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Information About Liberty's Operating Segments (Details 2) (USD $)
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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| Information About Liberty's Operating Segments | |||
| Consolidated segment Adjusted OIBDA | $ 1,417lmca_AdjustedOibda | $ 1,322lmca_AdjustedOibda | $ 8lmca_AdjustedOibda |
| Stock-based compensation | (217)us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensation | (193)us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensation | (46)us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensation |
| Depreciation and amortization | (359)us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization | (315)us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization | (42)us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization |
| Interest expense | (255)us-gaap_InterestExpense | (132)us-gaap_InterestExpense | (7)us-gaap_InterestExpense |
| Dividend and interest income | 27us-gaap_InterestAndDividendIncomeSecurities | 48us-gaap_InterestAndDividendIncomeSecurities | 76us-gaap_InterestAndDividendIncomeSecurities |
| Share of earnings (losses) of affiliates, net | (113)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments | (32)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments | 1,346us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments |
| Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on financial instruments, net | 38us-gaap_UnrealizedGainLossOnSecurities | 295us-gaap_UnrealizedGainLossOnSecurities | 230us-gaap_UnrealizedGainLossOnSecurities |
| Gains (losses) on transactions, net | 7,978us-gaap_BusinessCombinationStepAcquisitionEquityInterestInAcquireeRemeasurementGainOrLoss | 22us-gaap_BusinessCombinationStepAcquisitionEquityInterestInAcquireeRemeasurementGainOrLoss | |
| Other, net | (77)us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense | (115)us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense | 42us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense |
| Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes | $ 461us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments | $ 8,856us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments | $ 1,629us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments |
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Adjusted OIBDA is defined by the Company as revenue less operating expenses and selling, general and administrative expenses (excluding stock-based compensation). This measure of performance excludes depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, separateley reported litigation settlements and restructurings and impairment charges that are included in the measurement of operating income pursuant to GAAP. No definition available.
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In a business combination achieved in stages, this element represents the amount of net gain (loss) recognized by the entity as a result of remeasuring to fair value the equity interest in the acquiree it held before the business combination. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The current period expense charged against earnings on long-lived, physical assets not used in production, and which are not intended for resale, to allocate or recognize the cost of such assets over their useful lives; or to record the reduction in book value of an intangible asset over the benefit period of such asset; or to reflect consumption during the period of an asset that is not used in production. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of operating profit and nonoperating income or expense before Income or Loss from equity method investments, income taxes, extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This item represents the entity's proportionate share for the period of the net income (loss) of its investee (such as unconsolidated subsidiaries and joint ventures) to which the equity method of accounting is applied. This item includes income or expense related to stock-based compensation based on the investor's grant of stock to employees of an equity method investee. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of operating dividend and interest income, including amortization and accretion of premiums and discounts, on securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of the cost of borrowed funds accounted for as interest expense. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net amount of other income and expense amounts, the components of which are not separately disclosed on the income statement, resulting from ancillary business-related activities (that is, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business) also known as other nonoperating income (expense) recognized for the period. Such amounts may include: (a) dividends, (b) interest on securities, (c) net gains or losses on securities, (d) unusual costs, (e) gains or losses on foreign exchange transactions, and (f) miscellaneous other income and expense items. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of unrealized gain (loss) recognized in the income statement on unsold other securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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