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Impairment of Long-Lived Assets (Details) (USD $)
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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| Long-lived asset impairment charges | |||
| Theatre properties | $ 7,033 | $ 10,834 | $ 11,353 |
| Intangible assets | 1,527 | 358 | |
| Equity investment | 177 | 147 | |
| Impairment of long-lived assets | 7,033 | 12,538 | 11,858 |
| Impairment of Long-Lived Assets (Textual) [Abstract] | |||
| The estimated aggregate fair value of the long-lived assets | 3,596 | ||
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US Operating Segment [Member]
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| Long-lived asset impairment charges | |||
| Theatre properties | 3,635 | 5,166 | 10,013 |
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International Operating Segment [Member]
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| Long-lived asset impairment charges | |||
| Theatre properties | $ 3,398 | $ 5,668 | $ 1,340 |
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Estimated aggregate fair value of long lived assets impaired during current period. No definition available.
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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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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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