 1,999 $ 3,024 $ 2,050
Costs and Expenses [Abstract]      
Operating 1,201 1,600 1,284
Selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation (note 3) 414 396 525
Legal settlement 0 2 48
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction 58 69 94
Total operating costs and expenses 1,673 2,067 1,855
Operating income (loss) 326 957 195
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]      
Interest expense (33) (21) (65)
Dividend and interest income 78 79 88
Share of earnings (losses) of affiliates, net (note 8) 1,346 87 (98)
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on financial instruments, net (note 9) 232 68 260
Gains (losses) on dispositions, net 22 (10) 36
Other, net 41 5 10
Total other income (expense) 1,686 208 231
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes 2,012 1,165 426
Income tax (expense) benefit (600) (333) 571
Net earnings (loss) 1,412 832 997
Less net earnings (losses) attributable to the noncontrolling interests (2) (4) (3)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Media Corporation shareholders (1,414) (836) (1,000)
Earnings Per Share, Basic $ 11.78    
Earnings Per Share, Diluted $ 11.40    
Segment, Liberty Capital [Member]
     
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]      
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Media Corporation shareholders (1,414) (607) (794)
Earnings Per Share, Basic   $ 7.14 $ 8.82
Earnings Per Share, Diluted   $ 6.90 $ 8.54
Segment, Liberty Starz [Member]
     
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]      
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Media Corporation shareholders   $ (229) $ (206)
Earnings Per Share, Basic   $ 4.49 $ 4.12
Earnings Per Share, Diluted   $ 4.32 $ 3.96