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LONG-LIVED ASSETS (Definite-lived Intangibles Amortization) (Details) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2014
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2014
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Sep. 30, 2013
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| Amortization of definite-lived intangible assets | $ 39,700,000 | $ 42,900,000 | $ 107,568,000 | $ 124,500,000 |
| Additional amortization expense due to change in estimate | 3,800,000 | 9,000,000 | ||
| Amortization expense related to nonrecoupable ticketing contract advances | $ 21,100,000 | $ 18,800,000 | $ 50,100,000 | $ 42,700,000 |
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- Definition
Additional amount of intangible asset amortization recognized as expense during the period due to a change in estimate. No definition available.
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- Definition
The amount of amortization expense recognized during the period related to nonrecoupable ticketing contract advances. No definition available.
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- Definition
The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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