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Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Equity (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Total
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Preferred Stock [Member]
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Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings [Member]
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Retained Earnings (Deficit) [Member]
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Noncontrolling Interest In Equity Of Subsidiaries [Member]
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Segment, Liberty Capital [Member]
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Segment, Liberty Starz [Member]
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Segment, Liberty Interactive [Member]
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Segment, Liberty Interactive [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Common Class A [Member]
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Segment, Liberty Interactive [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Common Class B [Member]
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| Balance at Dec. 31, 2011 | $ 6,627 | $ 0 | $ 2,681 | $ 152 | $ 3,654 | $ 134 | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | $ 6 | $ 0 |
| Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest | 29 | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | 29 | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent | 325 | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | 325 | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | 325 | Ìý | Ìý |
| Net earnings (loss) | 354 | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent | 294 | Ìý | Ìý | (31) | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | 294 | Ìý | Ìý |
| Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest | 23 | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | (6) | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Comprehensive earnings (loss) | (37) | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Requisite Service Period Recognition | 25 | Ìý | 25 | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised | 2 | Ìý | 2 | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Stock Repurchased During Period, Value | (637) | Ìý | (636) | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | (1) | Ìý |
| Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders | (29) | Ìý | 0 | Ìý | Ìý | (29) | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Other | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | 4 | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Stockholders' Equity, Other | 4 | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Balance at Jun. 30, 2012 | 6,309 | 0 | 2,072 | 121 | 3,979 | 132 | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | 5 | 0 |
| Balance at Mar. 31, 2012 | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest | 15 | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent | 234 | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | 234 | Ìý | Ìý |
| Net earnings (loss) | 249 | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent | 178 | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | 178 | Ìý | Ìý |
| Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest | 19 | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Comprehensive earnings (loss) | (52) | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Balance at Jun. 30, 2012 | $ 6,309 | $ 0 | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | $ 0 |
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- Definition
This element represents the amount of recognized equity-based compensation related to stock options during the period, that is, the amount recognized as expense in the income statement (or as asset if compensation is capitalized). No definition available.
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- Definition
The change in equity [net assets] of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources which are attributable to the reporting entity. It includes all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners, but excludes any and all transactions which are directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The change in equity [net assets] of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources which are attributable to noncontrolling interests, if any. It includes all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners, which are directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Details
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- Definition
Decrease in noncontrolling interest balance from payment of dividends or other distributions by the non-wholly owned subsidiary or partially owned entity, included in the consolidation of the parent entity, to the noncontrolling interest holders. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of net income or loss for the period allocated to noncontrolling shareholders, unit holders, partners, or other equity holders in one or more of the entities consolidated into the reporting entity's financial statements other than those noncontrolling interests already defined within the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The portion of net Income or Loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest (if any) deducted in order to derive the portion attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
This element represents Other Comprehensive Income or Loss, Net of Tax, for the period. Includes deferred gains or losses on qualifying hedges, unrealized holding gains or losses on available-for-sale securities, minimum pension liability, and cumulative translation adjustment. While for technical reasons this element has no balance attribute, the default assumption is a credit balance consistent with its label. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Total of Stockholders' Equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity including portions attributable to both the parent and noncontrolling interests (previously referred to as minority interest), if any. The entity including portions attributable to the parent and noncontrolling interests is sometimes referred to as the economic entity. This excludes temporary equity and is sometimes called permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
This element represents movements included in the statement of changes in stockholders' equity which are not separately disclosed or provided for elsewhere in the taxonomy. No definition available.
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- Definition
Value stock issued during the period as a result of the exercise of stock options. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Equity impact of the value of stock that has been repurchased during the period and has not been retired and is not held in treasury. Some state laws may mandate the circumstances under which an entity may acquire its own stock and prescribe the accounting treatment therefore. This element is used when state law does not recognize treasury stock. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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