| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 2410404 - Disclosure - Leases (Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital Leases) (Details) (http://www.amcnetworks.com/role/LeasesScheduleOfFutureMinimumLeasePaymentsForCapitalLeasesDetails) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001514991 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Leases [Abstract] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2012-12-31 | 2011-12-31 | |
Leases [Abstract] | ||
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Current | 3,036,000 | |
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due In Two Years | 3,036,000 | |
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due In Three Years | 3,036,000 | |
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due In Four Years | 3,036,000 | |
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due In Five Years | 3,036,000 | |
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Thereafter | 6,931,000 | |
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due | 22,111,000 | |
Less Amount Representing Interest (At 9.3%-10.4%) | (6,449,000) | |
Present Value Of Net Minimum Future Capital Lease Payments | 15,662,000 | |
Less Principal Portion Of Current Installments | (1,558,000) | (1,314,000) |
Long-term Portion Of Obligations Under Capital Leases | 14,104,000 | 14,363,000 |