Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Earnings Attributable to Shareholders (Details)

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Earnings Attributable to Shareholders (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Sep. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2013
Mar. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Sep. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2012
Mar. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent                 $ 8,780 $ 1,160 $ 594
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest                 0 254 242
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Media Corporation shareholders 552 76 93 8,059 106 221 937 150 8,780 1,414 836
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic                 118 120 85
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment                 2 4 3
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted                 120 124 88
Segment, Liberty Starz [Member]
                      
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Media Corporation shareholders                     $ 229
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic                     51
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment                     2
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted                     53