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Impairment of Long-Lived Assets (Detail) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | ||
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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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| Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||
| Theatre properties | $ 3,031 | $ 7,033 | $ 10,834 |
| Intangible assets (see Note 10) | 1,527 | ||
| Equity investment | 177 | ||
| Impairment of long-lived assets | 3,031 | 7,033 | 12,538 |
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U.S. Operating Segment
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| Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||
| Theatre properties | 2,693 | 3,635 | 5,166 |
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International Operating Segment
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| Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||
| Theatre properties | $ 338 | $ 3,398 | $ 5,668 |
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- Definition
Impairment charge of equity investment. No definition available.
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- Definition
The amount of impairment loss recognized in the period resulting from the write-down of the carrying amount of an intangible asset (excluding goodwill) to fair value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The aggregate amount of write-downs for impairments recognized during the period for long lived assets held for use (including those held for disposal by means other than sale). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of tangible assets from their carrying value to their fair value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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