GateHouse Media (GHSE) 10-Q 15 Nov 13 2013 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013	Nov. 08, 2013
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'GateHouse Media, Inc.	'
Trading Symbol	'GHSE	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001368900	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Document Period End Date	29-Sep-13	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q3	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-29	'
Entity Well Known Seasoned Issuer	'No	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'
Entity Filer Category	'Smaller Reporting Company	'
Entity Public Float	$1,742,311	'
Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding	'	58,077,031

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Debtor-In-Possession) (USD $)	Sep. 29, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jan. 01, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$19,753	$34,527	$36,820	$19,212
Restricted cash	6,467	6,467	'	'
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $3,871 and $2,456 at September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012, respectively	63,134	54,692	'	'
Inventory	7,071	6,019	'	'
Prepaid expenses	7,929	5,815	'	'
Other current assets	10,591	8,215	'	'
Total current assets	114,945	115,735	'	'
Property, plant, and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $138,077 and $128,208 at September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012, respectively	178,625	116,510	'	'
Goodwill	14,204	13,742	'	'
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $214,002 and $196,878 at September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012, respectively	113,884	218,981	'	'
Deferred financing costs, net	1,891	1,719	'	'
Other assets	2,952	2,605	'	'
Assets held for sale	474	474	'	'
Total assets	426,975	469,766	'	'
Current liabilities:	'	'	'	'
Current portion of long-term liabilities	700	853	'	'
Current portion of long-term debt	609	6,648	'	'
Accounts payable	11,948	9,396	'	'
Accrued expenses	35,055	26,258	'	'
Accrued interest	186	4,665	'	'
Deferred revenue	31,399	25,217	'	'
Total current liabilities	79,897	73,037	'	'
Long-term liabilities:	'	'	'	'
Long-term debt	32,391	1,167,450	'	'
Long-term liabilities, less current portion	2,641	2,347	'	'
Derivative instruments	0	45,724	'	'
Pension and other postretirement benefit obligations	14,385	15,367	'	'
Liabilities subject to compromise	1,200,023	0	'	'
Total liabilities	1,329,337	1,303,925	'	'
Stockholders' deficit:	'	'	'	'
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 150,000,000 shares authorized at September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012; 58,313,868 issued and 58,077,031 outstanding at September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012	568	568	'	'
Additional paid-in capital	831,369	831,344	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-17,241	-52,642	'	'
Accumulated deficit	-1,771,706	-1,610,917	'	'
Treasury stock, at cost, 236,837 shares at September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012	-310	-310	'	'
Total GateHouse Media stockholders' deficit	-957,320	-831,957	'	'
Noncontrolling interest	54,958	-2,202	'	'
Total stockholders' deficit	-902,362	-834,159	'	'
Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit	$426,975	$469,766	'	'

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Debtor-In-Possession) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Sep. 29, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]	'	'
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts	$3,871	$2,456
Property, Plant, and equipment, accumulated depreciation	138,077	128,208
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization	$214,002	$196,878
Common stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	150,000,000	150,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	58,313,868	58,313,868
Common stock, shares outstanding	58,077,031	58,077,031
Treasury stock, shares	236,837	236,837

Unaudited_Condensed_Consolidat

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Debtor-In-Possession) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Revenues:	'	'	'	'
Advertising	$79,009	$80,140	$229,569	$246,010
Circulation	36,857	33,165	102,370	98,279
Commercial printing and other	10,126	6,675	24,233	18,872
Total revenues	125,992	119,980	356,172	363,161
Operating costs and expenses:	'	'	'	'
Operating costs	70,826	66,316	200,824	202,644
Selling, general, and administrative	42,532	35,004	121,254	107,059
Depreciation and amortization	10,747	9,802	30,383	30,006
Integration and reorganization costs	422	1,597	1,380	3,457
Impairment of long-lived assets	91,599	0	91,599	0
Loss on sale of assets	9	379	1,052	534
Operating income (loss)	-90,143	6,882	-90,320	19,461
Interest expense	40,627	14,500	69,513	43,497
Amortization of deferred financing costs	281	314	803	994
(Gain) loss on derivative instruments	4	5	14	-1,639
Other (income) expense	-3	7	1,005	-33
Reorganization items, net	9,843	0	9,843	0
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes	-140,895	-7,944	-171,498	-23,358
Income tax expense	-10,878	-250	-10,878	-207
Loss from continuing operations	-130,017	-7,694	-160,620	-23,151
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	0	-1,619	-1,034	-2,093
Net loss	-130,017	-9,313	-161,654	-25,244
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	865	0	865	0
Net loss attributable to GateHouse Media	-129,152	-9,313	-160,789	-25,244
Loss per share, basic and diluted:	'	'	'	'
Loss from continuing operations attributable to GateHouse Media	($2.22)	($0.13)	($2.75)	($0.40)
Loss from discontinued operations, attributable to GateHouse Media, net of income taxes	$0	($0.03)	($0.02)	($0.04)
Net loss attributable to GateHouse Media	($2.22)	($0.16)	($2.77)	($0.44)
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	58,077,031	58,051,607	58,068,277	58,038,673
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	58,077,031	58,051,607	58,068,277	58,038,673
Comprehensive loss	-109,330	-5,931	-126,253	-23,135
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	-865	0	-865	0
Comprehensive loss attributable to GateHouse Media	($108,465)	($5,931)	($125,388)	($23,135)

Unaudited_Condensed_Consolidat1

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) (Debtor-In-Possession) (USD $)	Total	Common stock [Member]	Additional paid-in capital [Member]	Accumulated other comprehensive loss [Member]	Accumulated deficit [Member]	Treasury stock [Member]	Non-controlling interest in subsidiary [Member]
In Thousands, except Share data
Balance at Dec. 30, 2012	($834,159)	$568	$831,344	($52,642)	($1,610,917)	($310)	($2,202)
Treasury stock shares at Dec. 30, 2012	236,837	'	'	'	'	'	'
Common stock shares at Dec. 30, 2012	58,313,868	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net loss	-161,654	'	'	'	-160,789	'	-865
Gain on derivative instruments, net of income taxes of $0	19,339	'	'	19,339	'	'	'
Reclassification of accumulated other comprehensive loss related to derivative instruments, net of income taxes of $10,302	'	'	'	16,011	'	'	'
Net actuarial loss on prior service cost, net of income taxes of $0	51	'	'	51	'	'	'
Disposal of non wholly owned subsidiary	2,202	'	'	'	'	'	2,202
Equity related to consolidation of Local Media	55,823	'	0	'	'	'	'
Non-cash compensation expense	25	'	25	'	'	'	'
Balance at Sep. 29, 2013	($902,362)	$568	$831,369	($17,241)	($1,771,706)	($310)	$54,958
Common stock shares at Sep. 29, 2013	58,313,868	'	'	'	'	'	'
Treasury Stock Shares at Sep. 29, 2013	236,837	'	'	'	'	'	'

Unaudited_Condensed_Consolidat2

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) (Debtor-In-Possession) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 29, 2013
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) [Abstract]	'
Gain on derivative instruments, income tax	$0
Net actuarial loss and prior service cost, income tax	0
Reclassification of accumulated other comprehensive loss related to derivative instruments, income tax	$10,302

Unaudited_Condensed_Consolidat3

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Debtor-In-Possession) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'
Net loss	($161,654)	($25,244)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	30,440	30,710
Amortization of deferred financing costs	803	994
(Gain) loss on derivative instruments	14	-1,639
Non-cash compensation expense	25	71
Non-cash reorganization items, net	2,989	0
Non-cash interest related to unrealized losses upon dedesignation of cash flow hedges	26,313	0
Tax effect of the termination of derivative agreements	-10,302	0
Loss on sale of assets	2,207	566
Pension and other postretirement benefit obligations	-820	-432
Impairment of long-lived assets	91,599	2,128
Goodwill impairment	0	216
Changes in assets and liabilities:	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	5,463	6,889
Inventory	484	-87
Prepaid expenses	-103	9,622
Other assets	-2,885	-1,181
Accounts payable	1,944	1,859
Accrued expenses	4,992	1,609
Accrued interest	-340	-397
Deferred revenue	-754	-949
Other long-term liabilities	-152	-513
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	-9,737	24,222
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment	-3,242	-2,854
Proceeds from sale of assets and insurance	743	840
Net cash used in investing activities	-2,499	-2,014
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Capital contribution to Local Media	4,110	0
Repayments under current portion of long-term debt	-6,648	-4,600
Net cash used in financing activities	-2,538	-4,600
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	-14,774	17,608
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	34,527	19,212
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$19,753	$36,820

Unaudited_Financial_Statements

Unaudited Financial Statements	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Unaudited Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Unaudited Financial Statements	'
	(1) Unaudited Financial Statements
	The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of GateHouse Media, Inc. and its subsidiaries (together, the “Company”) have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q and applicable provisions of Regulation S-X, each as promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Certain information and note disclosures normally included in comprehensive annual financial statements presented in accordance with GAAP have generally been condensed or omitted pursuant to SEC rules and regulations.
	Management believes that the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (which include normal recurring adjustments) that, in the opinion of management, are necessary to present fairly the Company's consolidated financial condition, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes for the year ended December 30, 2012, included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K.
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
	On September 27, 2013, the Company filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”), case number 13-12503. The Company will continue to operate the business as “debtor-in possession” under the jurisdiction of the United States Bankruptcy Court of Delaware (the “Bankruptcy Court”) and in accordance with the applicable provisions of the United States Bankruptcy Code and orders of the Bankruptcy Court, (see Note 2).
	The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which assumes continuity of operations, realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities in the ordinary course of business. The Company has experienced declining same stores revenue and profitability over the past several years, has incurred significant recurring losses from continuing operations and has a net capital deficiency. Further, the RSA (as described in Note 2 below) requires the Company to file a voluntary petition seeking to reorganize under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. The ability of the Company, both during and after the Chapter 11 proceedings, to continue as a going concern is contingent upon, among other things; (i) the ability of the Company to generate cash from operations and to maintain adequate cash on hand; (ii) the resolution of the uncertainty as to the amount of claims that will be allowed; (iii) the ability of the Company to confirm its reorganization plan in the Chapter 11 proceedings and obtain any financing which may be required to emerge from bankruptcy protection; and (iv) the Company's ability to achieve profitability. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to successfully achieve these objectives in order to continue as a going concern. The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
	On August 27, 2013, the Company entered into a management agreement (the “Local Media Management Agreement”) with Local Media Group Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a subsidiary of Newcastle Investment Corp. (“Local Media Parent”), to manage the operations of Dow Jones Local Media Group, Inc. (“Local Media”). The Company has determined that the Local Media Management Agreement results in Local Media being a variable interest entity (“VIE”) and the Company has the power to direct the activities that most significantly affect the economic performance of the entity therefore the Company will consolidate Local Media's financial position and results of operations. On September 3, 2013, the Local Media Parent completed its acquisition of thirty three publications from Dow Jones & Co. Local Media's results of operations have been included in the Company's consolidated result of operations beginning on September 3, 2013. Local Media is not part of the bankruptcy filing and will continue to operate in the ordinary course of business. Refer to Note 5, “Variable Interest Entity” for additional information.
	The Company's operating segments (Large Community Newspapers, Small Community Newspapers, Directories, and Local Media) are aggregated into one reportable business segment.
	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component for the nine months ended September 29, 2013 are outlined below.
		Gain (loss) on			Net actuarial loss			Total
		derivative			and prior service
		instruments			cost (1)
	For the nine months ended September 29, 2013:
	Balance at December 30, 2012	$	(45,651	)	$	(6,991	)	$	(52,642	)
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		(1,109	)		1			(1,108	)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss		46,760			51			46,811
	Tax effect of the termination of derivative agreements		(10,302	)		—			(10,302	)
	Net current period other comprehensive income, net of taxes		35,349			52			35,401
	Balance at September 29, 2013	$	(10,302	)	$	(6,939	)	$	(17,241	)
	(1) This accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) component is included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost. See Note 14.
	The following table presents reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013.
		Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated						Affected Line Item in the
		Other Comprehensive Loss						Consolidated Statements of
								Operations and Comprehensive
		Three months			Nine months ended			Income (Loss)
		ended September 29, 2013			29-Sep-13
	Realized gain on interest rate swap agreements, designated as cash flow hedges	$	5,371		$	20,447		Interest expense
	Amortization of prior service cost		(114	)		(342	)	-1
	Amortization of unrecognized loss		131			393		-1
	Reclassification of unrealized losses upon dedesignation of cash flow hedges		26,313			26,313		Interest expense
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss		31,701			46,811		Loss from continuing
								operations before income taxes
	Income tax benefit		(10,302	)		(10,302	)	Income tax benefit
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes	$	21,399		$	36,509		Net loss
	(1) This accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) component is included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost. See Note 14.

Bankruptcy_Proceedings

Bankruptcy Proceedings	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Bankruptcy Proceedings [Abstract]	'
Bankruptcy Proceedings	'
	(2) Bankruptcy Proceedings
	The Company and certain of its subsidiaries commenced voluntary chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in the Bankruptcy Court on September 27, 2013. Concurrent with the bankruptcy filing, the Company filed and requested confirmation of a joint prepackaged plan of reorganization (“the Plan”). On September 4, 2013, the Company entered into a restructuring support agreement (“RSA”) with Cortland Products Corp., as administrative agent (the “Administrative Agent”) and certain of the lenders under the Company's 2007 Credit Facility, including Newcastle Investment Corp. (“Newcastle”) and its affiliates.
	Pursuant to its RSA, the Company solicited votes on the Plan from holders of claims under the Company's 2007 Credit Facility and certain related interest rate swaps. The Plan was accepted by the only impaired class of creditors entitled to vote on it. Specifically, 79 out of the 80 holders of secured debt entitled to vote holding an aggregate amount of $1,199,317 (representing 99.99% of the total secured debt) voted to accept the Plan. No creditors voted to reject the Plan.
	Pension, trade and all other unsecured creditors of the Company would not be impaired under the prepackaged Plan, and their votes were not solicited. The Company's common stock would be canceled under the Plan, and holders of secured debt would have the option of receiving a cash distribution equal to 40% of their claims, or stock in New Media, a new holding company that will own the Company and Local Media, as described below.
	The key terms of the Plan are as follows:
	The Plan proposes a restructuring of the Company pursuant to a pre-packaged restructuring under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code whereby each Creditor (as defined below) has the option of exchanging its holdings in the Outstanding Debt (as defined below) for either its pro rata share of cash or common stock in a new holding company (such common stock, “New Media Common Stock,” and such holding company from and after the effective date, “New Media”) with ownership interests in the reorganized Company (such reorganized Company, “New GateHouse”). New Media is an entity that is unrelated to the Company and currently is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Newcastle.
	New Media intends to distribute a portion of its estimated EBITDA (as defined in the Plan) less (i) cash taxes; (ii) interest expense; (iii) principal payments under the Financing (as defined below), (iv) capital expenditures; and (v) changes in net working capital to its shareholders and reinvest the remainder for general corporate purposes which may include accretive acquisitions.
	The Plan includes the restructuring of the following indebtedness of the Company (the “Outstanding Debt”):
	(a) Indebtedness under the 2007 Credit Facility, consisting of a “Revolving Credit Facility,” a “Term Loan Facility,” a “Delayed Draw Term Loan Facility” and an “Incremental Term Loan Facility” (collectively, the “2007 Credit Facility Claims”). The 2007 Credit Facility Claims consisted of a (i) Revolving Credit Facility of $0 and $0 at December 30, 2012 and September 30, 2013, respectively, (ii) Term Loan Facility of $658,281 and $654,554 at December 30, 2012 and September 29, 2013, respectively, (iii) Delayed Draw Term Loan Facility of $245,627 and $244,236 at December 30, 2012 and September 29, 2013, respectively and (iv) Incremental Term Loan Facility of $270,190 and $268,660 at December 30, 2012 and September 29, 2013, respectively.
	(b) Swap Liability, including (i) $100,000 notional amount executed February 27, 2007, (ii) $250,000 notional amount executed April 4, 2007, (iii) $200,000 notional amount executed April 13, 2007 and (iv) $75,000 notional amount executed September 18, 2007. As of December 31, 2012 and September 29, 2013, the carrying value of the Swap Liability totaled $45,724 and $28,440, respectively.
	Holders of the Outstanding Debt are referred to herein as “Creditors.”
	Subject to the approval of the Bankruptcy Court, the Plan proposes a restructuring of the Outstanding Debt as follows:
	(a) Each Creditor of the Outstanding Debt will receive, in full and final satisfaction of its respective claim, at its election (with respect to all or any portion of its claims) to be made in connection with solicitation of the Plan, its pro rata share of:
	i. Cash pursuant to the Cash-Out Offer (described below under “Cash-Out Offer”) (the “Cash-Out Option”); and/or
	ii. (a) 100% of New Media Common Stock (subject to dilution as discussed herein) and (B) 100% of the Net Proceeds (as defined below), if any (collectively, the “New Media Equity Option”).
	Creditors that do not make an election during the Solicitation Period (as defined below) with respect to their claims will be deemed to have elected the Cash-Out Option.
	(b) Pension, trade and all other unsecured claims will be unimpaired by the Plan.
	(c) Holders of equity interests in the Company, including warrants, rights and options to acquire such equity interests (“Existing Equity Holders”), would be cancelled, and Existing Equity Holders will receive 10-year warrants, collectively representing the right to acquire, in the aggregate, equity equal to 5% of the issued and outstanding shares of New Media (subject to dilution) as of the effective date of the Plan (the “Effective Date”), with the strike price per share for such warrants calculated based on a total equity value of New Media prior to the Local Media Contribution (as defined below) of $1,200,000 as of the Effective Date. New Media Warrants will not have the benefit of antidilution protections, other than customary protections including for stock splits and stock dividends. Existing equity interests will be cancelled under the Plan.
	Cash-Out Offer
	In connection with the Plan, Newcastle (“Plan Sponsor”) (or its designated affiliates) has offered to purchase, in cash, an amount equal to 40% of the sum of (a) $1,167,450 of principal of the claims under the 2007 Credit Facility, plus (b) accrued and unpaid interest at the applicable contract non-default rate with respect thereto, plus (c) all amounts due under and subject to the terms of the interest rate swaps secured under the 2007 Credit Facility (for the avoidance of doubt, excluding any default interest) on the Effective Date of the Plan. The Cash-Out Offer will be coterminous with the Solicitation Period (as defined below).
	Registration Rights
	As of the Effective Date of the Plan, New Media will enter into a registration rights agreement with certain holders of the Outstanding Debt that received 10% or more of the New Media Common Stock, to provide customary registration rights.
	New Media Equity Option
	Instead of the Cash-Out Offer, each Creditor may elect to receive in satisfaction of its claims, a pro rata share of New Media Common Stock and the Net Proceeds (as defined below), if any. Following the completion of the restructuring, New Media will use commercially reasonable efforts, based on market conditions and other factors, to list New Media Common Stock (the “Listing”) and may raise additional equity capital in connection with or subsequent to the Listing. New Media intends to seek the Listing on the New York Stock Exchange. For the avoidance of doubt, the Listing will not be a condition precedent to the effectiveness of the Plan. Under the Plan, New Media will not impose any transfer restrictions on New Media Common Stock.
	On November 6, 2013 the Bankruptcy Court held a hearing and entered an order (the “Confirmation Order”) confirming the Plan.
	Financing
	The Company will use commercially reasonable efforts based on market conditions and other factors, to raise up to $165,000 of new debt, including a $150,000 facility to fund distributions and other payments under the Plan (the “Financing”). The distribution will be made to holders of New Media Common Stock, including Plan Sponsor (or its designated affiliates) on account of the Cash-Out Offer, on the Effective Date (the “Net Proceeds”). The Financing will not be a condition precedent to the effectiveness of the Plan.
	Contribution of Local Media Group Holdings LLC
	The Plan Sponsor acquired Local Media, a publisher of weekly newspaper publications, on September 3, 2013. Subject to the terms of the Plan, the Plan Sponsor will contribute Local Media Parent and assign its rights under the related stock purchase agreement to New Media on the Effective Date (the “Local Media Contribution”) in exchange for shares of common stock of New Media (and at Plan Sponsor's option, $50), collectively equal in value to the cost of the Local Media Acquisition (as adjusted pursuant to the Plan) based upon the equity value of New Media as of the Effective Date prior to the contribution.
	Management Agreement
	On the effective date, New Media will enter into a management agreement with an affiliate of the Plan Sponsor (the “Manager”) pursuant to which the Manager will manage the operations of New Media. The annual management fee will be 1.50% of New Media's gross equity as set forth in the Management Agreement.
	Releases
	To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the restructuring shall include a full release from liability of the Company, Plan Sponsor, the Administrative Agent, the Creditors, and all current and former direct and indirect members, partners, subsidiaries, affiliates, funds, managers, managing members, officers, directors, employees, advisors, principals, attorneys, professionals, accountants, investment bankers, consultants, agents, and other representatives (including their respective members, partners, subsidiaries, affiliates, funds, managers, managing members, officers, directors, employees, advisors, principals, attorneys, professionals, accountants, investment bankers, consultants, agents, and other representatives) by the Company, Plan Sponsor and the Creditors from any claims or causes of action related to or arising out of the Company, the Outstanding Debt or the Restructuring on or prior to the Effective Date, except for any claims and causes of action for fraud, gross negligence or willful misconduct.
	Conditions Precedent to Closing
	The occurrence of the Effective Date is subject to the satisfaction (unless waived) of conditions precedent customary for transactions of this type and the satisfaction of such other conditions precedent agreed upon by the lenders, Plan Sponsor and the Company, including but not limited to, the following:
		•	Each of the conditions precedent set forth in the Plan having been satisfied or waived;
		•	Entry of an order confirming the Plan in form and substance satisfactory to the Plan Sponsor; and
		•	The confirmation order has (a) not been reversed, stayed, modified, or amended, and (b) the time to appeal or seek certiorari has expired and (i) no appeal or petition for certiorari has been timely taken, or (ii) any appeal or petition for certiorari has been fully resolved, denied, resulted in no modification, or has otherwise been dismissed with prejudice.
	Confirmation of the Plan
	On November 6, 2013, the Bankruptcy Court confirmed the Plan.
	Investment Commitment Letter
	On September 4, 2013 the Plan Sponsor and the Company entered into an investment commitment letter in connection with the restructuring, pursuant to which Plan Sponsor agreed to purchase the Cash-Out Offer claims, described above. The investment commitment letter provides that, on account of the claims purchased in the Cash-Out Offer on the Effective Date of the Plan, Plan Sponsor will receive its pro rata share of (a) New Media Common Stock and (b) Net Proceeds, if any, net of transaction expenses associated with transactions under the Plan.

Liabilities_Subject_To_Comprom

Liabilities Subject To Compromise	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Liabilities Subject to Compromise [Abstract]	'
Liabilities Subject to Compromise	'
	(3) Liabilities Subject to Compromise
	In accordance with FASB ASC Topic 852, “Reorganizations” (“ASC 852”) the Company has segregated the liabilities subject to compromise in its Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	The following table reflects pre-petition liabilities that are subject to compromise:
		As of
		29-Sep-13
	Accrued interest	$	4,133
	Long-term debt		1,167,450
	Derivative instruments		28,440
	Liabilities subject to compromise	$	1,200,023
	The restructuring plan effects only the Company's 2007 Credit Facility and derivative instruments. Refer to Note 10, “Indebtedness”, for additional information. No other liabilities are subject to compromise and pension, trade and other unsecured claims are not impaired under the plan
	The amount of Liabilities subject to compromise represents the Company and certain of its subsidiaries who filed bankruptcy (the “Debtors'”) estimate, where an estimate is determinable, of known or potential pre-petition claims to be addressed in connection with the bankruptcy proceedings. Such liabilities are reported at the Debtors' current estimate, where an estimate is determinable, of the allowed claim amount, even though they may be settled for lesser amounts. These claims remain subject to future adjustments, which may result from: negotiations; actions of the Bankruptcy Court; disputed claims; rejection of contracts and unexpired leases; the determination as to the value of any collateral securing claims; proofs of claims; or other events. Refer to Note 2 for additional information.

Reorganization_Items_Net

Reorganization Items, Net	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Reorganization Items [Abstract]	'
Reorganization Items, Net	'
	(4) Reorganization Items, Net
	In accordance with ASC 852 the Company has segregated reorganization items related to the Plan in its Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss).
	A summary of reorganization items, net for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013 and September 30, 2012 is presented in the following table:
		Three months ended		Nine months ended
		29-Sep-13		29-Sep-13
	Write-off of deferred financing costs	$	948	$	948
	Credit agreement amendment fees		6,790		6,790
	Bankruptcy fees		64		64
	Adjustment to the allowed claim for derivative instruments		2,041		2,041
	Reorganization items, net	$	9,843	$	9,843
	For the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013, the Company paid approximately $6,854 for reorganization items.

Variable_Interest_Entity

Variable Interest Entity	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Variable Interest Entity [Abstract]	'
Variable Interest Entity	'
	(5) Variable Interest Entity
	On September 3, 2013, Local Media Parent acquired Local Media. The Company entered into a management and advisory agreement with Local Media Parent, which was assigned to Local Media, to manage the operations of Local Media. In return, the Company will receive compensation including an annual fee and will be eligible to earn an annual incentive pay out equal to 12.5% of the EBITDA of Local Media in excess of budget. Although Local Media Parent currently owns 100.0% of the equity of Local Media, the Company manages the daily operations of Local Media. The Company has determined that the management and advisory agreement results in Local Media being a VIE and the Company has the power to direct the activities that most significantly affect the economic performance of the entity. As a result, the Company is the primary beneficiary and therefore has consolidated Local Media's financial position and results of operations. As 100% of Local Media is owned by Local Media Parent, the net income (loss) of Local Media is reflected in noncontrolling interest.
	The Company has accounted for the consolidation of Local Media under the purchase method of accounting. Accordingly, the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at their fair values. The transaction costs were incurred by Newcastle not GateHouse. The net assets, including goodwill of Local Media have been recorded in the condensed consolidated balance sheet at their estimated fair value in accordance with ASC 805. The value allocated in consolidating Local Media, was approximately $83,701 and $1,910 of acquisition related costs were recognized. Local Media Parent contributed $55,823 of equity and Local Media entered into a long-term debt agreement for $33,000. Local Media consists of eight daily and fifteen weekly newspapers as well as ten shopper publications, serving areas of New York, Massachusetts, California, Pennsylvania, Oregon and New Hampshire. The results of operations for The Local Media have been included in the Company's consolidated financial statements.
	The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the Local Media assets and liabilities as of September 3, 2013:
	Current assets	$	18,825
	Property, plant and equipment		73,718
	Mastheads		4,100
	Goodwill		462
	Total assets		97,105
	Current liabilities		13,404
	Total liabilities		13,404
	Net assets	$	83,701
	The Company obtained third party independent appraisals to assist in the determination of the fair values of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets. The property, plant and equipment appraisal included an analysis of recent comparable sales and offerings of land parcels in each of the subject's markets. The appraised value is supported with consideration and use of standard accepted appraisal practices and valuation procedures. The appraiser used the three basic approaches to value: the Cost Approach (used for equipment where an active secondary market is not available and building improvements), the Direct Sales Comparison (Market) Approach (used for land and equipment where an active secondary market is available) and the Income Approach (used for intangible assets). These approaches used are based on the cost to reproduce assets, market exchanges for comparable assets and the capitalization of income. Useful lives range from 1 to 7 years for personal property and 17 to 38 years for real property.
	The appraisal utilized a relief from royalty method, an income approach, to determine the fair value of mastheads. Key assumptions utilized in this valuation include revenue projections, a royalty rate of 1.5%, long term growth rate of 0%, tax rate of 39.2% and discount rate of 25.0%. Based on estimated discount rates, attrition levels and other available data, the advertiser and subscriber relationships were determined to have a fair value of $0.
	Trade accounts receivable, having an estimated fair value of $13,427, were included in the acquired assets. The gross contractual amount of these receivables was $14,937 and the contractual cash flows not expected to be collected was estimated at $1,510 as of the acquisition date.
	Local Media accounted for inventory using a weighted cost methodology, which was deemed to approximate fair value. The FIFO valuation method is used and is consistent with the Company's inventory valuation. The difference between the weighted average and FIFO methodology does not have a material effect on the results of operations.
	From the date of acquisition through September 29, 2013 Local Media had Revenues of $12,043 million and a net loss of $865.
	For tax purposes, the amount of goodwill that is expected to be deductible is $462 as of September 3, 2013.
	The estimated fair values are preliminary pending the finalization of the valuation.
	Pro-Forma Results
	The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statement of operations information for 2013, set forth below, presents the results of operations as if the consolidation of the newspapers from Local Media had occurred on January 2, 2012. The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statement of operations information for 2012, set forth below, presents the results of operations as if the consolidation of the Local Media had occurred on January 2, 2012. These amounts are not necessarily indicative of future results or actual results that would have been achieved had the acquisitions occurred as of the beginning of such period.
		Three months			Three months			Nine months			Nine months
		ended			ended			ended			ended
		29-Sep-13			30-Sep-12			29-Sep-13			30-Sep-12
	Revenues	$	154,406		$	161,882		$	459,800		$	486,268
	Net loss	$	(129,302	)	$	(5,816	)	$	(202,258	)	$	(214,057	)
	Net loss per common share:
	Basic	$	(2.23	)	$	(0.10	)	$	(3.48	)	$	(3.69	)
	Diluted	$	(2.23	)	$	(0.10	)	$	(3.48	)	$	(3.69	)
	Consolidated Variable Interest Entity
	The table below summarizes the assets and liabilities of the consolidated VIE (Local Media) as of September 29, 2013. As of December 30, 2012 the balances were zero, as the VIE was not consolidated until September 3, 2013.
	Current assets	$	26,747
	Property, plant and equipment		72,786
	Mastheads		4,100
	Goodwill		462
	Other assets		2,916
	Total assets	$	107,011
	Current liabilities		19,147
	Long-term liabilities		32,907
	Total liabilities	$	52,054

ShareBased_Compensation

Share-Based Compensation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Share-Based Compensation [Abstract]	'
Share-Based Compensation	'
	(6) Share-Based Compensation
	The Company recognized compensation cost for share-based payments of $0, $23, $25 and $71 during the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013and September 30, 2012, respectively. As of September 29, 2013, all compensation cost for share-based payments have been recognized.
	Restricted Share Grants (“RSGs”)
	Under the GateHouse Media, Inc. Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan (the “RSG Plan”), 266,795 RSGs were granted to Company directors, management and employees, 42,535 of which were both granted and forfeited during the year ended December 31, 2008. An additional 100,000 RSGs were granted to Company management during the year ended December 31, 2009. The majority of the RSGs issued under the RSG Plan vest in increments of one-third on each of the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date. In the event a grantee of an RSG is terminated by the Company without cause, a number of unvested RSGs immediately vest that would have vested under the normal vesting period on the next succeeding anniversary date following such termination. In the event an RSG grantee's employment with the Company is terminated without cause within twelve months after a change in control (as defined in the applicable award agreement), all unvested RSGs become immediately vested at the termination date. During the period prior to the lapse and removal of the vesting restrictions, a grantee of an RSG will have all of the rights of a stockholder, including without limitation, the right to vote and the right to receive all dividends or other distributions. As a result, the RSGs are reflected as outstanding common stock and the unvested RSGs have been excluded from the calculation of basic earnings per share. With respect to Company employees, the value of the RSGs on the date of issuance is recognized as employee compensation expense over the vesting period or through the grantee's eligible retirement date, if shorter, with an increase to additional paid-in-capital.
	As of September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012, there were 0 and 25,424 RSGs, respectively, issued and outstanding with a weighted average grant date fair value of $0.00 and $6.04, respectively. As of September 29, 2013, the aggregate intrinsic value of unvested RSGs was $0. During the nine months ended September 29, 2013, the aggregate fair value of vested RSGs was $1.
	RSG activity during the nine months ended September 29, 2013 was as follows:
		Number of RSGs			Weighted-Average
					Grant Date
					Fair Value
	Unvested at December 30, 2012		25,424		$	6.04
	Vested		(25,424	)		6.04
	Unvested at September 29, 2013		—		$	—
	FASB ASC Topic 718, “Compensation - Stock Compensation”, requires the recognition of share-based compensation for the number of awards that are ultimately expected to vest. The Company's estimated forfeitures are based on forfeiture rates of comparable plans. Estimated forfeitures are reassessed periodically and the estimate may change based on new facts and circumstances.

Reclassifications

Reclassifications	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Reclassifications [Abstract]	'
Reclassifications	'
	(7) Reclassifications
	Certain amounts in the prior period unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the 2013 presentation.

Restructuring

Restructuring	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Restructuring [Abstract]	'
Restructuring	'
	(8) Restructuring
	Over the past several years, and in furtherance of the Company's cost reduction and cash flow preservation plans the Company has engaged in a series of individual restructuring programs, designed primarily to right size the Company's employee base, consolidate facilities and improve its operations. These initiatives impact all of the Company's geographic regions and are often influenced by the terms of union contracts within each region. All costs related to these programs, which primarily reflect severance expense, are accrued at the time of announcement.
	Information related to restructuring program activity during the twelve months ended December 30, 2012 and the nine months ended September 29, 2013 is outlined below.
			Severance and			Other			Total
			Related Costs			Costs (1)
	Balance at January 1, 2012		$	900		$	426		$	1,326
	Restructuring provision included in integration and reorganization (2)			3,610			800			4,410
	Cash payments			(3,826	)		(1,062	)		(4,888	)
	Balance at December 30, 2012		$	684		$	164		$	848
	Restructuring provision included in integration and reorganization			1,342			38			1,380
	Cash payments			(1,537	)		(94	)		(1,631	)
	Balance at September 29, 2013		$	489		$	108		$	597
	(1) Other costs primarily included costs to consolidate operations.
	(2) Included above are amounts that were initially recognized in integration and reorganization and were subsequently reclassified to discontinued operations expense at the time the affected operations ceased.
	The restructuring reserve balance as of September 29, 2013, for all programs was $597, which is expected to be paid out over the next twelve months.
	The following table summarizes the costs incurred and cash paid in connection with these restructuring programs for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013 and September 30, 2012.
			Three months ended						Nine months ended
			29-Sep-13			30-Sep-12			29-Sep-13			30-Sep-12
	Severance and related costs (2)		$	422		$	1,528		$	1,342		$	2,890
	Other costs (1)			—			69			38			584
	Cash payments			(610	)		(865	)		(1,631	)		(3,348	)
	-1	Other costs primarily included costs to consolidate operations.
	-2	Included above are amounts that were initially recognized in integration and reorganization and were subsequently reclassified to discontinued operations expense at the time the affected operations ceased.

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Abstract]	'
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	'
	(9) Goodwill and Intangible Assets
	Goodwill and intangible assets consisted of the following:
		29-Sep-13
		Gross Carrying		Accumulated		Net Carrying
		Amount		Amortization		Amount
	Amortized intangible assets:
	Noncompete agreements	$	4,970	$	4,908	$	62
	Advertiser relationships		209,878		158,714		51,164
	Customer relationships		6,868		4,088		2,780
	Subscriber relationships		62,785		42,525		20,260
	Trade name		3,886		3,616		270
	Publication rights		151		151		—
	Total	$	288,538	$	214,002	$	74,536
	Nonamortized intangible assets:
	Goodwill	$	14,204
	Mastheads		39,348
	Total	$	53,552
		30-Dec-12
		Gross		Accumulated		Net
		Carrying		Amortization		Carrying
		Amount				Amount
	Amortized intangible assets:
	Noncompete agreements	$	4,970	$	4,839	$	131
	Advertiser relationships		278,543		145,878		132,665
	Customer relationships		8,940		3,597		5,343
	Subscriber relationships		82,280		39,226		43,054
	Trade name		5,493		3,204		2,289
	Publication rights		345		134		211
	Total	$	380,571	$	196,878	$	183,693
	Nonamortized intangible assets:
	Goodwill	$	13,742
	Mastheads		35,288
	Total	$	49,030
	The weighted average amortization periods for amortizable intangible assets are 4.4 years for noncompete agreements, 16.7 years for advertiser relationships, 13.8 years for customer relationships, 17.2 years for subscriber relationships, 10.0 years for trade names and 15.0 years for publication rights.
	Amortization expense for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013 and September 30, 2012 was $5,823, $5,892, $17,485 and $17,693, respectively. Estimated future amortization expense as of September 29, 2013 is as follows:
	For the years ending the Sunday closest to December 31:
	2013	$	2,245
	2014		8,981
	2015		8,950
	2016		8,944
	2017		8,025
	Thereafter		37,391
	Total	$	74,536
	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the period from December 31, 2012 to September 29, 2013 are as follows:
	Balance at December 31, 2012	$	13,742
	Consolidation of VIE		462
	Balance at September 29, 2013	$	14,204
	The Company's annual impairment assessment is made on the last day of its fiscal second quarter.
	During the first quarter of 2012, the Company reorganized its management structure to align with its publication types. The fair value of goodwill was allocated to each of the new reporting units: Small Community Newspapers, Large Daily Newspapers and Metro Newspapers. The Company determined that impairment indicators were present for the Metro Newspaper reporting unit, which had a goodwill balance of $216. As of April 1, 2012 the Company performed a Step 1 analysis for this reporting unit and determined that its carrying value exceeded fair value. As a result of the Step 2 analysis, the entire $216 of goodwill was impaired and this amount was subsequently reclassified to discontinued operations, see Note 18. The fair value of this reporting unit for impairment testing purposes was estimated using the expected present value of future cash flows, recent industry transaction multiples and using estimates, judgments and assumptions that management believed were appropriate in the circumstances. The estimates and judgments used in the assessment included multiples for revenue and EBITDA, the weighted average cost of capital and the terminal growth rate. Given the current market conditions, the Company determined that recent transactions provided the best estimate of the fair value of this reporting unit. The Company performed further analysis of this reporting unit's intangible and long-lived assets and determined that impairments of these assets were not present.
	As of April 1, 2012, a review of impairment indicators was performed for the Company's other reporting units and it was determined that financial results and forecast had not changed materially since the June 26, 2011 impairment test and it was determined no indicators of impairment were present.
	As part of the annual impairment assessment, as of July 1, 2012, the fair values of the Company's reporting units for goodwill impairment testing and newspaper mastheads were estimated using the expected present value of future cash flows, recent industry transaction multiples and using estimates, judgments and assumptions that management believed were appropriate in the circumstances. The estimates and judgments used in the assessment included multiples for revenue and EBITDA, the weighted average cost of capital and the terminal growth rate. Given the current market conditions, the Company determined that recent transactions provided the best estimate of the fair value of its reporting units and no impairment indicators were identified. Additionally, the estimated fair value exceeded carrying value for all mastheads. The total Company's estimate of fair value was reconciled to its then market capitalization (based upon the market price of the Company's common stock and fair value of the Company's debt) plus an estimated control premium.
	As of September 30, 2012, December 30, 2012 and March 31, 2013, a review of impairment indicators was performed with the Company noting that its financial results and forecast had not changed materially since the July 1, 2012 impairment test and its market capitalization exceeded its consolidated carrying value. It was determined no indicators of impairment were present.
	As part of the annual impairment assessment, as of June 30, 2013, the fair values of the Company's reporting units for goodwill impairment testing and newspaper mastheads were estimated using the expected present value of future cash flows, recent industry transaction multiples and using estimates, judgments and assumptions that management believed were appropriate in the circumstances. The estimates and judgments used in the assessment included multiples for revenue and EBITDA, the weighted average cost of capital and the terminal growth rate. Given the current market conditions, the Company determined that recent transactions provided the best estimate of the fair value of its reporting units and no impairment indicators were identified. Additionally, the estimated fair value exceeded carrying value for all mastheads. The total Company's estimate of fair value was reconciled to its then market capitalization (based upon the market price of the Company's common stock and fair value of the Company's debt) plus an estimated control premium.
	The bankruptcy filing was considered a triggering event for the non amortizable intangibles and the Company performed a valuation analysis to determine if an impairment existed as of September 29, 2013. The fair values of the Company's reporting units for goodwill and newspaper mastheads were estimated using the expected present value of future cash flows, recent industry transaction multiples and using estimates, judgments and assumptions that management believed were appropriate in the circumstances and were consistent with the terms of the Plan. The estimates and judgments used in the assessment included multiples for revenue and EBITDA, the weighted average cost of capital and the terminal growth rate. Given the current bankruptcy Plan, the Company determined that discounted cash flows provided the best estimate of the fair value of its reporting units. The estimated fair value of the Large Daily reporting unit exceeded its carrying value and Step 2 of the analysis was not necessary. The Small Community reporting unit failed the Step 1 goodwill impairment analysis. The Company performed Step 2 of the analysis using consistent assumptions, as discussed above, and determined an impairment was not present for this reporting unit. The estimated fair value of each reporting unit's mastheads exceeded their carrying values, using consistent assumptions as discussed above. The masthead fair value was estimated using the relief from royalty valuation method.
	The Company considered the impairment analysis for goodwill and mastheads to be an indicator of impairment under ASC 360, and performed an analysis of its undiscounted cash flows for amortizable intangibles. For any groups where the carrying value exceeded the undiscounted cash flows a discounted cash flow analysis was performed to determine the amount of the impairment. Key assumptions within this analysis included earnings projections, discount rates, attrition rates, long term growth rates, and effective tax rate that the Company considers appropriate. Earnings projections reflected continued declines in print advertising revenue of 5.0% to 9.0% per year, which is expected to moderate in later years, growth in circulation revenue of up to 2.0% per year, and expense declines of up to 4.0% per year. Discount rates ranged from 14.5% to 17.0%, attrition rates ranged from 5.0% to 7.5%, the long term growth rate was 0% and the effective tax rate was 39.15%. The resulting cash flows were reconciled to the projections supporting the Plan.
	Due to reductions in the Company's operating projections during the third quarter in conjunction with the bankruptcy process, an impairment charge of $68,573 was recognized for advertiser relationships within the Company's Metro and Small Community reporting units, an impairment charge of $19,149 was recognized for subscriber relationships within the Company's Metro and Small Community reporting units, an impairment charge of $2,077 was recognized for customer relationships within the Company's Metro reporting unit and an impairment charge of $1,800 was recognized for trade names and publication rights within the Directories business unit. Refer to Note 16 “Fair Value Measurement” for additional information on the impairment charge.
	The newspaper industry and the Company have experienced declining same store revenue and profitability over the past several years. Should general economic, market or business conditions decline, and have a negative impact on estimates of future cash flow and market transaction multiples, the Company may be required to record additional impairment charges in the future.

Indebtedness

Indebtedness	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Indebtedness [Abstract]	'
Indebtedness	'
	(10) Indebtedness
	2007 Credit Facility
	GateHouse Media Operating, Inc. (“Operating”), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, GateHouse Media Holdco, Inc. (“Holdco”), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, and certain of their subsidiaries (together, the “Borrowers”) entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of February 27, 2007, with a syndicate of financial institutions with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., successor-by-merger to Wachovia Bank, National Association (“Wells Fargo Bank”), as administrative agent (the “2007 Credit Facility”).
	The 2007 Credit Facility, prior to execution of the Second Amendment (defined below), provided for: (a) a $670,000 term loan facility that matures on August 28, 2014; (b) a delayed draw term loan facility of up to $250,000 that matures on August 28, 2014, and (c) a revolving credit facility with a $40,000 aggregate loan commitment amount available, including a $15,000 sub-facility for letters of credit and a $10,000 swingline facility, that matures on February 28, 2014. The Borrowers used the proceeds of the 2007 Credit Facility to refinance existing indebtedness and for working capital and other general corporate purposes, including, without limitation, financing acquisitions permitted under the 2007 Credit Facility. The 2007 Credit Facility is secured by a first priority security interest in: (a) all present and future capital stock or other membership, equity, ownership or profits interest of Operating and all of its direct and indirect domestic restricted subsidiaries; (b) 65% of the voting stock (and 100% of the nonvoting stock) of all present and future first-tier foreign subsidiaries; and (c) substantially all of the tangible and intangible assets of Holdco, Operating and their present and future direct and indirect domestic restricted subsidiaries. In addition, the loans and other obligations of the Borrowers under the 2007 Credit Facility are guaranteed, subject to specified limitations, by Holdco, Operating and their present and future direct and indirect domestic restricted subsidiaries.
	Borrowings under the 2007 Credit Facility bear interest, at the borrower's option, equal to the LIBOR Rate for a LIBOR Rate Loan (as defined in the 2007 Credit Facility), or the Alternate Base Rate for an Alternate Base Rate Loan (as defined in the 2007 Credit Facility), plus an applicable margin. The applicable margin for the LIBOR Rate term loans and Alternate Base Rate term loans, as amended by the First Amendment (defined below), are 2.00% and 1.00%, respectively. The applicable margin for revolving loans is adjusted quarterly based upon Holdco's Total Leverage (defined as the ratio of Holdco's Consolidated Indebtedness (as defined in the 2007 Credit Facility) on the last day of the preceding quarter to Consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the 2007 Credit Facility) for the four fiscal quarters ending on the date of determination). The applicable margin ranges from 1.50% to 2.00%, in the case of LIBOR Rate Loans and, 0.50% to 1.00% in the case of Alternate Base Rate Loans. Under the revolving credit facility, GateHouse Media will also pay a quarterly commitment fee on the unused portion of the revolving credit facility ranging from 0.25% to 0.50% based on the same ratio of Consolidated Indebtedness to Consolidated EBITDA and a quarterly fee equal to the applicable margin for LIBOR Rate Loans on the aggregate amount of outstanding letters of credit. In addition, GateHouse Media will be required to pay a ticking fee at the rate of 0.50% of the aggregate unfunded amount available to be borrowed under the delayed draw term facility.
	No principal payments are due on the term loan facilities or the revolving credit facility until the applicable maturity date. The Borrowers are required to prepay borrowings under the term loan facilities in an amount equal to 50.0% of Holdco's Excess Cash Flow (as defined in the 2007 Credit Facility) earned during the previous fiscal year, except that no prepayments are required if the Total Leverage Ratio (as defined in the 2007 Credit Facility) is less than or equal to 6.0 to 1.0 at the end of such fiscal year. In addition, the Borrowers are required to prepay borrowings under the term loan facilities with asset disposition proceeds in excess of specified amounts to the extent necessary to cause Holdco's Total Leverage Ratio to be less than or equal to 6.25 to 1.00, and with cash insurance proceeds and condemnation or expropriation awards, in excess of specified amounts, subject, in each case, to reinvestment rights. The Borrowers are required to prepay borrowings under the term loan facilities with the net proceeds of equity issuances by GateHouse Media in an amount equal to the lesser of (a) the amount by which 50.0% of the net cash proceeds exceeds the amount (if any) required to repay any credit facilities of GateHouse Media or (b) the amount of proceeds required to reduce Holdco's Total Leverage Ratio to 6.0 to 1.0. The Borrowers are also required to prepay borrowings under the term loan facilities with 100% of the proceeds of debt issuances (with specified exceptions), except that no prepayment is required if Holdco's Total Leverage Ratio is less than 6.0 to 1.0. If the term loan facilities have been paid in full, mandatory prepayments are applied to the repayment of borrowings under the swingline facility and revolving credit facilities and the cash collateralization of letters of credit.
	The 2007 Credit Facility contains a financial covenant that requires Holdco to maintain a Total Leverage Ratio of less than or equal to 6.5 to 1.0 at any time an extension of credit is outstanding under the revolving credit facility. The 2007 Credit Facility contains affirmative and negative covenants applicable to Holdco, Operating and their restricted subsidiaries customarily found in loan agreements for similar transactions, including restrictions on their ability to incur indebtedness (which GateHouse Media is generally permitted to incur so long as it satisfies an incurrence test that requires it to maintain a pro forma Total Leverage Ratio of less than 6.5 to 1.0), create liens on assets, engage in certain lines of business, engage in mergers or consolidations, dispose of assets, make investments or acquisitions, engage in transactions with affiliates, enter into sale leaseback transactions, enter into negative pledges or pay dividends or make other restricted payments, except that Holdco is permitted to (a) make restricted payments (including quarterly dividends) so long as, after giving effect to any such restricted payment, Holdco and its subsidiaries have a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio (as defined in the 2007 Credit Facility) equal to or greater than 1.0 to 1.0 and would be able to incur an additional $1.00 of debt under the incurrence test referred to above and (b) make restricted payments of proceeds of asset dispositions to GateHouse Media to the extent such proceeds are not required to prepay loans under the 2007 Credit Facility and/or cash collateralize letter of credit obligations and such proceeds are used to prepay borrowings under acquisition credit facilities of GateHouse Media. The 2007 Credit Facility also permits the borrowers, in certain limited circumstances, to designate subsidiaries as “unrestricted subsidiaries” which are not subject to the covenant restrictions in the 2007 Credit Facility. The 2007 Credit Facility contains customary events of default, including defaults based on a failure to pay principal, reimbursement obligations, interest, fees or other obligations, subject to specified grace periods; any material inaccuracy of a representation or warranty; breach of covenant; failure to pay other indebtedness and cross-accelerations; a Change of Control (as defined in the 2007 Credit Facility); events of bankruptcy and insolvency; material judgments; failure to meet certain requirements with respect to ERISA; and impairment of collateral. There were no extensions of credit outstanding under the revolving credit portion of the facility at September 29, 2013 and, therefore, the Company was not required to be in compliance with the Total Leverage Ratio covenant at such time.
	First Amendment to 2007 Credit Facility
	On May 7, 2007, the Borrowers entered into the First Amendment to the 2007 Credit Facility (“the First Amendment”). The First Amendment provided an incremental term loan facility under the 2007 Credit Facility in the amount of $275,000. As amended by the First Amendment, the 2007 Credit Facility includes $1,195,000 of term loan facilities and $40,000 of a revolving credit facility. The incremental term loan facility amortizes at the same rate and matures on the same date as the existing term loan facilities under the 2007 Credit Facility. Interest on the incremental term loan facility accrues at a rate per annum equal to, at the option of the borrower, (a) adjusted LIBOR plus a margin equal to (i) 2.00%, if the corporate family ratings and corporate credit ratings of Operating by Moody's Investors Service Inc. and Standard & Poor's Rating Services, are at least B1, and B plus, respectively, in each case with stable outlook or (ii) 2.25%, otherwise, as was the case as of September 29, 2013, or (b) the greater of the prime rate set by Wells Fargo Bank, or the federal funds effective rate plus 0.50%, plus a margin 1.00% lower than that applicable to adjusted LIBOR-based loans. Any voluntary or mandatory repayment of the First Amendment term loans made with the proceeds of a new term loan entered into for the primary purpose of benefiting from a margin that is less than the margin applicable as a result of the First Amendment will be subject to a 1.00% prepayment premium. The First Amendment term loans are subject to a “most favored nation” interest provision that grants the First Amendment term loans an interest rate margin that is 0.25% less than the highest margin of any future term loan borrowings under the 2007 Credit Facility.
	As previously noted, the First Amendment also modified the interest rates applicable to the term loans under the 2007 Credit Facility. Term loans thereunder accrue interest at a rate per annum equal to, at the option of the Borrower, (a) adjusted LIBOR plus a margin equal to 2.00% or (b) the greater of the prime rate set by Wells Fargo Bank, or the federal funds effective rate plus 0.50%, plus a margin equal to 1.00%. The terms of the previously outstanding borrowings were also modified to include a 1.00% prepayment premium corresponding to the prepayment premium applicable to the First Amendment term loans and a corresponding “most favored nation” interest provision.
	Second Amendment to 2007 Credit Facility
	On February 3, 2009, the Company entered into the Second Amendment to the 2007 Credit Facility (the “Second Amendment”).
	Among other things, the Second Amendment reduced the aggregate principal amounts available under the 2007 Credit Facility, as follows: (a) for revolving loans, from $40,000 to $20,000; (b) for the letter of credit subfacility, from $15,000 to $5,000; and (c) for the swingline loan subfacility, from $10,000 to $5,000.
	In addition, the Second Amendment provides that Holdco may not incur additional term debt under the 2007 Credit Facility unless the Senior Secured Incurrence Test (as defined in the Second Amendment) is less than 4.00 to 1.00 and the current Incurrence Test (as defined in the Second Amendment) is satisfied.
	Agency Amendment to 2007 Credit Facility
	On April 1, 2011, the Borrowers entered into an Agency Succession and Amendment Agreement, dated as of March 30, 2011, to the 2007 Credit Facility (the “Agency Amendment”).
	Pursuant to the Agency Amendment, among other things, (a) Wells Fargo Bank resigned as administrative agent and (b) Gleacher Products Corp. was appointed as administrative agent. In addition, the Agency Amendment effected certain amendments to the 2007 Credit Facility that provide that (x) the administrative agent need not be a lender under the 2007 Credit Facility and (y) the lenders holding a majority of the outstanding term loans and loan commitments under the 2007 Credit Facility have (i) the right, in their discretion, to remove the administrative agent and (ii) the right to make certain decisions and exercise certain powers under the 2007 Credit Facility that had previously been within the discretion of the administrative agent.
	Fourth Amendment to 2007 Credit Facility
	On September 4, 2013, the Company entered into the Fourth Amendment to the Credit Facility (the “Fourth Amendment”). Pursuant to the terms of the Fourth Amendment, the Company obtained the following improvement in terms: a clarified and expanded definition of “Eligible Assignee”; an increase in the base amount in the formula used to calculate the “Permitted Investments” basket from $35,000 to a base of $50,000; the removal of the requirement that the Company's annual financial statements not have a “going concern” or like qualification to the audit; the removal of a cross default from any Secured Hedging Agreement to the 2007 Credit Facility; the removal of a Bankruptcy Default, as defined therein, arising from actions in furtherance of or indicating consent to the specified actions; and a waiver of any prior Default or Event of Default, as defined therein.
	In consideration of the changes described above, the Company agreed to pay each of the lenders party to the Fourth Amendment that timely executed and delivered its signature to the Fourth Amendment and the RSA, an amendment fee equal to 3.5% multiplied by the aggregate outstanding amount of the Loans held (including through trades pending settlement) by such lender, unless waived in writing. Newcastle and certain other lenders elected to waive their amendment fee pursuant to the Fourth Amendment. Newcastle indemnified other Lenders with respect to their entry into the Fourth Amendment, subject to the limitations set forth in the Fourth Amendment for a total amendment fee paid of approximately $6,790.
	2007 Credit Facility Excess Cash Flow Payment and Outstanding Balance
	As required by the 2007 Credit Facility, as amended, on March 26, 2013 and March 15, 2012, the Company made principal payments of $6,648 and $4,600, respectively, which represented 50% of the Excess Cash Flow related to the fiscal years ended December 30, 2012 and January 1, 2012, respectively. As of September 29, 2013, a total of $1,167,450 was outstanding under the 2007 Credit Facility: $654,554 was outstanding under the term loan facility, $244,236 was outstanding under the delayed draw term loan facility, $268,660 was outstanding under the incremental term loan facility and no amounts were outstanding under the revolving credit facility.
	Local Media Credit Facility
	On August 27, 2013, the Company entered into the Local Media Management Agreement with Local Media Parent. Pursuant to the Local Media Management Agreement, the Company manages the business conducted by Local Media and its subsidiaries, as well as the day-to-day operations of Local Media and its subsidiaries. The Company determined that Local Media is a VIE with the Company having control as a primary beneficiary. As a result of such determination, as of September 3, 2013 the Company is required to consolidate the results of the Local Media with the Company's results. The Company does not have any equity interest in Local Media.
	Certain of Local Media's subsidiaries (together, the “Borrowers”) and Local Media entered into a Credit Agreement, dated as of September 3, 2013, with a syndicate of financial institutions with Credit Suisse AG, Cayman Islands Branch, as administrative agent (the “Local Media Credit Facility”).
	The Local Media Credit Facility provided for: (a) a $33,000 term loan facility that matures on September 4, 2018; and (b) a $10,000 revolving credit facility (subject to the activation condition that Credit Suisse Loan Funding LLC, as lead arranger, assigns the revolving loan commitment to an unaffiliated lender), with a $3,000 sub-facility for letters of credit and a $4,000 sub-facility for swing loans, that matures on September 4, 2018. The revolving credit facility was activated on October 25, 2013. The Borrowers used the proceeds of the Local Media Credit Facility to (a) fund a portion of the acquisition of Dow Jones Local Media Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Local Media Acquisition”), (b) provide for working capital and other general corporate purposes of the Borrowers and (c) fund certain fees, costs and expenses associated with the transactions contemplated by the Local Media Credit Facility and consummation of the Local Media Acquisition. The Local Media Credit Facility is secured by a first priority security interest in all assets of the Borrowers and Local Media. In addition, the loans and other obligations of the Borrowers under the Local Media Credit Facility are guaranteed by Local Media LLC.
	Borrowings under the Local Media Credit Facility bear interest, at the borrower's option, equal to the LIBOR Rate (as defined in the Local Media Credit Facility) plus 6.5% per annum for a LIBOR Rate Loan (as defined in the Local Media Credit Facility), or the Base Rate (as defined in the Local Media Credit Facility) plus 5.5% per annum for a Base Rate Loan (as defined in the Local Media Credit Facility). Under the revolving credit facility, the Borrowers will also pay a monthly commitment fee of 0.75% per annum on the unused portion of the revolving credit facility and a fee of 6.0% on the aggregate amount of outstanding letters of credit.
	No principal payments are due on the revolving credit facility until the maturity date. Principal payments are due on the term loan facility as follows: (a) $203 at the end of each fiscal quarter beginning with the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2013 until the fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2015; and (b) $406 beginning with the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2015 and at the end of each fiscal quarter thereafter. The Borrowers are required to prepay borrowings under the Local Media Credit Facility in an amount equal to: (i) 100% of Excess Cash Flow (as defined in the Local Media Credit Facility) earned during the any fiscal quarter if the Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Local Media Credit Facility) of Local Media and the Borrowers as of the end of such fiscal quarter was greater than or equal to 2.0 to 1.0; (ii) 50% of Excess Cash Flow earned during the any fiscal quarter if the Leverage Ratio of Local Media and the Borrowers as of the end of such fiscal quarter was less than 2.0 to 1.0 and greater than or equal to 1.75 to 1.0; and (iii) 0% of Excess Cash Flow earned during the any fiscal quarter if the Leverage Ratio of Local Media and the Borrowers as of the end of such fiscal quarter was less than 1.75 to 1.0, in each case subject to an annual audit adjustment. In addition, the Borrowers are required to prepay borrowings under the Local Media Credit Facility with (A) net cash proceeds of asset dispositions, (B) 100% of Extraordinary Receipts (as defined in the Local Media Credit Facility), (C) net cash proceeds of funded indebtedness (other than indebtedness permitted by the Local Media Credit Facility); and (D) 100% of all Specified Equity Contributions (as defined in the Local Media Credit Facility) to Local Media.
	The Local Media Credit Facility contains financial covenants that require Local Media and the Borrowers to maintain (a) a Leverage Ratio of not more than 2.5 to 1.0 and a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio (as defined in the Local Media Credit Facility) of at least 2.0 to 1.0, each measured at the end of each fiscal quarter for the four-quarter period then ended. The Local Media Credit Facility contains affirmative and negative covenants applicable to Local Media and the Borrowers customarily found in loan agreements for similar transactions, including, but not limited to, restrictions on their ability to incur indebtedness, create liens on assets, engage in certain lines of business, engage in mergers or consolidations, dispose of assets, make investments or acquisitions, engage in transactions with affiliates, pay dividends or make other restricted payments. The Local Media Credit Facility contains customary events of default, including, but not limited to, defaults based on a failure to pay principal, reimbursement obligations, interest, fees or other obligations, subject to specified grace periods; any material inaccuracy of a representation or warranty; breach of covenant; failure to pay other indebtedness; a Change of Control (as defined in the Local Media Credit Facility); events of bankruptcy and insolvency; material judgments; failure to meet certain requirements with respect to ERISA; and impairment of collateral. As of September 29, 2013 Local Media was in compliance with the applicable covenants.
	Compliance with Covenants
	As of September 29, 2013, Local Media is in compliance with all of the covenants and obligations under the Local Media Credit Facility. The revolving credit facility was activated on October 25, 2013.
	Bankruptcy or Receivership
	On September 27, 2013, the Debtors commenced voluntary chapter 11 proceedings (the “Chapter 11 Cases”) under the Bankruptcy Code in the Bankruptcy Court. Concurrently with the commencement of the Chapter 11 Cases, the Debtors have filed and requested confirmation of the Plan.
	The Debtors solicited votes of holders of claims under the 2007 Credit Facility and certain interest rate swaps secured thereunder (collectively, the “Secured Debt), including certain affiliates of the Debtors. The Plan was accepted by the only impaired class of creditors entitled to vote on the Plan. Specifically, 79 out of the 80 holders of Secured Debt entitled to vote holding an aggregate amount of $1,199,317 (representing 99.99% of the total Secured Debt) voted to accept the Plan. No creditors voted to reject the Plan.
	Pension, trade and all other unsecured claims of the Company would not be impaired under the Plan and their votes were not solicited. The Company's common stock would be canceled under the Plan.
	Pursuant to a support agreement executed by the administrative agent and lenders constituting the “Required Lenders” under the 2007 Credit Facility, the parties thereto have agreed that the commencement of the Chapter 11 Cases in furtherance of the Debtors' obligations under the support agreement shall not be deemed to constitute a default under the 2007 Credit Facility. Absent such agreement, the commencement of the Chapter 11 Cases would have constituted an event of default under the 2007 Credit Facility. On November 6, 2013 the Bankruptcy Court held a hearing and entered the Confirmation Order confirming the Plan
	The Debtors intend to continue to operate their businesses without interruption as “debtors-in-possession” under the jurisdiction of the Bankruptcy Court and in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Bankruptcy Code and the orders of the Bankruptcy Court. Pursuant to the Plan, the Debtors do not need, nor intend to obtain debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing during the Chapter 11 Cases. The Bankruptcy Court confirmed the plan on November 6, 2013.
	Fair Value
	The Company's long-term debt is recorded at cost and is not actively traded. As of September 29, 2013, the fair value of the Company's long-term debt under the 2007 Credit Facility was estimated at approximately $467,850. The Company's fair value estimate is based on the allowed claims presented to the Bankruptcy Court multiplied by the 40% Cash-Out Offer. The 40% Cash-Out Offer price, using allowed claim amounts, was determined by management to represent the current price a market participant would be willing to pay to transfer the underlying liability at the measurement date because of the very short amount of time between the measurement date and the Cash-Out Offer settlement date. The Company's long-term debt under the 2007 Credit Facility is classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
	The fair value of long-term debt under the Local Media Credit Facility was estimated at $33,000 as of September 29, 2013, based on discounted future contractual cash flows and a market interest rate adjusted for necessary risks, including the Company's own credit risk as there are no rates currently observable in publically traded debt markets of risk with similar terms and average maturities. Accordingly, the Company's long term debt under the Local Media Credit Facility is classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
	Payment Schedule
	As of September 29, 2013, scheduled principal payments of outstanding debt are as follows:
	2013		—
	2014		1,168,263
	2015		812
	2016		2,031
	2017		1,625
	2018		27,719
		$	1,200,450
	Less: Short-term debt		609
	Less: Short-term debt, liabilities subject to compromise		1,167,450
	Long-Term Debt	$	32,391

Derivative_Instruments

Derivative Instruments

9 Months Ended

Sep. 29, 2013

Derivative Instruments [Abstract]

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Derivative Instruments

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(11) Derivative Instruments

The Company uses certain derivative financial instruments to hedge the aggregate risk of interest rate fluctuations with respect to its long-term debt, which requires payments based on a variable interest rate index. These risks include: increases in debt rates above the earnings of the encumbered assets, increases in debt rates resulting in the failure of certain debt ratio covenants, increases in debt rates such that assets can no longer be refinanced, and earnings volatility.

In order to reduce such risks, the Company primarily uses interest rate swap agreements to change floating-rate long-term debt to fixed-rate long-term debt. This type of hedge is intended to qualify as a “cash-flow hedge” under FASB ASC Topic 815, “Derivatives and Hedging” (“ASC 815”). For these instruments, the effective portion of the change in the fair value of the derivative is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) and recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) in the same period in which the hedged transaction impacts earnings. The ineffective portion of the change in the fair value of the derivative is immediately recognized in earnings.

The reorganization process resulted in the hedging relationship being discontinued as it was not probable that the forecasted transaction will occur according to the original strategy, any related amounts previously recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net were recognized into earnings in the nine months ended September 29, 2013. The derivative liability balances have been classified as liabilities subject to compromise and are reflected at their fair value at the amount of, the anticipated allowed claim. The remaining amount of other comprehensive income, $16,011 net of $10,302 of tax, was recognized through earnings as of September 27, 2013 and $26,313 was classified as interest expense.

Fair Values of Derivative Instruments

Liability Derivatives

29-Sep-13

30-Dec-12

Balance

Fair Value

Balance

Fair

Sheet

Sheet

Value

Location

Location

Derivative designed as hedging instruments under ASC 815

Interest rate swaps

Liabilities Subject to

$

28,440

Derivative Instruments

$

45,724

Compromise

Total derivatives

$

28,440

$

45,724

The Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)

for the Three Months Ended September 29, 2013 and September 30, 2012

Derivatives in ASC 815

Location of Gain or (Loss)

Amount of Gain or (Loss)

Cash Flow Hedging

Recognized in Income on

Recognized in Income on

Relationships

Derivative

Derivative

2013

2012

Interest rate swaps

Gain (loss) on derivative instruments

($4)

($5)

Derivatives in

Amount of Gain or (Loss)

Location of

Amount of Gain or (Loss)

Location of

Amount of Gain or (Loss)

ASC 815

Recognized in Other

Gain or (Loss)

Reclassified from

Gain or (Loss)

Recognized in Income on

Cash Flow Hedging

Comprehensive

Reclassified from

Accumulated

Recognized in

Derivative (Ineffective

Relationships

Income (“OCI”)

Accumulated OCI

OCI into Income

Income on

Portion in 2012 and

on Derivative

into Income

(Effective Portion)

Derivative

Discontinuation of

(Effective Portion)

(Effective Portion)

(Ineffective Portion

Hedge Relationships

and Amount

in 2013)(1)

Excluded from

Effectiveness

2013

2012

2013

2012

Testing)

2013

2012

Interest rate swaps

$4,659

$3,268

Interest

$31,684

$7,560

Gain (loss)

($4)

($5)

income/

on

(expense)

derivative

instruments

Income tax

($10,302)

$—

Reorganization

($2,041)

$—

benefit

items, net

The Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statement of Operations

for the Nine months Ended September 29, 2013 and September 30, 2012

Derivatives in ASC 815

Location of Gain or (Loss)

Amount of Gain or (Loss)

Cash Flow Hedging

Recognized in Income on

Recognized in Income on

Relationships

Derivative

Derivative

2013

2012

Interest rate swaps

Gain (loss) on derivative instruments

($14)

$1,639

Derivatives in

Amount of Gain or (Loss)

Location of

Amount of Gain or (Loss)

Location of

Amount of Gain or (Loss)

ASC 815

Recognized in OCI on

Gain or (Loss)

Reclassified from

Gain or (Loss)

Recognized in Income on

Cash Flow Hedging

Derivative

Reclassified from

Accumulated

Recognized in

Derivative (Ineffective

Relationships

(Effective Portion)

Accumulated OCI

OCI into Income

Income on

Portion in 2012 and

into Income

(Effective Portion)

Derivative

Discontinuation of

(Effective Portion)

(Ineffective Portion

Hedge Relationships

and Amount

in 2013)

Excluded from

Effectiveness

2013

2012

2013

2012

Testing)

2013

2012

Interest rate swaps

$19,339

$3,234

Interest

$46,760

$21,000

Gain (loss)

($14)

$25

income/

on derivative

(expense)

instruments

Income tax

($10,302)

$—

Reorganization

($2,041)

$—

benefit

items, net

(1

)During the quarter ended September 29, 2013, the Company recognized $2,041 in reorganization items, net to adjust the fair value of derivatives to the allowed claim.

On June 23, 2005, the Company entered into and designated an interest rate swap based on a notional amount of $300,000, which matured in June 2012, as a cash flow hedge. Under the swap agreement, the Company received interest equivalent to one month LIBOR and pays a fixed rate of 4.135%, with settlements occurring monthly. On February 20, 2006, the Company redesignated the same interest rate swap as a cash flow hedge for accounting purposes. At December 31, 2006, the swap no longer qualified as an effective hedge. Therefore, the balance in accumulated other comprehensive income has been reclassified into earnings over the life of the hedged item. On January 1, 2007, the Company redesignated the same interest rate swap as a cash flow hedge for accounting purposes. On August 18, 2008, the Company terminated the swap and entered into a settlement agreement with Goldman Sachs in the aggregate amount of $18,947, which also includes the termination of the swap having a notional value of $270,000. The balance in accumulated other comprehensive income was reclassified into earnings over the remaining life of the item previously hedged. As of September 29, 2013, all amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income have been reclassified into earnings.

In connection with financing obtained in 2006, the Company entered into and designated an interest rate swap based on a notional amount of $270,000, which matured in July 2011, as a cash flow hedge. Under the swap agreement, the Company received interest equivalent to one month LIBOR and paid a fixed rate of 5.359%, with settlements occurring monthly. On January 1, 2007, the swap was redesignated. Therefore, the balance in accumulated other comprehensive income has been reclassified into earnings over the life of the hedged item. On August 18, 2008, the Company terminated the swap and entered into a settlement agreement with Goldman Sachs in the aggregate amount of $18,947 which also includes the termination of the swap having a notional value of $300,000. The balance in accumulated other comprehensive income was reclassified into earnings over the remaining life of the item previously hedged. As of September 29, 2013, all amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income have been reclassified into earnings.

In connection with the 2007 Credit Facility, the Company entered into and designated an interest rate swap based on a notional amount of $100,000 maturing September 2014, as a cash flow hedge. Under the swap agreement, the Company receives interest equivalent to one month LIBOR and pays a fixed rate of 5.14%, with settlements occurring monthly. During the three months ended September 29, 2013, the fair value of the swap increased by $434, of which $0 was recognized through earnings, an increase $765 was recognized through accumulated other comprehensive income, and a decrease of $331 was recognized in reorganization items. During the nine months ended September 29, 2013, the fair value of the swap increased by $2,835, of which $0 was recognized through earnings, an increase of $3,166 was recognized through accumulated other comprehensive income, and a decrease of $331 was recognized in reorganization items.

In connection with the 2007 Credit Facility, the Company entered into and designated an interest rate swap based on a notional amount of $250,000 maturing September 2014, as a cash flow hedge. Under the swap agreement, the Company receives interest equivalent to one month LIBOR and pays a fixed rate of 4.971%, with settlements occurring monthly. During the three months ended September 29, 2013, the fair value of the swap increased by $1,043, of which an increase of $1 was recognized through earnings, an increase of $1,842 was recognized through accumulated other comprehensive income, and a decrease of $800 was recognized in reorganization items. During the nine months ended September 29, 2013, the fair value of the swap increased by $6,837, of which an increase of $2 was recognized through earnings, an increase of $7,635 was recognized through accumulated other comprehensive income, and a decrease of $800 was recognized in reorganization items.

In connection with the First Amendment to the 2007 Credit Facility, the Company entered into and designated an interest rate swap based on a notional amount of $200,000 maturing September 2014, as a cash flow hedge. Under the swap agreement, the Company receives interest equivalent to one month LIBOR and pays a fixed rate of 5.079% with settlements occurring monthly. During the three months ended September 29, 2013, the fair value of the swap increased by $855, of which a decrease of $5 was recognized through earnings, an increase of $1,515 was recognized through accumulated other comprehensive income, and a decrease of $655 was recognized in reorganization items. During the nine months ended September 29, 2013, the fair value of the swap increased by $5,597, of which a decrease of $16 was recognized through earnings, an increase of $6,268 was recognized through accumulated other comprehensive income, and a decrease of $655 was recognized in reorganization items.

In connection with the First Amendment to the 2007 Credit Facility, the Company entered into and designated an interest rate swap based on a notional amount of $75,000 maturing September 2014, as a cash flow hedge. Under the swap agreement, the Company receives interest equivalent to one month LIBOR and pays a fixed rate of 4.941% with settlements occurring monthly. During the three months ended September 29, 2013, the fair value of the swap increased by $281, of which $0 was recognized through earnings, an increase of $536 was recognized through accumulated other comprehensive income, and a decrease of $255 was recognized in reorganization items. During the nine months ended September 29, 2013, the fair value of the swap increased by $2,015, of which $0 was recognized through earnings, an increase of$2,270 was recognized through accumulated other comprehensive income, and a decrease of $255 was recognized in reorganization items.

The aggregate amount of unrealized loss related to derivative instruments recognized in other comprehensive loss as of September 29, 2013 and September 30, 2012 was $0 and $51,517, respectively.

Related_Party_Transactions

Related Party Transactions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Related Party Transactions	'
	(12) Related Party Transactions
	Fortress Investment Group, LLC
	On May 9, 2005, FIF III, FIF III Liberty Acquisitions, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of FIF III (“Merger Subsidiary”), and the Company entered into an agreement that provided for the merger of Merger Subsidiary with and into the Company, with the Company continuing as a wholly-owned subsidiary of FIF III (the “Merger”). The Merger was completed on June 6, 2005. FIF III is an affiliate of Fortress Investment Group LLC (“Fortress”).
	As of September 29, 2013, Fortress and its affiliates beneficially owned approximately 39.6% of the Company's outstanding common stock.
	In addition, the Company's Chairman, Wesley Edens, is also the Co-Chairman of the board of directors of Fortress. The Company does not pay Mr. Edens a salary or any other form of compensation.
	Affiliates of Fortress own $639,233 of the $1,167,450 outstanding under the 2007 Credit Facility, as amended, as of September 29, 2013. These amounts were purchased on arms' length terms in secondary market transactions.
	On October 24, 2006, the Company entered into an Investor Rights Agreement with FIF III. The Investor Rights Agreement provides FIF III with certain rights with respect to the nomination of directors to the Company's board of directors as well as registration rights for securities of the Company owned by Fortress.
	The Investor Rights Agreement requires the Company to take all necessary or desirable action within its control to elect to its board of directors so long as Fortress beneficially owns (a) more than 50% of the voting power of the Company, four directors nominated by FIG Advisors LLC, an affiliate of Fortress (“FIG Advisors”), or such other party nominated by Fortress; (b) between 25% and 50% of the voting power of the Company, three directors nominated by FIG Advisors; (c) between 10% and 25% of the voting power of the Company, two directors nominated by FIG Advisors; and (d) between 5% and 10% of the voting power of the Company, one director nominated by FIG Advisors. In the event that any designee of FIG Advisors shall for any reason cease to serve as a member of the board of directors during his term of office, FIG Advisors will be entitled to nominate an individual to fill the resulting vacancy on the board of directors.
	Pursuant to the Investor Rights Agreement, the Company has granted FIF III, for so long as it or its permitted transferees beneficially own an amount of the Company's common stock at least equal to 5% or more of the Company's common stock issued and outstanding immediately after the consummation of its IPO (a “Registrable Amount”), “demand” registration rights that allow FIF III at any time to request that the Company register under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, an amount equal to or greater than a Registrable Amount (as defined in the Investor Rights Agreement). FIF III is entitled to an aggregate of four demand registrations. The Company is not required to maintain the effectiveness of the registration statement for more than 60 days. The Company is also not required to effect any demand registration within nine months of a “firm commitment” underwritten offering to which the requestor held “piggyback” rights and which included at least half of the securities requested by the requestor to be included. The Company is not obligated to grant a request for a demand registration within four months of any other demand registration and may refuse a request for demand registration if, in the Company's reasonable judgment, it is not feasible for the Company to proceed with the registration because of the unavailability of audited financial statements.
	FIF III also has “piggyback” registration rights that allow FIF III to include the shares of common stock that FIF III and its permitted transferees own in any public offering of equity securities initiated by the Company (other than those public offerings pursuant to registration statements on Forms S-4 or S-8) or by any of the Company's other stockholders that may have registration rights in the future. The “piggyback” registration rights of FIF III are subject to proportional cutbacks based on the manner of the offering and the identity of the party initiating such offering.
	The Company has additionally granted FIF III and its permitted transferees for as long as Fortress beneficially owns a Registrable Amount, the right to request shelf registrations on Form S-3, providing for an offering to be made on a continuous basis, subject to a time limit on the Company's efforts to keep the shelf registration statement continuously effective and the Company's right to suspend the use of a shelf registration prospectus for a reasonable period of time (not exceeding 60 days in succession or 90 days in the aggregate in any 12-month period) if the Company determines that certain disclosures required by the shelf registration statement would be detrimental to the Company or the Company's stockholders.
	The Company has agreed to indemnify FIF III and its permitted transferees against any losses or damages resulting from any untrue statement or omission of material fact in any registration statement or prospectus pursuant to which FIF III and its permitted transferees sells shares of the Company's common stock, unless such liability arose from FIF III misstatement or omission, and Parent has agreed to indemnify the Company against all losses caused by its misstatements or omissions. The Company will pay all expenses incident to registration and Fortress will pay its respective portions of all underwriting discounts, commissions and transfer taxes relating to the sale of its shares under such a registration statement.
	On August 27, 2013, the Company entered into the Local Media Management Agreement with Local Media Parent, to manage the operations of Local Media. Local Media Parent is a subsidiary of Newcastle (an affiliate of Fortress).
	On September 4, 2013, the Company entered into a restructuring support agreement with Cortland Products Corp., as administrative agent and certain of the lenders under the Company's 2007 Credit Facility, including Newcastle Investment Corp and its affiliates.
	On September 4, 2013, Newcastle and GateHouse also entered into an Investment Commitment Letter (the “Investment Commitment Letter”), effective September 3, 2013.
	The Restructuring Support Agreement and the Investment Commitment Letter relate to the restructuring (the “Restructuring”) of the obligations of GateHouse under the 2007 Credit Facility debt and under certain interest rate swaps secured thereunder (collectively, the “Outstanding Debt”) and GateHouse's equity pursuant to a prepackaged Plan (the “Plan”) under chapter 11 of title 11 of the United States Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”).
	As of the date of the Restructuring Support Agreement and the Investment Commitment Letter, Newcastle and its affiliates held approximately 52% of the principal amount currently outstanding under the 2007 Credit Facility (“Loans”), including certain amounts still pending trade settlement. Other Participating Lenders held approximately 59.8% of the remaining principal amount of the Loans (i.e., the amount excluding Loans held by Newcastle and its affiliates, approximately 48%), including certain amounts still pending trade settlement. Additional holders of Outstanding Debt may join the Restructuring Support Agreement in the future as Participating Lenders.
	Pursuant to the Restructuring:
		•	Newcastle (or its designated affiliates) would offer to purchase the Outstanding Debt in cash at 40% of par (the “Cash-Out Offer”) on the effective date of the Plan (the “Effective Date”);
		•	The holders of the Outstanding Debt would have the option of receiving, in satisfaction of their Outstanding Debt, (i) the Cash-Out Offer, and/or (ii) (A) common stock in a new holding company (“New Media”) that would own the reorganized GateHouse and Local Media and (B) net cash proceeds, if any and as described below, of a potential new debt facility (the “New Debt Facility”);
		•	Newcastle would contribute its interests in Local Media, which it acquired on September 3, 2013, to New Media in exchange for common stock of New Media (“New Media Common Stock”) equal in value to the cost of the Local Media acquisition, subject to the adjustments set forth in the Restructuring Support Agreement;
		•	On account of any purchases of Outstanding Debt, Newcastle would receive a pro rata share of (a) New Media Common Stock and (b) the net proceeds, if any, of the New Debt Facility;
		•	The Company will use commercially reasonable efforts based on market conditions and other factors, to raise up to $165,000 of new debt, including a $150,000 facility to fund distributions and other payments under the Plan (the “Financing”). The distribution will be made to holders of New Media Common Stock, including Plan Sponsor (or its designated affiliates) on account of the Cash-Out Offer, on the Effective Date (the “Net Proceeds”). The Financing will not be a condition precedent to the effectiveness of the Plan.
		•	Pension, trade and all other unsecured claims of GateHouse would be unimpaired; and
	Equity interests in GateHouse, including warrants, rights and options to acquire such equity interests (collectively, the “Existing Equity Interests”) would be cancelled, and the holders of Existing Equity Interests would receive 10-year warrants, collectively representing the right to acquire, in the aggregate, 5% of the common stock of New Media Common Stock (subject to dilution) as of the Effective Date, with the strike price for such warrants calculated based on a total equity value of New Media, prior to contribution of Local Media, of $1,200,000.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Income Taxes [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	(13) Income Taxes
	The Company performs a quarterly assessment of its deferred tax assets and liabilities. FASB ASC Topic 740, “Income Taxes” (“ASC 740”) limits the ability to use future taxable income to support the realization of deferred tax assets when a company has experienced a history of losses even if future taxable income is supported by detailed forecasts and projections.
	In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, the Company considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. The Company considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. The Company concluded that during the nine months ended September 29, 2013, a net increase to the valuation allowance of $49,164 would be necessary to offset additional deferred tax assets. Of this amount, an $77,007 increase was recognized through the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss), a $28,194 decrease was recognized through accumulated other comprehensive loss, and a $351 increase was recognized through discontinued operations.
	The realization of the remaining deferred tax assets is primarily dependent on the scheduled reversals of deferred taxes. Any changes in the scheduled reversals of deferred taxes may require an additional valuation allowance against the remaining deferred tax assets. Any increase or decrease in the valuation allowance could result in an increase or decrease in income tax expense in the period of adjustment.
	The computation of the annual expected effective tax rate at each interim period requires certain estimates and assumptions including, but not limited to, the expected operating income (loss) for the year, projections of the proportion of income (or loss), permanent and temporary differences, including the likelihood of recovering deferred tax assets generated in the current year. The accounting estimates used to compute the provision for income taxes may change as new events occur, more experience is acquired, or as additional information is obtained. To the extent that the estimated annual effective tax rate changes during a quarter, the effect of the change on prior quarters is included in tax expense for the current quarter.
	For the nine months ended September 29, 2013, the expected federal tax benefit at 34% is $58,310. The difference between the expected tax and the effective benefit of $10,878 is primarily attributable to the tax effect of the federal valuation allowance of $57,931, the tax effect of the termination of derivative agreements of $(10,302), return to provision adjustments of $(540), the tax effect related to non-deductible expenses of $258, and deferred tax benefits that expired of $85.
	The Company and its subsidiaries file a U.S. federal consolidated income tax return. The U.S. federal and state statute of limitations generally remains open for the 2010 tax year and beyond.
	In accordance with ASC 740, the Company recognizes penalties and interest relating to uncertain tax positions in the provision for income taxes. As of September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012, the Company had unrecognized tax benefits of approximately $4,677 and $4,677, respectively. The Company did not record significant amounts of interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits for the periods ending September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012. The Company does not expect significant changes in unrecognized tax benefits within the next 12 months.

Pension_and_Postretirement_Ben

Pension and Postretirement Benefits	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Pension and Postretirement Benefits [Abstract]	'
Pension and Postretirement Benefits	'
	(14) Pension and Postretirement Benefits
	The Company maintains a pension plan and several postretirement medical and life insurance plans which cover certain employees. The Company uses the accrued benefit actuarial method and best estimate assumptions to determine pension costs, liabilities and other pension information for defined benefit plans.
	The following provides information on the pension plan and postretirement medical and life insurance plans for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013 and September 30, 2012.
		Three months						Three months						Nine months						Nine months
		ended						ended						ended						ended
		29-Sep-13						30-Sep-12						29-Sep-13						30-Sep-12
		Pension			Postretirement			Pension			Postretirement			Pension			Postretirement			Pension			Postretirement
	Components of net periodic benefit costs:
	Service cost	$	75		$	10		$	50		$	9		$	225		$	30		$	150		$	28
	Interest cost		271			57			296			68			813			171			888			205
	Expected return on plan assets		(340	)		—			(310	)		—			(1,020	)		—			(930	)		—
	Amortization of prior service cost		—			(114	)		—			(114	)		—			(342	)		—			(342	)
	Amortization of unrecognized loss		131			—			92			—			393			—			276			—
	Total	$	137		$	(47	)	$	128		$	(37	)	$	411		$	(141	)	$	384		$	(109	)
	During the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013 and September 30, 2012, the Company recognized a total of $90, $91, $270 and $275 in pension and postretirement benefit expense, respectively.
	The following assumptions were used in connection with the Company's actuarial valuation of its defined benefit pension and postretirement plans:
		Pension			Postretirement
	Weighted average discount rate		4.10%			3.62%
	Rate of increase in future compensation levels		—			—
	Expected return on assets		7.50%			—
	Current year trend		—			7.70%
	Ultimate year trend		—			4.80%
	Year of ultimate trend		—			2022

Assets_Held_for_Sale

Assets Held for Sale	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Assets Held for Sale [Abstract]	'
Assets Held for Sale	'
	(15) Assets Held for Sale
	As of September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012, the Company intended to dispose of various assets which are classified as held for sale on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet in accordance with ASC 360.
	The following table summarizes the major classes of assets and liabilities held for sale at September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012:
		29-Sep-13		30-Dec-12
	Long-term assets held for sale:
	Property, plant and equipment, net	$	474	$	474
	Total long-term assets held for sale	$	474	$	474
	During the twelve months ended December 30, 2012 the Company recorded an impairment charge in the amount of $2,128 related to property, plant and equipment and certain intangible assets which were classified as held for sale, refer to Note 16 for fair value measurement discussion. No such impairment charges were recorded during the nine months ended September 29, 2013.

Fair_Value_Measurement

Fair Value Measurement	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Fair Value Measurement [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Measurement	'
	(16) Fair Value Measurement
	Fair value measurements and disclosures require the use of valuation techniques to measure fair value that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. These inputs are prioritized as follows:
		-	Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
		-	Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities or market corroborated inputs.
		-	Level 3: Unobservable inputs for which there is little or no market data and which require the Company to develop our own assumptions about how market participants price the asset or liability.
	The valuation techniques that may be used to measure fair value are as follows:
		-	Market approach - Uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities.
		-	Income approach - Uses valuation techniques to convert future amounts to a single present amount based on current market expectation about those future amounts.
		-	Cost approach - Based on the amount that currently would be required to replace the service capacity of an asset (replacement cost).
	The following table presents financial assets and liabilities measured or disclosed at fair value on a recurring basis for the periods presented:
			Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
			Quoted Prices in		Significant Other		Significant		Total Fair Value		Valuation
			Active Markets for		Observable		Unobservable		Measurements		Technique
			Identical Assets		Inputs		Inputs
			(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
	As of December 30, 2012
	Assets
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	34,527	$	—	$	—	$	34,527		Income
	Restricted cash			6,467		—		—		6,467		Income
	Liabilities
	Derivatives (1)		$	—	$	—	$	45,724	$	45,724		Income
	As of September 29, 2013
	Assets
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	19,753	$	—	$	—	$	19,753		Income
	Restricted cash			6,467		—		—		6,467		Income
	Liabilities
	Derivatives (1)(2)		$	—	$	—	$	28,440	$	28,440		Income
	(1	)The fair value of the Company's interest-rate swaps is determined using a discounted cash flow method and the following significant inputs: the remaining term of the swap (ranging between 11 and 11.5 months at September 29, 2013), the notional amount of the swap (ranging from $75,000 to $250,000), discount rates interpolated based on the one month LIBOR swap curves, the rate on the fixed leg of the swap (ranging from 4.94% to 5.14%), and a credit value adjustment to consider the likelihood of the Company's nonperformance. The pricing model used is consistently applied and reflects the contractual terms of the derivatives as described above. In determining an appropriate spread to reflect its credit standing, the Company considers credit default swap pricing on debt with similar credit risks and maturities. Therefore, the Company's interest-rate swaps are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. An increase in the one month LIBOR and/or an increase in the credit default swap price would result in a decrease to fair value. A decrease in the one month LIBOR curve and/or a decrease in the credit default swap price would result in an increase to fair value.
	(2	)The Company recognized $2,041 in reorganization items, net to adjust the fair value of derivatives to the allowed claim. The derivative liability is included in liabilities subject to compromise on the Consolidated Balance Sheet at the allowed claim amount of $28,440.
	The following table reflects the activity of our derivative liabilities measured at fair value using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the three months ended September 29, 2013:
			Derivative
			Liabilities
	Balance as of December 30, 2012		$	45,724
	Total (gains) losses, net:
	Included in earnings			14
	Included in other comprehensive income			-19,339
	Included in reorganization items, net			2,041
	Balance as of September 29, 2013		$	28,440
	Certain assets are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis; that is, the instruments are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments only in certain circumstances (for example, when there is evidence of impairment). During the quarter ended April 1, 2012, goodwill was written down to implied fair value using Level 3 inputs. The valuation techniques and significant inputs and assumptions utilized to measure fair value are discussed in Note 9.
	During the quarter ended September 29, 2013, certain intangible assets were written down to their implied fair value using Level 3 inputs. The valuation techniques and significant inputs and assumptions utilized to measure fair value are discussed in Note 9. The fair value of select advertiser relationships was $19,120, subscriber relationships $5,310, customer relationships $270, trade names was $270, and publication rights was $0 at September 29, 2013.
	During the quarter ended September 29, 2013, the Company consolidated the assets and liabilities of Local Media under the purchase method of accounting. Accordingly, the assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recorded at their fair value. Property plant and equipment was valued using Level 2 inputs and mastheads and goodwill were valued using Level 3 inputs. Refer to Note 5 for discussion of the valuation techniques and significant inputs and assumptions utilized and the fair value recognized.
	Refer to Note 10 for the discussion on the fair value of the Company's total long-term debt.
	During the twelve months ended December 30, 2012, the Company recorded an impairment charge in the amount of $2,128 related to property, plant and equipment and certain intangible assets which were classified as held for sale. The Company used assessed values and current market data, Level 2 inputs, to determine the fair value.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'
	(17) Commitments and Contingencies
	The Company becomes involved from time to time in claims and lawsuits incidental to the ordinary course of its business, including with respect to matters such as libel, invasion of privacy, intellectual property infringement, wrongful termination actions, and complaints alleging employment discrimination. In addition, the Company is involved from time to time in governmental and administrative proceedings concerning employment, labor, environmental and other claims. Insurance coverage maintained by the Company mitigates potential loss for certain of these matters. Historically, such claims and proceedings have not had a material effect upon the Company's condensed consolidated results of operations or financial condition. While the Company is unable to predict the ultimate outcome of any currently outstanding legal actions, it is the opinion of the Company's management that it is a remote possibility that the disposition of these matters would have a material adverse effect upon the Company's condensed consolidated results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.
	Restricted cash at September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012, in the aggregate amount of $6,467 for both periods, is used to collateralize standby letters of credit in the name of the Company's insurers in accordance with certain insurance policies and as cash collateral for certain business operations.

Discontinued_Operations

Discontinued Operations	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Discontinued Operations [Abstract]	'
Discontinued Operations	'
	(18) Discontinued Operations
	In May 2013, the Company disposed of a non wholly owned subsidiary in Chicago, Illinois. As a result, the asset, liability and noncontrolling interest carrying amounts of this subsidiary were derecognized. A loss of $1,146 was recognized in discontinued operations.
	During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, the Company entered into an agreement to sell 22 publications in Suburban Chicago, Illinois for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $2,800. As a result, an impairment loss of $1,922 is included in loss from discontinued operations on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. Additionally, an impairment loss of $206 is included in loss from discontinued operations net of income taxes on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 related to previously discontinued operations.
	The net revenue during the nine months ended September 29, 2013 and September 30, 2012 for the aforementioned discontinued operations and previously discontinued operations was $394 and $8,560, respectively. Loss, net of income taxes of $0, during the nine months ended September 29, 2013 and September 30, 2012 for the aforementioned discontinued operations and previously discontinued operations was $1,034 and $2,093, respectively. The loss from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interest during the nine months ended September 29, 2013 and September 30, 2012 was $55 and $410, respectively.

Condensed_Combined_DebtorInPos

Condensed Combined Debtor-In-Possession Financial Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Debtor-In-Possession Financing [Abstract]	'
Condensed Combined Debtor-In-Possession Financial Information	'
	(19) Condensed Combined Debtor-In-Possession Financial Information
	The financial statements below represent the condensed combined financial statements of the Debtors. Effective September 29, 2013, the non-debtor entities are accounted for as non-consolidated subsidiaries in the accompanying Debtor-In-Possession financial information. Local Media, a VIE that is owned entirely by Local Media Parent, is the only non-debtor entity with material financial activity. The Local Media net loss is included in “net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest” in the GateHouse Media, Inc and subsidiaries Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) and “noncontrolling interest” on the GateHouse Media, Inc and subsidiaries Balance Sheet.
	Debtors' Balance Sheets
	(In thousands, except share data)
		29-Sep-13
	ASSETS
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	10,812
	Restricted cash		6,467
	Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,306 and $2,456 at September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012, respectively		48,543
	Inventory		5,437
	Prepaid expenses		6,348
	Other current assets		10,591
	Total current assets		88,198
	Property, plant, and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $137,132 and $128,208 at September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012, respectively		105,839
	Goodwill		13,742
	Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $214,002 and $196,878 at September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012, respectively		109,784
	Deferred financing costs, net		—
	Other assets		1,927
	Assets held for sale		474
	Total assets	$	319,964
	LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
	Current liabilities:
	Current portion of long-term liabilities	$	700
	Current portion of long-term debt		—
	Accounts payable		8,563
	Accrued expenses		27,340
	Accrued interest		—
	Deferred revenue		24,148
	Total current liabilities		60,751
	Long-term liabilities:
	Long-term debt		—
	Long-term liabilities, less current portion		2,125
	Derivative instruments		—
	Pension and other postretirement benefit obligations		14,385
	Liabilities subject to compromise		1,200,023
	Total liabilities		1,277,284
	Stockholders' deficit:
	Common stock, $0.01 par value, 150,000,000 shares authorized at September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012; 58,313,868 issued and 58,077,031 outstanding at September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012		568
	Additional paid-in capital		831,369
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(17,241	)
	Accumulated deficit		(1,771,706	)
	Treasury stock, at cost, 236,837 shares at September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012		(310	)
	Total GateHouse Media stockholders' deficit		(957,320	)
	Noncontrolling interest		—
	Total stockholders' deficit		(957,320	)
	Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit	$	319,964
	Debtors' Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	(In thousands, except share and per share data)
		Three months			Nine months
		ended			ended
		29-Sep-13			29-Sep-13
	Revenues:
	Advertising	$	73,180		$	223,740
	Circulation		33,147			98,660
	Commercial printing and other		7,716			21,823
	Total revenues		114,043			344,223
	Operating costs and expenses:
	Operating costs		62,930			192,928
	Selling, general, and administrative		38,200			116,922
	Depreciation and amortization		9,802			29,438
	Integration and reorganization costs		422			1,380
	Impairment of long-lived assets		91,599			91,599
Loss on sale of assets		10			1,053
Operating income (loss)		(88,920	)		(89,097	)
Interest expense		40,442			69,327
Amortization of deferred financing costs		249			772
(Gain) loss on derivative instruments		4			14
Other (income) expense		(4	)		1,004
Reorganization items, net		9,843			9,843
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes		(139,454	)		(170,057	)
Income tax benefit		(10,302	)		(10,302	)
Loss from continuing operations		(129,152	)		(159,755	)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		—			(1,034	)
Net loss		(129,152	)		(160,789	)
Loss per share:
Basic and diluted:
Loss from continuing operations attributable to GateHouse Media	$	(2.22	)	$	(2.75	)
Loss from discontinued operations, attributable to GateHouse Media, net of income taxes		—			(0.02	)
Net loss attributable to GateHouse Media	$	(2.22	)	$	(2.77	)
Basic weighted average shares outstanding		58,077,031			58,068,277
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding		58,077,031			58,068,277
Comprehensive loss	$	(108,465	)	$	(125,388	)
Debtors' Statement of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)
(In thousands, except share data)
	Common stock						Additional		Accumulated other			Accumulated			Treasury stock					Non-
							paid-in capital		comprehensive			deficit								controlling
									loss											interest
																				in
	Shares			Amount											Shares		Amount			subsidiary			Total
Balance at December 31, 2012		58,313,868		$	568		$	831,344	$	(52,642	)	$	(1,610,917	)		236,837	$	(310	)	$	(2,202	)	$	(834,159	)
Net loss		—			—			—		—			(160,789	)		—		—			—			(160,789	)
Gain on derivative instruments, net of income taxes of $0		—			—			—		19,339			—			—		—			—			19,339
Reclassification of accumulated other comprehensive loss related to of derivative instruments, net income taxes of $10,302		—			—			—		16,011			—			—		—			—			16,011
Net actuarial loss and prior service cost, net of income taxes of $0		—			—			—		51			—			—		—			—			51
Disposal of non wholly owned subsidiary		—			—			—		—			—			—		—			2,202			2,202
Non-cash compensation expense		—			—			25		—			—			—		—			—			25
Balance at September 29, 2013		58,313,868		$	568		$	831,369	$	(17,241	)	$	(1,771,706	)		236,837	$	(310	)	$	—		$	(957,320	)
Debtors' Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
	Nine months
	ended
	29-Sep-13
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	$	(160,789	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		29,495
Amortization of deferred financing costs		771
(Gain) loss on derivative instruments		14
Non-cash compensation expense		25
Non-cash reorganization items, net		2,989
Non-cash interest expense related to unrealized losses upon dedesignation of cash flow hedges		26,313
Tax effect of the termination of derivative agreements		(10,302	)
Loss on sale of assets		2,208
Pension and other postretirement benefit obligations		(820	)
Impairment of long-lived assets		91,599
Goodwill impairment		—
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net		5,778
Inventory		582
Prepaid expenses		(587	)
Other assets		(1,860	)
Accounts payable		(97	)
Accrued expenses		1,514
Accrued interest		(526	)
Deferred revenue		(723	)
Other long-term liabilities		(152	)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities		(14,568	)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment		(3,242	)
Proceeds from sale of assets and insurance		743
Net cash used in investing activities		(2,499	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayments under current portion of long-term debt		(6,648	)
Net cash used in financing activities		(6,648	)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents		(23,715	)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		34,527
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	10,812
The following table reflects pre-petition liabilities that are subject to compromise for the Debtors:
	As of
	29-Sep-13
Accrued interest	$	4,133
Long-term debt		1,167,450
Derivative instruments		28,440
Liabilities subject to compromise	$	1,200,023

Unaudited_Financial_Statements1

Unaudited Financial Statements (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Unaudited Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Schedule of changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	'
	The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component for the nine months ended September 29, 2013 are outlined below.
		Gain (loss) on			Net actuarial loss			Total
		derivative			and prior service
		instruments			cost (1)
	For the nine months ended September 29, 2013:
	Balance at December 30, 2012	$	(45,651	)	$	(6,991	)	$	(52,642	)
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		(1,109	)		1			(1,108	)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss		46,760			51			46,811
	Tax effect of the termination of derivative agreements		(10,302	)		—			(10,302	)
	Net current period other comprehensive income, net of taxes		35,349			52			35,401
	Balance at September 29, 2013	$	(10,302	)	$	(6,939	)	$	(17,241	)
	(1) This accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) component is included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost. See Note 14.
Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'
	The following table presents reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013.
		Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated						Affected Line Item in the
		Other Comprehensive Loss						Consolidated Statements of
								Operations and Comprehensive
		Three months			Nine months ended			Income (Loss)
		ended September 29, 2013			29-Sep-13
	Realized gain on interest rate swap agreements, designated as cash flow hedges	$	5,371		$	20,447		Interest expense
	Amortization of prior service cost		(114	)		(342	)	-1
	Amortization of unrecognized loss		131			393		-1
	Reclassification of unrealized losses upon dedesignation of cash flow hedges		26,313			26,313		Interest expense
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss		31,701			46,811		Loss from continuing
								operations before income taxes
	Income tax benefit		(10,302	)		(10,302	)	Income tax benefit
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes	$	21,399		$	36,509		Net loss
	(1) This accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) component is included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost. See Note 14.

Liabilities_Subject_To_Comprom1

Liabilities Subject To Compromise (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Liabilities Subject to Compromise [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Liabilities Subject to Compromise	'
	The following table reflects pre-petition liabilities that are subject to compromise:
		As of
		29-Sep-13
	Accrued interest	$	4,133
	Long-term debt		1,167,450
	Derivative instruments		28,440
	Liabilities subject to compromise	$	1,200,023

Reorganization_Items_Net_Table

Reorganization Items, Net (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Reorganization Items [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Reorganization Items	'
	A summary of reorganization items, net for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013 and September 30, 2012 is presented in the following table:
		Three months ended		Nine months ended
		29-Sep-13		29-Sep-13
	Write-off of deferred financing costs	$	948	$	948
	Credit agreement amendment fees		6,790		6,790
	Bankruptcy fees		64		64
	Adjustment to the allowed claim for derivative instruments		2,041		2,041
	Reorganization items, net	$	9,843	$	9,843

Variable_Interest_Entity_Table

Variable Interest Entity (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Variable Interest Entity [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed	'
	The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the Local Media assets and liabilities as of September 3, 2013:
	Current assets	$	18,825
	Property, plant and equipment		73,718
	Mastheads		4,100
	Goodwill		462
	Total assets		97,105
	Current liabilities		13,404
	Total liabilities		13,404
	Net assets	$	83,701
Schedule of Unaudited Pro Forma Results	'
	The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statement of operations information for 2012, set forth below, presents the results of operations as if the consolidation of the Local Media had occurred on January 2, 2012. These amounts are not necessarily indicative of future results or actual results that would have been achieved had the acquisitions occurred as of the beginning of such period.
		Three months			Three months			Nine months			Nine months
		ended			ended			ended			ended
		29-Sep-13			30-Sep-12			29-Sep-13			30-Sep-12
	Revenues	$	154,406		$	161,882		$	459,800		$	486,268
	Net loss	$	(129,302	)	$	(5,816	)	$	(202,258	)	$	(214,057	)
	Net loss per common share:
	Basic	$	(2.23	)	$	(0.10	)	$	(3.48	)	$	(3.69	)
	Diluted	$	(2.23	)	$	(0.10	)	$	(3.48	)	$	(3.69	)
Schedule of VIE Assets and Liabilities	'
	The table below summarizes the assets and liabilities of the consolidated VIE (Local Media) as of September 29, 2013. As of December 30, 2012 the balances were zero, as the VIE was not consolidated until September 3, 2013.
	Current assets	$	26,747
	Property, plant and equipment		72,786
	Mastheads		4,100
	Goodwill		462
	Other assets		2,916
	Total assets	$	107,011
	Current liabilities		19,147
	Long-term liabilities		32,907
	Total liabilities	$	52,054

ShareBased_Compensation_Tables

Share-Based Compensation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Share-Based Compensation [Abstract]	'
RSG Activity	'
	RSG activity during the nine months ended September 29, 2013 was as follows:
		Number of RSGs			Weighted-Average
					Grant Date
					Fair Value
	Unvested at December 30, 2012		25,424		$	6.04
	Vested		(25,424	)		6.04
	Unvested at September 29, 2013		—		$	—

Restructuring_Tables

Restructuring (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Restructuring [Abstract]	'
Restructuring Program Activity	'
	Information related to restructuring program activity during the twelve months ended December 30, 2012 and the nine months ended September 29, 2013 is outlined below.
			Severance and			Other			Total
			Related Costs			Costs (1)
	Balance at January 1, 2012		$	900		$	426		$	1,326
	Restructuring provision included in integration and reorganization (2)			3,610			800			4,410
	Cash payments			(3,826	)		(1,062	)		(4,888	)
	Balance at December 30, 2012		$	684		$	164		$	848
	Restructuring provision included in integration and reorganization			1,342			38			1,380
	Cash payments			(1,537	)		(94	)		(1,631	)
	Balance at September 29, 2013		$	489		$	108		$	597
	(1) Other costs primarily included costs to consolidate operations.
	(2) Included above are amounts that were initially recognized in integration and reorganization and were subsequently reclassified to discontinued operations expense at the time the affected operations ceased.
Schedule of Restructuring Costs and Cash Paid	'
	The following table summarizes the costs incurred and cash paid in connection with these restructuring programs for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013 and September 30, 2012.
			Three months ended						Nine months ended
			29-Sep-13			30-Sep-12			29-Sep-13			30-Sep-12
	Severance and related costs (2)		$	422		$	1,528		$	1,342		$	2,890
	Other costs (1)			—			69			38			584
	Cash payments			(610	)		(865	)		(1,631	)		(3,348	)
	-1	Other costs primarily included costs to consolidate operations.
	-2	Included above are amounts that were initially recognized in integration and reorganization and were subsequently reclassified to discontinued operations expense at the time the affected operations ceased.

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets1

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Goodwill and Intangible Assets	'
	Goodwill and intangible assets consisted of the following:
		29-Sep-13
		Gross Carrying		Accumulated		Net Carrying
		Amount		Amortization		Amount
	Amortized intangible assets:
	Noncompete agreements	$	4,970	$	4,908	$	62
	Advertiser relationships		209,878		158,714		51,164
	Customer relationships		6,868		4,088		2,780
	Subscriber relationships		62,785		42,525		20,260
	Trade name		3,886		3,616		270
	Publication rights		151		151		—
	Total	$	288,538	$	214,002	$	74,536
	Nonamortized intangible assets:
	Goodwill	$	14,204
	Mastheads		39,348
	Total	$	53,552
		30-Dec-12
		Gross		Accumulated		Net
		Carrying		Amortization		Carrying
		Amount				Amount
	Amortized intangible assets:
	Noncompete agreements	$	4,970	$	4,839	$	131
	Advertiser relationships		278,543		145,878		132,665
	Customer relationships		8,940		3,597		5,343
	Subscriber relationships		82,280		39,226		43,054
	Trade name		5,493		3,204		2,289
	Publication rights		345		134		211
	Total	$	380,571	$	196,878	$	183,693
	Nonamortized intangible assets:
	Goodwill	$	13,742
	Mastheads		35,288
	Total	$	49,030
Intangible Assets Future Amortization Expense	'
	Estimated future amortization expense as of September 29, 2013 is as follows:
	For the years ending the Sunday closest to December 31:
	2013	$	2,245
	2014		8,981
	2015		8,950
	2016		8,944
	2017		8,025
	Thereafter		37,391
	Total	$	74,536
Schedule Goodwill Text Block	'
	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the period from December 31, 2012 to September 29, 2013 are as follows:
	Balance at December 31, 2012	$	13,742
	Consolidation of VIE		462
	Balance at September 29, 2013	$	14,204

Indebtedness_Tables

Indebtedness (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Indebtedness [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Principal Payments of Outstanding Debt	'
	As of September 29, 2013, scheduled principal payments of outstanding debt are as follows:
	2013		—
	2014		1,168,263
	2015		812
	2016		2,031
	2017		1,625
	2018		27,719
		$	1,200,450
	Less: Short-term debt		609
	Less: Short-term debt, liabilities subject to compromise		1,167,450
	Long-Term Debt	$	32,391

Derivative_Instruments_Tables

Derivative Instruments (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 29, 2013

Derivative Instruments [Abstract]

'

Schedule of Fair Values of Derivative Instruments

'

Fair Values of Derivative Instruments

Liability Derivatives

29-Sep-13

30-Dec-12

Balance

Fair Value

Balance

Fair

Sheet

Sheet

Value

Location

Location

Derivative designed as hedging instruments under ASC 815

Interest rate swaps

Liabilities Subject to

$

28,440

Derivative Instruments

$

45,724

Compromise

Total derivatives

$

28,440

$

45,724

Schedule of The Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)

'

The Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)

for the Three Months Ended September 29, 2013 and September 30, 2012

Derivatives in ASC 815

Location of Gain or (Loss)

Amount of Gain or (Loss)

Cash Flow Hedging

Recognized in Income on

Recognized in Income on

Relationships

Derivative

Derivative

2013

2012

Interest rate swaps

Gain (loss) on derivative instruments

($4)

($5)

Derivatives in

Amount of Gain or (Loss)

Location of

Amount of Gain or (Loss)

Location of

Amount of Gain or (Loss)

ASC 815

Recognized in Other

Gain or (Loss)

Reclassified from

Gain or (Loss)

Recognized in Income on

Cash Flow Hedging

Comprehensive

Reclassified from

Accumulated

Recognized in

Derivative (Ineffective

Relationships

Income (“OCI”)

Accumulated OCI

OCI into Income

Income on

Portion in 2012 and

on Derivative

into Income

(Effective Portion)

Derivative

Discontinuation of

(Effective Portion)

(Effective Portion)

(Ineffective Portion

Hedge Relationships

and Amount

in 2013)(1)

Excluded from

Effectiveness

2013

2012

2013

2012

Testing)

2013

2012

Interest rate swaps

$4,659

$3,268

Interest

$31,684

$7,560

Gain (loss)

($4)

($5)

income/

on

(expense)

derivative

instruments

Income tax

($10,302)

$—

Reorganization

($2,041)

$—

benefit

items, net

The Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statement of Operations

for the Nine months Ended September 29, 2013 and September 30, 2012

Derivatives in ASC 815

Location of Gain or (Loss)

Amount of Gain or (Loss)

Cash Flow Hedging

Recognized in Income on

Recognized in Income on

Relationships

Derivative

Derivative

2013

2012

Interest rate swaps

Gain (loss) on derivative instruments

($14)

$1,639

Derivatives in

Amount of Gain or (Loss)

Location of

Amount of Gain or (Loss)

Location of

Amount of Gain or (Loss)

ASC 815

Recognized in OCI on

Gain or (Loss)

Reclassified from

Gain or (Loss)

Recognized in Income on

Cash Flow Hedging

Derivative

Reclassified from

Accumulated

Recognized in

Derivative (Ineffective

Relationships

(Effective Portion)

Accumulated OCI

OCI into Income

Income on

Portion in 2012 and

into Income

(Effective Portion)

Derivative

Discontinuation of

(Effective Portion)

(Ineffective Portion

Hedge Relationships

and Amount

in 2013)

Excluded from

Effectiveness

2013

2012

2013

2012

Testing)

2013

2012

Interest rate swaps

$19,339

$3,234

Interest

$46,760

$21,000

Gain (loss)

($14)

$25

income/

on derivative

(expense)

instruments

Income tax

($10,302)

$—

Reorganization

($2,041)

$—

benefit

items, net

(1

)During the quarter ended September 29, 2013, the Company recognized $2,041 in reorganization items, net to adjust the fair value of derivatives to the allowed claim.

Pension_and_Postretirement_Ben1

Pension and Postretirement Benefits (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Pension and Postretirement Benefits [Abstract]	'
Pension and Postretirement Net Periodic Benefit Costs	'
	The following provides information on the pension plan and postretirement medical and life insurance plans for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013 and September 30, 2012.
		Three months						Three months						Nine months						Nine months
		ended						ended						ended						ended
		29-Sep-13						30-Sep-12						29-Sep-13						30-Sep-12
		Pension			Postretirement			Pension			Postretirement			Pension			Postretirement			Pension			Postretirement
	Components of net periodic benefit costs:
	Service cost	$	75		$	10		$	50		$	9		$	225		$	30		$	150		$	28
	Interest cost		271			57			296			68			813			171			888			205
	Expected return on plan assets		(340	)		—			(310	)		—			(1,020	)		—			(930	)		—
	Amortization of prior service cost		—			(114	)		—			(114	)		—			(342	)		—			(342	)
	Amortization of unrecognized loss		131			—			92			—			393			—			276			—
	Total	$	137		$	(47	)	$	128		$	(37	)	$	411		$	(141	)	$	384		$	(109	)
Assumptions Used to Determine Defined Benefit Pension and Postretirement Plans Costs	'
	The following assumptions were used in connection with the Company's actuarial valuation of its defined benefit pension and postretirement plans:
		Pension			Postretirement
	Weighted average discount rate		4.10%			3.62%
	Rate of increase in future compensation levels		—			—
	Expected return on assets		7.50%			—
	Current year trend		—			7.70%
	Ultimate year trend		—			4.80%
	Year of ultimate trend		—			2022

Assets_Held_for_Sale_Tables

Assets Held for Sale (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Assets Held for Sale [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Assets Held for Sale	'
	The following table summarizes the major classes of assets and liabilities held for sale at September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012:
		29-Sep-13		30-Dec-12
	Long-term assets held for sale:
	Property, plant and equipment, net	$	474	$	474
	Total long-term assets held for sale	$	474	$	474

Fair_Value_Measurement_Tables

Fair Value Measurement (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Fair Value Measurement [Abstract]	'
Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	'
	The following table presents financial assets and liabilities measured or disclosed at fair value on a recurring basis for the periods presented:
			Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
			Quoted Prices in		Significant Other		Significant		Total Fair Value		Valuation
			Active Markets for		Observable		Unobservable		Measurements		Technique
			Identical Assets		Inputs		Inputs
			(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
	As of December 30, 2012
	Assets
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	34,527	$	—	$	—	$	34,527		Income
	Restricted cash			6,467		—		—		6,467		Income
	Liabilities
	Derivatives (1)		$	—	$	—	$	45,724	$	45,724		Income
	As of September 29, 2013
	Assets
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	19,753	$	—	$	—	$	19,753		Income
	Restricted cash			6,467		—		—		6,467		Income
	Liabilities
	Derivatives (1)(2)		$	—	$	—	$	28,440	$	28,440		Income
	(1	)The fair value of the Company's interest-rate swaps is determined using a discounted cash flow method and the following significant inputs: the remaining term of the swap (ranging between 11 and 11.5 months at September 29, 2013), the notional amount of the swap (ranging from $75,000 to $250,000), discount rates interpolated based on the one month LIBOR swap curves, the rate on the fixed leg of the swap (ranging from 4.94% to 5.14%), and a credit value adjustment to consider the likelihood of the Company's nonperformance. The pricing model used is consistently applied and reflects the contractual terms of the derivatives as described above. In determining an appropriate spread to reflect its credit standing, the Company considers credit default swap pricing on debt with similar credit risks and maturities. Therefore, the Company's interest-rate swaps are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. An increase in the one month LIBOR and/or an increase in the credit default swap price would result in a decrease to fair value. A decrease in the one month LIBOR curve and/or a decrease in the credit default swap price would result in an increase to fair value.
	(2	)The Company recognized $2,041 in reorganization items, net to adjust the fair value of derivatives to the allowed claim. The derivative liability is included in liabilities subject to compromise on the Consolidated Balance Sheet at the allowed claim amount of $28,440.
Activity of Derivative Liabilities Measured at Fair Value Using Unobservale Inputs (Level 3)	'
	The following table reflects the activity of our derivative liabilities measured at fair value using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the three months ended September 29, 2013:
			Derivative
			Liabilities
	Balance as of December 30, 2012		$	45,724
	Total (gains) losses, net:
	Included in earnings			14
	Included in other comprehensive income			-19,339
	Included in reorganization items, net			2,041
	Balance as of September 29, 2013		$	28,440

Condensed_Combined_DebtorInPos1

Condensed Combined Debtor-In-Possession Financial Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2013
Debtor-In-Possession Financing [Abstract]	'
Debtors' Balance Sheets	'
	Debtors' Balance Sheets
	(In thousands, except share data)
		29-Sep-13
	ASSETS
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	10,812
	Restricted cash		6,467
	Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,306 and $2,456 at September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012, respectively		48,543
	Inventory		5,437
	Prepaid expenses		6,348
	Other current assets		10,591
	Total current assets		88,198
	Property, plant, and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $137,132 and $128,208 at September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012, respectively		105,839
	Goodwill		13,742
	Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $214,002 and $196,878 at September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012, respectively		109,784
	Deferred financing costs, net		—
	Other assets		1,927
	Assets held for sale		474
	Total assets	$	319,964
	LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
	Current liabilities:
	Current portion of long-term liabilities	$	700
	Current portion of long-term debt		—
	Accounts payable		8,563
	Accrued expenses		27,340
	Accrued interest		—
	Deferred revenue		24,148
	Total current liabilities		60,751
	Long-term liabilities:
	Long-term debt		—
	Long-term liabilities, less current portion		2,125
	Derivative instruments		—
	Pension and other postretirement benefit obligations		14,385
	Liabilities subject to compromise		1,200,023
	Total liabilities		1,277,284
	Stockholders' deficit:
	Common stock, $0.01 par value, 150,000,000 shares authorized at September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012; 58,313,868 issued and 58,077,031 outstanding at September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012		568
	Additional paid-in capital		831,369
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(17,241	)
	Accumulated deficit		(1,771,706	)
	Treasury stock, at cost, 236,837 shares at September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012		(310	)
	Total GateHouse Media stockholders' deficit		(957,320	)
	Noncontrolling interest		—
	Total stockholders' deficit		(957,320	)
	Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit	$	319,964
Debtors' Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'
	Debtors' Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	(In thousands, except share and per share data)
		Three months			Nine months
		ended			ended
		29-Sep-13			29-Sep-13
	Revenues:
	Advertising	$	73,180		$	223,740
	Circulation		33,147			98,660
	Commercial printing and other		7,716			21,823
	Total revenues		114,043			344,223
	Operating costs and expenses:
	Operating costs		62,930			192,928
	Selling, general, and administrative		38,200			116,922
	Depreciation and amortization		9,802			29,438
	Integration and reorganization costs		422			1,380
	Impairment of long-lived assets		91,599			91,599
	Loss on sale of assets		10			1,053
	Operating income (loss)		(88,920	)		(89,097	)
	Interest expense		40,442			69,327
	Amortization of deferred financing costs		249			772
	(Gain) loss on derivative instruments		4			14
	Other (income) expense		(4	)		1,004
	Reorganization items, net		9,843			9,843
	Loss from continuing operations before income taxes		(139,454	)		(170,057	)
	Income tax benefit		(10,302	)		(10,302	)
	Loss from continuing operations		(129,152	)		(159,755	)
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		—			(1,034	)
	Net loss		(129,152	)		(160,789	)
	Loss per share:
	Basic and diluted:
	Loss from continuing operations attributable to GateHouse Media	$	(2.22	)	$	(2.75	)
	Loss from discontinued operations, attributable to GateHouse Media, net of income taxes		—			(0.02	)
	Net loss attributable to GateHouse Media	$	(2.22	)	$	(2.77	)
	Basic weighted average shares outstanding		58,077,031			58,068,277
	Diluted weighted average shares outstanding		58,077,031			58,068,277
	Comprehensive loss	$	(108,465	)	$	(125,388	)
Debtors' Statement of Stockholders Equity (Deficit)	'
	Debtors' Statement of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)
	(In thousands, except share data)
		Common stock						Additional		Accumulated other			Accumulated			Treasury stock					Non-
								paid-in capital		comprehensive			deficit								controlling
										loss											interest
																					in
		Shares			Amount											Shares		Amount			subsidiary			Total
	Balance at December 31, 2012		58,313,868		$	568		$	831,344	$	(52,642	)	$	(1,610,917	)		236,837	$	(310	)	$	(2,202	)	$	(834,159	)
	Net loss		—			—			—		—			(160,789	)		—		—			—			(160,789	)
	Gain on derivative instruments, net of income taxes of $0		—			—			—		19,339			—			—		—			—			19,339
	Reclassification of accumulated other comprehensive loss related to of derivative instruments, net income taxes of $10,302		—			—			—		16,011			—			—		—			—			16,011
	Net actuarial loss and prior service cost, net of income taxes of $0		—			—			—		51			—			—		—			—			51
	Disposal of non wholly owned subsidiary		—			—			—		—			—			—		—			2,202			2,202
	Non-cash compensation expense		—			—			25		—			—			—		—			—			25
	Balance at September 29, 2013		58,313,868		$	568		$	831,369	$	(17,241	)	$	(1,771,706	)		236,837	$	(310	)	$	—		$	(957,320	)
Debtors' Statement of Cash Flows	'
	Debtors' Statements of Cash Flows
	(In thousands)
		Nine months
		ended
		29-Sep-13
	Cash flows from operating activities:
	Net loss	$	(160,789	)
	Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
	Depreciation and amortization		29,495
	Amortization of deferred financing costs		771
	(Gain) loss on derivative instruments		14
	Non-cash compensation expense		25
	Non-cash reorganization items, net		2,989
	Non-cash interest expense related to unrealized losses upon dedesignation of cash flow hedges		26,313
	Tax effect of the termination of derivative agreements		(10,302	)
	Loss on sale of assets		2,208
	Pension and other postretirement benefit obligations		(820	)
	Impairment of long-lived assets		91,599
	Goodwill impairment		—
	Changes in assets and liabilities:
	Accounts receivable, net		5,778
	Inventory		582
	Prepaid expenses		(587	)
	Other assets		(1,860	)
	Accounts payable		(97	)
	Accrued expenses		1,514
	Accrued interest		(526	)
	Deferred revenue		(723	)
	Other long-term liabilities		(152	)
	Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities		(14,568	)
	Cash flows from investing activities:
	Purchases of property, plant, and equipment		(3,242	)
	Proceeds from sale of assets and insurance		743
	Net cash used in investing activities		(2,499	)
	Cash flows from financing activities:
	Repayments under current portion of long-term debt		(6,648	)
	Net cash used in financing activities		(6,648	)
	Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents		(23,715	)
	Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		34,527
	Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	10,812
Debtors' Pre-Petition Liabilities Subject to Compromise	'
	The following table reflects pre-petition liabilities that are subject to compromise for the Debtors:
		As of
		29-Sep-13
	Accrued interest	$	4,133
	Long-term debt		1,167,450
	Derivative instruments		28,440
	Liabilities subject to compromise	$	1,200,023

Unaudited_Financial_Statements2

Unaudited Financial Statements (Detail) (USD $)

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

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Amounts Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]

Amounts Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]

Amounts Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]

Amounts Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]

Amounts Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]

Amounts Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]

Amounts Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]

Amounts Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]

Amounts Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]

Amounts Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]

Gain (Loss) On Derivative Instruments [Member]

Net actuarial loss on prior service cost [Member]

Interest Expense [Member]

Interest Expense [Member]

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]

Loss From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes [Member]

Loss From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes [Member]

Income Tax Benefit [Member]

Income Tax Benefit [Member]

Net Loss [Member]

Net Loss [Member]

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]

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($45,651)

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Other comprehensive income before reclassifications

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-1,109

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Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss

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46,760

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Tax effect of the termination of derivative agreements

-10,302

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-10,302

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Net current period other comprehensive income, net of taxes

19,339

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35,349

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51,517

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-10,302

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-6,991

Other comprehensive income before reclassifications

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51

Net current period other comprehensive income, net of taxes

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-6,939

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-52,642

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-1,108

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Net current period other comprehensive income, net of taxes

35,401

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Ending balance

-17,241

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Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items]

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Realized gain on interest rate swap agreements, designated as cash flow hedges

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5,371

20,447

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Amortization of prior service cost

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-114

-342

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Amortization of unrecognized loss

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131

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Reclassification of unrealized losses upon dedesignation of cash flow hedges

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26,313

26,313

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Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss

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31,701

46,811

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-10,302

-10,302

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$46,811

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$21,399

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Bankruptcy_Proceedings_Detail

Bankruptcy Proceedings (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 29, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012
Bankruptcy [Line Items]	'	'
2007 Credit Facility, outstanding debt balance	$32,391	$1,167,450
Holders of Secured Debt that voted to accept the Plan	79	'
Total holders of Secured Debt	80	'
Amount of debt that holders of secured debt hold	1,199,317	'
Percent of total secured debt that creditors entitled to vote hold	99.99%	'
Percent of claims for cash distribution option	40.00%	'
Liability Derivatives	0	45,724
Liability Derivatives	28,440	'
Percentage of New Media common stock offered to each Holder of the Outstanding Debt, pro rata share of	100.00%	'
Percentage of net proceeds offered to each Holder of the Outstanding Debt, pro rata share of	100.00%	'
Length of warrents to be issued (in years)	10	'
Percentage of New Media issued and outstanding shares allowed to purchase under warrants	5.00%	'
Equity value of New Media for strike price calculation	1,200,000	'
Percentage of sum of debt and swap liability offered	40.00%	'
Long-term debt, 2007 Credit Facility Claims used for Cash Out Offer	1,167,450	'
Common stock ownership percent for registration rights	10.00%	'
Maximum amount of new debt to be raised	165,000	'
Facility fund distributions included in new debt to be raised	150,000	'
New Media stock value	$50	'
Percent of New Media gross equity used to calculate the annual management fee	1.50%	'
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	'	'
Bankruptcy [Line Items]	'	'
2007 Credit Facility, outstanding debt balance	0	0
Term Loan Facility [Member]	'	'
Bankruptcy [Line Items]	'	'
2007 Credit Facility, outstanding debt balance	654,554	658,281
Delayed Term Loan Facility [Member]	'	'
Bankruptcy [Line Items]	'	'
2007 Credit Facility, outstanding debt balance	244,236	245,627
Incremental Term Loan Facility [Member]	'	'
Bankruptcy [Line Items]	'	'
2007 Credit Facility, outstanding debt balance	268,660	270,190
Interest Rate Swap 1 [Member] | Credit Facility 2007 [Member]	'	'
Bankruptcy [Line Items]	'	'
Notional amount	100,000	'
Interest rate swap execution date	27-Feb-07	'
Interest Rate Swap 1 [Member] | First Amendment 2007 Credit Facility [Member]	'	'
Bankruptcy [Line Items]	'	'
Notional amount	200,000	'
Interest rate swap execution date	13-Apr-07	'
Interest Rate Swap 2 [Member] | Credit Facility 2007 [Member]	'	'
Bankruptcy [Line Items]	'	'
Notional amount	250,000	'
Interest rate swap execution date	4-Apr-07	'
Interest Rate Swap 2 [Member] | First Amendment 2007 Credit Facility [Member]	'	'
Bankruptcy [Line Items]	'	'
Notional amount	$75,000	'
Interest rate swap execution date	18-Sep-07	'

Liabilities_Subject_To_Comprom2

Liabilities Subject To Compromise (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 29, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Disclosure Liabilities Subject to Compromise [Abstract]	'	'
Accrued interest	$4,133	'
Long-term debt	1,167,450	'
Derivative instruments	28,440	'
Total liabilities subject to compromise	$1,200,023	$0

Reorganization_Items_Net_Detai

Reorganization Items, Net (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Disclosure Reorganization Items, Net [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Write-off of deferred financing costs	$948	'	$948	'
Credit agreement amendment fees	6,790	'	6,790	'
Bankruptcy fees	64	'	64	'
Adjustment to the allowed claim for derivative instruments	2,041	'	2,041	'
Total reorganization items, net	9,843	0	9,843	0
Reorganization Items, Payments For Restructuring [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Payments for reorganization items	'	'	$6,854	'

Variable_Interest_Entity_Detai

Variable Interest Entity (Detail) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Acquisitions, Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Current assets	$18,825	$18,825	'	$18,825	'
Property, plant and equipment	73,718	73,718	'	73,718	'
Mastheads	4,100	4,100	'	4,100	'
Goodwill	462	462	'	462	'
Total assets	97,105	97,105	'	97,105	'
Current liabilities	13,404	13,404	'	13,404	'
Total liabilities	13,404	13,404	'	13,404	'
Net assets acquired	83,701	83,701	'	83,701	'
Acquisitions, Additional Information [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Annual incentive pay, percent of EBITDA of Variable Interest Entity	'	'	'	12.50%	'
Variable Interest Entity subsidiary ownership percentage	'	'	'	100.00%	'
Purchase price, including working capital	83,701	83,701	'	83,701	'
Acquisition related costs	'	'	'	1,910	'
Equity contributed for acquisition	'	'	'	55,823	'
Debt issued for acquistion	33,000	33,000	'	33,000	'
Personal property useful life minimum (in years)	'	'	'	1	'
Personal property useful life maximum (in years)	'	'	'	7	'
Real property useful life minimum (in years)	'	'	'	17	'
Real property useful life maximum (in years)	'	'	'	38	'
Royalty rate used to determine fair value of mastheads	'	'	'	1.50%	'
Long term growth rate used to determine fair value of mastheads	'	'	'	0.00%	'
Tax rate used to determine fair value of mastheads	'	'	'	39.20%	'
Discount rate used to determine fair value of mastheads	'	'	'	25.00%	'
Advertiser and subscriber relationships fair value	0	0	'	0	'
Acquired trade recievables fair value	13,427	13,427	'	13,427	'
Acquired trade recievables contractual amount	14,937	14,937	'	14,937	'
Acquired trade recievables estimated uncollectible	1,510	1,510	'	1,510	'
Variable Interest Entity revenue	12,043	'	'	'	'
Variable Interest Entity net loss	865	'	'	'	'
Goodwill expected to be tax deductible	462	462	'	462	'
Proforma Results [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	'	154,406	161,882	459,800	486,268
Net loss	'	-129,302	-5,816	-202,258	-214,057
Net loss per common share, basic	'	($2.23)	($0.10)	($3.48)	($3.69)
Net loss per common share, diluted	'	($2.23)	($0.10)	($3.48)	($3.69)
Consolidated Variable Interest Entity, Carrying Amount of Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Current assets	26,747	26,747	'	26,747	'
Property, plant and equipment	72,786	72,786	'	72,786	'
Mastheads	4,100	4,100	'	4,100	'
Goodwill	462	462	'	462	'
Other assets	2,916	2,916	'	2,916	'
Total assets	107,011	107,011	'	107,011	'
Current liabilities	19,147	19,147	'	19,147	'
Long-term liabilites	32,907	32,907	'	32,907	'
Total liabilities	$52,054	$52,054	'	$52,054	'

ShareBased_Compensation_Additi

Share-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2009	Dec. 31, 2008
Share-Based Compensation Costs [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based compensation cost	$1	$23	$25	$71	'	'
Restricted Share Grants [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Restricted share grants granted in the period	'	'	'	'	100,000	266,795
Restricted share grants granted in the period, granted and forfeited	'	'	'	'	'	42,535
Unvested RSGs	0	'	0	'	'	'
Unvested RSGs, weighted average grant date fair value	$0	'	$0	'	'	'
Aggregate intrinsic value, unvested RSGs	$0	'	$0	'	'	'
Aggregate fair value, vested RSGs	'	'	$1	'	'	'
Number of RSGs	'	'	'	'	'	'
Unvested, beginning balance	'	'	25,424	'	'	'
Vested	'	'	-25,424	'	'	'
Unvested, ending balance	0	'	0	'	'	'
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value	'	'	'	'	'	'
Unvested, beginning balance	'	'	$6.04	'	'	'
Vested	'	'	$6.04	'	'	'
Unvested, ending balance	$0	'	$0	'	'	'

Restructuring_Detail

Restructuring (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 30, 2012
Restructuring Costs and Cash Paid [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Severance and related costs	$422	$1,528	$1,342	$2,890	'
Other costs	0	69	38	584	'
Cash payments	-610	-865	-1,631	-3,348	-4,888
Restructuring reserve balance	'	'	597	'	'
Restructuring reserve [RollForward]	'	'	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	'	'	848	1,326	1,326
Restructuring provision included in Integration and Reorganization	'	'	1,380	'	4,410
Cash payments	-610	-865	-1,631	-3,348	-4,888
Balance at end of period	597	'	597	'	848
Severance and Related Costs [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Costs and Cash Paid [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Cash payments	'	'	-1,537	'	-3,826
Restructuring reserve [RollForward]	'	'	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	'	'	684	900	900
Restructuring provision included in Integration and Reorganization	'	'	1,342	'	3,610
Cash payments	'	'	-1,537	'	-3,826
Balance at end of period	489	'	489	'	684
Other Costs [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Costs and Cash Paid [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Cash payments	'	'	-94	'	-1,062
Restructuring reserve [RollForward]	'	'	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	'	'	164	426	426
Restructuring provision included in Integration and Reorganization	'	'	38	'	800
Cash payments	'	'	-94	'	-1,062
Balance at end of period	$108	'	$108	'	$164

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets2

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 29, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	$288,538	$380,571
Accumulated Amortization	214,002	196,878
Net Carrying Amount	74,536	183,693
Goodwill [Member]	'	'
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	14,204	13,742
Mastheads [Member]	'	'
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	39,348	35,288
Noncompete Agreements [Member]	'	'
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	4,970	4,970
Accumulated Amortization	4,908	4,839
Net Carrying Amount	62	131
Advertiser Relationships [Member]	'	'
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	209,878	278,543
Accumulated Amortization	158,714	145,878
Net Carrying Amount	51,164	132,665
Customer Relationships [Member]	'	'
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	6,868	8,940
Accumulated Amortization	4,088	3,597
Net Carrying Amount	2,780	5,343
Subscriber Relationships [Member]	'	'
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	62,785	82,280
Accumulated Amortization	42,525	39,226
Net Carrying Amount	20,260	43,054
Trade Names [Member]	'	'
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	3,886	5,493
Accumulated Amortization	3,616	3,204
Net Carrying Amount	270	2,289
Publication Rights [Member]	'	'
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	151	345
Accumulated Amortization	151	134
Net Carrying Amount	$0	$211

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets3

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Amortization expense, intangible assets	$5,823	$5,892	$17,485	$17,693
Goodwill, balance for a reporting unit	'	'	'	216
Goodwill impairment, subsequently reclassed to discontinued operations	'	'	0	216
Percentage of declines in print revenues, low range	'	'	5.00%	'
Percentage of declines in print revenues, high range	'	'	9.00%	'
Percentage of growth in circulation revenue, percent	'	'	2.00%	'
Percentage of expense declines	'	'	4.00%	'
Discount rates, low range	'	'	14.50%	'
Discount rates, high range	'	'	17.00%	'
Attrition rates, low range	'	'	5.00%	'
Attrition rates, high range	'	'	7.50%	'
Long term growth rate	'	'	0.00%	'
Effective tax rate	'	'	39.15%	'
Estimated Future Amortization Expense [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
2013	'	'	11,592	'
2014	'	'	23,277	'
2015	'	'	23,244	'
2016	'	'	21,316	'
2017	'	'	20,242	'
Thereafter	'	'	72,292	'
Total	'	'	171,963	'
Noncompete Agreements [Member]	'	'	'	'
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Weighted average amortization period (in years)	'	'	4.4	'
Advertiser Relationships [Member]	'	'	'	'
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Weighted average amortization period (in years)	'	'	16.7	'
Intangible assets impairment	'	'	68,573	'
Customer Relationships [Member]	'	'	'	'
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Weighted average amortization period (in years)	'	'	13.8	'
Intangible assets impairment	'	'	2,077	'
Subscriber Relationships [Member]	'	'	'	'
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Weighted average amortization period (in years)	'	'	17.2	'
Intangible assets impairment	'	'	19,149	'
Trade Names [Member]	'	'	'	'
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Weighted average amortization period (in years)	'	'	10	'
Intangible assets impairment	'	'	$1,800	'
Publication Rights [Member]	'	'	'	'
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Weighted average amortization period (in years)	'	'	15	'

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets4

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Goodwill Rollforward (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 29, 2013
Goodwill Roll Forward	'
Goodwill, beginning balance	$13,742
Purchase accounting allocations	462
Goodwill, ending balance	$14,204

Indebtedness_Detail

Indebtedness (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 30, 2012
Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Credit agreement amendment fees	$6,790	$6,790	'	'
Holders of Secured Debt that voted to accept the Plan	'	79	'	'
Total holders of Secured Debt	'	80	'	'
Amount of debt that holders of secured debt hold	1,199,317	1,199,317	'	'
Percent of total secured debt that creditors entitled to vote hold	'	99.99%	'	'
Principal payments required	'	6,648	4,600	'
Long-term debt	32,391	32,391	'	1,167,450
Debt Instruments [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Long-term debt fair value	467,850	467,850	'	'
Cash-Out offer percent	'	40.00%	'	'
Term Loan Facility [Member]	'	'	'	'
Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Long-term debt	654,554	654,554	'	658,281
Delayed Term Loan Facility [Member]	'	'	'	'
Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Long-term debt	244,236	244,236	'	245,627
Incremental Term Loan Facility [Member]	'	'	'	'
Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Long-term debt	268,660	268,660	'	270,190
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	'	'	'	'
Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Long-term debt	0	0	'	0
Credit Facility 2007 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
LIBOR Rate Loans applicable margin rate	'	2.00%	'	'
Alternate Base Rate Loans applicable margin rate	'	1.00%	'	'
Credit Facility 2007 [Member] | Margin Range High [Member]	'	'	'	'
Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
LIBOR Rate Loans applicable margin rate	'	2.00%	'	'
Alternate Base Rate Loans applicable margin rate	'	1.00%	'	'
Commitment fee percent on undrawn commitments	'	0.50%	'	'
Credit Facility 2007 [Member] | Margin Range Low [Member]	'	'	'	'
Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
LIBOR Rate Loans applicable margin rate	'	1.50%	'	'
Alternate Base Rate Loans applicable margin rate	'	0.50%	'	'
Commitment fee percent on undrawn commitments	'	0.25%	'	'
Credit Facility 2007 [Member] | Convertible Common Stock [Member]	'	'	'	'
Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Percent of present and future first-tier foreign subsidiaries which secure the credit facility	'	65.00%	'	'
Credit Facility 2007 [Member] | Nonvoting Common Stock [Member]	'	'	'	'
Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Percent of present and future first-tier foreign subsidiaries which secure the credit facility	'	100.00%	'	'
Credit Facility 2007 [Member] | Term Loan Facility [Member]	'	'	'	'
Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Debt, principal amount	670,000	670,000	'	'
Maturity date	'	28-Aug-14	'	'
Credit Facility 2007 [Member] | Delayed Term Loan Facility [Member]	'	'	'	'
Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Debt, principal amount	250,000	250,000	'	'
Maturity date	'	28-Aug-14	'	'
Ticking fee rate	'	0.50%	'	'
Credit Facility 2007 [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	'	'	'	'
Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Maturity date	'	28-Feb-14	'	'
Debt, principal amount available	40,000	40,000	'	'
Credit Facility 2007 [Member] | Letter Of Credit [Member]	'	'	'	'
Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Debt, principal amount available	15,000	15,000	'	'
Credit Facility 2007 [Member] | Swingline Facility [Member]	'	'	'	'
Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Debt, principal amount available	10,000	10,000	'	'
First Amendment 2007 Credit Facility [Member]	'	'	'	'
Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Debt, principal amount	1,195,000	1,195,000	'	'
Prepayment premium rate	'	1.00%	'	'
First Amendment 2007 Credit Facility [Member] | Term Loan Facility [Member]	'	'	'	'
Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Margin rate added to LIBOR	'	2.00%	'	'
Margin rate added to federal funds effective rate	'	0.50%	'	'
Margin rate added to the greater of prime rate set by Wells Fargo Bank or margin rate plus federal funds effective rate	'	1.00%	'	'
Prepayment premium rate	'	1.00%	'	'
First Amendment 2007 Credit Facility [Member] | Incremental Term Loan Facility [Member]	'	'	'	'
Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Debt, principal amount	275,000	275,000	'	'
Margin rate added to LIBOR based on credit rating	'	2.00%	'	'
Margin rate added to LIBOR	'	2.25%	'	'
Margin rate added to federal funds effective rate	'	0.50%	'	'
Percentage points below highest margin rate	'	0.50%	'	'
First Amendment 2007 Credit Facility [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	'	'	'	'
Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Debt, principal amount	40,000	40,000	'	'
Second Amendment 2007 Credit Facility [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	'	'	'	'
Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Debt, principal amount	20,000	20,000	'	'
Debt, principal amount available prior to amendment	40,000	40,000	'	'
Second Amendment 2007 Credit Facility [Member] | Letter Of Credit [Member]	'	'	'	'
Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Debt, principal amount	5,000	5,000	'	'
Debt, principal amount available prior to amendment	15,000	15,000	'	'
Second Amendment 2007 Credit Facility [Member] | Swingline Facility [Member]	'	'	'	'
Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Debt, principal amount	5,000	5,000	'	'
Debt, principal amount available prior to amendment	10,000	10,000	'	'
Fourth Amendment 2007 Credit Facility [Member]	'	'	'	'
Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Original permitted investment basket	35,000	35,000	'	'
New permitted investment basket	50,000	50,000	'	'
Amendment fee percentage	'	3.50%	'	'
Credit agreement amendment fees	'	6,790	'	'
Credit Facility 2007 As Amended [Member]	'	'	'	'
Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Excess Cash Flow rate	'	50.00%	'	'
Holders of Secured Debt that voted to accept the Plan	'	79	'	'
Total holders of Secured Debt	'	80	'	'
Amount of debt that holders of secured debt hold	1,199,317	1,199,317	'	'
Percent of total secured debt that creditors entitled to vote hold	'	99.99%	'	'
Principal payments required	'	6,648	4,600	'
Long-term debt	1,167,450	1,167,450	'	'
Credit Facility 2007 As Amended [Member] | Term Loan Facility [Member]	'	'	'	'
Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Long-term debt	654,554	654,554	'	'
Credit Facility 2007 As Amended [Member] | Delayed Term Loan Facility [Member]	'	'	'	'
Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Long-term debt	244,236	244,236	'	'
Credit Facility 2007 As Amended [Member] | Incremental Term Loan Facility [Member]	'	'	'	'
Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Long-term debt	244,236	244,236	'	'
Local Media Credit Facility [Member]	'	'	'	'
Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Principal payments required from December 31, 2013 thru September 30, 2015	'	203	'	'
Principal payments required from December 31, 2015 thru December 31, 2018	'	406	'	'
Excess Cash Flow rate if leverage ratio is greater than highest ratio	'	100.00%	'	'
Excess Cash Flow rate if leverage ratio is between high and low ratio	'	50.00%	'	'
Excess Cash Flow rate if leverage ratio is less than lowest ratio	'	0.00%	'	'
Total Leverage Ratio used for 100% excess cash flow rate	'	200.00%	'	'
Total Leverage Ratio used for 50% excess cash flow rate, high	'	200.00%	'	'
Total Leverage Ratio used for 50% excess cash flow rate, low	'	175.00%	'	'
Total Leverage Ratio used for 0% excess cash flow rate	'	175.00%	'	'
Percent of Extraordinary Receipts used to pay borrowings with	'	100.00%	'	'
Percent of Specified Equity Contributions used to pay borrowings with	'	100.00%	'	'
Total Leverage Ratio required by covents to maintain, no more than	'	250.00%	'	'
Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio required by covents to maintain, at least	'	200.00%	'	'
Debt Instruments [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Long-term debt fair value	33,000	33,000	'	'
Local Media Credit Facility [Member] | Term Loan Facility [Member]	'	'	'	'
Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Debt, principal amount	33,000	33,000	'	'
Maturity date	'	4-Sep-14	'	'
Local Media Credit Facility [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	'	'	'	'
Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Debt, principal amount	10,000	10,000	'	'
Maturity date	'	4-Sep-14	'	'
Activation date	'	25-Oct-13	'	'
Local Media Credit Facility [Member] | Letter Of Credit [Member]	'	'	'	'
Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Debt, principal amount	3,000	3,000	'	'
Local Media Credit Facility [Member] | Swingline Facility [Member]	'	'	'	'
Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Debt, principal amount	4,000	4,000	'	'
Wells Fargo Bank [Member] | First Amendment 2007 Credit Facility [Member]	'	'	'	'
Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Margin rate added to the greater of prime rate set by Wells Fargo Bank or margin rate plus federal funds effective rate	'	1.00%	'	'
HoldCo [Member] | Credit Facility 2007 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Excess Cash Flow rate	'	50.00%	'	'
Total Leverage Ratio required to qualify for no prepayments based on Excess Cash Flow Rate, less than or equal to	'	600.00%	'	'
Total Leverage Ratio reduced to this with asset disposition proceeds in excess of specified amounts for prepayment of borrowings under term loan facility, less than or equal to	'	625.00%	'	'
Percent that net cash proceeds exceeds repay of credit facility	'	50.00%	'	'
Total Leverage Ratio reduced to this with proceeds of equity issuances for prepayment of borrowings under term loan facility, less than	'	600.00%	'	'
Percent of proceeds of debt issuances	'	100.00%	'	'
Total Leverage Ratio needed to qualify for no prepayments under the term loan facility based on the percent of proceeds of debt issuances, less than	'	600.00%	'	'
Total Leverage Ratio required to maintain at any time if an extension of credit is outstanding under the revolving credit facility, less than or equal to	'	650.00%	'	'
Pro forma Total Leverage Ratio required to maintain in order to incur indebtedness, less than	'	650.00%	'	'
Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio to permit Holdco to make restricted payments, equal to or greater than	'	100.00%	'	'
Amount of additional debt that is allowable under the incurrence test	$1	$1	'	'
HoldCo [Member] | Second Amendment 2007 Credit Facility [Member]	'	'	'	'
Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Senior Secured Incurrence Test Ratio needed to incur additional term debt, less than	'	400.00%	'	'

Indebtedness_Outstanding_Debt_

Indebtedness, Outstanding Debt Payment Schedule (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 29, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
2013	$0	'
2014	1,168,263	'
2015	812	'
2016	2,031	'
2017	1,625	'
2018	27,719	'
Total outstanding debt	1,200,450	'
Less: Short-term debt	609	6,648
Less: Short-term debt, liabilities subject to compromise	1,167,450	'
Total long-term debt	$32,391	$1,167,450

Derivative_Instruments_Fair_Va

Derivative Instruments - Fair Values of Derivative Instruments (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 30, 2012
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Liability Derivatives	$0	'	$0	'	$45,724
Amount of gain or (loss) recognized in income on derivative	-4	-5	-14	1,639	'
Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Derivatives in ASC 815 Cash Flow Hedging Relationships [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Amount of gain or (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income ("OCI") on derivative (effective portion)	4,659	3,268	19,339	3,234	'
Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Derivatives in ASC 815 Cash Flow Hedging Relationships [Member] | Gain (Loss) On Derivative Instruments [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Amount of gain or (loss) recognized in income on derivative	-4	-5	-14	1,639	'
Amount of gain or (loss) recognized in income on derivative (ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)	-4	-5	-14	25	'
Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Derivatives in ASC 815 Cash Flow Hedging Relationships [Member] | Interest Income (Expense) [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Amount of gain or (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (effective portion)	31,684	7,560	46,760	21,000	'
Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Derivatives in ASC 815 Cash Flow Hedging Relationships [Member] | Reorganization Items, Net [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Amount of gain or (loss) recognized in income on derivative (ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)	-2,041	0	-2,041	0	'
Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Derivatives in ASC 815 Cash Flow Hedging Relationships [Member] | Income Tax Expense Benefit [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Amount of gain or (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (effective portion)	-10,302	0	-10,302	0	'
Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Derivative designed as hedging instruments under ASC 815 [Member] | Derivative Instruments [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Liability Derivatives	'	'	'	'	45,724
Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Derivative designed as hedging instruments under ASC 815 [Member] | Liabilities Subject to Compromise [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Liability Derivatives	$28,440	'	$28,440	'	'

Derivative_Instruments_Additio

Derivative Instruments - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'
Income tax of the reclassification of accumulated other comprehensive loss related to derivative instruments	'	$10,302	'
Adjustment to the allowed claim for derivative instruments	2,041	2,041	'
Aggregate amount of unrealized loss on derivative instruments recognized in other comprehensive loss	0	0	51,517
Interest Rate Swap 1 [Member] | 2007 Credit Facility [Member]	'	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'
Notional amount	100,000	100,000	'
Interest rate swap maturity date	'2014-09	'2014-09	'
Fixed interest rate	5.14%	5.14%	'
Change in fair value of derivative instruments	434	2,835	'
Amount of change in fair value of derivative instruments recognized in income	0	0	'
Amount of change in fair value of derivative instruments recognized through accumulated other comprehensive income	765	3,166	'
Amount of change in fair value of derivative instruments recognized in reorganization items, net	-331	-331	'
Interest Rate Swap 1 [Member] | First Amendment 2007 Credit Facility [Member]	'	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'
Notional amount	200,000	200,000	'
Interest rate swap maturity date	'2014-09	'2014-09	'
Fixed interest rate	5.08%	5.08%	'
Change in fair value of derivative instruments	855	5,597	'
Amount of change in fair value of derivative instruments recognized in income	-5	-16	'
Amount of change in fair value of derivative instruments recognized through accumulated other comprehensive income	1,515	6,268	'
Amount of change in fair value of derivative instruments recognized in reorganization items, net	-655	-655	'
Interest Rate Swap 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'
Change in fair value of derivative instruments	281	'	'
Amount of change in fair value of derivative instruments recognized in income	0	'	'
Amount of change in fair value of derivative instruments recognized through accumulated other comprehensive income	536	'	'
Amount of change in fair value of derivative instruments recognized in reorganization items, net	-255	'	'
Interest Rate Swap 2 [Member] | 2007 Credit Facility [Member]	'	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'
Notional amount	250,000	250,000	'
Interest rate swap maturity date	'2014-09	'2014-09	'
Fixed interest rate	4.97%	4.97%	'
Change in fair value of derivative instruments	1,043	6,837	'
Amount of change in fair value of derivative instruments recognized in income	1	2	'
Amount of change in fair value of derivative instruments recognized through accumulated other comprehensive income	1,842	7,635	'
Amount of change in fair value of derivative instruments recognized in reorganization items, net	-800	-800	'
Interest Rate Swap 2 [Member] | First Amendment 2007 Credit Facility [Member]	'	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'
Notional amount	75,000	75,000	'
Interest rate swap maturity date	'2014-09	'2014-09	'
Fixed interest rate	4.94%	4.94%	'
Change in fair value of derivative instruments	'	2,015	'
Amount of change in fair value of derivative instruments recognized in income	'	0	'
Amount of change in fair value of derivative instruments recognized through accumulated other comprehensive income	'	2,270	'
Amount of change in fair value of derivative instruments recognized in reorganization items, net	'	($255)	'

Related_Party_Transactions_Det

Related Party Transactions (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 29, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012	Sep. 29, 2013	Nov. 13, 2013	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 29, 2013
			Fortress and its affiliates [Member]	Affiliates of Fortress [Member]	Four Board of Directors nominated by FIG advisors LLC or such other party nominated by Fortress [Member]	Three Board of Directors nominated by FIG advisors LLC or such other party nominated by Fortress [Member]	Two Board of Directors nominated by FIG advisors LLC or such other party nominated by Fortress [Member]	One Board of Directors nominated by FIG advisors LLC or such other party nominated by Fortress [Member]	New Castle and its affiliates [Member]	Other Participating Lenders [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Percentage of Gatehouse outstanding common stock owned by Fortress and its affiliates	'	'	39.60%	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
2007 Credit Facility, outstanding debt balance	$32,391	$1,167,450	'	$639,233	'	'	'	'	'	'
2007 Credit Facility, outstanding debt balance	1,167,450	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Purchased debt not yet settled	'	'	'	33,456	'	'	'	'	'	'
Fortress high range ownership percentage of Gatehouse voting power	'	'	'	'	100.00%	50.00%	25.00%	10.00%	'	'
Fortress low range ownership percentage of Gatehouse voting power	'	'	'	'	50.00%	25.00%	10.00%	5.00%	'	'
Beneficial Owner Registration Rights	'Pursuant to the Investor Rights Agreement, the Company has granted FIF III, for so long as it or its permitted transferees beneficially own an amount of the Company?s common stock at least equal to 5% or more of the Company?s common stock issued and outstanding immediately after the consummation of its IPO (a ?Registrable Amount?), ?demand? registration rights that allow FIF III at any time to request that the Company register under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, an amount equal to or greater than a Registrable Amount (as defined in the Investor Rights Agreement). FIF III is entitled to an aggregate of four demand registrations. The Company is not required to maintain the effectiveness of the registration statement for more than 60 days. The Company is also not required to effect any demand registration within nine months of a ?firm commitment? underwritten offering to which the requestor held ?piggyback? rights and which included at least half of the securities requested by the requestor to be included. The Company is not obligated to grant a request for a demand registration within four months of any other demand registration and may refuse a request for demand registration if, in the Company?s reasonable judgment, it is not feasible for the Company to proceed with the registration because of the unavailability of audited financial statements.	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Beneficial Owner Shelf Registration Rights	'The Company has additionally granted FIF III and its permitted transferees for as long as Fortress beneficially owns a Registrable Amount, the right to request shelf registrations on Form S-3, providing for an offering to be made on a continuous basis, subject to a time limit on the Company?s efforts to keep the shelf registration statement continuously effective and the Company?s right to suspend the use of a shelf registration prospectus for a reasonable period of time (not exceeding 60 days in succession or 90 days in the aggregate in any 12-month period) if the Company determines that certain disclosures required by the shelf registration statement would be detrimental to the Company or the Company?s stockholders.	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Percent of principle amount of outstanding debt held	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	52.00%	48.00%
Outstanding debt purchase offer percentage	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	40.00%	'
Maximum amount of new debt to be raised	150,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Length of warrents to be issued (in years)	10	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Percentage of New Media issued and outstanding shares allowed to purchase under warrants	5.00%	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Equity Value For Strike Price	$1,200,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'

Income_Taxes_Detail

Income Taxes (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 30, 2012
Disclosure Income Taxes [Abstract]	'	'	'
Net increase to the valuation allowance	$49,164	'	'
Valuation allowance recognized in income	77,007	'	'
Valuation allowance recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss	-28,194	'	'
Valuation allowance recognized in discontinued operations	351	'	'
Federal tax rate	34.00%	'	'
Expected federal tax benefit	58,310	'	'
Effective benefit	10,878	'	'
Federal valuation allowance, tax effect	57,931	'	'
Tax effect of the termination of derivative agreements	-10,302	0	'
Return to provision adjustment, tax effect	-540	'	'
Non-deductible expenses, tax effect	258	'	'
Deferred tax benefits that expired, tax effect	85	'	'
Unrecognized tax benefits	$4,677	'	$4,677

Pension_and_Postretirement_Ben2

Pension and Postretirement Benefits (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Pension and other postretirement benefit expense	$90	$91	$270	$275
Pension [Member]	'	'	'	'
Components of net periodic benefit costs [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Service cost	75	50	225	150
Interest cost	271	296	813	888
Expected return on plan assets	-340	-310	-1,020	-930
Amortization of prior service cost	0	0	0	0
Amortization of unrecognized loss	131	92	393	276
Total	137	128	411	384
Assumptions used in connection with defined benefit plan [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Weighted average discount rate	'	'	4.10%	'
Rate of increase in future compensation levels	'	'	0.00%	'
Expected return on assets	'	'	7.50%	'
Current year trend	'	'	0.00%	'
Ultimate year trend	'	'	0.00%	'
Postretirement [Member]	'	'	'	'
Components of net periodic benefit costs [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Service cost	10	9	30	28
Interest cost	57	68	171	205
Expected return on plan assets	0	0	0	0
Amortization of prior service cost	-114	-114	-342	-342
Amortization of unrecognized loss	0	0	0	0
Total	($47)	($37)	($141)	($109)
Assumptions used in connection with defined benefit plan [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Weighted average discount rate	'	'	3.62%	'
Rate of increase in future compensation levels	'	'	0.00%	'
Expected return on assets	'	'	0.00%	'
Current year trend	'	'	7.70%	'
Ultimate year trend	'	'	4.80%	'
Year of ultimate trend	'2022	'	'2022	'

Assets_Held_for_Sale_Detail

Assets Held for Sale (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 30, 2012	Sep. 29, 2013
Long-term assets held for sale [Abstract]	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	$474	$474
Total long-term assets held for sale	474	474
Long-Term Assets Held For Sale Impairment Charge [Abstract]	'	'
Impairment charge of property, plant and equipment classified as held for sale	$2,128	'

Fair_Value_Measurement_Detail

Fair Value Measurement (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 29, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jan. 01, 2012
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$19,753	$19,753	$34,527	$36,820	$19,212
Restricted cash	6,467	6,467	6,467	'	'
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'
Liability Derivatives	0	0	45,724	'	'
Total gains (losses), net [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Included in earnings	'	14	'	'	'
Included in other comprehensive income	'	-19,339	'	'	'
Impairment charge of property, plant and equipment classified as held for sale	'	'	2,128	'	'
Adjustment to the allowed claim for derivative instruments	2,041	2,041	'	'	'
Derivative instruments	28,440	28,440	'	'	'
Minimum [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Total gains (losses), net [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Remaining term of swap in months	'	11	'	'	'
Notional amount	75,000	75,000	'	'	'
Fixed interest rate	4.94%	4.94%	'	'	'
Maximum [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Total gains (losses), net [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Remaining term of swap in months	'	11.5	'	'	'
Notional amount	250,000	250,000	'	'	'
Fixed interest rate	5.14%	5.14%	'	'	'
Advertiser Relationships [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Total gains (losses), net [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Intangible fair value	19,120	19,120	'	'	'
Customer Relationships [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Total gains (losses), net [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Intangible fair value	270	270	'	'	'
Subscriber Relationships [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Total gains (losses), net [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Intangible fair value	5,310	5,310	'	'	'
Trade Names [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Total gains (losses), net [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Intangible fair value	270	270	'	'	'
Publication Rights [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Total gains (losses), net [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Intangible fair value	0	0	'	'	'
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	19,753	19,753	34,527	'	'
Restricted cash	6,467	6,467	6,467	'	'
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'
Liability Derivatives	$28,440	$28,440	$45,724	'	'

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 29, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Restricted Cash and Investments Current [Abstract]	'	'
Restricted cash - Collateral standby letters of credit in the name of the Companys insurers	$6,467	$6,467

Discontinued_Operations_Detail

Discontinued Operations (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Disclosure Discontinued Operations [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Number of publications sold	'	'	22	'
Aggregate purchase price from sale	'	'	$2,800	'
Impairment loss related to discontinued operations	'	'	1,146	1,922
Impairment loss related to previously discontinued operations	'	'	206	'
Discontinued operations revenue	'	'	394	8,560
Tax effect of discontinued operations	'	'	0	0
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	0	-1,619	-1,034	-2,093
Loss from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interest	'	'	($55)	($410)

Condensed_Combined_DebtorInPos2

Condensed Combined Debtor-In-Possession Financial Information - Debtors' Balance Sheets (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 29, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jan. 01, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$19,753	$34,527	$36,820	$19,212
Restricted cash	6,467	6,467	'	'
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $3,871 and $2,456 at September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012, respectively	63,134	54,692	'	'
Inventory	7,071	6,019	'	'
Prepaid expenses	7,929	5,815	'	'
Other current assets	10,591	8,215	'	'
Total current assets	114,945	115,735	'	'
Property, plant, and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $138,077 and $128,208 at September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012, respectively	178,625	116,510	'	'
Goodwill	14,204	13,742	'	'
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $214,002 and $196,878 at September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012, respectively	113,884	218,981	'	'
Deferred financing costs, net	1,891	1,719	'	'
Other assets	2,952	2,605	'	'
Assets held for sale	474	474	'	'
Total assets	426,975	469,766	'	'
Current liabilities:	'	'	'	'
Current portion of long-term liabilities	700	853	'	'
Current portion of long-term debt	609	6,648	'	'
Accounts payable	11,948	9,396	'	'
Accrued expenses	35,055	26,258	'	'
Accrued interest	186	4,665	'	'
Deferred revenue	31,399	25,217	'	'
Total current liabilities	79,897	73,037	'	'
Long-term liabilities:	'	'	'	'
Long-term debt	32,391	1,167,450	'	'
Long-term liabilities, less current portion	2,641	2,347	'	'
Derivative instruments	0	45,724	'	'
Pension and other postretirement benefit obligations	14,385	15,367	'	'
Liabilities subject to compromise	1,200,023	0	'	'
Total liabilities	1,329,337	1,303,925	'	'
Stockholders' deficit:	'	'	'	'
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 150,000,000 shares authorized at September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012; 58,313,868 issued and 58,077,031 outstanding at September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012	568	568	'	'
Additional paid-in capital	831,369	831,344	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-17,241	-52,642	'	'
Accumulated deficit	-1,771,706	-1,610,917	'	'
Treasury stock, at cost, 236,837 shares at September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012	-310	-310	'	'
Total GateHouse Media stockholders' deficit	-957,320	-831,957	'	'
Noncontrolling interest	54,958	-2,202	'	'
Total stockholders' deficit	-902,362	-834,159	'	'
Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit	426,975	469,766	'	'
Debtor-In-Possession [Member]	'	'	'	'
Current assets:	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	10,812	34,527	'	'
Restricted cash	6,467	'	'	'
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $3,871 and $2,456 at September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012, respectively	48,543	'	'	'
Inventory	5,437	'	'	'
Prepaid expenses	6,348	'	'	'
Other current assets	10,591	'	'	'
Total current assets	88,198	'	'	'
Property, plant, and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $138,077 and $128,208 at September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012, respectively	105,839	'	'	'
Goodwill	13,742	'	'	'
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $214,002 and $196,878 at September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012, respectively	109,784	'	'	'
Deferred financing costs, net	0	'	'	'
Other assets	1,927	'	'	'
Assets held for sale	474	'	'	'
Total assets	319,964	'	'	'
Current liabilities:	'	'	'	'
Current portion of long-term liabilities	700	'	'	'
Current portion of long-term debt	0	'	'	'
Accounts payable	8,563	'	'	'
Accrued expenses	27,340	'	'	'
Accrued interest	0	'	'	'
Deferred revenue	24,148	'	'	'
Total current liabilities	60,751	'	'	'
Long-term liabilities:	'	'	'	'
Long-term debt	0	'	'	'
Long-term liabilities, less current portion	2,125	'	'	'
Derivative instruments	0	'	'	'
Pension and other postretirement benefit obligations	14,385	'	'	'
Liabilities subject to compromise	1,200,023	'	'	'
Total liabilities	1,277,284	'	'	'
Stockholders' deficit:	'	'	'	'
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 150,000,000 shares authorized at September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012; 58,313,868 issued and 58,077,031 outstanding at September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012	568	'	'	'
Additional paid-in capital	831,369	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-17,241	'	'	'
Accumulated deficit	-1,771,706	'	'	'
Treasury stock, at cost, 236,837 shares at September 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012	-310	'	'	'
Total GateHouse Media stockholders' deficit	-957,320	'	'	'
Noncontrolling interest	0	'	'	'
Total stockholders' deficit	-957,320	'	-834,159	'
Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit	$319,964	'	'	'

Condensed_Combined_DebtorInPos3

Condensed Combined Debtor-In-Possession Financial Information - Debtors' Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 29, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified			Debtor In Possession [Member]	Debtor In Possession [Member]
Condensed Combined Debtor In Possession Financial Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts	$3,871	$2,456	$2,306	'
Property, Plant, and equipment, accumulated depreciation	138,077	128,208	137,132	'
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization	$214,002	$196,878	$214,002	'
Common stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01	$0.01	'
Common stock, shares authorized	150,000,000	150,000,000	150,000,000	'
Common Stock Shares	58,313,868	58,313,868	58,313,868	58,313,868
Common stock, shares outstanding	58,077,031	58,077,031	58,077,031	'
Treasury Stock Shares	236,837	236,837	236,837	236,837

Condensed_Combined_DebtorInPos4

Condensed Combined Debtor-In-Possession Financial Information - Debtors' Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Revenues:	'	'	'	'
Advertising	$79,009	$80,140	$229,569	$246,010
Circulation	36,857	33,165	102,370	98,279
Commercial printing and other	10,126	6,675	24,233	18,872
Total revenues	125,992	119,980	356,172	363,161
Operating costs and expenses:	'	'	'	'
Operating costs	70,826	66,316	200,824	202,644
Selling, general, and administrative	42,532	35,004	121,254	107,059
Depreciation and amortization	10,747	9,802	30,383	30,006
Integration and reorganization costs	422	1,597	1,380	3,457
Impairment of long-lived assets	91,599	0	91,599	0
Loss on sale of assets	9	379	1,052	534
Operating income (loss)	-90,143	6,882	-90,320	19,461
Interest expense	40,627	14,500	69,513	43,497
Amortization of deferred financing costs	281	314	803	994
(Gain) loss on derivative instruments	4	5	14	-1,639
Other (income) expense	-3	7	1,005	-33
Reorganization items, net	9,843	0	9,843	0
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes	-140,895	-7,944	-171,498	-23,358
Income tax expense	-10,878	-250	-10,878	-207
Loss from continuing operations	-130,017	-7,694	-160,620	-23,151
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	0	-1,619	-1,034	-2,093
Net loss	-130,017	-9,313	-161,654	-25,244
Loss per share, basic and diluted:	'	'	'	'
Loss from continuing operations	($2.22)	($0.13)	($2.75)	($0.40)
Loss from discontinued operations	$0	($0.03)	($0.02)	($0.04)
Net loss attributable to GateHouse Media	($2.22)	($0.16)	($2.77)	($0.44)
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	58,077,031	58,051,607	58,068,277	58,038,673
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	58,077,031	58,051,607	58,068,277	58,038,673
Comprehensive loss	-109,330	-5,931	-126,253	-23,135
Debtor In Possession [Member]	'	'	'	'
Revenues:	'	'	'	'
Advertising	73,180	'	223,740	'
Circulation	33,147	'	98,660	'
Commercial printing and other	7,716	'	21,823	'
Total revenues	114,043	'	344,223	'
Operating costs and expenses:	'	'	'	'
Operating costs	62,930	'	192,928	'
Selling, general, and administrative	38,200	'	116,922	'
Depreciation and amortization	9,802	'	29,438	'
Integration and reorganization costs	422	'	1,380	'
Impairment of long-lived assets	91,599	'	91,599	'
Loss on sale of assets	10	'	1,053	'
Operating income (loss)	-88,920	'	-89,097	'
Interest expense	40,442	'	69,327	'
Amortization of deferred financing costs	249	'	772	'
(Gain) loss on derivative instruments	4	'	14	'
Other (income) expense	-4	'	1,004	'
Reorganization items, net	9,843	'	9,843	'
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes	-139,454	'	-170,057	'
Income tax expense	-10,302	'	-10,302	'
Loss from continuing operations	-129,152	'	-159,755	'
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	0	'	-1,034	'
Net loss	-129,152	'	-160,789	'
Loss per share, basic and diluted:	'	'	'	'
Loss from continuing operations	($2.22)	'	($2.75)	'
Loss from discontinued operations	$0	'	($0.02)	'
Net loss attributable to GateHouse Media	($2.22)	'	($2.77)	'
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	58,077,031	'	58,068,277	'
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	58,077,031	'	58,068,277	'
Comprehensive loss	($108,465)	'	($125,388)	'

Condensed_Combined_DebtorInPos5

Condensed Combined Debtor-In-Possession Financial Information - Debtors' Statement of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) (Detail) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Sep. 29, 2013

Dec. 30, 2012

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 29, 2013

Dec. 30, 2012

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Sep. 29, 2013

Dec. 30, 2012

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 29, 2013

Sep. 29, 2013

Dec. 30, 2012

Sep. 29, 2013

Common stock [Member]

Common stock [Member]

Additional paid-in capital [Member]

Accumulated other comprehensive loss [Member]

Accumulated deficit [Member]

Treasury stock [Member]

Treasury stock [Member]

Non-controlling interest in subsidiary [Member]

Debtor In Possession [Member]

Debtor In Possession [Member]

Debtor In Possession [Member]

Debtor In Possession [Member]

Debtor In Possession [Member]

Debtor In Possession [Member]

Debtor In Possession [Member]

Debtor In Possession [Member]

Debtor In Possession [Member]

Debtor In Possession [Member]

Debtor In Possession [Member]

Common stock [Member]

Common stock [Member]

Additional paid-in capital [Member]

Accumulated other comprehensive loss [Member]

Accumulated deficit [Member]

Treasury stock [Member]

Treasury stock [Member]

Non-controlling interest in subsidiary [Member]

Condensed Combined Debtor In Possession Financial Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Balance

'

'

($834,159)

'

$568

$568

$831,344

($52,642)

($1,610,917)

($310)

($310)

($2,202)

'

'

($834,159)

$568

$568

$831,344

($52,642)

($1,610,917)

($310)

($310)

($2,202)

Common stock shares

'

'

58,313,868

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

58,313,868

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Treasury stock shares

'

'

236,837

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

236,837

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net loss

-130,017

-9,313

-161,654

-25,244

'

'

'

'

-160,789

'

'

-865

-129,152

-160,789

'

'

'

'

'

-160,789

'

'

'

Gain on derivative instruments, net of income taxes of $0

'

'

19,339

'

'

'

'

19,339

'

'

'

'

'

19,339

'

'

'

'

19,339

'

'

'

'

Reclassification of accumulated other comprehensive loss related to derivative instruments, net of income taxes of $10,302

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

16,011

'

'

'

'

'

16,011

'

'

'

'

16,011

'

'

'

'

Net actuarial loss on prior service cost, net of income taxes of $0

'

'

51

'

'

'

'

51

'

'

'

'

'

51

'

'

'

'

51

'

'

'

'

Disposal of non wholly owned subsidiary

'

'

2,202

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,202

'

2,202

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,202

Non-cash compensation expense

1

23

25

71

'

'

25

'

'

'

'

'

'

25

'

'

'

25

'

'

'

'

'

Common stock shares

58,313,868

'

58,313,868

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

58,313,868

58,313,868

58,313,868

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Treasury Stock Shares

236,837

'

236,837

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

236,837

236,837

236,837

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Balance

($902,362)

'

($902,362)

'

$568

$568

$831,369

($17,241)

($1,771,706)

($310)

($310)

$54,958

($957,320)

($957,320)

($834,159)

$568

$568

$831,369

($17,241)

($1,771,706)

($310)

($310)

$0

Condensed_Combined_DebtorInPos6

Condensed Combined Debtor-In-Possession Financial Information - Debtors' Statement of Stockholder's Equity (Deficit) (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 29, 2013
Condensed Combined Debtor In Possession Financial Information [Line Items]	'
Gain on derivative instruments, income tax	$0
Net actuarial loss and prior service cost, income tax	0
Debtor In Possession [Member]	'
Condensed Combined Debtor In Possession Financial Information [Line Items]	'
Gain on derivative instruments, income tax	0
Net actuarial loss and prior service cost, income tax	$0

Condensed_Combined_DebtorInPos7

Condensed Combined Debtor-In-Possession Financial Information - Debtors' Statements of Cash Flows (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities: [Abstract]	'	'
Net loss	($161,654)	($25,244)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	30,440	30,710
(Gain) loss on derivative instruments	14	-1,639
Non-cash compensation expense	25	71
Non-cash reorganization items, net	2,989	0
Noncash Interest Expense	26,313	0
Tax effect of the termination of derivative agreements	-10,302	0
Loss on sale of assets	2,207	566
Pension and other postretirement benefit obligations	-820	-432
Impairment of long-lived assets	91,599	2,128
Goodwill impairment	0	216
Changes in assets and liabilities:	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	5,463	6,889
Inventory	484	-87
Prepaid expenses	-103	9,622
Other assets	-2,885	-1,181
Accounts payable	1,944	1,859
Accrued expenses	4,992	1,609
Accrued interest	-340	-397
Deferred revenue	-754	-949
Other long-term liabilities	-152	-513
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	-9,737	24,222
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment	-3,242	-2,854
Proceeds from sale of assets and insurance	743	840
Net cash used in investing activities	-2,499	-2,014
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Repayments under current portion of long-term debt	-6,648	-4,600
Net cash used in financing activities	-2,538	-4,600
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	-14,774	17,608
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	34,527	19,212
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	19,753	36,820
Debtor In Possession [Member]	'	'
Cash flows from operating activities: [Abstract]	'	'
Net loss	-160,789	'
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	29,495	'
Amortization of deferred financing costs	771	'
(Gain) loss on derivative instruments	14	'
Non-cash compensation expense	25	'
Non-cash reorganization items, net	2,989	'
Noncash Interest Expense	26,313	'
Tax effect of the termination of derivative agreements	-10,302	'
Loss on sale of assets	2,208	'
Pension and other postretirement benefit obligations	-820	'
Impairment of long-lived assets	91,599	'
Goodwill impairment	0	'
Changes in assets and liabilities:	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	5,778	'
Inventory	582	'
Prepaid expenses	-587	'
Other assets	-1,860	'
Accounts payable	-97	'
Accrued expenses	1,514	'
Accrued interest	-526	'
Deferred revenue	-723	'
Other long-term liabilities	-152	'
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	-14,568	'
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment	-3,242	'
Proceeds from sale of assets and insurance	743	'
Net cash used in investing activities	-2,499	'
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Repayments under current portion of long-term debt	-6,648	'
Net cash used in financing activities	-6,648	'
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	-23,715	'
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	34,527	'
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$10,812	'

Condensed_Combined_DebtorInPos8

Condensed Combined Debtor-In-Possession Financial Information - Debtors' Liabilities Subject to Compromise (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 29, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Condensed Combined Debtor In Possession Financial Information [Line Items]	'	'
Accrued interest	$4,133	'
Long-term debt	1,167,450	'
Derivative instruments	28,440	'
Total liabilities subject to compromise	1,200,023	0
Debtor In Possession [Member]	'	'
Condensed Combined Debtor In Possession Financial Information [Line Items]	'	'
Accrued interest	4,133	'
Long-term debt	1,167,450	'
Derivative instruments	28,440	'
Total liabilities subject to compromise	$1,200,023	'