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Information About Liberty's Operating Segments (Performance Measures By Segment) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Jun. 30, 2012
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Mar. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Total revenues | $ 467 | $ 555 | $ 537 | $ 440 | $ 973 | $ 540 | $ 538 | $ 973 | $ 1,999 | $ 3,024 | $ 2,050 |
| Adjusted OIBDA | 450 | 1,060 | 324 | ||||||||
| Revenue, Net | 467 | 555 | 537 | 440 | 973 | 540 | 538 | 973 | 1,999 | 3,024 | 2,050 |
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Starz, LLC [Member]
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| Total revenues | 1,631 | 1,615 | 1,626 | ||||||||
| Adjusted OIBDA | 445 | 449 | 343 | ||||||||
| Revenue, Net | 1,631 | 1,615 | 1,626 | ||||||||
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ANLBC [Member]
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| Total revenues | 225 | 208 | 203 | ||||||||
| Adjusted OIBDA | 22 | (6) | 6 | ||||||||
| Revenue, Net | 225 | 208 | 203 | ||||||||
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SIRIUS XM [Member]
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| Adjusted OIBDA | 1,202 | 997 | 863 | ||||||||
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Corporate And Other [Member]
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| Total revenues | 143 | 1,201 | 221 | ||||||||
| Adjusted OIBDA | (17) | 617 | (25) | ||||||||
| Revenue, Net | 143 | 1,201 | 221 | ||||||||
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equity method elimination [Member]
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| Total revenues | (3,402) | (3,015) | (2,817) | ||||||||
| Adjusted OIBDA | (1,202) | (997) | (863) | ||||||||
| Revenue, Net | $ (3,402) | $ (3,015) | $ (2,817) | ||||||||