DreamWorks Animation SKG (DWA) 10-Q 5 Aug 15 2015 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jul. 24, 2015
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2015
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Entity Registrant Name	DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	1,297,401
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Common Class A [Member]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		77,984,578
Common Class B [Member]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		7,838,731

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 122,202	$ 34,227
Restricted cash	7,991	25,244
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts (see Note 7 for related party amounts)	176,201	160,379
Receivables from distributors, net of allowance for doubtful accounts (see Note 7 for related party amounts)	216,151	271,256
Film and other inventory costs, net	847,379	827,890
Prepaid expenses	43,492	17,555
Other assets	51,391	40,408
Investments in unconsolidated entities	27,426	35,330
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization	148,768	180,607
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization	179,341	186,141
Goodwill	190,668	190,668
Total assets	2,011,010	1,969,705
Liabilities:
Accounts payable	16,640	9,031
Accrued liabilities	161,133	190,217
Payable to former stockholder	10,224	10,455
Deferred revenue and other advances	80,075	33,895
Revolving credit facility	115,000	215,000
Lease financing obligation	183,601	0
Senior unsecured notes	300,000	300,000
Deferred taxes, net	17,976	16,709
Total liabilities	$ 884,649	$ 775,307
Commitments and contingencies (Note 17)
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. Stockholders' Equity:
Additional paid-in capital	$ 1,188,532	$ 1,172,806
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(1,785)	(1,827)
Retained earnings	669,424	762,784
Less: Class A Treasury common stock, at cost, 28,061,010 and 27,884,524 shares, as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively	(781,607)	(778,541)
Total DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. stockholders' equity	1,075,702	1,156,357
Non-controlling interests	50,659	38,041
Total equity	1,126,361	1,194,398
Total liabilities and equity	2,011,010	1,969,705
Common Class A [Member]
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. Stockholders' Equity:
Common stock	1,060	1,057
Common Class B [Member]
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. Stockholders' Equity:
Common stock	$ 78	$ 78

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Common Class A [Member]
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	350,000,000	350,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	106,021,861	105,718,014
Class A Treasury common stock, shares	28,061,010	27,884,524
Common Class B [Member]
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	150,000,000	150,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	7,838,731	7,838,731
Common stock, shares outstanding	7,838,731	7,838,731

Consolidated Statements of Oper

Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenues (see Note 7 for related party amounts)	$ 170,782	$ 122,277	$ 337,312	$ 269,518
Costs of revenues	99,939	75,617	206,104	232,015
Selling and marketing	12,077	13,282	20,552	19,544
General and administrative	80,736	53,228	169,878	98,436
Product development	1,592	611	1,924	1,151
Change in fair value of contingent consideration	0	(7,220)	0	(4,720)
Other operating income (see Note 7 for related party amounts)	(1,719)	(2,317)	(4,000)	(3,989)
Operating loss	(21,843)	(10,924)	(57,146)	(72,919)
Non-operating income (expense):
Interest expense, net	(7,564)	(2,484)	(13,898)	(4,257)
Other income (expense), net	2,001	1,853	(3,465)	3,071
(Increase) decrease in income tax benefit payable to former stockholder	(7,096)	1,695	(7,121)	2,622
Loss before loss from equity method investees and income taxes	(34,502)	(9,860)	(81,630)	(71,483)
Loss from equity method investees	2,775	3,467	9,137	6,727
Loss before income taxes	(37,277)	(13,327)	(90,767)	(78,210)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	1,762	2,601	4,162	(19,866)
Net loss	(39,039)	(15,928)	(94,929)	(58,344)
Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests	(456)	(541)	(1,569)	(21)
Net loss attributable to DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc.	$ (38,583)	$ (15,387)	$ (93,360)	$ (58,323)
Net loss per share of common stock attributable to DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc.
Basic and diluted net loss per share (in dollars per share)	$ (0.45)	$ (0.18)	$ (1.09)	$ (0.69)
Shares used in computing net loss per share
Basic and diluted (in shares)	85,732	84,554	85,674	84,520

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (39,039)	$ (15,928)	$ (94,929)	$ (58,344)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation gains	852	563	42	695
Comprehensive loss	(38,187)	(15,365)	(94,887)	(57,649)
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interests	(456)	(541)	(1,569)	(21)
Comprehensive loss attributable to DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc.	$ (37,731)	$ (14,824)	$ (93,318)	$ (57,628)

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Operating activities
Net loss	$ (94,929)	$ (58,344)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Amortization and write-off of film and other inventory costs	182,239	206,493
Other impairments and write-offs	5,064	0
Amortization of intangible assets	7,049	6,436
Depreciation and amortization	20,957	2,349
Amortization of deferred financing costs	1,200	550
Stock-based compensation expense	10,727	8,421
Change in fair value of contingent consideration	0	(4,720)
Revenue earned against deferred revenue and other advances	(35,608)	(32,584)
Income related to investment contributions	(4,000)	(3,989)
Loss from equity method investees	9,137	6,727
Deferred taxes, net	1,267	(26,590)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of the effects of acquisitions:
Restricted cash	17,252	0
Trade accounts receivable	(18,989)	(15,691)
Receivables from distributors	53,169	70,315
Film and other inventory costs	(179,791)	(236,376)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(37,656)	(14,412)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(23,547)	(38,113)
Payable to former stockholder	(231)	(615)
Income taxes payable/receivable, net	107	7,353
Deferred revenue and other advances	93,924	56,355
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	7,341	(66,435)
Investing activities
Investments in unconsolidated entities	(2,298)	(13,365)
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(4,595)	(17,653)
Acquisitions of character and distribution rights	0	(51,000)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	0	(12,605)
Net cash used in investing activities	(6,893)	(94,623)
Financing activities
Proceeds from stock option exercises	0	261
Deferred financing costs	(6,286)	0
Purchase of treasury stock	(3,066)	(1,956)
Contingent consideration payment	(335)	0
Borrowings from revolving credit facility	385,405	110,000
Repayments of borrowings from revolving credit facility	(485,405)	(10,000)
Proceeds from lease financing obligation	185,000	0
Repayments of lease financing obligation	(1,399)	0
Capital contribution from non-controlling interest holder	15,000	0
Distributions to non-controlling interest holder	(813)	0
Net cash provided by financing activities	88,101	98,305
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(574)	(518)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	87,975	(63,271)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	34,227	95,467
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	122,202	32,196
Non-cash investing activities:
Intellectual property and technology licenses granted in exchange for equity interest	3,945	3,395
Services provided in exchange for equity interest	55	600
Total non-cash investing activities	4,000	3,995
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid (refunded) during the period for income taxes, net	2,897	(608)
Cash paid during the period for interest, net of amounts capitalized	$ 14,675	$ 5,273

Business and Basis of Presentat

Business and Basis of Presentation	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Business and Basis of Presentation	Business and Basis of Presentation Business The business of DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. ("DreamWorks Animation" or the "Company") is primarily devoted to the development, production and exploitation of animated films (and other audiovisual programs) and their associated characters in the worldwide theatrical, home entertainment, digital, television, merchandising, licensing and other markets. The Company continues to expand its library and increase the value of its intellectual property assets by developing and producing new episodic series and other non-theatrical content based on characters from its feature films. In addition, the Company has an extensive library of other intellectual property rights through its acquisition of Classic Media, which can be exploited in various markets. The Company's activities also include technology initiatives as it explores opportunities to exploit its internally developed software. The Company's business also includes AwesomenessTV ("ATV"), a multi-media platform company that generates revenues primarily from the production and distribution of content across a variety of channels, including theatrical, home entertainment, television and online video-on-demand. On December 11, 2014, the Company entered into a Unit Purchase Agreement (the "Unit Purchase Agreement") with an affiliate of Hearst Corporation ("Hearst"). Pursuant to the Unit Purchase Agreement, Hearst acquired a 25% equity interest in a newly formed joint venture ("ATV Joint Venture") conducting the ATV business. The Company continues to retain control over ATV. Distribution and Servicing Arrangements The Company derives revenue from Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation's worldwide (excluding China and South Korea) exploitation of its films in the theatrical and post-theatrical markets. Pursuant to a binding term sheet (the "Fox Distribution Agreement") entered into with Twentieth Century Fox and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, LLC (collectively, "Fox"), the Company has agreed to license Fox certain exclusive distribution rights and exclusively engage Fox to render fulfillment services with respect to certain of the Company's animated feature films and other audiovisual programs theatrically released during the five -year period beginning on January 1, 2013. As of July 1, 2014, Fox has also been licensed and engaged to render fulfillment services for the Company's feature films theatrically released prior to January 1, 2013 in theatrical, non-theatrical, home entertainment and digital media. The rights licensed to, and serviced by, Fox will terminate on the date that is one year after the initial home video release date in the United States ("U.S.") of the last film theatrically released by Fox during such five -year period, subject to licenses approved by the Company during such period that extend beyond such period. Also beginning in 2013, the Company's films are distributed in China and South Korea territories by separate distributors in each of these territories. The key terms of the Company's distribution arrangements with its Chinese and South Korean distributors are largely similar to those with Fox and Paramount such that the Company also recognizes revenues earned under these arrangements on a net basis. The Company's distribution partner in China is a subsidiary of Oriental DreamWorks Holding Limited ("ODW"), which is a related party. Lastly, the Company continues to derive revenues from the distribution by Paramount Pictures Corporation, a subsidiary of Viacom Inc., and its affiliates (collectively, "Paramount") of its feature films released prior to January 1, 2013 pursuant to a distribution agreement and a fulfillment services agreement (collectively, the "Paramount Agreements"). As of July 1, 2014, the Company reacquired certain distribution rights to its feature films from Paramount, which rights have been licensed to Fox (as noted above). The amount paid to reacquire these rights was recorded as a definite-lived intangible asset (see Note 6). Paramount will continue to exploit and render fulfillment services in television and related media for feature films released prior to January 1, 2013 until the date that is 16 years after such film's theatrical release, and will continue to exploit and service certain other agreements with Paramount's sublicensees that remain in place after July 1, 2014. The Company generally retains all other rights to exploit its films, including commercial tie-in and promotional rights with respect to each film, as well as merchandising, interactive, literary publishing, music publishing and soundtrack rights. The Company's activities associated with its Classic Media properties and ATV business are generally not subject to the Company's distribution agreements with its theatrical distributors. Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited financial data as of June 30, 2015 and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 has been prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("U.S. GAAP") for interim financial information. Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in comprehensive financial statements have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2014 was derived from the audited financial statements at that date, but does not include all the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 (the " 2014 Form 10-K"). Except as described below, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring items, which in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair statement for the periods shown. The results of operations for such periods are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full year, or for any future period, as fluctuations can occur based upon the timing of the Company's films' theatrical and home entertainment releases, and deliveries of episodic content. Reclassifications Certain amounts in the prior period consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the Company's 2015 presentation. In addition, the Company has historically presented exploitation costs (e.g., advertising and marketing) that are directly attributable to its feature films, television series/specials or live performances as a component of costs of revenues. Due to the Company's continued business diversification efforts and the growth in the variety of business lines in which the Company now operates, the Company's advertising and marketing efforts have become less correlated with its various revenue streams. As a result, the Company has determined that it is more meaningful to present all marketing and distribution expenses incurred directly by the Company as a single line item in its statements of operations. Such selling and marketing expenses primarily consist of advertising and marketing costs, promotion costs, distribution fees and sales commissions to outside third parties. To conform to the new presentation, the Company's statements of operations now includes a line item entitled "selling and marketing expenses," which consist of certain (i) distribution expenses incurred directly by the Company that were previously classified in costs of revenues and (ii) general, non-direct advertising and marketing expenses previously classified in a line item entitled "selling, general and administrative expenses." Distribution and marketing expenses that are incurred by the Company's primary distributors (such as Fox and Paramount) are not included in this new line item because the Company records revenues from these distributors only after the distributors have recouped such costs (refer to the Company's significant accounting policies in Note 2 of the Company's 2014 Form 10-K for further information). Further, given the nature of the Company's business, the Company has determined that consolidated "gross profit" is no longer a meaningful metric. In order to align the financial statement presentation with the nature of the Company's business, the Company will no longer present this line item in its statements of operations. Revision As discussed in the immediately preceding section, the Company's statements of operations presentation historically included advertising and marketing expenses directly attributable to its feature films, television series/specials or live performances in costs of revenues to arrive at "gross profit." As a result, advertising and marketing expenses were incorrectly included in the computation of "gross profit." Accordingly, the Company has revised its prior presentation of advertising and marketing expenses appearing in the accompanying financial statements by decreasing costs of revenues (with a corresponding increase in the new line item entitled "selling and marketing expenses") for the three- and six- month periods ended June 30, 2014 in the amount of $9.8 million and $12.3 million , respectively. The Company assessed the materiality of this revision on previously issued financial statements and concluded that the revision was not material to the consolidated financial statements because, among other things, there was no impact on previously reported operating income or net income, for any period presented. The Company will continue to revise the classification of previously reported advertising and marketing expenses as they are reported in future quarterly and annual filings. Segment Gross Profit The Company continues to believe that advertising and marketing expenses directly attributable to its feature films or television series/specials are an important component in the evaluation of segment profitability. Accordingly, the Company's segment gross profit continues to include the advertising and marketing expenses, as well as other selling and distribution expenses, previously included within costs of revenues. This does not change the amounts of the previously reported segment profitability metric used by the Company's chief operating decision makers to review segment profitability. See Note 14 for the Company's reportable segment disclosures. Consolidation The consolidated financial statements of the Company present the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of DreamWorks Animation and its wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries. The Company consolidates less-than-wholly owned entities if the Company has a controlling financial interest in that entity. The Company uses the equity method of accounting for investments in companies in which it has a 50% or less ownership interest and has the ability to exercise significant influence. Such investments are presented as investments in unconsolidated entities on the Company's consolidated balance sheets (refer to Note 7 for further information of such investments). Prior to recording its share of net income or losses from equity method investees, investee financial statements are converted to U.S. GAAP. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Intra-entity profit related to transactions with equity method investees is eliminated until the amounts are ultimately realized. In addition, the Company reviews its relationships with other entities to identify whether they are variable interest entities ("VIE") as defined by the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB"), and to assess whether the Company is the primary beneficiary of such entity. If the determination is made that the Company is the primary beneficiary, then the entity is consolidated. As of June 30, 2015 , the Company determined that it continued to have a variable interest in ODW as ODW does not have sufficient equity at risk (i.e., cash on hand to fund its operations) as a result of the timing of capital contributions to the entity in accordance with the Transaction and Contribution Agreement (see Note 7). However, the Company concluded that it is not the primary beneficiary of ODW as it does not have the ability to control ODW. As a result, it does not consolidate ODW into its financial statements. Refer to Note 7 for further discussion of how the Company accounts for its investment in ODW, including the remaining contributions (which represent the maximum exposure to the Company). The Company also determined that the entity with which it entered into a lease financing obligation with respect to its headquarters facilities is a VIE (see Note 10). The Company concluded that it is not the primary beneficiary of this entity as it does not have the ability to influence or control the entity. As a result, this entity is not consolidated by the Company. The Company's maximum exposure is related to the Sharing Agreement (as further described in Note 10). Restricted Cash Restricted cash primarily represents cash accounts maintained by the ATV Joint Venture in which the Company owns a 75% interest. Pursuant to the venture's operating agreement, $25.0 million of the initial cash contribution cannot be commingled with other corporate cash accounts and can only be used to fund the working capital of the ATV Joint Venture. As of June 30, 2015 , the remaining balance of this restricted cash amount was $7.9 million . Other In February 2015, the Company and a third-party entered into agreements forming a new entity to commercialize one of the Company's technology initiatives. The new entity is majority-owned and controlled by the Company and, accordingly, is consolidated by the Company. The Company's consolidated financial statements include a cash contribution from the non-controlling interest holder in the amount of $15.0 million made at the time of formation of the new entity. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. The most significant estimates made by management in the preparation of the financial statements relate to the following: • ultimate revenues and ultimate costs of film and television product; • relative selling price of the Company's products for purposes of revenue allocation in multi-property licenses and other multiple deliverable arrangements; • determination of fair value of assets and liabilities for the allocation of the purchase price in an acquisition; • determination of the fair value of reporting units for purposes of testing goodwill for impairment; • determination of fair value of non-cash contributions to investments in unconsolidated entities; • useful lives of intangible assets; • product sales that will be returned and the amount of receivables that ultimately will be collected; • the potential outcome of future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the Company's financial statements; • loss contingencies and contingent consideration arrangements; and • assumptions used in the determination of the fair value of equity-based awards for stock-based compensation or their probability of vesting. Actual results could differ from those estimates. To the extent that there are material differences between these estimates and actual results, the Company's financial condition or results of operations will be affected. Estimates are based on past experience and other assumptions that management believes are reasonable under the circumstances, and management evaluates these estimates on an ongoing basis.

Recent Accounting Pronouncement

Recent Accounting Pronouncements	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Recent Accounting Pronouncements In April 2015, the FASB issued an accounting standards update relating to the presentation of debt issuance costs. The accounting update requires companies to present debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. The guidance is effective for the Company's fiscal year beginning January 1, 2016, with early adoption permitted. The Company plans to adopt the new guidance effective January 1, 2016. The adoption of this guidance is expected to have an immaterial impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. In February 2015, the FASB issued an accounting standards update to amend existing guidance relating to the evaluation of certain legal entities for potential consolidation. The amendments modify the evaluation of whether limited partnerships and similar legal entities are VIEs or voting interest entities. In addition, the amendments modify the guidance on evaluating whether a fee paid to a decision maker or a service provider represents a variable interest and whether it should be included in the evaluation of the economics criterion in determining which party is the primary beneficiary of a VIE. In accordance with the accounting standards update, companies are required to reevaluate all legal entities that are considered VIEs to determine whether there is a change in the conclusion as to whether the VIE should be consolidated. The guidance is effective for the Company's fiscal year beginning January 1, 2016, with early adoption permitted. The Company plans to adopt the new guidance effective January 1, 2016. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the new standard will have on its consolidated financial statements. In May 2014, the FASB issued an accounting standards update to provide companies with a single model for use in accounting for revenue from contracts with customers. Once it becomes effective, the new guidance will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP, including industry-specific guidance. The core principle of the model is to recognize revenue when control of goods or services transfers to the customer and in an amount that reflects the consideration that the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services that have transferred. Under current U.S. GAAP, the Company recognizes revenue when the risks and rewards of ownership transfer to the customer. In addition, the new guidance requires improved disclosures to help users of financial statements better understand the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue that is recognized and the related cash flows. The guidance is effective for the Company's fiscal year beginning January 1, 2018, including interim periods within that fiscal year. Early adoption is permitted but no earlier than the Company's fiscal year beginning January 1, 2017. Companies are permitted to either apply the guidance retrospectively to all prior periods presented or, alternatively, apply the guidance in the year of adoption with the cumulative effect recognized at the date of initial application (referred to as the modified retrospective approach). The Company is in the process of determining the method of adoption, as well as evaluating the impact that the new standard will have on its consolidated financial statements.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions	Acquisitions AwesomenessTV Contingent Consideration As part of an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), the Company was originally required to make future cash payments to ATV's former stockholders as part of the total purchase price to acquire ATV. The contingent consideration was to be based on whether ATV increased its adjusted earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") over an adjusted EBITDA threshold, over a two -year period (which commenced on January 1, 2014). The Company estimated the fair value of contingent consideration using significant unobservable inputs in a Monte-Carlo simulation model and based the fair value on the estimated risk-adjusted cost of capital of ATV's adjusted EBITDA following integration into the Company (an income approach). The estimate of the liability fluctuated if there were changes in the forecast of ATV's future earnings or as a result of actual earnings levels achieved. Any changes in estimate of the contingent consideration liability were reflected in the Company's results of operations in the period that the change occurred. The maximum contingent consideration that could be earned was $117.0 million under the Merger Agreement. The estimate of contingent consideration liability decreased from $96.5 million as of December 31, 2013 to $91.8 million as of June 30, 2014, primarily due to changes in the forecast of cash flows. The change in estimate, for the six months ended June 30, 2014, was recorded as a gain in the consolidated statements of operations. On December 11, 2014, the Company and the former ATV stockholders entered into an amendment to the Merger Agreement. The amendment provided for a fixed payment totaling $80.0 million to such stockholders in lieu of the contingent consideration specified in the Merger Agreement. As a result, the Company's contingent liability was reduced to zero and a gain was recorded in the 2014 consolidated statements of operations as a change in fair value of contingent consideration.

Financial Instruments

Financial Instruments	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Financial Instruments	Financial Instruments The fair value of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts payable, advances and amounts outstanding under the revolving credit facility approximates carrying value due to the short-term maturity of such instruments and floating interest rates. As of June 30, 2015 , the fair value of trade accounts receivable approximated carrying value due to the similarities in the initial and current discount rates. In addition, as of June 30, 2015 , the fair value and the carrying value of the senior unsecured notes was $308.2 million and $300.0 million , respectively. As it relates to the Company's lease financing obligation, as of June 30, 2015 , the fair value and the carrying value was $202.4 million and $183.6 million , respectively. The fair value of trade accounts receivable, the senior unsecured notes and the lease financing obligation was determined using significant unobservable inputs by performing a discounted cash flow analysis and using current discount rates as appropriate for each type of instrument. The Company has short-term money market investments which are classified as cash and cash equivalents on the consolidated balance sheets. The fair value of these investments at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 was measured based on quoted prices in active markets.

Film and Other Inventory Costs

Film and Other Inventory Costs	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Film Costs [Abstract]
Film And Other Inventory Costs	Film and Other Inventory Costs Film, television and other inventory costs consist of the following (in thousands): June 30, December 31, In release, net of amortization: Feature films $ 398,229 $ 392,186 Television series and specials 70,619 67,803 In production: Feature films 198,660 206,240 Television series and specials 95,925 62,426 In development: Feature films 72,828 88,200 Television series and specials 657 1,118 Product inventory and other (1) 10,461 9,917 Total film, television and other inventory costs, net $ 847,379 $ 827,890 ____________________ (1) As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , this category includes $6.4 million and $6.7 million , respectively, of physical inventory of certain DreamWorks Animation and Classic Media titles for distribution primarily in the home entertainment market. The Company anticipates that approximately 51% and 85% of the above "in release" film and other inventory costs as of June 30, 2015 will be amortized over the next 12 months and three years, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2015 , impairment charges recorded on film and other inventory costs were immaterial. As a result of the weaker-than-expected worldwide theatrical performance of Mr. Peabody and Sherman (released into the domestic theatrical market during March 2014), the Company performed an analysis as of March 31, 2014 to determine whether the unamortized film inventory costs exceeded fair value and was thus impaired. Key assumptions used in the fair value measurement were a discount rate of 7% and estimated remaining cash flows over a period of approximately 15 years . As a result of the analysis, the six-month period ended June 30, 2014 includes an impairment charge of $57.1 million .

Intangible Assets

Intangible Assets	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Intangible Assets	Intangible Assets As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , intangible assets included $69.4 million of indefinite-lived intangible assets. In addition, intangible assets included definite-lived intangible assets as follows (in thousands, unless otherwise noted): Weighted Average Estimated Useful Life (in years) Gross Accumulated Amortization Impact of Foreign Currency Translation Net As of June 30, 2015: Character rights 13.9 $ 99,000 $ (18,461 ) $ (234 ) $ 80,305 Distribution rights 11.2 30,000 (3,138 ) — 26,862 Programming content 2.0 11,200 (11,200 ) — — Trademarks and trade names 10.0 1,410 (286 ) — 1,124 Other intangibles 4.4 2,700 (1,050 ) — 1,650 Total $ 144,310 $ (34,135 ) $ (234 ) $ 109,941 As of December 31, 2014: Character rights 13.9 $ 99,000 $ (15,101 ) $ (568 ) $ 83,331 Distribution rights 11.2 30,000 (1,604 ) — 28,396 Programming content 2.0 11,200 (9,333 ) — 1,867 Trademarks and trade names 10.0 1,410 (216 ) — 1,194 Other intangibles 4.4 2,700 (747 ) — 1,953 Total $ 144,310 $ (27,001 ) $ (568 ) $ 116,741

Investments in Unconsolidated E

Investments in Unconsolidated Entities	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Investments in Unconsolidated Entities [Abstract]
Investments in Unconsolidated Entities	Investments in Unconsolidated Entities The Company has made investments in entities which are accounted for under either the cost or equity method of accounting. These investments are classified as investments in unconsolidated entities in the consolidated balance sheets and consist of the following (in thousands, unless otherwise indicated): Ownership Percentage at June 30, December 31, June 30, 2015 2015 2014 Oriental DreamWorks Holding Limited 45.45% $ 15,037 $ 17,422 All Other (1) 17.5%-50.0% 10 6,029 Total equity method investments 15,047 23,451 Total cost method investments 12,379 11,879 Total investments in unconsolidated entities $ 27,426 $ 35,330 ____________________ (1) As of March 31, 2015, the Company determined that one of its equity method investments was impaired and that the carrying value would not be recoverable, primarily due to the Company's concerns related to the investee's financial condition. As a result, the six-month period ended June 30, 2015 includes an impairment charge in the amount of $5.1 million related to such investment, which was classified as other income/expense, net on the Company's consolidated statements of operations. Under the equity method of accounting, the carrying value of an investment is adjusted for the Company's proportionate share of the investees' earnings and losses (adjusted for the amortization of any differences in the Company's basis, with respect to the Company's investment in ODW, compared to the Company's share of venture-level equity), as well as contributions to and distributions from the investee. The Company classifies its share of income or loss from investments accounted for under the equity method as income/loss from equity method investees in its consolidated statements of operations. Loss from equity method investees consist of the following (in thousands): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Oriental DreamWorks Holding Limited (1) $ 2,775 $ 2,394 $ 8,173 $ 4,604 All Other — 1,073 964 2,123 Loss from equity method investees $ 2,775 $ 3,467 $ 9,137 $ 6,727 ____________________ (1) The Company currently records its share of ODW results on a one-month lag. Accordingly, the Company's consolidated financial statements include its share of losses incurred by ODW from the period beginning and ending one month prior to the period shown in the table. Oriental DreamWorks Holding Limited On April 3, 2013 ("ODW Closing Date"), the Company formed a Chinese Joint Venture, ODW (or the "Chinese Joint Venture"), through the execution of a Transaction and Contribution Agreement, as amended, with its Chinese partners, China Media Capital (Shanghai) Center L.P. ("CMC"), Shanghai Media Group ("SMG") and Shanghai Alliance Investment Co., Ltd. ("SAIL", and together with CMC and SMG, the "CPE Holders"). In exchange for 45.45% of the equity of ODW, the Company has committed to making a total cash capital contribution to ODW of $50.0 million (of which $11.2 million had been funded as of June 30, 2015 , with the balance to be funded over time) and non-cash contributions valued at approximately $100.0 million (of which approximately $41.2 million had been satisfied as of June 30, 2015 ). Such non-cash contributions include licenses of technology and certain other intellectual property of the Company, rights in certain trademarks of the Company, two in-development feature film projects developed by the Company and consulting and training services. The Company's consolidated statements of operations included other operating income recognized in connection with non-cash contributions made to ODW of $1.7 million and $2.3 million during the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively, and $4.0 million during each of the six -month periods ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 . As of June 30, 2015 , the Company's remaining contributions consisted of the following: (i) $38.8 million in cash (which is expected to be funded over the next three years), (ii) two of the Company's in-development film projects, (iii) remaining delivery requirements under the licenses of technology and certain other intellectual property of the Company and (iv) approximately $6.7 million in consulting and training services. Some of these remaining contribution commitments will require future cash outflows for which the Company is not currently able to estimate the timing of contributions as this will depend on, among other things, ODW's operations. Basis Differences. The Company's investment in ODW does not equal the venture-level equity (the amount recorded on the balance sheet of ODW) due to various basis differences. Basis differences related to definite-lived assets are being amortized based on the useful lives of the related assets. Basis differences related to indefinite-lived assets are not being amortized. The following are the differences between the Company's venture-level equity and the balance of its investment in ODW (in thousands): June 30, December 31, 2015 2014 Company's venture-level equity $ 44,083 $ 46,345 Technology and intellectual property licenses (1) (8,769 ) (12,714 ) Other (2) (20,277 ) (16,209 ) Total ODW investment recorded $ 15,037 $ 17,422 ____________________ (1) Represents differences between the Company's historical cost basis and the equity basis reflected at the venture-level (the amount recorded on the balance sheet of ODW) related to the Company's contributions of technology and intellectual property licenses. These basis differences arise because the contributed assets are recorded at fair value by ODW. (2) Represents the Company's net contribution commitment due to ODW. Other Transactions with ODW. The Company has various other transactions with ODW, a related party. The Company has entered into a distribution agreement with ODW for the distribution of the Company's feature films in China (beginning with The Croods ). In addition, from time to time, the Company may provide consulting and training services to ODW, the charges of which are based on the Company's actual cost of providing such services. The Company's consolidated statements of operations included revenues earned primarily through ODW's distribution of its feature films of $4.4 million and $4.8 million during the three- and six- month periods ended June 30, 2015 , respectively, and $1.3 million and $2.0 million during the three- and six- month periods ended June 30, 2014 , respectively. As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , the Company's consolidated balance sheets included receivables from ODW of $8.4 million and $7.1 million , respectively, which were classified as a component of trade accounts receivable, and $11.9 million and $19.0 million , respectively, which were classified as a component of receivables from distributors.

Accrued Liabilities

Accrued Liabilities	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued Liabilities	Accrued Liabilities Accrued liabilities consist of the following (in thousands): June 30, December 31, 2015 2014 Employee compensation $ 60,516 $ 67,084 Participations and residuals 43,806 50,646 Interest payable 7,943 7,951 Deferred rent 10,324 11,049 Other accrued liabilities 38,544 53,487 Total accrued liabilities $ 161,133 $ 190,217 As of June 30, 2015 , the Company estimates that over the next 12 months it will pay approximately $20.6 million of its accrued participation and residual costs.

Deferred Revenue and Other Adva

Deferred Revenue and Other Advances	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Deferred Revenue Disclosure [Abstract]
Deferred Revenue and Other Advances	Deferred Revenue and Other Advances The following is a summary of deferred revenue and other advances included in the consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 and the related amounts earned and recorded either as revenue in the consolidated statements of operations or recorded as an offset to other costs (as described below) for the three- and six -month periods ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 (in thousands): Amounts Earned Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, December 31, June 30, June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 (3) Deferred Revenue (1) $ 43,318 $ 1,074 $ 3,994 $ 3,607 $ 4,112 $ 9,515 Strategic Alliance/Development Advances (2) 6,057 1,667 5,793 8,229 13,477 15,367 Other 30,700 31,154 13,525 11,249 28,072 32,875 Total deferred revenue and other advances $ 80,075 $ 33,895 ______________________ (1) Deferred revenue consists of those arrangements related to the licensing of content for distribution in the home entertainment, television and new media markets. The deferred revenue balance increased from December 31, 2014 to June 30, 2015 primarily due to an advance received from a licensee under a new arrangement in the new media market. (2) Of the total amounts earned against the "Strategic Alliance/Development Advances," for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , $1.7 million and $3.5 million , respectively, and $5.7 million and $5.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively, were capitalized as an offset to property, plant and equipment. Additionally, during the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , of the total amounts earned, $1.4 million and $2.5 million , respectively, and for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , $1.9 million and $3.5 million , respectively, were recorded as a reduction to other assets. During the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , $1.5 million and $0.5 million , respectively, were recorded as a reduction to prepaid expenses. During each of the three-month periods ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , of the total amounts earned, $0.5 million , and for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , $1.1 million and $1.6 million , respectively, were recorded as a reduction to operating expenses. (3) Of the total amounts earned in "Other," for the six months ended June 30, 2014 , $14.0 million was recorded as a reduction to film and other inventory costs.

Financing Arrangements

Financing Arrangements	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Financing Arrangements	Financing Arrangements Senior Unsecured Notes. On August 14, 2013, the Company issued $300.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.875% Senior Notes due 2020 (the "Notes"). In connection with the issuance of the Notes, the Company entered into an indenture (the "Indenture") with The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee, specifying the terms of the Notes. The Notes were sold at a price to investors of 100% of their principal amount and were issued in a private placement pursuant to the exemptions under Rule 144A and Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The net proceeds from the Notes amounted to $294.0 million and a portion was used to repay the outstanding borrowings under the Company's revolving credit facility. The Notes are effectively subordinated to indebtedness under the revolving credit facility. The Company is required to pay interest on the Notes semi-annually in arrears on February 15 and August 15 of each year. The principal amount is due upon maturity. The Notes are guaranteed by all of the Company's domestic subsidiaries that also guarantee its revolving credit facility. The Indenture contains certain restrictions and covenants that, subject to certain exceptions, limit the Company's ability to incur additional indebtedness, pay dividends or repurchase the Company's common shares, make certain loans or investments, and sell or otherwise dispose of certain assets, among other limitations. The Indenture also contains customary events of default, which, if triggered, may accelerate payment of principal, premium, if any, and accrued but unpaid interest on the Notes. Such events of default include non-payment of principal and interest, non-performance of covenants and obligations, default on other material debt, failure to satisfy material judgments and bankruptcy or insolvency. If a change of control as described in the Indenture occurs, the Company may be required to offer to purchase the Notes from the holders thereof at a repurchase price equal to 101% of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but not including, the date of repurchase. At any time prior to August 15, 2016, the Company may redeem all or part of the Notes at a redemption price equal to the sum of (i) 100% of the principal amount thereof, plus (ii) a specified premium as of the date of redemption, plus (iii) accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the date of redemption, subject to the rights of holders of Notes on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date. On or after August 15, 2016, the Company may redeem all or a part of the Notes, at specified redemption prices plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon, to, but not including, the applicable redemption date, subject to the rights of holders of Notes on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date. In addition, at any time prior to August 15, 2016, the Company may redeem up to 35% of the Notes with the net proceeds of certain equity offerings at a redemption price equal to 106.875% of the principal amount thereof, in each case plus accrued and unpaid interest and additional interest, if any, thereon to, but not including, the redemption date. Revolving Credit Facility. Prior to February 20, 2015, the Company had a revolving credit facility with a number of banks which allowed the Company to borrow up to a maximum of $400.0 million ("Prior Credit Agreement"). On February 20, 2015, the Company and the facility banks amended and restated the Prior Credit Agreement by entering into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the "Restated Credit Agreement"). The Restated Credit Agreement allows the Company to have outstanding borrowings of up to $450.0 million at any one time, on a revolving basis. The Company and one or more of the lenders may from time to time, so long as no default or event of default has occurred under the Restated Credit Agreement, agree to increase the commitments under the Restated Credit Agreement by up to $50.0 million . Under the Restated Credit Agreement, the Company is required to pay a commitment fee on undrawn amounts at an annual rate of 0.375% . Interest on borrowed amounts (per draw) is determined by reference to either (i) the lending banks' base rate plus 1.50% per annum or (ii) the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") plus 2.50% per annum. The Restated Credit Agreement also contains a sublimit for letters of credit. The Company is required to pay to the lenders under the Restated Credit Agreement a letter of credit participation fee equal to the applicable margin for LIBOR-based borrowings on the average daily undrawn amount of outstanding letters of credit and pay to each issuer of letters of credit a letter of credit fronting fee equal to 0.125% per annum on the average daily undrawn amount of outstanding letters of credit issued by such letter of credit issuer. The Restated Credit Agreement requires the Company to maintain a specified ratio of total debt to total capitalization, and limits the outstanding credit exposure under the Restated Credit Agreement to a specified ratio of net remaining ultimates to the outstanding credit exposure under the Restated Credit Agreement, plus an additional amount based on the valuation of the Company's film library. Subject to specified exceptions, the Restated Credit Agreement also restricts the Company and substantially all of its subsidiaries from taking certain actions, such as granting liens, entering into any merger or other significant transactions, making distributions (including dividends), entering into transactions with affiliates, agreeing to negative pledge clauses and restrictions on subsidiary distributions, and modifying organizational documents. The obligations of the Company under the Restated Credit Agreement are guaranteed by substantially all the subsidiaries of the Company organized under the laws of the United States of America, and substantially all the tangible and intangible assets of the Company and such subsidiaries are pledged as collateral against borrowings under the Restated Credit Agreement. Lease Financing Obligation. On February 23, 2015, the Company, as seller, entered into a purchase agreement (the "Glendale Purchase Agreement") with a third party buyer ("Landlord") involving the Company's headquarters facility located in Glendale, California (the "Property"). The Property is comprised of, among other things, 10 buildings on approximately 14.7 acres of land. Pursuant to the Glendale Purchase Agreement, the Company sold the Property to Landlord for a purchase price of $185.0 million . In addition, the Company entered into a sharing agreement (the "Sharing Agreement") with the Landlord whereby the Company will either pay or receive 50% of the net appreciation or depreciation in the sale price of the Property if the Landlord sells the property to a third-party prior to February 23, 2016. Concurrently with the sale of the Property, the Company and Landlord entered into a lease agreement (the "Lease"), pursuant to which Landlord leased the Property to the Company commencing immediately following the consummation of the sale. Annual rent during the initial term of the Lease starts at approximately $13.2 million , and increases one and one-half percent each year. The initial term of the Lease is 20 years , and the Company has four consecutive renewal options of five years each. The first two of such renewal terms are subject to fixed rent increasing by one and one-half percent each year, and the rent during each of such last two renewal terms will be the greater of (i) the rent in effect immediately preceding such renewal term or (ii) the then-current fair market value rent. The Lease is structured as a "triple net" lease, meaning that the Company is responsible for all expenses arising from the use or operation of the Property, including repairs, maintenance, insurance and taxes. The Lease also contains provisions regarding the obligations of the Company and Landlord in connection with a casualty or condemnation of the Property. Other than a sale by the initial Landlord party to the Lease, if any subsequent landlord decides to sell or otherwise convey title to the Property to a third party during the term of the Lease, the Company shall have a right of first refusal to purchase the Property on the same terms offered to such third party. The Company accounted for the sale and lease arrangement (as described above) as a financing transaction as it did not qualify for sale-leaseback accounting treatment because of the Company's continuing involvement through the Sharing Agreement. Under the financing accounting method, the Property assets remain on the Company's consolidated balance sheets and proceeds received by the Company are recorded as a financing liability. Payments under the Lease are applied as payments of deemed principal and imputed interest on the underlying financing obligation. The Company currently anticipates that this transaction will be classified as a sale and leaseback of the property upon completion of a sale meeting the requirements specified in the Sharing Agreement (see Note 20). As of June 30, 2015 , payments required on the lease financing obligation were as follows (in thousands): 2015 $ 5,488 2016 13,335 2017 13,535 2018 13,738 2019 13,944 2020 and thereafter 322,269 Total payments 382,309 Less: interest implicit in obligation (198,708 ) Total lease financing obligation $ 183,601 The following table summarizes information associated with the Company's financing arrangements (in thousands, except percentages): Interest Expense Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Balance Outstanding at Maturity Date June 30, June 30, June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Interest Rate at June 30, 2015 2015 2014 2015 2014 Senior Unsecured Notes $ 300,000 $ 300,000 August 2020 6.875% $ 4,422 $ 2,849 $ 8,868 $ 5,083 Revolving Credit Facility $ 115,000 $ 215,000 February 2020 2.68% $ 862 $ 466 $ 2,202 $ 841 Lease Financing Obligation $ 183,601 N/A February 2035 6.70% $ 2,609 N/A $ 3,750 N/A ____________________ N/A: Not applicable Additional Financing Information Interest Capitalized to Film Costs. Interest on borrowed funds that are invested in major projects with substantial development or construction phases is capitalized as part of the asset cost until the projects are released or construction projects are put into service. Thus, capitalized interest is amortized over future periods on a basis consistent with that of the asset to which it relates. During the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , the Company incurred interest costs totaling $10.0 million and $6.2 million , respectively, of which $1.4 million and $2.6 million , respectively, were capitalized to film costs. During the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , the Company incurred interest costs totaling $18.5 million and $12.3 million , respectively, of which $2.4 million and $5.8 million , respectively, were capitalized to film costs. As of June 30, 2015 , the Company was in compliance with all applicable financial debt covenants.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes The Company typically determines its interim income tax provision by using the estimated annual effective tax rate and applying that rate to income/loss on a current year-to-date basis, adjusted for the tax effects of items that relate discretely to the interim period, if any. However, if minor changes to forecasted annual pre-tax earnings have a significant effect on the estimated annual effective tax rate, the Company may determine that this method would not be appropriate and that a different method should be applied. Furthermore, as a result of a partial increase in the tax basis of the Company's tangible and intangible assets attributable to transactions entered into by affiliates controlled by a former stockholder at the time of the Company's 2004 initial public offering, the Company may pay reduced tax amounts to the extent it generates sufficient taxable income in the future (refer to the Company's 2014 Form 10-K for a more detailed description). The Company is obligated to remit to the affiliate of the former stockholder 85% of any realized cash savings in U.S. Federal income tax, California franchise tax and certain other related tax benefits. Due to the effect of this arrangement on the Company's provision for income taxes, the Company also combines the effect of the increase/decrease in income tax benefit payable to former stockholder (referred to as the combined effective tax rate). The Company utilized the annual effective tax rate method (as described above) to calculate the income tax provision for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 . For the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , the Company recorded a provision for income taxes of $1.8 million and $2.6 million , respectively, or an effective tax rate of (5.8)% and (17.3)% , respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , the Company recorded a provision for income taxes of $4.2 million and a benefit for income taxes of $19.9 million , respectively, or an effective tax rate of (5.0)% and 24.6% , respectively. Although the Company incurred a loss before income taxes during the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, it recorded a provision for income taxes primarily due to foreign taxes combined with the impact of the existence of a valuation allowance. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 , the Company's combined effective tax rate was (29.3)% and (13.5)% , respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 , the Company's combined effective tax rate was (6.0)% and 27.8% , respectively. The effective tax rates and the combined effective tax rates for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 were primarily attributable to foreign taxes and an increase in the Company's income tax benefit payable to former stockholder, as well as the effect of a valuation allowance. The differences in the Company's effective tax rates and combined effective tax rates for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 compared to the rates during the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 were primarily due to the valuation allowance established, during the three months ended December 31, 2014, against the Company's deferred tax assets. The Company's federal income tax returns for the tax years ended December 31, 2007 through 2009 are currently under examination by the Internal Revenue Service, and all subsequent tax years remain open to audit. The Company's California state tax returns for all years subsequent to 2009 remain open to audit. The Company's India subsidiary's income tax returns are currently under examination for the tax years ended March 31, 2012 through 2014.

Stockholders' Equity and Non-co

Stockholders' Equity and Non-controlling Interests	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity and Non-controlling Interests	Stockholders' Equity and Non-controlling Interests Class A Common Stock Stock Repurchase Program. In July 2010, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program pursuant to which the Company may repurchase up to an aggregate of $150.0 million of its outstanding stock. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , the Company did not repurchase any shares of its Class A Common Stock. As of June 30, 2015 , the Company's remaining authorization under the current stock repurchase program was $100.0 million . Non-Controlling Interests The Company's consolidated balance sheets include non-controlling interests, which are presented as a separate component of equity. A non-controlling interest represents the other equity holder's interest in a joint venture that the Company consolidates. The net income or loss attributable to the non-controlling interests is presented in the Company's consolidated statements of operations. There is no other comprehensive income or loss attributable to the non-controlling interests. The following table presents the changes in equity for the six- month periods ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 (in thousands): DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. Stockholders' Equity Non-controlling Interests Total Equity Balance as of December 31, 2014 $ 1,156,357 $ 38,041 $ 1,194,398 Stock-based compensation 15,729 — 15,729 Purchase of treasury shares (3,066 ) — (3,066 ) Foreign currency translation adjustments 42 — 42 Capital contribution from non-controlling interest holder — 15,000 15,000 Distributions to non-controlling interest holder — (813 ) (813 ) Net loss (93,360 ) (1,569 ) (94,929 ) Balance as of June 30, 2015 $ 1,075,702 $ 50,659 $ 1,126,361 Balance as of December 31, 2013 $ 1,404,795 $ 1,224 $ 1,406,019 Stock option exercises 261 — 261 Stock-based compensation 15,989 — 15,989 Purchase of treasury shares (1,751 ) — (1,751 ) Foreign currency translation adjustments 695 — 695 Distributions to non-controlling interest holder — (143 ) (143 ) Net loss (58,323 ) (21 ) (58,344 ) Balance as of June 30, 2014 $ 1,361,666 $ 1,060 $ 1,362,726

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation	Stock-Based Compensation The Company recognizes compensation costs for equity awards granted to its employees based on each award's grant-date fair value. Most of the Company's equity awards contain vesting conditions dependent upon the completion of specified service periods or achievement of established sets of performance criteria. Compensation cost for service-based equity awards is recognized ratably over the requisite service period. Compensation cost for certain performance-based awards is recognized using a graded expense-attribution method and is adjusted to reflect the estimated probability of vesting. The Company has granted performance-based awards where the value of the award upon vesting will vary depending on the level of performance ultimately achieved. The Company recognizes compensation cost for these awards based on the level of performance expected to be achieved. The Company will recognize the impact of any change in estimate in the period of the change. Generally, equity awards are forfeited by employees who terminate prior to vesting. However, employment contracts for certain executive officers provide for the acceleration of vesting in the event of a change in control or specified termination events. The Company currently satisfies exercises of stock options and stock appreciation rights, the vesting of restricted stock and the delivery of shares upon the vesting of restricted stock units with the issuance of new shares. The impact of stock options (including stock appreciation rights) and restricted stock awards on net income (excluding amounts capitalized) for the three- and six -month periods ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 were as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Total stock-based compensation $ 6,328 $ 3,112 $ 10,727 $ 8,421 Tax impact (1) 1,854 187 1,448 (2,341 ) Reduction in net income, net of tax $ 8,182 $ 3,299 $ 12,175 $ 6,080 ____________________ (1) Tax impact is determined at the Company's combined effective tax rate, which includes the statements of operations line item "Increase/decrease in income tax benefit payable to former stockholder" (see Note 11). Stock-based compensation cost capitalized as a part of film costs was $2.5 million and $3.7 million for the three-month periods ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively, and $4.8 million and $7.3 million for the six -month periods ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. The following table sets forth the number and weighted average grant-date fair value of equity awards granted during the three- and six -month periods ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 : Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, Number Granted Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value Number Granted Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value (in thousands) (in thousands) 2015 Restricted stock units 132 $ 25.76 909 $ 22.04 2014 Restricted stock and restricted stock units 235 $ 25.21 459 $ 27.50 As of June 30, 2015 , the total compensation cost related to unvested equity awards granted to employees (excluding equity awards with performance objectives not probable of achievement) but not yet recognized was approximately $62.3 million and will be amortized on a straight-line basis, or using a graded-attribution method for certain performance-based awards, over a weighted average period of 1.8 years.

Reportable Segments

Reportable Segments	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Reportable Segments	Reportable Segments The Company's current reportable segments are the following: Feature Films, Television Series and Specials, Consumer Products and New Media. Feature Films consists of the development, production and exploitation of feature films in the theatrical, television, home entertainment and digital markets. Television Series and Specials consists of the development, production and exploitation of television, direct-to-video and other non-theatrical content in the television, home entertainment and digital markets. Consumer Products consists of the Company's merchandising and licensing activities related to the exploitation of its intellectual property rights. New Media consists of the Company's ATV and related businesses (which was previously not a reportable segment). This segment primarily generates revenues from the production and distribution of content across a variety of channels, including theatrical, home entertainment, television and online video-on-demand, and the exploitation of ancillary products and services, including marketing and consumer products. Operating segments that are not separately reportable are categorized in "All Other." Segment performance is evaluated based on revenues and segment gross profit. The Company does not allocate assets to each of its operating segments, nor do the Company's chief operating decision makers evaluate operating segments using discrete asset information. Information on the reportable segments and a reconciliation of total segment revenues and segment gross profit to consolidated financial statements are presented below (in thousands): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Revenues Feature Films $ 87,810 $ 69,686 $ 215,830 $ 179,722 Television Series and Specials 54,529 19,950 72,542 37,919 Consumer Products 12,670 18,533 27,786 30,661 New Media 14,550 11,525 19,133 15,618 All Other 1,223 2,583 2,021 5,598 Total consolidated revenues $ 170,782 $ 122,277 $ 337,312 $ 269,518 Segment gross profit (1) Feature Films $ 31,724 $ 23,902 $ 72,701 $ (1,526 ) Television Series and Specials 19,166 1,220 22,617 6,979 Consumer Products 1,815 7,308 8,353 13,351 New Media 7,472 2,471 9,587 2,391 All Other 416 (156 ) 911 102 Total segment gross profit $ 60,593 $ 34,745 $ 114,169 $ 21,297 Reconciliation to consolidated loss before income taxes: Selling and marketing expenses (2) 1,827 1,367 3,513 3,338 General and administrative expenses 80,736 53,228 169,878 98,436 Product development expense 1,592 611 1,924 1,151 Change in fair value of contingent consideration — (7,220 ) — (4,720 ) Other operating income (1,719 ) (2,317 ) (4,000 ) (3,989 ) Non-operating expenses (income) 12,659 (1,064 ) 24,484 (1,436 ) Loss from equity method investees 2,775 3,467 9,137 6,727 Total consolidated loss before income taxes $ (37,277 ) $ (13,327 ) $ (90,767 ) $ (78,210 ) ____________________ (1) The Company defines segment gross profit as segment revenues less segment costs of revenues (which is comprised of costs of revenues and certain costs classified as a component of "selling and marketing" in its statements of operations). Refer to Note 1 for further information related to changes made to the Company's statement of operations presentation. (2) Represents certain selling and marketing expenses that are not included as a component of segment gross profit due to the general nature of such expenses. The following table presents goodwill for each of the Company's reportable segments (in thousands): Feature Films Television Series and Specials Consumer Products New Media Total Balance as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 $ 43,995 $ 6,111 $ 12,219 $ 128,343 $ 190,668

Related Party Transactions

Related Party Transactions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions	Related Party Transactions Transactions with ODW During the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 , the Company had various transactions with a related party, ODW. See Note 7 for further discussion related to these transactions. Transactions with Universal Music Group One of the Company's directors, Lucian Grainge, is the chief executive officer of Universal Music Group ("UMG"). From time to time, the Company and UMG (including its subsidiaries) make payments to each other in connection with the licensing of music that is owned by the other company. In addition, UMG serves as the Company's music publisher. Finally, UMG and ATV have formed joint ventures related to the music business. As it relates to these arrangements, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , revenues recognized were not material. As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , the Company's deferred revenue and other advances (see Note 9) included a cash advance received of approximately $5.0 million , related to music licensing revenues. Transactions with Vessel One of the Company's directors, Jason Kilar, is the chief executive officer and a significant stockholder in Vessel, a start-up subscription Internet video service company. Vessel has entered into (and is expected to continue to enter into) content and referral agreements with clients of ATV. The agreements in effect provide for minimum payments during the next three years to ATV clients, with additional payments depending on applicable advertising and subscription revenues. Although ATV is not a party to these agreements, it will receive a percentage of the amounts paid to its clients under the terms of its arrangements with its individual clients. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 , amounts received under these arrangements were immaterial.

Concentrations of Credit Risk

Concentrations of Credit Risk	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]
Concentrations of Credit Risk	Concentrations of Credit Risk A substantial portion of the Company's revenue is derived directly from the Company's primary third-party distributors, Fox and Paramount. Fox represented approximately 41% and 30% of total revenue for the three-month periods ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively, and 34% and 21% for the six -month periods ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. As it relates to the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2014, Paramount represented approximately 27% of total revenues for each respective period. In addition, during the three months ended June 30, 2015 , 30% , and during the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , 37% and 25% , respectively, of the Company's revenues were earned through license arrangements with Netflix, Inc. ("Netflix"). As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , approximately 72% and 49% , respectively, of the Company's trade accounts receivable balance consisted of long-term receivables related to licensing arrangements with Netflix.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies Legal Proceedings Shareholder Class Action and Derivative Lawsuits. In August 2014, two putative shareholder class action lawsuits alleging violations of federal securities laws were filed against the Company and several of its officers and directors in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. These lawsuits have been consolidated and generally assert that, between October 29, 2013 and July 29, 2014, the Company and certain of its officers and directors made alleged material misstatements and omissions regarding the financial performance of Turbo . The consolidated lawsuit seeks to recover damages on behalf of shareholders as well as other equitable and unspecified monetary relief. On April 1, 2015, the court granted the Company's motion to dismiss the consolidated securities class action lawsuit and the case was dismissed with prejudice on May 19, 2015. On June 18, 2015, the plantiffs filed a notice of appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The Company intends to vigorously defend against this consolidated lawsuit. At this time the Company is unable to reasonably predict the ultimate outcome of this consolidated lawsuit, nor can it reasonably estimate a range of possible loss. In September 2014, a putative shareholder derivative action was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California against the Company (nominally and in a derivative capacity) and several of its officers and directors for alleged violations of fiduciary duties to the Company for, among other things, permitting the Company to issue alleged material misstatements and omissions regarding the financial performance of Turbo . This lawsuit generally asserts, purportedly on the Company's behalf, the same underlying factual allegations as those made in the class action lawsuits discussed above and has been deemed a related case. On May 20, 2015, the court issued an order granting a joint stipulation to dismiss the derivative action without prejudice. Antitrust Class Action. In September and October 2014, three putative class action lawsuits alleging violations of federal and state antitrust laws were filed against the Company and various other companies in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. These lawsuits have been consolidated and generally assert that the defendants agreed to restrict competition through non-solicitation agreements and agreements to fix wage and salary ranges. The lawsuits seek to recover damages on behalf of all persons who worked for the defendants at any time from 2004 to the present. The Company intends to vigorously defend against these lawsuits. At this time the Company is unable to reasonably predict the ultimate outcome of these lawsuits, nor can it reasonably estimate a range of possible loss. Other Legal Matters. From time to time, the Company is involved in legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of its business, typically intellectual property litigation and infringement claims related to the Company's feature films and other commercial activities, which could cause the Company to incur significant expenses or prevent the Company from releasing a film or other properties. The Company also has been the subject of patent and copyright claims relating to technology and ideas that it may use or feature in connection with the production, marketing or exploitation of the Company's feature films and other properties, which may affect the Company's ability to continue to do so. Furthermore, from time to time the Company may introduce new products or services, including in areas where it currently does not operate, which could increase its exposure to litigation and claims by competitors, consumers or other intellectual property owners. Defending intellectual property litigation is costly and can impose a significant burden on management and employees, and there can be no assurances that favorable final outcomes will be obtained in all cases. While the resolution of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty, the Company does not believe, based on current knowledge, that any existing legal proceedings or claims (other than those previously described) are likely to have a material effect on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows. Other Commitments and Contingencies Contributions to ODW . The Company has committed to making certain contributions in connection with the formation of ODW. Refer to Note 7 for further discussion related to these commitments. Purchase Obligations. During the six months ended June 30, 2015 , the Company entered into an agreement with one of its suppliers which committed the Company to minimum purchase obligations of certain capital assets intended to be resold in connection with one of the Company's Consumer Products segment activities. As of June 30, 2015 , remaining minimum purchase obligations totaled $19.8 million and will be paid during 2015 and 2016. Prior to resale, in the Company's consolidated balance sheets, these assets are included in prepaid expenses to the extent that advance deposits have been made for such assets (as of June 30, 2015, this amount was $16.2 million ), or in other assets to the extent that the Company has received the asset from its supplier.

Earnings Per Share Data

Earnings Per Share Data	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share Data	Earnings Per Share Data The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net loss per share (in thousands, except per share amounts): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Numerator: Net loss attributable to DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. $ (38,583 ) $ (15,387 ) $ (93,360 ) $ (58,323 ) Denominator: Weighted average common shares and denominator for basic and diluted calculation: Weighted average common shares outstanding 85,777 84,658 85,793 84,624 Less: Unvested restricted stock (45 ) (104 ) (119 ) (104 ) Denominator for basic and diluted calculation 85,732 84,554 85,674 84,520 Net loss per share—basic and diluted $ (0.45 ) $ (0.18 ) $ (1.09 ) $ (0.69 ) The following table sets forth (in thousands) the weighted average number of options to purchase shares of common stock, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock awards and equity awards subject to performance conditions which were not included in the calculation of diluted per share amounts. Due to the Company's loss for each of the three-and six -month periods ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , all potential common stock equivalents are anti-dilutive. Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Options to purchase shares of common stock and restricted stock awards 393 1,706 555 491 The following table sets forth (in thousands) the number of equity awards that are contingently issuable (assuming the required performance conditions had been satisfied as of the dates shown in the table) and that could potentially dilute earnings per share in future periods provided that the Company has net income: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Restricted stock awards 1,372 936 1,372 936

Restructuring and Related Charg

Restructuring and Related Charges	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Charges	Restructuring and Related Charges 2015 Restructuring Plan On January 22, 2015, the Company announced its restructuring initiatives (the "2015 Restructuring Plan") that are intended to refocus the Company's core feature animation business. In connection with the 2015 Restructuring Plan, the Company made changes in its senior leadership team and also made changes based on its reevaluation of the Company's feature film slate. The 2015 Restructuring Plan activities resulted, or will result, in charges related to employee-related costs resulting from headcount reductions, lease obligations and other costs associated with the closure of one of the Company's facilities, accelerated depreciation and amortization charges, write-offs related to the recoverability of capitalized costs for certain unreleased productions and other contractual obligations. Certain of these costs were incurred during the three months ended December 31, 2014. The Company expects that the remaining costs will be primarily incurred during the year ending December 31, 2015, primarily related to relocation and contractual obligations. The actions associated with the restructuring plan primarily impact the Feature Film segment and are expected to be substantially completed during 2015. Impact to 2015 Financial Results For the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 , the Company incurred charges for the Company's 2015 Restructuring Plan as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 June 30, 2015 Employee termination costs $ 560 $ 5,147 Relocation and other employee-related costs 1,885 3,381 Accelerated depreciation and amortization charges 10,853 20,132 Total restructuring and related charges $ 13,298 $ 28,660 Employee termination costs consist of severance and benefits (including stock-based compensation) which are accounted for based on the type of employment arrangement between the Company and the employee. Certain of these arrangements include obligations that are accounted for as non-retirement postemployment benefits. The Company also employs individuals under employment contracts. Charges related to non-retirement postemployment benefits and amounts due under employment contracts for employees who will no longer provide services are accrued when probable and estimable. Severance and benefit costs related to all other employees are accounted for in accordance with accounting guidance on costs associated with exit or disposal activities. Such costs were recorded during the six months ended June 30, 2015 as this was the period in which the terms of the restructuring plan had been established, management with the appropriate authority committed to the plan and communication to employees had occurred. Such costs are classified in general and administrative expenses in the Company's consolidated statements of operations. During the six months ended June 30, 2015 , employee termination costs included approximately 160 additional employees. As a result, cumulative employee termination costs related to the 2015 Restructuring Plan were attributable to approximately 500 employees. Relocation and other employee-related costs primarily consist of costs to relocate employees from the Company's Northern California facility to its Southern California facility. Such costs are expensed as incurred and are classified within general and administrative expenses. Accelerated depreciation and amortization charges for the 2015 Restructuring Plan were determined in accordance with FASB guidance on accounting for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets. The estimated useful lives of certain property, plant and equipment changed as a result of the Company's decision to exit its Northern California facility. Such costs are classified within general and administrative expenses. Liability Rollforward The following table represents a rollforward of the liability incurred for employee termination benefits (excluding stock-based compensation) in connection with the 2015 Restructuring Plan (in thousands): Employee Termination Benefits Balance at December 31, 2014 $ 36,808 Costs incurred 10,286 Changes in estimate (4,378 ) Payments and other (16,386 ) Balance at June 30, 2015 $ 26,330

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	Subsequent Events On July 21, 2015, the Company's Landlord sold the Property (see Note 10 for further details) to an unaffiliated third party for a total sale price of $215.0 million . Pursuant to the Sharing Agreement, the Company received approximately $14.2 million from the Landlord following such sale.

Business and Basis of Present27

Business and Basis of Presentation (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Consolidation	Consolidation The consolidated financial statements of the Company present the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of DreamWorks Animation and its wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries. The Company consolidates less-than-wholly owned entities if the Company has a controlling financial interest in that entity. The Company uses the equity method of accounting for investments in companies in which it has a 50% or less ownership interest and has the ability to exercise significant influence. Such investments are presented as investments in unconsolidated entities on the Company's consolidated balance sheets (refer to Note 7 for further information of such investments). Prior to recording its share of net income or losses from equity method investees, investee financial statements are converted to U.S. GAAP. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Intra-entity profit related to transactions with equity method investees is eliminated until the amounts are ultimately realized.
Consolidation, Variable Interest Entity	In addition, the Company reviews its relationships with other entities to identify whether they are variable interest entities ("VIE") as defined by the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB"), and to assess whether the Company is the primary beneficiary of such entity. If the determination is made that the Company is the primary beneficiary, then the entity is consolidated.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. The most significant estimates made by management in the preparation of the financial statements relate to the following: • ultimate revenues and ultimate costs of film and television product; • relative selling price of the Company's products for purposes of revenue allocation in multi-property licenses and other multiple deliverable arrangements; • determination of fair value of assets and liabilities for the allocation of the purchase price in an acquisition; • determination of the fair value of reporting units for purposes of testing goodwill for impairment; • determination of fair value of non-cash contributions to investments in unconsolidated entities; • useful lives of intangible assets; • product sales that will be returned and the amount of receivables that ultimately will be collected; • the potential outcome of future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the Company's financial statements; • loss contingencies and contingent consideration arrangements; and • assumptions used in the determination of the fair value of equity-based awards for stock-based compensation or their probability of vesting. Actual results could differ from those estimates. To the extent that there are material differences between these estimates and actual results, the Company's financial condition or results of operations will be affected. Estimates are based on past experience and other assumptions that management believes are reasonable under the circumstances, and management evaluates these estimates on an ongoing basis.
Recent accounting pronouncements	In April 2015, the FASB issued an accounting standards update relating to the presentation of debt issuance costs. The accounting update requires companies to present debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. The guidance is effective for the Company's fiscal year beginning January 1, 2016, with early adoption permitted. The Company plans to adopt the new guidance effective January 1, 2016. The adoption of this guidance is expected to have an immaterial impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. In February 2015, the FASB issued an accounting standards update to amend existing guidance relating to the evaluation of certain legal entities for potential consolidation. The amendments modify the evaluation of whether limited partnerships and similar legal entities are VIEs or voting interest entities. In addition, the amendments modify the guidance on evaluating whether a fee paid to a decision maker or a service provider represents a variable interest and whether it should be included in the evaluation of the economics criterion in determining which party is the primary beneficiary of a VIE. In accordance with the accounting standards update, companies are required to reevaluate all legal entities that are considered VIEs to determine whether there is a change in the conclusion as to whether the VIE should be consolidated. The guidance is effective for the Company's fiscal year beginning January 1, 2016, with early adoption permitted. The Company plans to adopt the new guidance effective January 1, 2016. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the new standard will have on its consolidated financial statements. In May 2014, the FASB issued an accounting standards update to provide companies with a single model for use in accounting for revenue from contracts with customers. Once it becomes effective, the new guidance will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP, including industry-specific guidance. The core principle of the model is to recognize revenue when control of goods or services transfers to the customer and in an amount that reflects the consideration that the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services that have transferred. Under current U.S. GAAP, the Company recognizes revenue when the risks and rewards of ownership transfer to the customer. In addition, the new guidance requires improved disclosures to help users of financial statements better understand the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue that is recognized and the related cash flows. The guidance is effective for the Company's fiscal year beginning January 1, 2018, including interim periods within that fiscal year. Early adoption is permitted but no earlier than the Company's fiscal year beginning January 1, 2017. Companies are permitted to either apply the guidance retrospectively to all prior periods presented or, alternatively, apply the guidance in the year of adoption with the cumulative effect recognized at the date of initial application (referred to as the modified retrospective approach). The Company is in the process of determining the method of adoption, as well as evaluating the impact that the new standard will have on its consolidated financial statements.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	The fair value of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts payable, advances and amounts outstanding under the revolving credit facility approximates carrying value due to the short-term maturity of such instruments and floating interest rates. As of June 30, 2015 , the fair value of trade accounts receivable approximated carrying value due to the similarities in the initial and current discount rates. In addition, as of June 30, 2015 , the fair value and the carrying value of the senior unsecured notes was $308.2 million and $300.0 million , respectively. As it relates to the Company's lease financing obligation, as of June 30, 2015 , the fair value and the carrying value was $202.4 million and $183.6 million , respectively. The fair value of trade accounts receivable, the senior unsecured notes and the lease financing obligation was determined using significant unobservable inputs by performing a discounted cash flow analysis and using current discount rates as appropriate for each type of instrument. The Company has short-term money market investments which are classified as cash and cash equivalents on the consolidated balance sheets. The fair value of these investments at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 was measured based on quoted prices in active markets.

Film and Other Inventory Costs

Film and Other Inventory Costs (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Film Costs [Abstract]
Film, television and other inventory costs	Film, television and other inventory costs consist of the following (in thousands): June 30, December 31, In release, net of amortization: Feature films $ 398,229 $ 392,186 Television series and specials 70,619 67,803 In production: Feature films 198,660 206,240 Television series and specials 95,925 62,426 In development: Feature films 72,828 88,200 Television series and specials 657 1,118 Product inventory and other (1) 10,461 9,917 Total film, television and other inventory costs, net $ 847,379 $ 827,890 ____________________ (1) As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , this category includes $6.4 million and $6.7 million , respectively, of physical inventory of certain DreamWorks Animation and Classic Media titles for distribution primarily in the home entertainment market.

Intangible Assets (Tables)

Intangible Assets (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of definite-lived assets	In addition, intangible assets included definite-lived intangible assets as follows (in thousands, unless otherwise noted): Weighted Average Estimated Useful Life (in years) Gross Accumulated Amortization Impact of Foreign Currency Translation Net As of June 30, 2015: Character rights 13.9 $ 99,000 $ (18,461 ) $ (234 ) $ 80,305 Distribution rights 11.2 30,000 (3,138 ) — 26,862 Programming content 2.0 11,200 (11,200 ) — — Trademarks and trade names 10.0 1,410 (286 ) — 1,124 Other intangibles 4.4 2,700 (1,050 ) — 1,650 Total $ 144,310 $ (34,135 ) $ (234 ) $ 109,941 As of December 31, 2014: Character rights 13.9 $ 99,000 $ (15,101 ) $ (568 ) $ 83,331 Distribution rights 11.2 30,000 (1,604 ) — 28,396 Programming content 2.0 11,200 (9,333 ) — 1,867 Trademarks and trade names 10.0 1,410 (216 ) — 1,194 Other intangibles 4.4 2,700 (747 ) — 1,953 Total $ 144,310 $ (27,001 ) $ (568 ) $ 116,741

Investments in Unconsolidated30

Investments in Unconsolidated Entities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Investments in Unconsolidated Entities [Abstract]
Schedule of cost and equity method investments	These investments are classified as investments in unconsolidated entities in the consolidated balance sheets and consist of the following (in thousands, unless otherwise indicated): Ownership Percentage at June 30, December 31, June 30, 2015 2015 2014 Oriental DreamWorks Holding Limited 45.45% $ 15,037 $ 17,422 All Other (1) 17.5%-50.0% 10 6,029 Total equity method investments 15,047 23,451 Total cost method investments 12,379 11,879 Total investments in unconsolidated entities $ 27,426 $ 35,330 ____________________ (1) As of March 31, 2015, the Company determined that one of its equity method investments was impaired and that the carrying value would not be recoverable, primarily due to the Company's concerns related to the investee's financial condition. As a result, the six-month period ended June 30, 2015 includes an impairment charge in the amount of $5.1 million related to such investment, which was classified as other income/expense, net on the Company's consolidated statements of operations.
Schedule of losses from equity method investments	Loss from equity method investees consist of the following (in thousands): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Oriental DreamWorks Holding Limited (1) $ 2,775 $ 2,394 $ 8,173 $ 4,604 All Other — 1,073 964 2,123 Loss from equity method investees $ 2,775 $ 3,467 $ 9,137 $ 6,727 ____________________ (1) The Company currently records its share of ODW results on a one-month lag. Accordingly, the Company's consolidated financial statements include its share of losses incurred by ODW from the period beginning and ending one month prior to the period shown in the table.
Schedule of equity method investment information	The following are the differences between the Company's venture-level equity and the balance of its investment in ODW (in thousands): June 30, December 31, 2015 2014 Company's venture-level equity $ 44,083 $ 46,345 Technology and intellectual property licenses (1) (8,769 ) (12,714 ) Other (2) (20,277 ) (16,209 ) Total ODW investment recorded $ 15,037 $ 17,422 ____________________ (1) Represents differences between the Company's historical cost basis and the equity basis reflected at the venture-level (the amount recorded on the balance sheet of ODW) related to the Company's contributions of technology and intellectual property licenses. These basis differences arise because the contributed assets are recorded at fair value by ODW. (2) Represents the Company's net contribution commitment due to ODW.

Accrued Liabilities (Tables)

Accrued Liabilities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Schedule of accrued liabilities	Accrued liabilities consist of the following (in thousands): June 30, December 31, 2015 2014 Employee compensation $ 60,516 $ 67,084 Participations and residuals 43,806 50,646 Interest payable 7,943 7,951 Deferred rent 10,324 11,049 Other accrued liabilities 38,544 53,487 Total accrued liabilities $ 161,133 $ 190,217

Deferred Revenue and Other Ad32

Deferred Revenue and Other Advances (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Deferred Revenue Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of deferred revenue and other advances included in the consolidated balance sheets	The following is a summary of deferred revenue and other advances included in the consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 and the related amounts earned and recorded either as revenue in the consolidated statements of operations or recorded as an offset to other costs (as described below) for the three- and six -month periods ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 (in thousands): Amounts Earned Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, December 31, June 30, June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 (3) Deferred Revenue (1) $ 43,318 $ 1,074 $ 3,994 $ 3,607 $ 4,112 $ 9,515 Strategic Alliance/Development Advances (2) 6,057 1,667 5,793 8,229 13,477 15,367 Other 30,700 31,154 13,525 11,249 28,072 32,875 Total deferred revenue and other advances $ 80,075 $ 33,895 ______________________ (1) Deferred revenue consists of those arrangements related to the licensing of content for distribution in the home entertainment, television and new media markets. The deferred revenue balance increased from December 31, 2014 to June 30, 2015 primarily due to an advance received from a licensee under a new arrangement in the new media market. (2) Of the total amounts earned against the "Strategic Alliance/Development Advances," for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , $1.7 million and $3.5 million , respectively, and $5.7 million and $5.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively, were capitalized as an offset to property, plant and equipment. Additionally, during the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , of the total amounts earned, $1.4 million and $2.5 million , respectively, and for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , $1.9 million and $3.5 million , respectively, were recorded as a reduction to other assets. During the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , $1.5 million and $0.5 million , respectively, were recorded as a reduction to prepaid expenses. During each of the three-month periods ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , of the total amounts earned, $0.5 million , and for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , $1.1 million and $1.6 million , respectively, were recorded as a reduction to operating expenses. (3) Of the total amounts earned in "Other," for the six months ended June 30, 2014 , $14.0 million was recorded as a reduction to film and other inventory costs.

Financing Arrangements (Tables)

Financing Arrangements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of payments under lease financing obligation	As of June 30, 2015 , payments required on the lease financing obligation were as follows (in thousands): 2015 $ 5,488 2016 13,335 2017 13,535 2018 13,738 2019 13,944 2020 and thereafter 322,269 Total payments 382,309 Less: interest implicit in obligation (198,708 ) Total lease financing obligation $ 183,601
Schedule of financing arrangements	The following table summarizes information associated with the Company's financing arrangements (in thousands, except percentages): Interest Expense Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Balance Outstanding at Maturity Date June 30, June 30, June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Interest Rate at June 30, 2015 2015 2014 2015 2014 Senior Unsecured Notes $ 300,000 $ 300,000 August 2020 6.875% $ 4,422 $ 2,849 $ 8,868 $ 5,083 Revolving Credit Facility $ 115,000 $ 215,000 February 2020 2.68% $ 862 $ 466 $ 2,202 $ 841 Lease Financing Obligation $ 183,601 N/A February 2035 6.70% $ 2,609 N/A $ 3,750 N/A ____________________ N/A: Not applicable

Stockholders' Equity and Non-34

Stockholders' Equity and Non-controlling Interests (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Schedule of stockholders equity and non-controlling interest	The following table presents the changes in equity for the six- month periods ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 (in thousands): DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. Stockholders' Equity Non-controlling Interests Total Equity Balance as of December 31, 2014 $ 1,156,357 $ 38,041 $ 1,194,398 Stock-based compensation 15,729 — 15,729 Purchase of treasury shares (3,066 ) — (3,066 ) Foreign currency translation adjustments 42 — 42 Capital contribution from non-controlling interest holder — 15,000 15,000 Distributions to non-controlling interest holder — (813 ) (813 ) Net loss (93,360 ) (1,569 ) (94,929 ) Balance as of June 30, 2015 $ 1,075,702 $ 50,659 $ 1,126,361 Balance as of December 31, 2013 $ 1,404,795 $ 1,224 $ 1,406,019 Stock option exercises 261 — 261 Stock-based compensation 15,989 — 15,989 Purchase of treasury shares (1,751 ) — (1,751 ) Foreign currency translation adjustments 695 — 695 Distributions to non-controlling interest holder — (143 ) (143 ) Net loss (58,323 ) (21 ) (58,344 ) Balance as of June 30, 2014 $ 1,361,666 $ 1,060 $ 1,362,726

Stock-Based Compensation (Table

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of impact of stock options and restricted stock awards on net income	The impact of stock options (including stock appreciation rights) and restricted stock awards on net income (excluding amounts capitalized) for the three- and six -month periods ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 were as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Total stock-based compensation $ 6,328 $ 3,112 $ 10,727 $ 8,421 Tax impact (1) 1,854 187 1,448 (2,341 ) Reduction in net income, net of tax $ 8,182 $ 3,299 $ 12,175 $ 6,080 ____________________ (1) Tax impact is determined at the Company's combined effective tax rate, which includes the statements of operations line item "Increase/decrease in income tax benefit payable to former stockholder" (see Note 11).
Schedule of number and weighted average grant date fair value of equity awards granted	The following table sets forth the number and weighted average grant-date fair value of equity awards granted during the three- and six -month periods ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 : Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, Number Granted Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value Number Granted Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value (in thousands) (in thousands) 2015 Restricted stock units 132 $ 25.76 909 $ 22.04 2014 Restricted stock and restricted stock units 235 $ 25.21 459 $ 27.50

Reportable Segments (Tables)

Reportable Segments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of segment reporting information	Information on the reportable segments and a reconciliation of total segment revenues and segment gross profit to consolidated financial statements are presented below (in thousands): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Revenues Feature Films $ 87,810 $ 69,686 $ 215,830 $ 179,722 Television Series and Specials 54,529 19,950 72,542 37,919 Consumer Products 12,670 18,533 27,786 30,661 New Media 14,550 11,525 19,133 15,618 All Other 1,223 2,583 2,021 5,598 Total consolidated revenues $ 170,782 $ 122,277 $ 337,312 $ 269,518 Segment gross profit (1) Feature Films $ 31,724 $ 23,902 $ 72,701 $ (1,526 ) Television Series and Specials 19,166 1,220 22,617 6,979 Consumer Products 1,815 7,308 8,353 13,351 New Media 7,472 2,471 9,587 2,391 All Other 416 (156 ) 911 102 Total segment gross profit $ 60,593 $ 34,745 $ 114,169 $ 21,297 Reconciliation to consolidated loss before income taxes: Selling and marketing expenses (2) 1,827 1,367 3,513 3,338 General and administrative expenses 80,736 53,228 169,878 98,436 Product development expense 1,592 611 1,924 1,151 Change in fair value of contingent consideration — (7,220 ) — (4,720 ) Other operating income (1,719 ) (2,317 ) (4,000 ) (3,989 ) Non-operating expenses (income) 12,659 (1,064 ) 24,484 (1,436 ) Loss from equity method investees 2,775 3,467 9,137 6,727 Total consolidated loss before income taxes $ (37,277 ) $ (13,327 ) $ (90,767 ) $ (78,210 ) ____________________ (1) The Company defines segment gross profit as segment revenues less segment costs of revenues (which is comprised of costs of revenues and certain costs classified as a component of "selling and marketing" in its statements of operations). Refer to Note 1 for further information related to changes made to the Company's statement of operations presentation. (2) Represents certain selling and marketing expenses that are not included as a component of segment gross profit due to the general nature of such expenses.
Schedule of goodwill	The following table presents goodwill for each of the Company's reportable segments (in thousands): Feature Films Television Series and Specials Consumer Products New Media Total Balance as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 $ 43,995 $ 6,111 $ 12,219 $ 128,343 $ 190,668

Earnings Per Share Data (Tables

Earnings Per Share Data (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Computation of basic and diluted net income per share	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net loss per share (in thousands, except per share amounts): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Numerator: Net loss attributable to DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. $ (38,583 ) $ (15,387 ) $ (93,360 ) $ (58,323 ) Denominator: Weighted average common shares and denominator for basic and diluted calculation: Weighted average common shares outstanding 85,777 84,658 85,793 84,624 Less: Unvested restricted stock (45 ) (104 ) (119 ) (104 ) Denominator for basic and diluted calculation 85,732 84,554 85,674 84,520 Net loss per share—basic and diluted $ (0.45 ) $ (0.18 ) $ (1.09 ) $ (0.69 )
Weighted average number of options used to purchase shares of common stock, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock awards and equity awards	The following table sets forth (in thousands) the weighted average number of options to purchase shares of common stock, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock awards and equity awards subject to performance conditions which were not included in the calculation of diluted per share amounts. Due to the Company's loss for each of the three-and six -month periods ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , all potential common stock equivalents are anti-dilutive. Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Options to purchase shares of common stock and restricted stock awards 393 1,706 555 491
Number of equity awards that are contingently issuable	The following table sets forth (in thousands) the number of equity awards that are contingently issuable (assuming the required performance conditions had been satisfied as of the dates shown in the table) and that could potentially dilute earnings per share in future periods provided that the Company has net income: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Restricted stock awards 1,372 936 1,372 936

Restructuring and Related Cha38

Restructuring and Related Charges (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of restructuring and related charges	For the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 , the Company incurred charges for the Company's 2015 Restructuring Plan as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 June 30, 2015 Employee termination costs $ 560 $ 5,147 Relocation and other employee-related costs 1,885 3,381 Accelerated depreciation and amortization charges 10,853 20,132 Total restructuring and related charges $ 13,298 $ 28,660 The following table represents a rollforward of the liability incurred for employee termination benefits (excluding stock-based compensation) in connection with the 2015 Restructuring Plan (in thousands): Employee Termination Benefits Balance at December 31, 2014 $ 36,808 Costs incurred 10,286 Changes in estimate (4,378 ) Payments and other (16,386 ) Balance at June 30, 2015 $ 26,330

Business and Basis of Present39

Business and Basis of Presentation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 11, 2014
Prior Period Adjustment [Abstract]
Decrease in cost of revenues	$ 9,800		$ 12,300
Restricted cash		$ 7,991		$ 25,244
Capital contribution from non-controlling interest holder		$ 15,000	$ 0
ATV Joint Venture [Member]
Prior Period Adjustment [Abstract]
Joint venture ownership, percentage		75.00%
Joint venture, initial restricted cash contribution		$ 25,000
Restricted cash		$ 7,900
Hearst Corporation [Member] | ATV Joint Venture [Member]
Business and Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Equity interest in joint venture					25.00%
Fox [Member] | Distribution Arrangement [Member]
Business and Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Distribution arrangement, output term		5 years
Period after U.S. home video release that output term will terminate		1 year
Paramount [Member] | Distribution Arrangement [Member]
Business and Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Distribution arrangement, exploitation period		16 years

Acquisitions (Details)

Acquisitions (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 11, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill		$ 190,668,000		$ 190,668,000		$ 190,668,000
Gain related to contingent consideration liability		0	$ 7,220,000	$ 0	$ 4,720,000
AwesomenessTV, Inc. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Contingent consideration arrangement with former shareholders, term				2 years
Maximum contingent consideration that may be earned		$ 117,000,000		$ 117,000,000
Estimated contingent consideration	$ 0		$ 91,800,000		$ 91,800,000		$ 96,500,000
Fixed payment amount in lieu of contingent consideration from Merger Agreement	$ 80,000,000

Financial Instruments (Details)

Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Senior unsecured notes, fair value	$ 308,200
Senior unsecured notes, carrying value	300,000	$ 300,000
Lease financing obligation, fair value	202,400
Lease financing obligation, carrying value	$ 183,601	$ 0

Film and Other Inventory Cost42

Film and Other Inventory Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Film Costs [Line Items]
In release, net of amortization, feature films				$ 398,229	$ 392,186
In release, net of amortization, television series and specials				70,619	67,803
In production, feature films				198,660	206,240
In production, television series and specials				95,925	62,426
In development, feature films				72,828	88,200
In development, television series and specials				657	1,118
Product inventory and other	[1]			10,461	9,917
Total film, television and other inventory costs, net				847,379	827,890
Physical inventory				$ 6,400	$ 6,700
Release costs expected to be amortized over the next 12 months				51.00%
Release costs expected to be amortized over three years				85.00%
Impairment charge of film costs			$ 57,100
Impaired Film and Other Inventory Assets [Member]
Film Costs [Line Items]
Discount rate used in fair value measurement		7.00%
Estimated remaining cash flow period		15 years
[1]	As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, this category includes $6.4 million and $6.7 million, respectively, of physical inventory of certain DreamWorks Animation and Classic Media titles for distribution primarily in the home entertainment market.

Intangible Assets (Details)

Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets	$ 69,400	$ 69,400
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Gross	144,310	144,310
Accumulated amortization	(34,135)	(27,001)
Impact of foreign currency translation	(234)	(568)
Net	$ 109,941	$ 116,741
Character Rights [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Weighted average estimated useful life	13 years 10 months 24 days	13 years 10 months 24 days
Gross	$ 99,000	$ 99,000
Accumulated amortization	(18,461)	(15,101)
Impact of foreign currency translation	(234)	(568)
Net	$ 80,305	$ 83,331
Distribution Rights [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Weighted average estimated useful life	11 years 2 months 12 days	11 years 2 months 12 days
Gross	$ 30,000	$ 30,000
Accumulated amortization	(3,138)	(1,604)
Impact of foreign currency translation	0	0
Net	$ 26,862	$ 28,396
Programming Content [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Weighted average estimated useful life	2 years	2 years
Gross	$ 11,200	$ 11,200
Accumulated amortization	(11,200)	(9,333)
Impact of foreign currency translation	0	0
Net	$ 0	$ 1,867
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Weighted average estimated useful life	10 years	10 years
Gross	$ 1,410	$ 1,410
Accumulated amortization	(286)	(216)
Impact of foreign currency translation	0	0
Net	$ 1,124	$ 1,194
Other Intangibles [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Weighted average estimated useful life	4 years 4 months 24 days	4 years 4 months 24 days
Gross	$ 2,700	$ 2,700
Accumulated amortization	(1,050)	(747)
Impact of foreign currency translation	0	0
Net	$ 1,650	$ 1,953

Investments in Unconsolidated44

Investments in Unconsolidated Entities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Apr. 03, 2013
Schedule of Cost and Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Total equity method investments		$ 15,047	$ 23,451
Total cost method investments		12,379	11,879
Investments in unconsolidated entities		$ 27,426	35,330
ODW Holding Limited [Member]
Schedule of Cost and Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage		45.45%		45.45%
Total equity method investments		$ 15,037	17,422
All Other [Member]
Schedule of Cost and Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Total equity method investments	[1]	$ 10	$ 6,029
All Other [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Schedule of Cost and Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	[1]	50.00%
All Other [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Schedule of Cost and Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	[1]	17.50%
Unidentified Equity Method Investee [Member]
Schedule of Cost and Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Recorded impairment charge on equity method investment		$ 5,100
[1]	As of March 31, 2015, the Company determined that one of its equity method investments was impaired and that the carrying value would not be recoverable, primarily due to the Company's concerns related to the investee's financial condition. As a result, the six-month period ended June 30, 2015 includes an impairment charge in the amount of $5.1 million related to such investment, which was classified as other income/expense, net on the Company's consolidated statements of operations.

Investments in Unconsolidated45

Investments in Unconsolidated Entities Loss From Equity Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Schedule of Income (Loss) From Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Loss from equity method investees		$ 2,775	$ 3,467	$ 9,137	$ 6,727
ODW Holding Limited [Member]
Schedule of Income (Loss) From Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Loss from equity method investees	[1]	2,775	2,394	8,173	4,604
All Other [Member]
Schedule of Income (Loss) From Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Loss from equity method investees		$ 0	$ 1,073	$ 964	$ 2,123
[1]	The Company currently records its share of ODW results on a one-month lag. Accordingly, the Company's consolidated financial statements include its share of losses incurred by ODW from the period beginning and ending one month prior to the period shown in the table.

Investments in Unconsolidated46

Investments in Unconsolidated Entities Basis Difference In Equity Investment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Total investment recorded		$ 15,047	$ 23,451
ODW Holding Limited [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Company's venture-level equity		44,083	46,345
Total investment recorded		15,037	17,422
ODW Holding Limited [Member] | Technology and Intellectual Property Licenses [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Basis differences	[1]	(8,769)	(12,714)
ODW Holding Limited [Member] | Other [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Basis differences	[2]	$ (20,277)	$ (16,209)
[1]	Represents differences between the Company's historical cost basis and the equity basis reflected at the venture-level (the amount recorded on the balance sheet of ODW) related to the Company's contributions of technology and intellectual property licenses. These basis differences arise because the contributed assets are recorded at fair value by ODW.
[2]	Represents the Company's net contribution commitment due to ODW.

Investments in Unconsolidated47

Investments in Unconsolidated Entities Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)in-development_film_project	Jun. 30, 2014USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)in-development_film_project	Jun. 30, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	Apr. 03, 2013USD ($)
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Line Items]
Other operating income	$ 1,719	$ 2,317	$ 4,000	$ 3,989
Revenues	170,782	122,277	337,312	269,518
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts	176,201		176,201		$ 160,379
Receivable from distributors, net of allowance for doubtful accounts	216,151		216,151		271,256
ODW Holding Limited [Member]
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Line Items]
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts	8,400		8,400		7,100
Receivable from distributors, net of allowance for doubtful accounts	11,900		11,900		$ 19,000
ODW Holding Limited [Member] | Distribution Arrangement [Member]
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 4,400	1,300	$ 4,800	2,000
ODW Holding Limited [Member]
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	45.45%		45.45%			45.45%
Equity method investment, cash contribution commitment						$ 50,000
Cash contributions satisfied	$ 11,200		$ 11,200
Estimated aggregate value of non-cash contributions						$ 100,000
Value of non-cash contributions satisfied	41,200		41,200
Remaining cash contribution commitment to be paid	$ 38,800		$ 38,800
Payment period for remaining cash contribution commitment			3 years
Number of in-development film projects | in-development_film_project	2		2
Value of consulting and training services rendered	$ 6,700		$ 6,700
ODW Holding Limited [Member] | Non-Cash Contributions [Member]
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Line Items]
Other operating income	$ 1,700	$ 2,300	$ 4,000	$ 4,000

Accrued Liabilities (Details)

Accrued Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Employee compensation	$ 60,516	$ 67,084
Participations and residuals	43,806	50,646
Interest payable	7,943	7,951
Deferred rent	10,324	11,049
Other accrued liabilities	38,544	53,487
Total accrued liabilities	161,133	$ 190,217
Accrued participation and residual costs estimated to pay over the next 12 months	$ 20,600

Deferred Revenue and Other Ad49

Deferred Revenue and Other Advances (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2014
Deferred Revenue And Other Advances By Category [Line Items]
Total deferred revenue and other advances		$ 80,075		$ 80,075			$ 33,895
Deferred Revenue [Member]
Deferred Revenue And Other Advances By Category [Line Items]
Total deferred revenue and other advances	[1]	43,318		43,318			1,074
Deferred revenue and other advances, amounts earned	[1]	3,994	$ 3,607	4,112	$ 9,515	[2]
Strategic Alliance/Development Advances [Member]
Deferred Revenue And Other Advances By Category [Line Items]
Total deferred revenue and other advances	[3]	6,057		6,057			1,667
Deferred revenue and other advances, amounts earned	[3]	5,793	8,229	13,477	15,367	[2]
Amount capitalized as offset to property, plant and equipment		1,700	3,500	5,700	5,900
Amount capitalized as offset to other assets		1,400	2,500	1,900	3,500
Amount capitalized as offset to prepaid expenses				1,500	500
Amount recorded as an offset to operating expenses		500	500	1,100	1,600
Other Advances [Member]
Deferred Revenue And Other Advances By Category [Line Items]
Total deferred revenue and other advances		30,700		30,700			$ 31,154
Deferred revenue and other advances, amounts earned		$ 13,525	$ 11,249	$ 28,072	32,875	[2]
Amount recorded as an offset of film and other inventory costs					$ 14,000
[1]	Deferred revenue consists of those arrangements related to the licensing of content for distribution in the home entertainment, television and new media markets. The deferred revenue balance increased from December 31, 2014 to June 30, 2015 primarily due to an advance received from a licensee under a new arrangement in the new media market.
[2]	Of the total amounts earned in "Other," for the six months ended June 30, 2014, $14.0 million was recorded as a reduction to film and other inventory costs.
[3]	Of the total amounts earned against the "Strategic Alliance/Development Advances," for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, $1.7 million and $3.5 million, respectively, and $5.7 million and $5.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, were capitalized as an offset to property, plant and equipment. Additionally, during the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, of the total amounts earned, $1.4 million and $2.5 million, respectively, and for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, $1.9 million and $3.5 million, respectively, were recorded as a reduction to other assets. During the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, $1.5 million and $0.5 million, respectively, were recorded as a reduction to prepaid expenses. During each of the three-month periods ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, of the total amounts earned, $0.5 million, and for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, $1.1 million and $1.6 million, respectively, were recorded as a reduction to operating expenses.

Financing Arrangements (Details

Financing Arrangements (Details)	Feb. 23, 2015USD ($)arenewal_termbuilding	Feb. 20, 2015USD ($)	Aug. 14, 2013USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2014USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2014USD ($)	Feb. 19, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proceeds from lease financing obligation						$ 185,000,000	$ 0
Minimum Lease Payments, Lease Financing Obligations, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2,015				$ 5,488,000		5,488,000
2,016				13,335,000		13,335,000
2,017				13,535,000		13,535,000
2,018				13,738,000		13,738,000
2,019				13,944,000		13,944,000
2020 and thereafter				322,269,000		322,269,000
Total Payments				382,309,000		382,309,000
Less: interest implicit in obligation				(198,708,000)		(198,708,000)
Total lease financing obligation				183,601,000		183,601,000			$ 0
Senior unsecured notes				300,000,000		300,000,000			300,000,000
Revolving credit facility, amount outstanding				115,000,000		115,000,000			215,000,000
Interest costs incurred				10,000,000	$ 6,200,000	18,500,000	12,300,000
Interest costs capitalized				1,400,000	2,600,000	2,400,000	5,800,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Minimum Lease Payments, Lease Financing Obligations, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Revolving credit facility, amount outstanding				$ 115,000,000		$ 115,000,000			215,000,000
Expiration date of revolving credit facility						Feb. 20, 2020
Interest rate				2.68%		2.68%
Interest expense				$ 862,000	466,000	$ 2,202,000	841,000
Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount			$ 300,000,000
Stated interest rate of debt			6.875%	6.875%		6.875%
Debt sold to investors, percentage of principle amount sold			100.00%
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt			$ 294,000,000
Redemption price of principal amount due to change in control, percentage						101.00%
Debt instrument, percent redeemable, certain equity offerings						35.00%
Percentage of redeemable principal amount by Company						106.875%
Minimum Lease Payments, Lease Financing Obligations, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Senior unsecured notes				$ 300,000,000		$ 300,000,000			$ 300,000,000
Maturity date						Aug. 15, 2020
Interest expense				4,422,000	$ 2,849,000	$ 8,868,000	$ 5,083,000
Line of Credit [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity								$ 400,000,000
Lease Financing Obligation [Member]
Minimum Lease Payments, Lease Financing Obligations, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Lease financing obligation				$ 183,601,000		$ 183,601,000
Maturity date						Feb. 1, 2035
Implied interest rate				6.70%		6.70%
Interest expense				$ 2,609,000		$ 3,750,000
Glendale, California Property [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Number of buildings sold | building	10
Number of acres sold | a	14.7
Proceeds from lease financing obligation	$ 185,000,000
Glendale Lease Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Lease financing obligation, initial annual rental payments	$ 13,200,000
Lease financing obligation, percentage of increase to annual rental payments	1.50%
Lease financing obligation, lease term	20 years
Lease financing obligation, number of consecutive renewal options available | renewal_term	4
Lease financing obligation, renewal option term	5 years
Lease financing obligation, number of renewal terms subject to fixed rent increases | renewal_term	2
Lease financing obligation, number of renewal terms subject to lease agreement terms | renewal_term	2
Restated Credit Agreement [Member] | Line of Credit [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity		$ 450,000,000
Line of credit, maximum borrowing capacity, potential increase		$ 50,000,000
Annual commitment fee on undrawn amounts of revolving credit facility		0.375%
Interest rate, rate spread over bank base rate		1.50%
Interest rate, rate spread over LIBOR		2.50%
Letter of credit, fronting fee		0.125%

Income Taxes (Details)

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Percentage the company is obligated to remit to an affiliate of the former significant stockholder			85.00%
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	$ 1,762	$ 2,601	$ 4,162	$ (19,866)
Effective tax rate	(5.80%)	(17.30%)	(5.00%)	24.60%
Effective tax rate combined with increase/decrease in income tax (benefit) provision to former stockholder	(29.30%)	(6.00%)	(13.50%)	27.80%

Stockholders' Equity and Non-52

Stockholders' Equity and Non-controlling Interests (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Value of shares authorized to be repurchased	$ 150,000,000		$ 150,000,000
Stock repurchase program, remaining authorized repurchase amount	100,000,000		100,000,000
Increase (Decrease) in Equity [Roll Forward]
Total DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. stockholders’ equity, beginning of period			1,156,357,000	$ 1,404,795,000
Non-controlling interests, beginning of period			38,041,000	1,224,000
Total equity, beginning of period			1,194,398,000	1,406,019,000
Stock option exercises				261,000
Stock-based compensation			15,729,000	15,989,000
Purchase of treasury shares			(3,066,000)	(1,751,000)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	852,000	$ 563,000	42,000	695,000
Capital contribution from non-controlling interest holder			15,000,000
Distributions to non-controlling interest holder			(813,000)	(143,000)
Net (loss) attributable to DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc.	(38,583,000)	(15,387,000)	(93,360,000)	(58,323,000)
Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests	(456,000)	(541,000)	(1,569,000)	(21,000)
Net loss	(39,039,000)	(15,928,000)	(94,929,000)	(58,344,000)
Total DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. stockholders’ equity, end of period	1,075,702,000	1,361,666,000	1,075,702,000	1,361,666,000
Non-controlling interests, end of period	50,659,000	1,060,000	50,659,000	1,060,000
Total equity	$ 1,126,361,000	$ 1,362,726,000	$ 1,126,361,000	$ 1,362,726,000

Stock-Based Compensation Narrat

Stock-Based Compensation Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation, allocation of recognized period costs, capitalized amount	$ 2.5	$ 3.7	$ 4.8	$ 7.3
Stock-based compensation, nonvested awards, total compensation cost not yet recognized	$ 62.3		$ 62.3
Stock-based compensation, nonvested awards, total compensation cost not yet recognized, period of recognition (in years)			1 year 9 months 18 days

Impact of Stock Options and Res

Impact of Stock Options and Restricted Stock Awards on Net Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Total stock-based compensation		$ 6,328	$ 3,112	$ 10,727	$ 8,421
Tax impact	[1]	1,854	187	1,448	(2,341)
Reduction in net income, net of tax		$ 8,182	$ 3,299	$ 12,175	$ 6,080
[1]	Tax impact is determined at the Company's combined effective tax rate, which includes the statements of operations line item "Increase/decrease in income tax benefit payable to former stockholder" (see Note 11).

Number and Weighted Average Gra

Number and Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted (Details) - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] - $ / shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Number of shares granted	132	235	909	459
Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 25.76	$ 25.21	$ 22.04	$ 27.50

Reportable Segments (Details)

Reportable Segments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues		$ 170,782	$ 122,277	$ 337,312	$ 269,518
Total segment gross profit (loss)	[1]	60,593	34,745	114,169	21,297
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Abstract]
Selling and marketing	[2]	1,827	1,367	3,513	3,338
General and administrative		80,736	53,228	169,878	98,436
Product development		1,592	611	1,924	1,151
Change in fair value of contingent consideration		0	(7,220)	0	(4,720)
Other operating income		(1,719)	(2,317)	(4,000)	(3,989)
Non-operating expenses (income)		12,659	(1,064)	24,484	(1,436)
Loss from equity method investees		2,775	3,467	9,137	6,727
Loss before income taxes		(37,277)	(13,327)	(90,767)	(78,210)
Feature Films [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues		87,810	69,686	215,830	179,722
Total segment gross profit (loss)	[1]	31,724	23,902	72,701	(1,526)
Television Series and Specials [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues		54,529	19,950	72,542	37,919
Total segment gross profit (loss)	[1]	19,166	1,220	22,617	6,979
Consumer Products [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues		12,670	18,533	27,786	30,661
Total segment gross profit (loss)	[1]	1,815	7,308	8,353	13,351
New Media [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues		14,550	11,525	19,133	15,618
Total segment gross profit (loss)	[1]	7,472	2,471	9,587	2,391
All Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues		1,223	2,583	2,021	5,598
Total segment gross profit (loss)	[1]	$ 416	$ (156)	$ 911	$ 102
[1]	The Company defines segment gross profit as segment revenues less segment costs of revenues (which is comprised of costs of revenues and certain costs classified as a component of "selling and marketing" in its statements of operations). Refer to Note 1 for further information related to changes made to the Company's statement of operations presentation.
[2]	Represents certain selling and marketing expenses that are not included as a component of segment gross profit due to the general nature of such expenses.

Reportable Segments Schedule of

Reportable Segments Schedule of goodwill by segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 190,668	$ 190,668
Feature Films [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Goodwill	43,995	43,995
Television Series and Specials [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Goodwill	6,111	6,111
Consumer Products [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Goodwill	12,219	12,219
New Media [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 128,343	$ 128,343

Related Party Transactions (Det

Related Party Transactions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
UMG [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party transaction, cash advance received	$ 5	$ 5

Concentrations of Credit Risk (

Concentrations of Credit Risk (Details)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounts Receivable [Member] | Netflix [Member] | Credit Concentration Risk [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage			72.00%		49.00%
Fox [Member] | Revenues [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage	41.00%	30.00%	34.00%	21.00%
Paramount [Member] | Revenues [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage		27.00%		27.00%
Netflix [Member] | Revenues [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage	30.00%		37.00%	25.00%

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	2 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2014lawsuit	Oct. 31, 2014lawsuit	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Remaining purchase obligation			$ 19.8
Shareholder Class Action and Derivative Lawsuits [Member] | Pending Litigation [Member] | Unfavorable Regulatory Action [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingency, New Claims Filed, Number | lawsuit	2
Antitrust Class Action [Member] | Pending Litigation [Member] | Unfavorable Regulatory Action [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingency, New Claims Filed, Number | lawsuit		3
Prepaid Expenses [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Purchase obligation, advanced deposit			$ 16.2

Computation of Basic and Dilute

Computation of Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Line Items]
Net loss attributable to DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc.	$ (38,583)	$ (15,387)	$ (93,360)	$ (58,323)
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)	85,777	84,658	85,793	84,624
Less: Unvested restricted stock (in shares)	(45)	(104)	(119)	(104)
Denominator for basic and diluted calculation (in shares)	85,732	84,554	85,674	84,520
Basic and diluted net loss per share (in dollars per share)	$ (0.45)	$ (0.18)	$ (1.09)	$ (0.69)

Antidilutive Securities (Detail

Antidilutive Securities (Details) - shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Options to Purchase Shares of Common Stock and Restricted Stock Awards [Member] | Stock Compensation Plan [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities	393	1,706	555	491

Contingently Issuable Equity Aw

Contingently Issuable Equity Awards (Details) - shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Restricted Stock [Member] | Contingently Issuable Shares [Member]
Contingently Issuable Equity Awards Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Contingently issuable equity awards	1,372	936	1,372	936

Restructuring and Related Cha64

Restructuring and Related Charges Narrative (Details) - 2015 Restructuring Plan [Member] - employee	Jan. 22, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Number of Positions Eliminated	500
Employee Termination Benefits [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of positions eliminated		160

Restructuring and Related Cha65

Restructuring and Related Charges Restructuring Costs (Details) - Jun. 30, 2015 - 2015 Restructuring Plan [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Total
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Employee termination costs	$ 560	$ 5,147
Relocation and other employee-related costs	1,885	3,381
Accelerated depreciation and amortization charges	10,853	20,132
Total restructuring and related charges	$ 13,298	$ 28,660

Restructuring and Related Cha66

Restructuring and Related Charges Restructuring Reserve (Details) - Jun. 30, 2015 - 2015 Restructuring Plan [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Total
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Employee termination costs	$ 560	$ 5,147
Employee Termination Benefits [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring reserve, beginning of period		36,808
Employee termination costs		10,286
Changes in estimate		(4,378)
Payments and other		(16,386)
Restructuring reserve, end of period	$ 26,330	$ 26,330

Subsequent Events (Details)

Subsequent Events (Details) - Jul. 21, 2015 - Subsequent Event [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	Total
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Proceeds received from sale of property by third party	$ 14.2
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member] | Landlord [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Sale price of property	$ 215