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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details)
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12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2011
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| Amortization method used for intangible assets | |
| Tradename | Indefinite-lived |
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Goodwill [Member]
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| Amortization method used for intangible assets | |
| Goodwill | Indefinite-lived |
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Vendor contracts [Member]
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| Amortization method used for intangible assets | |
| Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Method | Straight-line method over the terms of the underlying contracts. The remaining terms of the underlying contracts range from 1 to 11 years |
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Favorable/unfavorable leases [Member]
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| Amortization method used for intangible assets | |
| Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Method | Based on the pattern in which the economic benefits are realized over the terms of the lease agreements. The remaining terms of the lease agreements range from 1 to 25 years |
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Other Intangible Assets [Member]
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| Amortization method used for intangible assets | |
| Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Method | Straight-line method over the terms of the underlying agreement or the expected useful life of the intangible asset. The remaining useful lives of these intangible assets range from 2 to 8 years. |
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Buildings on owned land [Member]
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| Estimated useful life of assets | |
| Estimated useful life of assets | 40 years |
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Buildings on leased land [Member]
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| Estimated useful life of assets | |
| Estimated useful life of assets | Lesser of lease term or useful life |
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Buildings under capital lease [Member]
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| Estimated useful life of assets | |
| Estimated useful life of assets | Lesser of lease term or useful life |
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Theatre furniture and equipment [Member]
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| Estimated useful life of assets | |
| Minimum estimated useful life of assets | 5 |
| Maximum estimated useful life of assets | 15 |
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Leasehold improvements [Member]
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| Estimated useful life of assets | |
| Estimated useful life of assets | Lesser of lease term or useful life |
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- Definition
Disclosure of amortization method for goodwill. No definition available.
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Disclosure of amortization method for tradename intangible assets. No definition available.
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- Definition
The amortization method of a major finite-lived intangible asset class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. The straight-line method is the preferred amortization method, unless another method better reflects the pattern in which the asset is consumed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Describes the periods of time over which an entity anticipates to receive utility from its property, plant and equipment (that is, the periods of time over which an entity allocates the initial cost of its property, plant and equipment). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The maximum useful life of long-lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. No definition available.
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- Definition
The minimum useful life of long lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. No definition available.
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