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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Change in Accounting Principle (Details)

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Change in Accounting Principle (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Sep. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2013
Mar. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Sep. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2012
Mar. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]                      
Equity Method Investments $ 3,299       $ 3,341       $ 3,299 $ 3,341  
Deferred income tax liabilities 2,312       817       2,312 817  
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments                 32 (1,346) (87)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)                 (135) 469 165
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Media Corporation shareholders 552 76 93 8,059 106 221 937 150 8,780 1,414 836
Series A and Series B Liberty Capital common stock $ 4.84 $ 0.64 $ 0.78 $ 67.72 $ 0.88 $ 1.86 $ 7.87 $ 1.24 $ 74.41 $ 11.78  
Series A and Series B Liberty Capital common stock $ 4.80 $ 0.63 $ 0.77 $ 66.60 $ 0.87 $ 1.80 $ 7.62 $ 1.20 $ 73.17 $ 11.40  
Retained earnings 11,859       3,079       11,859 3,079  
Segment, Liberty Capital [Member]
                     
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]                      
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Media Corporation shareholders                     607
Segment, Liberty Starz [Member]
                     
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]                      
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Media Corporation shareholders                     $ 229