AMC Networks (AMCX) 10-Q 6 Aug 15 2015 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - shares	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jul. 31, 2015
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,015
Entity Registrant Name	AMC Networks Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	1,514,991
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Common Class A [Member]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		60,877,998
Common Class B [Member]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		11,484,408

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 241,060	$ 201,367
Accounts receivable, trade (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $5,325 and $4,276)	607,026	587,193
Amounts due from related parties, net	3,975	4,102
Current portion of program rights, net	440,483	437,302
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	72,206	74,294
Deferred tax asset, net	21,741	24,822
Total current assets	1,386,491	1,329,080
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $205,109 and $186,242	140,323	133,844
Program rights, net	1,028,927	959,941
Deferred carriage fees, net	55,578	46,737
Intangible assets, net	562,465	590,824
Goodwill	727,206	734,356
Other assets	208,620	181,805
Total assets	4,109,610	3,976,587
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	146,260	101,866
Accrued liabilities	154,099	204,786
Current portion of program rights obligations	280,641	271,199
Deferred revenue	70,604	36,888
Promissory note payable	0	40,000
Current portion of long-term debt	111,000	74,000
Current portion of capital lease obligations	3,083	2,953
Total current liabilities	765,687	731,692
Program rights obligations	459,650	465,672
Long-term debt	2,612,806	2,685,566
Capital lease obligations	25,708	27,386
Deferred tax liability, net	131,142	128,066
Other liabilities	74,700	85,503
Total liabilities	$ 4,069,693	$ 4,123,885
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	$ 208,287	$ 204,611
Stockholders' deficiency:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 45,000,000 shares authorized; none issued	0	0
Paid-in capital	107,477	100,642
Accumulated deficit	(137,960)	(341,889)
Treasury stock, at cost (1,210,271 shares Class A Common Stock, respectively)	(51,993)	(51,993)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(110,920)	(79,248)
Total AMC Networks stockholders’ deficiency	(192,660)	(371,755)
Non-redeemable noncontrolling interests	24,290	19,846
Total stockholders’ deficiency	(168,370)	(351,909)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficiency	4,109,610	3,976,587
Common Class A [Member]
Stockholders' deficiency:
Common stock	621	618
Common Class B [Member]
Stockholders' deficiency:
Common stock	$ 115	$ 115

Condensed Consolidated Balance3

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounts receivable, trade, allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 5,325	$ 4,276
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation	$ 205,109	$ 186,242
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	45,000,000	45,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Common Class A [Member]
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	360,000,000	360,000,000
Common stock shares issued	62,085,674	61,762,944
Common stock, shares outstanding	60,875,403	60,552,673
Treasury stock, shares	1,210,271	1,210,271
Common Class B [Member]
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	90,000,000	90,000,000
Common stock shares issued	11,484,408	11,484,408
Common stock, shares outstanding	11,484,408	11,484,408

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenues, net (including revenues, net from related parties of $6,493, $7,525, $13,212 and $15,214, respectively)	$ 601,138	$ 522,093	$ 1,269,820	$ 1,046,647
Operating expenses
Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization)	259,730	232,044	521,903	449,215
Selling, general and administrative (including charges from related parties of $1,269, $890, $2,218 and $1,549, respectively)	158,880	141,890	313,459	287,246
Restructuring expense	2,654	1,153	3,310	1,153
Depreciation and amortization	21,040	17,531	41,567	31,925
Total Operating Expenses	442,304	392,618	880,239	769,539
Operating income	158,834	129,475	389,581	277,108
Other income (expense)
Interest expense	(32,571)	(33,923)	(65,595)	(65,695)
Interest income	792	318	1,229	659
Miscellaneous, net	11,384	869	1,154	(4,241)
Total nonoperating income (expense)	(20,395)	(32,736)	(63,212)	(69,277)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	138,439	96,739	326,369	207,831
Income tax expense	(50,997)	(36,559)	(112,251)	(75,664)
Income from continuing operations	87,442	60,180	214,118	132,167
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	0	(1,732)	0	(2,482)
Net income including noncontrolling interests	87,442	58,448	214,118	129,685
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(4,433)	207	(10,189)	337
Net income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	$ 83,009	$ 58,655	$ 203,929	$ 130,022
Basic net income per share attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders:
Income from continuing operations	$ 1.15	$ 0.84	$ 2.82	$ 1.84
Loss from discontinued operations	0	(0.02)	0	(0.03)
Net Income	1.15	0.81	2.82	1.81
Diluted net income per share attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders:
Income From Continuing Operations	1.14	0.83	2.81	1.83
Income from discontinued operations	0	(0.02)	0	(0.03)
Net Income	$ 1.14	$ 0.81	$ 2.81	$ 1.80
Weighted average common shares
Basic Weighted Average Common Shares	72,447	72,043	72,327	71,910
Diluted Weighted Average Common Shares	73,128	72,802	72,685	72,343

Condensed Consolidated Stateme5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenues, Net From Related Parties	$ 6,493	$ 7,525	$ 13,212	$ 15,214
Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party	$ 1,269	$ 890	$ 2,218	$ 1,549

Condensed Consolidated Stateme6

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income including noncontrolling interests	$ 87,442	$ 58,448	$ 214,118	$ 129,685
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	24,119	4,502	(36,706)	10,052
Unrealized gain on interest rate swaps	674	1,171	1,370	1,957
Other comprehensive income (loss), before income taxes	24,793	5,673	(35,336)	12,009
Income tax benefit (expense)	5,943	(432)	3,664	(722)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	30,736	5,241	(31,672)	11,287
Comprehensive income	118,178	63,689	182,446	140,972
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(4,433)	207	(10,189)	337
Comprehensive income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	$ 113,745	$ 63,896	$ 172,257	$ 141,309

Condensed Consolidated Stateme7

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income including noncontrolling interests	$ 214,118	$ 129,685
Loss from discontinued operations	0	2,482
Adjustments to reconcile income from continuing operations to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	41,567	31,925
Share-based compensation expense related to equity classified awards	16,089	13,839
Amortization and write-off of program rights	343,161	291,467
Amortization of deferred carriage fees	8,009	5,501
Unrealized foreign currency transaction (gain)	(8,345)	(1,338)
Unrealized loss (gain) on derivative contracts, net	791	(1,038)
Amortization of deferred financing costs and discounts on indebtedness	4,476	4,205
Bad debt expense	1,228	1,095
Deferred income taxes	10,069	5,300
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements	(4,038)	(4,708)
Other, net	(246)	(339)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, trade	(18,182)	(4,326)
Amounts due from related parties, net	127	891
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(15,359)	35,989
Program rights and obligations, net	(412,205)	(336,284)
Income taxes payable	2,696	11,992
Deferred revenue	33,779	19,867
Deferred carriage fees, net	(17,138)	(13,110)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	(10,356)	(15,644)
Net cash provided by operating activities	190,241	177,451
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(33,124)	(18,755)
Payments for acquisition of a business, net of cash acquired	(6,545)	(993,210)
Purchases of investments	(24,250)	0
Proceeds from insurance settlements	0	654
Net cash used in investing activities	(63,919)	(1,011,311)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt	0	600,000
Principal payments on long-term debt	(37,000)	0
Payment of Promissory Note	(40,000)	0
Payments for financing costs	0	(9,266)
Deemed repurchases of restricted stock/units	(14,320)	(17,804)
Proceeds from stock option exercises	1,031	925
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements	4,038	4,708
Principal payments on capital lease obligations	(1,449)	(1,312)
Distributions to noncontrolling member	(3,154)	0
Contributions from noncontrolling member	1,373	835
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(89,481)	578,086
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations	36,841	(255,774)
Cash flows from discontinued operations
Net cash used in operating activities	0	(2,719)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations	0	(2,719)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	2,852	20,534
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	201,367	521,951
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 241,060	$ 283,992

Description Of Business And Bas

Description Of Business And Basis Of Presentation	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Description Of Business And Basis Of Presentation	Description of Business and Basis of Presentation Description of Business AMC Networks Inc. (“AMC Networks”) and collectively with its subsidiaries (the “Company”) own and operate entertainment businesses and assets. The Company is comprised of two operating segments: • National Networks: Principally includes five nationally distributed programming networks: AMC, WE tv, BBC AMERICA, IFC and SundanceTV. These programming networks are distributed throughout the United States (“U.S.”) via cable and other multichannel video programming distribution platforms, including direct broadcast satellite (“DBS”) and platforms operated by telecommunications providers (we refer collectively to these cable and other multichannel video programming distributors as “multichannel video programming distributors” or “distributors”). AMC, IFC and SundanceTV are also distributed in Canada. The National Networks operating segment also includes AMC Networks Broadcasting & Technology, which primarily services most of the nationally distributed programming networks. • International and Other: Principally includes AMC Networks International, the Company’s international programming businesses consisting of a portfolio of channels in Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and parts of Asia and Africa; IFC Films, the Company’s independent film distribution business; AMC Networks International - DMC, the broadcast solutions unit of certain networks of AMC Networks International and third party networks; and various developing digital content distribution initiatives. Basis of Presentation Principles of Consolidation These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of AMC Networks, its majority owned or controlled subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. Investments in business entities in which the Company lacks control but does have the ability to exercise significant influence over operating and financial policies are accounted for using the equity method. Unaudited Interim Financial Statements These condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and Article 10 of Regulation S-X of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), and should be read in conjunction with the Company's consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2014 contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K (“ 2014 Form 10-K”) filed with the SEC. The condensed consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2015 and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 presented in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are unaudited; however, in the opinion of management, such financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that might be expected for future interim periods or for the full year ending December 31, 2015 . Program Rights The Company periodically reviews the programming usefulness of its licensed and owned original program rights based on a series of factors, including expected future revenue generation from airings on the Company's networks and other exploitation opportunities, ratings, type and quality of program material, standards and practices, and fitness for exhibition through various forms of distribution. If it is determined that film or other program rights have no future programming usefulness, a write-off of the unamortized cost is recorded in technical and operating expense. Program rights write-offs included in the National Networks segment technical and operating expense of $4,005 and $3,890 were recorded for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively, and program rights write-offs of $13,580 and $7,493 were recorded for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. Use of Estimates These condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. 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 liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates and judgments inherent in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements include the valuation of acquisition-related assets and liabilities, the useful lives and methodologies used to amortize and assess recoverability of program rights, the estimated useful lives of intangible assets, valuation and recoverability of goodwill and intangible assets and income taxes. Reclassifications Certain reclassifications were made to the prior period amounts to conform to the current period presentation. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements In April 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs. ASU 2015-03 requires debt issuance costs to be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying value of the debt. ASU 2015-03 will be applied retrospectively and is effective for the fourth quarter of 2015 and early adoption is permitted. The adoption of ASU 2015-03 is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements. In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-02, Consolidation (Topic 810): Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis. ASU 2015-02 amends current GAAP principles relating to the requirements of the reporting entity to consolidate other legal entities, which will therefore require all reporting entities that hold variable interests in other legal entities to re-evaluate consolidation assessments and disclosures. The new standard states (i) limited partnerships will be variable interest entities, unless the limited partners have either substantive kick-out or participating rights, (ii) a reporting organization may no longer have to consolidate a legal entity in certain circumstances based solely on its fee arrangement when certain criteria are met, (iii) less frequent performance of the related-party tiebreaker test (and mandatory consolidation by one of the related parties) than under current GAAP, and (iv) for entities other than limited partnerships, ASU 2015-02 clarifies how to determine whether the equity holders have power over the entity. ASU 2015-02 is effective for the fourth quarter of 2015 and early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently in the process of assessing the impact, if any, the adoption of ASU 2015-02 will have on its consolidated financial statements. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). ASU 2014-09 provides new guidance related to how an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The standard requires an evaluation of (i) transfer of control, (ii) variable consideration, (iii) allocation of selling price for multiple elements, (iv) intellectual property licenses, (v) time value of money and (vi) contract costs. The standard also expands the required disclosures related to revenue and cash flows from contracts with customers to provide greater insight into both revenue that has been recognized, and revenue that is expected to be recognized in the future from existing contracts. On July 9, 2015 the FASB voted to approve a one year delay of the effective date of the standard to the first quarter of 2018, and to permit companies to voluntarily adopt the new standard as of the original effective date of January 1, 2017. The new standard will be effective January 1, 2018 for the Company and management is currently determining its implementation approach and assessing the impact the adoption will have on its consolidated financial statements.

Business Combination

Business Combination	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acqusitions	Acquisitions BBC AMERICA In October 2014, a subsidiary of AMC Networks entered into a membership interest purchase agreement with BBC Worldwide Americas, Inc. ("BBCWA"), pursuant to which such subsidiary acquired 49.9% of the limited liability company interests of New Video Channel America, L.L.C. ("New Video"), owner of the cable channel BBC AMERICA (the "Transaction"), for a purchase price of $200,000 . The Company funded the purchase price with cash on hand and a $40,000 promissory note, which was paid on April 23, 2015. In addition to the purchase agreement, the Company entered into a Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement with BBCWA and one of its affiliates (the "Joint Venture Agreement") that sets forth certain rights and obligations of the parties, including certain put rights. The Company has operational control of New Video and the BBC AMERICA channel. The joint venture’s results are consolidated in the financial results of AMC Networks from the date of closing and included in the National Networks operating segment. The Company views this joint venture as an important addition to its overall channel portfolio and programming content strategy. The acquisition accounting for New Video as reflected in these consolidated financial statements is preliminary and based on current estimates and currently available information, and is subject to revision based on final determinations of fair value and final allocations of purchase price to the identifiable assets and liabilities acquired. The primary estimated fair values that are not yet finalized relate to the valuation of program rights and related obligations, intangible assets, other assets, accrued liabilities, and redeemable noncontrolling interests. The following table summarizes the preliminary valuation of the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Cash paid, net of cash acquired $ 159,889 Promissory note 40,000 Total consideration transferred 199,889 Redeemable noncontrolling interest 200,000 $ 399,889 Preliminary allocation: Prepaid expenses and other current assets 621 Accounts receivable, trade 32,240 Program rights 73,219 Deferred carriage fees 567 Property and equipment 111 Intangible assets 113,528 Other assets 46,000 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (5,528 ) Program rights obligations (30,868 ) Deferred revenue (3,378 ) Fair value of net assets acquired 226,512 Goodwill 173,377 $ 399,889 Chellomedia In January 2014, certain subsidiaries of AMC Networks purchased substantially all of Chellomedia (a combination of certain programming and content distribution subsidiaries and assets purchased from Liberty Global plc) for a purchase price of €750 million (approximately $1.0 billion ). AMC Networks funded the purchase price with cash on hand and also borrowed an additional $600 million under its Term Loan A Facility. Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information The following unaudited pro forma financial information is based on (i) the historical consolidated financial statements of AMC Networks, (ii) the historical financial statements of New Video and (iii) the historical combined financial statements of Chellomedia and is intended to provide information about how the acquisitions and related financing may have affected the Company's historical consolidated financial statements if they had occurred as of January 1, 2014. The unaudited pro forma information has been prepared for comparative purposes only and includes adjustments for additional interest expense associated with the terms of the Company's amended and restated credit agreement, estimated additional depreciation and amortization expense as a result of tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired, and the reclassification of the operating results of the Atmedia business to discontinued operations (see Note 4). The pro forma information is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that would have been achieved had the acquisition taken place on the date indicated or that may result in the future. Pro Forma Financial Information for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2014 Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 Revenues, net $ 564,330 $ 1,157,602 Income from continuing operations, net of income taxes $ 62,812 $ 140,966 Net income per share, basic $ 0.87 $ 1.96 Net income per share, diluted $ 0.86 $ 1.95 Other Acquisitions In February 2015, a subsidiary of AMC Networks acquired the shares of a small international channel. This acquisition is included in the International and Other segment and builds on the Company's international expansion strategy and the potential to provide international long-term growth and value. Pro forma financial information related to this acquisition is not provided as the impact was not material to our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Net Income Per Share

Net Income Per Share	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net Income Per Share	Net Income per Share The condensed consolidated statements of income present basic and diluted net income per share (“EPS”). Basic EPS is based upon net income divided by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS reflects the dilutive effects of AMC Networks stock options (including those held by directors and employees of related parties of the Company) and AMC Networks restricted stock units (including those held by employees of related parties of the Company). The following is a reconciliation between basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 72,447,000 72,043,000 72,327,000 71,910,000 Effect of dilution: Stock options 164,000 231,000 91,000 120,000 Restricted stock/units 517,000 528,000 267,000 313,000 Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 73,128,000 72,802,000 72,685,000 72,343,000 For the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 , there were no restricted stock units that would have been anti-dilutive to the diluted weighted average common shares outstanding. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 , approximately 326,000 restricted stock units have been excluded from diluted weighted average common shares outstanding since they would have been anti-dilutive. Approximately 125,000 and 476,000 restricted stock units for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and June 30, 2014 , respectively, have been excluded from diluted weighted average common shares outstanding since the performance criteria on these awards was not probable of being achieved in each of the respective periods.

Discontinued Operations

Discontinued Operations	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Discontinued Operations	Discontinued Operations In connection with the acquisition of Chellomedia (see Note 2), management committed to a plan to dispose of the operations of Chellomedia's advertising sales unit, Atmedia, which was completed in 2014. The operating results of discontinued operations included revenues, net of $11,533 and $18,171 , and a net loss of $1,732 and $2,482 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 , respectively.

Restructuring

Restructuring	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring	Restructuring The Company incurred restructuring expense primarily related to severance charges and other exit costs associated with the elimination of certain positions across the Company. The following table summarizes the restructuring expense recognized by operating segment: Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 National Networks $ 651 $ 717 International & Other 2,003 2,593 Total restructuring expense $ 2,654 $ 3,310 The following table summarizes the accrued restructuring costs: Severance and employee-related costs Other exit costs Total Balance at December 31, 2014 $ 6,525 $ 885 $ 7,410 Charges incurred 1,568 1,742 3,310 Cash payments (6,634 ) (114 ) (6,748 ) Non-cash adjustments (38 ) (1,742 ) (1,780 ) Currency translation (91 ) (84 ) (175 ) Balance at June 30, 2015 $ 1,330 $ 687 $ 2,017 Accrued liabilities for restructuring costs of $1,949 and $68 are included in accrued liabilities and other liabilities, respectively, in the condensed consolidated balance sheet at June 30, 2015 . The Company expects that the restructuring will be substantially completed during 2015 and the majority of severance and other costs will be paid in 2015.

Goodwill And Other Intangible A

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets The carrying amount of goodwill, by operating segment is as follows: National Networks International and Other Total December 31, 2014 $ 250,595 $ 483,761 $ 734,356 Additions and purchase accounting adjustments (2,994 ) 3,796 802 Amortization of "second component" goodwill (1,262 ) — (1,262 ) Foreign currency translation — (6,690 ) (6,690 ) June 30, 2015 $ 246,339 $ 480,867 $ 727,206 Additions and purchase accounting adjustments included in the National Networks and International and Other segments relate to the acquisition of New Video and a small international channel, respectively. The reduction of $1,262 in the carrying amount of goodwill for the National Networks is due to the realization of a tax benefit for the amortization of "second component" goodwill at SundanceTV. Second component goodwill is the amount of tax deductible goodwill in excess of goodwill for financial reporting purposes. In accordance with the authoritative guidance at the time of the SundanceTV acquisition, the tax benefits associated with this excess are applied to first reduce the amount of goodwill, and then other intangible assets for financial reporting purposes, if and when such tax benefits are realized in the Company's tax returns. The following tables summarize information relating to the Company’s identifiable intangible assets: June 30, 2015 Gross Accumulated Amortization Net Estimated Useful Lives Amortizable intangible assets: Affiliate and customer relationships $ 549,535 $ (95,581 ) $ 453,954 17 to 25 years Advertiser relationships 46,282 (2,887 ) 43,395 11 years Trade names 49,208 (4,004 ) 45,204 20 years Other amortizable intangible assets 15 (3 ) 12 Total amortizable intangible assets 645,040 (102,475 ) 542,565 Indefinite-lived intangible assets: Trademarks 19,900 — 19,900 Total intangible assets $ 664,940 $ (102,475 ) $ 562,465 December 31, 2014 Gross Accumulated Amortization Net Amortizable intangible assets: Affiliate and customer relationships $ 555,742 $ (80,351 ) $ 475,391 Advertiser relationships 45,827 (655 ) 45,172 Trade names 52,698 (2,351 ) 50,347 Other amortizable intangible assets 16 (2 ) 14 Total amortizable intangible assets 654,283 (83,359 ) 570,924 Indefinite-lived intangible assets: Trademarks 19,900 — 19,900 Total intangible assets $ 674,183 $ (83,359 ) $ 590,824 Aggregate amortization expense for amortizable intangible assets for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 was $21,912 and $13,792 , respectively. Estimated aggregate amortization expense for intangible assets subject to amortization for each of the following five years is: Years Ending December 31, 2015 $ 41,198 2016 38,025 2017 38,025 2018 38,022 2019 38,022

Accrued Liabilities

Accrued Liabilities	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accrued Liabilities	Accrued Liabilities Accrued liabilities consist of the following: June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Interest $ 28,513 $ 28,685 Employee related costs 77,020 102,608 Income taxes payable 10,143 11,876 Other accrued expenses 38,423 61,617 Total accrued liabilities $ 154,099 $ 204,786

Debt

Debt	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt	Long-term Debt The Company's long-term debt consists of: June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Senior Secured Credit Facility: (a) Term Loan A Facility $ 1,443,000 $ 1,480,000 Senior Notes: 7.75% Notes due July 2021 700,000 700,000 4.75% Notes due December 2022 600,000 600,000 Total long-term debt 2,743,000 2,780,000 Unamortized discount (19,194 ) (20,434 ) Long-term debt, net 2,723,806 2,759,566 Current portion of long-term debt 111,000 74,000 Noncurrent portion of long-term debt $ 2,612,806 $ 2,685,566 (a) The Company’s $500,000 revolving credit facility remains undrawn at June 30, 2015 . Total undrawn revolver commitments are available to be drawn for general corporate purposes of the Company.

Fair Value Measurement

Fair Value Measurement	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurement	Fair Value Measurement The fair value hierarchy is based on inputs to valuation techniques that are used to measure fair value that are either observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect assumptions market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability based on market data obtained from independent sources while unobservable inputs reflect a reporting entity’s pricing based upon their own market assumptions. The fair value hierarchy consists of the following three levels: • Level I - Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets. • Level II - Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable. • Level III - Instruments whose significant value drivers are unobservable. The following table presents for each of these hierarchy levels, the Company’s financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis: Level I Level II Total At June 30, 2015: Assets: Cash equivalents (a) $ 21,081 $ — $ 21,081 Foreign currency derivatives $ — $ 3,725 $ 3,725 Liabilities: Interest rate swap contracts $ — $ 4,452 $ 4,452 Foreign currency derivatives $ — $ 3,992 $ 3,992 At December 31, 2014: Assets: Cash equivalents (a) $ 11,058 $ — $ 11,058 Foreign currency derivatives $ — $ 3,949 $ 3,949 Liabilities: Interest rate swap contracts $ — $ 6,613 $ 6,613 Foreign currency derivatives $ — $ 2,346 $ 2,346 (a) Represents the Company’s investment in funds that invest primarily in money market securities. The Company’s cash equivalents represents investment in funds that invest primarily in money market securities and are classified within Level I of the fair value hierarchy because they are valued using quoted market prices. The Company’s interest rate swap contracts and foreign currency derivatives (see Note 10) are classified within Level II of the fair value hierarchy and their fair values are determined based on a market approach valuation technique that uses readily observable market parameters and the consideration of counterparty risk. The Company does not have any recurring assets or liabilities measured at fair value that would be considered Level III. Fair value measurements are also used in nonrecurring valuations performed in connection with acquisition accounting. These nonrecurring valuations primarily include the valuation of affiliate and customer relationships intangible assets, advertiser relationship intangible assets and property and equipment. With the exception of certain inputs for our weighted average cost of capital and discount rate calculations that are derived from pricing services, the inputs used in the Company’s discounted cash flow analysis, such as forecasts of future cash flows, are based on assumptions. The valuation of affiliate and customer relationships and advertiser relationships is primarily based on an excess earnings methodology, which is a form of a discounted cash flow analysis. The excess earnings methodology requires us to estimate the specific cash flows expected from the relationships, considering such factors as estimated life of the relationships and the revenue expected to be generated over the life of such relationships. Tangible assets are typically valued using a replacement or reproduction cost approach, considering factors such as current prices of the same or similar equipment, the age of the equipment and economic obsolescence. All of our nonrecurring valuations use significant unobservable inputs and therefore fall under Level III of the fair value hierarchy. Credit Facility Debt and Senior Notes The fair values of each of the Company’s debt instruments are based on quoted market prices for the same or similar issues or on the current rates offered to the Company for instruments of the same remaining maturities. The carrying values and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments, excluding those that are carried at fair value in the condensed consolidated balance sheets, are summarized as follows: June 30, 2015 Carrying Amount Estimated Fair Value Debt instruments: Term Loan A Facility $ 1,441,831 $ 1,424,963 7.75% Notes due July 2021 690,274 758,625 4.75% Notes due December 2022 591,701 601,500 $ 2,723,806 $ 2,785,088 December 31, 2014 Carrying Amount Estimated Fair Value Debt instruments: Term Loan A Facility $ 1,478,659 $ 1,465,200 7.75% Notes due July 2021 689,659 761,250 4.75% Notes due December 2022 591,248 585,000 $ 2,759,566 $ 2,811,450 Fair value estimates related to the Company’s debt instruments presented above are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgments and therefore cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.

Derivative Financial Instrument

Derivative Financial Instruments	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Financial Instruments	Derivative Financial Instruments Interest Rate Risk To manage interest rate risk, the Company enters into interest rate swap contracts to adjust the amount of total debt that is subject to variable interest rates. As of June 30, 2015 , the Company had interest rate swap contracts outstanding with notional amounts aggregating $455,750 , which consists of interest rate swap contracts with notional amounts of $204,600 that are designated as cash flow hedges and interest rate swap contracts with notional amounts of $251,150 that are not designated as hedging instruments. The Company’s outstanding interest rate swap contracts have varying maturities ranging from September 2015 to July 2017. At June 30, 2015 , the Company’s interest rate swap contracts designated as cash flow hedges were highly effective. Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk We are exposed to foreign currency risk to the extent that we enter into transactions denominated in currencies other than our or our subsidiaries' respective functional currencies (non-functional currency risk), such as affiliation agreements, programming contracts, certain accounts payable and trade receivables (including intercompany amounts) that are denominated in a currency other than the applicable functional currency. The fair values of the Company’s derivative financial instruments included in the condensed consolidated balance sheets are as follows: Balance Sheet Location June 30, December 31, 2014 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: Liabilities: Interest rate swap contracts Accrued liabilities $ 666 $ 2,388 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Assets: Foreign currency derivatives Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,777 1,808 Foreign currency derivatives Other assets 1,948 2,141 Liabilities: Interest rate swap contracts Other liabilities 3,786 4,225 Foreign currency derivatives Accrued liabilities 1,852 914 Foreign currency derivatives Other liabilities 2,140 1,432 The amounts of the gains and losses related to the Company’s derivative financial instruments designated as hedging instruments are as follows: Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives (Effective Portion) Location of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings (Effective Portion) Amount of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings (Effective Portion)(a) Three Months Ended June 30, Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships: Interest rate swap contracts $ (197 ) $ (340 ) Interest expense $ 871 $ (1,512 ) (a) There were no gains or losses recognized in earnings related to any ineffective portion of hedging relationships or related to any amount excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 . Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives (Effective Portion) Location of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings (Effective Portion) Amount of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings (Effective Portion)(a) Six Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships: Interest rate swap contracts $ (469 ) $ (636 ) Interest expense $ 1,839 $ 2,593 (a) There were no gains or losses recognized in earnings related to any ineffective portion of hedging relationships or related to any amount excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 . The amount of the gains and losses related to the Company's derivative financial instruments not designated as hedging instruments are as follows: Location of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on Derivatives Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on Derivatives Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on Derivatives Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Derivatives not designated as hedging relationships: Interest rate swap contracts Interest expense $ (74 ) $ (769 ) $ (495 ) $ (1,024 ) Foreign currency option contracts Miscellaneous, net — — — (1,754 ) Foreign currency derivatives Miscellaneous, net (1,993 ) 182 (1,500 ) (268 ) Total $ (2,067 ) $ (587 ) $ (1,995 ) $ (3,046 )

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes For the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 , income tax expense attributable to continuing operations was $50,997 and $112,251 , respectively, representing an effective tax rate of 37% and 34% , respectively. The effective tax rate differs from the federal statutory rate of 35% due primarily to state and local income tax expense of $2,726 and $6,560 , tax benefit from foreign subsidiary earnings indefinitely reinvested outside the U.S. of $939 and $6,201 , tax benefit from the domestic production activities deduction of $5,015 and $10,183 and tax expense of $3,957 and $6,788 resulting from an increase in the valuation allowances for foreign and local taxes for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 , respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 , income tax expense attributable to continuing operations was $36,559 and $75,664 , respectively, representing an effective tax rate of 38% and 36% , respectively. The effective tax rate differs from the federal statutory rate of 35% due to state and local income tax expense of $1,914 and $3,803 , tax benefit from foreign subsidiary earnings indefinitely reinvested outside the U.S. of $3,303 and $7,190 , tax expense of $3,090 and $6,424 relating to uncertain tax positions, including accrued interest, tax benefit from the domestic production activities deduction of $2,647 and $5,424 , tax expense of $2,512 and $3,159 resulting from an increase in valuation allowances for foreign and local taxes partially offset by a decrease in the valuation allowance for foreign tax credits and tax expense of $1,134 and $2,151 for the effect of acquisition costs and other items for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 , respectively. At June 30, 2015 , the Company had foreign tax credit carry forwards of approximately $37,000 , expiring on various dates from 2016 through 2025. For the six months ended June 30, 2015 , excess tax benefits of $4,038 relating to share-based compensation awards and $800 relating to amortization of tax deductible second component goodwill were realized as a reduction in tax liability (as determined on a 'with-and-without' approach).

Commitments

Commitments	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments	Commitments As of June 30, 2015 , the Company’s contractual obligations not reflected on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet increased $13,089 to $1,420,242 as compared to $1,407,153 at December 31, 2014 . The increase relates primarily to program rights obligations and transmission commitments.

Equity Plans

Equity Plans	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Equity Plans	Equity Plans On June 9, 2015, AMC Networks granted 22,659 restricted stock units under the AMC Networks Inc. Amended and Restated 2011 Non-Employee Directors Plan to non-employee directors that vested on the date of grant. On May 26, 2015, AMC Networks granted 39,099 restricted stock units to an employee under the AMC Networks Inc. Amended and Restated 2011 Employee Stock Plan that vest in equal annual installments over a three year period. On March 6, 2015, AMC Networks granted 437,717 restricted stock units to certain executive officers and employees under the AMC Networks Inc. Amended and Restated 2011 Employee Stock Plan that vest on the third anniversary of the grant date. The vesting criteria for 125,465 restricted stock units include the achievement of certain performance targets by the Company. During the six months ended June 30, 2015 , 403,491 restricted stock units of AMC Networks Class A Common Stock previously issued to employees of the Company vested. On the vesting date, 171,382 of the shares underlying the restricted stock units were retained by the Company to cover the required statutory tax withholding obligations and 232,109 new shares of the Company's Class A Common Stock were issued in respect of the remaining restricted stock units. The shares retained to satisfy the employees' statutory minimum tax withholding obligations for the applicable income and other employment tax had an aggregate value of $14,320 , which has been reflected as a financing activity in the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2015 . Share-based compensation expense included in selling, general and administrative expense, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 was $8,801 and $16,089 , respectively and $8,760 and $13,839 for the three and six ended June 30, 2014 , respectively. As of June 30, 2015 , there was $73,455 of total unrecognized share-based compensation cost related to outstanding unvested restricted stock units. The unrecognized compensation cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average remaining period of approximately 3.0 years.

Redeemable Noncontrolling Inter

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests	Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests In connection with the acquisition of the Company's 49.9% interest in New Video in 2014, the terms of the agreement provide BBCWA with a right to put all of its 50.1% noncontrolling interest to the Company at the greater of the then fair value or the fair value of the initial equity interest at inception. The put option is exercisable on the fifteenth and twenty-fifth year anniversaries of the agreement. Additionally, in connection with the creation of a joint venture entity in 2013, the terms of the agreement provide the noncontrolling member with a right to put all of its interest to the Company at the then fair value. Because exercise of these put rights is outside of the Company's control, the noncontrolling interest in each entity is presented as redeemable noncontrolling interest outside of stockholders' deficiency in the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheet. The activity reflected within redeemable noncontrolling interest for the six months ended June 30, 2015 is presented below. Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 Beginning balance $ 204,611 Net earnings 6,778 Distributions (3,154 ) Non-cash contributions 52 Ending balance $ 208,287

Related Party Transactions

Related Party Transactions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions	Related Party Transactions Members of the Dolan Family, for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including trusts for the benefit of the Dolan Family, collectively beneficially own all of the Company’s outstanding Class B Common Stock and own less than 2% of the Company’s outstanding Class A Common Stock. Such shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock, collectively, represent approximately 66% of the aggregate voting power of the Company’s outstanding common stock. Members of the Dolan Family are also the controlling stockholders of both Cablevision Systems Corporation and its subsidiaries ("Cablevision") and The Madison Square Garden Company and its subsidiaries (“MSG”). In connection with the spin off from Cablevision in 2011, the Company entered into various agreements with Cablevision, and certain related party arrangements. These agreements govern certain of the Company’s relationships with Cablevision subsequent to the spin-off and provide for the allocation of employee benefits, taxes and certain other liabilities and obligations attributable to periods prior to the spin-off as well as a number of on-going commercial relationships. The distribution agreement provides that the Company and Cablevision agree to provide each other with indemnities with respect to liabilities arising out of the businesses Cablevision transferred to the Company. The Company records revenues, net from subsidiaries of Cablevision and MSG. Revenues, net from related parties amounted to $6,493 and $7,525 for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. Revenues, net from related parties amounted to $13,212 and $15,214 for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. In addition, the Company and its related parties routinely enter into transactions with each other in the ordinary course of business. Amounts charged to the Company, included in selling, general and administrative expenses, pursuant to transactions with its related parties amounted to $1,269 and $890 for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. Selling, general and administrative expenses with its related parties amounted to $2,218 and $1,549 for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively.

Cash Flows

Cash Flows	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash Flows	Cash Flows The Company’s non-cash investing and financing activities and other supplemental data are as follows: Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities: Continuing Operations: Increase in capital lease obligations and related assets $ — $ 19,036 Capital expenditures incurred but not yet paid 1,957 656 Supplemental Data: Cash interest paid — continuing operations 61,223 61,300 Income taxes paid, net — continuing operations 99,177 32,187

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income The following table details the components of accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income: Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 Currency Translation Adjustment Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Currency Translation Adjustment Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Beginning Balance $ (77,492 ) $ (1,756 ) $ (79,248 ) $ — $ (4,495 ) $ (4,495 ) Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications (36,706 ) (469 ) (37,175 ) 10,052 (636 ) 9,416 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss — 1,839 1,839 — 2,593 2,593 Net current-period other comprehensive (loss) income, before income taxes (36,706 ) 1,370 (35,336 ) 10,052 1,957 12,009 Income tax expense 4,165 (501 ) 3,664 — (722 ) (722 ) Net current-period other comprehensive (loss) income, net of income taxes (32,541 ) 869 (31,672 ) 10,052 1,235 11,287 Ending Balance $ (110,033 ) $ (887 ) $ (110,920 ) $ 10,052 $ (3,260 ) $ 6,792 Amounts reclassified to net earnings for gains and losses on cash flow hedges are included in interest expense in the condensed consolidated statements of income.

Segment Information

Segment Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	Segment Information The Company classifies its operations into two operating segments: National Networks and International and Other. These reportable segments represent strategic business units that are managed separately. The Company generally allocates all corporate overhead costs to the Company’s two operating segments based upon their proportionate estimated usage of services, including such costs as executive salaries and benefits, costs of maintaining corporate headquarters, facilities and common support functions (such as human resources, legal, finance, tax, accounting, audit, treasury, risk management, strategic planning and information technology) as well as sales support functions and creative and production services. The Company evaluates segment performance based on several factors, of which the primary financial measure is operating segment adjusted operating cash flow (defined as operating income (loss) before depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation expense or benefit, and restructuring expense or credit). The Company has presented the components that reconcile adjusted operating cash flow to operating income, an accepted GAAP measure and other information as to the continuing operations of the Company’s reportable segments below. Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 National Networks International and Other Inter-segment eliminations Consolidated Revenues, net Advertising $ 185,712 $ 21,778 $ — $ 207,490 Distribution 302,896 91,105 (353 ) 393,648 Consolidated revenues, net $ 488,608 $ 112,883 $ (353 ) $ 601,138 Adjusted operating cash flow $ 182,553 $ 8,610 $ 166 $ 191,329 Depreciation and amortization (7,212 ) (13,828 ) — (21,040 ) Share-based compensation expense (7,043 ) (1,758 ) — (8,801 ) Restructuring expense (651 ) (2,003 ) — (2,654 ) Operating income (loss) $ 167,647 $ (8,979 ) $ 166 $ 158,834 Three Months Ended June 30, 2014 National Networks International and Other Inter-segment eliminations Consolidated Revenues, net Advertising $ 163,836 $ 16,475 $ — $ 180,311 Distribution 234,168 108,125 (511 ) 341,782 Consolidated revenues, net $ 398,004 $ 124,600 $ (511 ) $ 522,093 Adjusted operating cash flow $ 136,918 $ 19,537 $ 464 $ 156,919 Depreciation and amortization (5,046 ) (12,485 ) — (17,531 ) Share-based compensation expense (6,624 ) (2,136 ) — (8,760 ) Restructuring expense — (1,153 ) — (1,153 ) Operating income $ 125,248 $ 3,763 $ 464 $ 129,475 Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 National Networks International and Other Inter-segment eliminations Consolidated Revenues, net Advertising $ 446,151 $ 40,581 $ — $ 486,732 Distribution 605,304 178,658 (874 ) 783,088 Consolidated revenues, net $ 1,051,455 $ 219,239 $ (874 ) $ 1,269,820 Adjusted operating cash flow $ 435,811 $ 14,289 $ 447 $ 450,547 Depreciation and amortization (14,574 ) (26,993 ) — (41,567 ) Share-based compensation expense (12,453 ) (3,636 ) — (16,089 ) Restructuring expense (717 ) $ (2,593 ) $ — $ (3,310 ) Operating income (loss) $ 408,067 $ (18,933 ) $ 447 $ 389,581 Capital expenditures $ 11,484 $ 21,640 $ — $ 33,124 Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 National Networks International and Other Inter-segment eliminations Consolidated Revenues, net Advertising $ 371,739 $ 24,489 $ — $ 396,228 Distribution 474,945 176,689 (1,215 ) 650,419 Consolidated revenues, net $ 846,684 $ 201,178 $ (1,215 ) $ 1,046,647 Adjusted operating cash flow $ 314,664 $ 8,488 $ 873 $ 324,025 Depreciation and amortization (9,953 ) (21,972 ) — (31,925 ) Share-based compensation expense (10,789 ) (3,050 ) — (13,839 ) Restructuring expense — (1,153 ) — (1,153 ) Operating income (loss) $ 293,922 $ (17,687 ) $ 873 $ 277,108 Capital expenditures $ 7,204 $ 11,551 $ — $ 18,755 Inter-segment eliminations are primarily revenues recognized by AMC Networks Broadcasting & Technology for transmission revenues recognized from the International and Other operating segment as well as distribution licensing revenues recognized between the National Networks and International and Other segments. Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Inter-segment revenues National Networks $ (336 ) $ (316 ) $ (788 ) $ (990 ) International and Other (17 ) (195 ) (86 ) (225 ) $ (353 ) $ (511 ) $ (874 ) $ (1,215 ) The table below summarizes revenues based on customer location: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Revenues United States $ 472,258 $ 383,610 $ 1,036,083 $ 832,760 Europe 78,056 107,231 153,942 157,014 Other 50,824 31,252 79,795 56,873 $ 601,138 $ 522,093 $ 1,269,820 $ 1,046,647 The table below summarizes property and equipment based on asset location: June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Property and equipment, net United States $ 84,940 $ 79,832 Europe 35,356 33,380 Other 20,027 20,632 $ 140,323 $ 133,844

Condensed Consolidating Financi

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements	Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements Long-term debt of AMC Networks includes $700,000 of 7.75% senior notes due July 2021 and $600,000 of 4.75% senior notes due December 2022. All outstanding senior notes issued by AMC Networks are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by certain of its existing and future domestic restricted subsidiaries (the “Guarantor Subsidiaries”). All Guarantor Subsidiaries are owned 100% by AMC Networks. The outstanding notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Guarantor Subsidiaries on a joint and several basis. Set forth below are condensed consolidating financial statements presenting the financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income, and cash flows of (i) the Parent Company, (ii) the Guarantor Subsidiaries on a combined basis (as such guarantees are joint and several), (iii) the direct and indirect non-guarantor subsidiaries of the Parent Company (the “Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries”) on a combined basis and (iv) reclassifications and eliminations necessary to arrive at the information for the Company on a consolidated basis. Basis of Presentation In presenting the condensed consolidating financial statements, the equity method of accounting has been applied to (i) the Parent Company's interests in the Guarantor Subsidiaries and the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries, and (ii) the Guarantor Subsidiaries' interests in the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries, even though all such subsidiaries meet the requirements to be consolidated under GAAP. All intercompany balances and transactions between the Parent Company, the Guarantor Subsidiaries and the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries have been eliminated, as shown in the column "Eliminations." The accounting basis in all subsidiaries, including goodwill and identified intangible assets, have been allocated to the applicable subsidiaries. Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet June 30, 2015 Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 894 $ 122,665 $ 117,501 $ — $ 241,060 Accounts receivable, trade (less allowance for doubtful accounts) — 453,121 153,905 — 607,026 Amounts due from related parties, net — 3,721 254 — 3,975 Current portion of program rights, net — 339,508 100,975 — 440,483 Prepaid expenses, other current assets and intercompany receivable 24,693 159,592 18,470 (130,549 ) 72,206 Deferred tax asset, net 19,660 — 2,081 — 21,741 Total current assets 45,247 1,078,607 393,186 (130,549 ) 1,386,491 Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation — 85,013 55,310 — 140,323 Investment in affiliates 2,037,049 946,829 — (2,983,878 ) — Program rights, net — 929,806 99,121 — 1,028,927 Long-term intercompany notes receivable 615,906 400,258 201,598 (1,217,762 ) — Deferred carriage fees, net — 53,370 2,208 — 55,578 Intangible assets, net — 194,913 367,552 — 562,465 Goodwill — 72,962 654,244 — 727,206 Other assets 23,525 73,060 112,035 — 208,620 Total assets $ 2,721,727 $ 3,834,818 $ 1,885,254 $ (4,332,189 ) $ 4,109,610 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIENCY Current Liabilities: Accounts payable $ 12 $ 102,615 $ 43,633 $ — $ 146,260 Accrued liabilities and intercompany payable 36,994 101,626 146,028 (130,549 ) 154,099 Current portion of program rights obligations — 225,383 55,258 — 280,641 Deferred revenue — 62,868 7,736 — 70,604 Current portion of long-term debt 111,000 — — — 111,000 Current portion of capital lease obligations — 2,312 771 — 3,083 Total current liabilities 148,006 494,804 253,426 (130,549 ) 765,687 Program rights obligations — 441,316 18,334 — 459,650 Long-term debt 2,612,806 — — — 2,612,806 Capital lease obligations — 10,603 15,105 — 25,708 Deferred tax liability, net 121,398 — 9,744 — 131,142 Other liabilities and intercompany notes payable 32,177 851,046 409,239 (1,217,762 ) 74,700 Total liabilities 2,914,387 1,797,769 705,848 (1,348,311 ) 4,069,693 Commitments and contingencies Redeemable noncontrolling interests — — 208,287 — 208,287 Stockholders’ deficiency: AMC Networks stockholders’ (deficiency) equity (192,660 ) 2,037,049 946,829 (2,983,878 ) (192,660 ) Total AMC Networks stockholders’ (deficiency) equity (192,660 ) 2,037,049 946,829 (2,983,878 ) (192,660 ) Non-redeemable noncontrolling interests — — 24,290 — 24,290 Total stockholders' (deficiency) equity (192,660 ) 2,037,049 971,119 (2,983,878 ) (168,370 ) Total liabilities and stockholders’ (deficiency) equity $ 2,721,727 $ 3,834,818 $ 1,885,254 $ (4,332,189 ) $ 4,109,610 Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet December 31, 2014 Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,581 $ 83,676 $ 116,110 $ — $ 201,367 Accounts receivable, trade (less allowance for doubtful accounts) — 443,720 143,473 — 587,193 Amounts due from related parties, net — 3,846 256 — 4,102 Current portion of program rights, net — 350,750 86,552 — 437,302 Prepaid expenses, other current assets and intercompany receivable 44,011 75,631 6,702 (52,050 ) 74,294 Deferred tax asset, net 22,221 — 2,601 — 24,822 Total current assets 67,813 957,623 355,694 (52,050 ) 1,329,080 Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation — 80,064 53,780 — 133,844 Investment in affiliates 1,851,065 1,237,919 — (3,088,984 ) — Program rights, net — 878,294 81,647 — 959,941 Long-term intercompany notes receivable 624,100 111,263 198,304 (933,667 ) — Deferred carriage fees, net — 44,644 2,093 — 46,737 Intangible assets, net — 199,785 391,039 — 590,824 Goodwill — 74,224 660,132 — 734,356 Other assets 26,760 63,700 91,345 — 181,805 Total assets $ 2,569,738 $ 3,647,516 $ 1,834,034 $ (4,074,701 ) $ 3,976,587 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIENCY Current Liabilities: Accounts payable $ 15 $ 62,573 $ 39,278 $ — $ 101,866 Accrued liabilities and intercompany payable 39,566 155,569 61,701 (52,050 ) 204,786 Current portion of program rights obligations — 212,310 58,889 — 271,199 Deferred revenue — 30,184 6,704 — 36,888 Promissory note payable — — 40,000 — 40,000 Current portion of long-term debt 74,000 — — — 74,000 Current portion of capital lease obligations — 2,226 727 — 2,953 Total current liabilities 113,581 462,862 207,299 (52,050 ) 731,692 Program rights obligations — 453,343 12,329 — 465,672 Long-term debt 2,685,566 — — — 2,685,566 Capital lease obligations — 11,884 15,502 — 27,386 Deferred tax liability, net 113,742 — 14,324 — 128,066 Other liabilities and intercompany payable 28,604 868,362 122,204 (933,667 ) 85,503 Total liabilities 2,941,493 1,796,451 371,658 (985,717 ) 4,123,885 Commitments and contingencies Redeemable noncontrolling interests — — 204,611 — 204,611 Stockholders’ deficiency: AMC Networks stockholders’ (deficiency) equity (371,755 ) 1,851,065 1,237,919 (3,088,984 ) (371,755 ) Total AMC Networks stockholders’ (deficiency) equity (371,755 ) 1,851,065 1,237,919 (3,088,984 ) (371,755 ) Non-redeemable noncontrolling interests — — 19,846 — 19,846 Total stockholders' (deficiency) equity (371,755 ) 1,851,065 1,257,765 (3,088,984 ) (351,909 ) Total liabilities and stockholders’ (deficiency) equity $ 2,569,738 $ 3,647,516 $ 1,834,034 $ (4,074,701 ) $ 3,976,587 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenues, net $ — $ 464,368 $ 136,948 $ (178 ) $ 601,138 Operating expenses: Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization) — 189,500 70,401 (171 ) 259,730 Selling, general and administrative — 114,080 44,819 (19 ) 158,880 Restructuring expense — 557 2,097 — 2,654 Depreciation and amortization — 9,203 11,837 — 21,040 — 313,340 129,154 (190 ) 442,304 Operating income — 151,028 7,794 12 158,834 Other income (expense): Interest expense, net (20,020 ) (2,325 ) (9,434 ) — (31,779 ) Share of affiliates' income 126,287 3,368 — (129,655 ) — Miscellaneous, net 23,961 (23,601 ) 11,036 (12 ) 11,384 130,228 (22,558 ) 1,602 (129,667 ) (20,395 ) Income from continuing operations before income taxes 130,228 128,470 9,396 (129,655 ) 138,439 Income tax (expense) benefit (47,219 ) (2,183 ) (1,595 ) — (50,997 ) Income from continuing operations 83,009 126,287 7,801 (129,655 ) 87,442 Net income including noncontrolling interest 83,009 126,287 7,801 (129,655 ) 87,442 Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (4,433 ) — (4,433 ) Net income attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders $ 83,009 $ 126,287 $ 3,368 $ (129,655 ) $ 83,009 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income Three Months Ended June 30, 2014 Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenues, net $ — $ 412,773 $ 109,320 $ — $ 522,093 Operating expenses: Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization) — 175,522 56,522 — 232,044 Selling, general and administrative — 114,963 26,917 10 141,890 Restructuring expense — — 1,153 — 1,153 Depreciation and amortization — 8,511 9,020 — 17,531 — 298,996 93,612 10 392,618 Operating income — 113,777 15,708 (10 ) 129,475 Other income (expense): Interest expense, net (19,953 ) (12,213 ) (1,439 ) — (33,605 ) Share of affiliates' income 115,703 9,663 — (125,366 ) — Miscellaneous, net (4,500 ) 6,461 (1,102 ) 10 869 91,250 3,911 (2,541 ) (125,356 ) (32,736 ) Income from continuing operations before income taxes 91,250 117,688 13,167 (125,366 ) 96,739 Income tax expense (32,595 ) (2,417 ) (1,547 ) — (36,559 ) Income from continuing operations 58,655 115,271 11,620 (125,366 ) 60,180 Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes — — (1,732 ) — (1,732 ) Net income including noncontrolling interest 58,655 115,271 9,888 (125,366 ) 58,448 Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests — 432 (225 ) — 207 Net income attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders $ 58,655 $ 115,703 $ 9,663 $ (125,366 ) $ 58,655 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenues, net $ — $ 1,003,811 $ 266,412 $ (403 ) $ 1,269,820 Operating expenses: Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization) — 386,258 136,022 (377 ) 521,903 Selling, general and administrative — 232,567 80,910 (18 ) 313,459 Restructuring expense — 672 2,638 — 3,310 Depreciation and amortization — 18,170 23,397 — 41,567 — 637,667 242,967 (395 ) 880,239 Operating income — 366,144 23,445 (8 ) 389,581 Other income (expense): Interest expense, net (40,374 ) (12,790 ) (11,202 ) — (64,366 ) Share of affiliates' income 402,272 7,756 — (410,028 ) — Miscellaneous, net (52,352 ) 45,712 7,786 8 1,154 309,546 40,678 (3,416 ) (410,020 ) (63,212 ) Income from continuing operations before income taxes 309,546 406,822 20,029 (410,028 ) 326,369 Income tax (expense) benefit (105,617 ) (4,550 ) (2,084 ) — (112,251 ) Income from continuing operations 203,929 402,272 17,945 (410,028 ) 214,118 Net income including noncontrolling interest 203,929 402,272 17,945 (410,028 ) 214,118 Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (10,189 ) — (10,189 ) Net income attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders $ 203,929 $ 402,272 $ 7,756 $ (410,028 ) $ 203,929 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenues, net $ — $ 872,861 $ 173,786 $ — $ 1,046,647 Operating expenses: Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization) — 356,972 92,243 — 449,215 Selling, general and administrative — 241,340 45,896 10 287,246 Restructuring expense — — 1,153 — 1,153 Depreciation and amortization — 16,720 15,205 — 31,925 — 615,032 154,497 10 769,539 Operating income — 257,829 19,289 (10 ) 277,108 Other income (expense): Interest expense, net (42,185 ) (20,585 ) (2,266 ) — (65,036 ) Share of affiliates' income 238,876 6,070 — (244,946 ) — Miscellaneous, net 1,842 (334 ) (5,759 ) 10 (4,241 ) 198,533 (14,849 ) (8,025 ) (244,936 ) (69,277 ) Income from continuing operations before income taxes 198,533 242,980 11,264 (244,946 ) 207,831 Income tax expense (68,511 ) (4,958 ) (2,195 ) — (75,664 ) Income from continuing operations 130,022 238,022 9,069 (244,946 ) 132,167 Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes — — (2,482 ) — (2,482 ) Net income including noncontrolling interest 130,022 238,022 6,587 (244,946 ) 129,685 Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests — 854 (517 ) — 337 Net income attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders $ 130,022 $ 238,876 $ 6,070 $ (244,946 ) $ 130,022 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Net income including noncontrolling interest $ 83,009 $ 126,287 $ 7,801 $ (129,655 ) $ 87,442 Other comprehensive income (loss): Foreign currency translation adjustment 7,591 7,572 16,528 (7,572 ) 24,119 Unrealized gain on interest rate swaps 674 — — — 674 Other comprehensive income (loss), before income taxes 8,265 7,572 16,528 (7,572 ) 24,793 Income tax benefit 5,943 — — — 5,943 Other comprehensive income, net of income taxes 14,208 7,572 16,528 (7,572 ) 30,736 Comprehensive income 97,217 133,859 24,329 (137,227 ) 118,178 Comprehensive (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (4,433 ) — (4,433 ) Comprehensive income attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders $ 97,217 $ 133,859 $ 19,896 $ (137,227 ) $ 113,745 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income Three Months Ended June 30, 2014 Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Net income including noncontrolling interests $ 58,655 $ 115,271 $ 9,888 $ (125,366 ) $ 58,448 Other comprehensive income (loss): Foreign currency translation adjustment 9,221 9,221 (4,719 ) (9,221 ) 4,502 Unrealized gain on interest rate swaps 1,171 — — — 1,171 Other comprehensive income (loss), before income taxes 10,392 9,221 (4,719 ) (9,221 ) 5,673 Income tax expense (432 ) — — — (432 ) Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes 9,960 9,221 (4,719 ) (9,221 ) 5,241 Comprehensive income 68,615 124,492 5,169 (134,587 ) 63,689 Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests — 432 (225 ) — 207 Comprehensive income attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders $ 68,615 $ 124,924 $ 4,944 $ (134,587 ) $ 63,896 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Net income including noncontrolling interest $ 203,929 $ 402,272 $ 17,945 $ (410,028 ) $ 214,118 Other comprehensive income (loss): Foreign currency translation adjustment (64,120 ) (64,120 ) 27,414 64,120 (36,706 ) Unrealized gain on interest rate swaps 1,370 — — — 1,370 Other comprehensive (loss) income, before income taxes (62,750 ) (64,120 ) 27,414 64,120 (35,336 ) Income tax benefit 3,664 — — — 3,664 Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of income taxes (59,086 ) (64,120 ) 27,414 64,120 (31,672 ) Comprehensive income 144,843 338,152 45,359 (345,908 ) 182,446 Comprehensive (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (10,189 ) — (10,189 ) Comprehensive income attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders $ 144,843 $ 338,152 $ 35,170 $ (345,908 ) $ 172,257 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Net income including noncontrolling interests $ 130,022 $ 238,022 $ 6,587 $ (244,946 ) $ 129,685 Other comprehensive income (loss): Foreign currency translation adjustment 15,374 15,374 (5,322 ) (15,374 ) 10,052 Unrealized gain on interest rate swaps 1,957 — — — 1,957 Other comprehensive income (loss), before income taxes 17,331 15,374 (5,322 ) (15,374 ) 12,009 Income tax expense (722 ) — — — (722 ) Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes 16,609 15,374 (5,322 ) (15,374 ) 11,287 Comprehensive income 146,631 253,396 1,265 (260,320 ) 140,972 Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests — 854 (517 ) — 337 Comprehensive income attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders $ 146,631 $ 254,250 $ 748 $ (260,320 ) $ 141,309 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities: Net cash provided by operating activities $ 238,455 $ 169 $ 362,865 $ (411,248 ) $ 190,241 Cash flows from investing activities: Capital expenditures (3 ) (22,875 ) (10,246 ) — (33,124 ) Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired — — (6,545 ) — (6,545 ) Acquisition of investments — (369 ) (23,881 ) — (24,250 ) (Increase) decrease to investment in affiliates (134,957 ) 127,384 (339,452 ) 347,025 — Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities (134,960 ) 104,140 (380,124 ) 347,025 (63,919 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Principal payments on long-term debt (37,000 ) — — — (37,000 ) Payment of Promissory Note — — (40,000 ) — (40,000 ) Deemed repurchases of restricted stock/units (14,320 ) — — — (14,320 ) Proceeds from stock option exercises 1,031 — — — 1,031 Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements 4,038 — — — 4,038 Principal payments on capital lease obligations — (1,097 ) (352 ) — (1,449 ) Distributions to noncontrolling member — — (3,154 ) — (3,154 ) Contributions from noncontrolling member — — 1,373 — 1,373 Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (46,251 ) (1,097 ) (42,133 ) — (89,481 ) Net increase in cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations 57,244 103,212 (59,392 ) (64,223 ) 36,841 Cash flows from discontinued operations: Net cash used in operating activities — — — — — Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations — — — — — Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (57,931 ) (64,223 ) 60,783 64,223 2,852 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 1,581 83,676 116,110 — 201,367 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 894 $ 122,665 $ 117,501 $ — $ 241,060 Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities: Net cash provided by operating activities $ 153,255 $ 141,858 $ 37,951 $ (155,613 ) $ 177,451 Cash flows from investing activities: Capital expenditures (1,371 ) (13,086 ) (4,298 ) — (18,755 ) (Increase) decrease to investment in affiliates (38,589 ) (161,166 ) 28,768 170,987 — Payment for acquisition of a business, net of cash acquired — (1,009,286 ) 16,076 — (993,210 ) Proceeds from insurance settlements — 654 — — 654 Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities (39,960 ) (1,182,884 ) 40,546 170,987 (1,011,311 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt 600,000 — — — 600,000 Payments for financing costs (9,266 ) — — — (9,266 ) Purchase of treasury stock (17,804 ) — — — (17,804 ) Proceeds from stock option exercises 925 — — — 925 Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements 4,708 — — — 4,708 Principal payments on capital lease obligations — (865 ) (447 ) — (1,312 ) Long-term intercompany debt (706,190 ) 706,190 — — — Cash contributions from member — (5,100 ) 5,100 — — Contributions from noncontrolling member — — 835 — 835 Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (127,627 ) 700,225 5,488 — 578,086 Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations (14,332 ) (340,801 ) 83,985 15,374 (255,774 ) Cash flows from discontinued operations: Net cash used in operating activities — — (2,719 ) — (2,719 ) Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations — — (2,719 ) — (2,719 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 15,374 15,374 5,160 (15,374 ) 20,534 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 942 519,392 1,617 — 521,951 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 1,984 $ 193,965 $ 88,043 $ — $ 283,992

Description Of Business And B27

Description Of Business And Basis Of Presentation (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Consolidation, Policy	Principles of Consolidation These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of AMC Networks, its majority owned or controlled subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. Investments in business entities in which the Company lacks control but does have the ability to exercise significant influence over operating and financial policies are accounted for using the equity method. Unaudited Interim Financial Statements These condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and Article 10 of Regulation S-X of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), and should be read in conjunction with the Company's consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2014 contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K (“ 2014 Form 10-K”) filed with the SEC. The condensed consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2015 and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 presented in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are unaudited; however, in the opinion of management, such financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that might be expected for future interim periods or for the full year ending December 31, 2015 .
Program Rights, Policy	Program Rights The Company periodically reviews the programming usefulness of its licensed and owned original program rights based on a series of factors, including expected future revenue generation from airings on the Company's networks and other exploitation opportunities, ratings, type and quality of program material, standards and practices, and fitness for exhibition through various forms of distribution. If it is determined that film or other program rights have no future programming usefulness, a write-off of the unamortized cost is recorded in technical and operating expense. Program rights write-offs included in the National Networks segment technical and operating expense of $4,005 and $3,890 were recorded for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively, and program rights write-offs of $13,580 and $7,493 were recorded for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively.
Use of Estimates, Policy	Use of Estimates These condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. 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 liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates and judgments inherent in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements include the valuation of acquisition-related assets and liabilities, the useful lives and methodologies used to amortize and assess recoverability of program rights, the estimated useful lives of intangible assets, valuation and recoverability of goodwill and intangible assets and income taxes.
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy	Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements In April 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs. ASU 2015-03 requires debt issuance costs to be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying value of the debt. ASU 2015-03 will be applied retrospectively and is effective for the fourth quarter of 2015 and early adoption is permitted. The adoption of ASU 2015-03 is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements. In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-02, Consolidation (Topic 810): Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis. ASU 2015-02 amends current GAAP principles relating to the requirements of the reporting entity to consolidate other legal entities, which will therefore require all reporting entities that hold variable interests in other legal entities to re-evaluate consolidation assessments and disclosures. The new standard states (i) limited partnerships will be variable interest entities, unless the limited partners have either substantive kick-out or participating rights, (ii) a reporting organization may no longer have to consolidate a legal entity in certain circumstances based solely on its fee arrangement when certain criteria are met, (iii) less frequent performance of the related-party tiebreaker test (and mandatory consolidation by one of the related parties) than under current GAAP, and (iv) for entities other than limited partnerships, ASU 2015-02 clarifies how to determine whether the equity holders have power over the entity. ASU 2015-02 is effective for the fourth quarter of 2015 and early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently in the process of assessing the impact, if any, the adoption of ASU 2015-02 will have on its consolidated financial statements. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). ASU 2014-09 provides new guidance related to how an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The standard requires an evaluation of (i) transfer of control, (ii) variable consideration, (iii) allocation of selling price for multiple elements, (iv) intellectual property licenses, (v) time value of money and (vi) contract costs. The standard also expands the required disclosures related to revenue and cash flows from contracts with customers to provide greater insight into both revenue that has been recognized, and revenue that is expected to be recognized in the future from existing contracts. On July 9, 2015 the FASB voted to approve a one year delay of the effective date of the standard to the first quarter of 2018, and to permit companies to voluntarily adopt the new standard as of the original effective date of January 1, 2017. The new standard will be effective January 1, 2018 for the Company and management is currently determining its implementation approach and assessing the impact the adoption will have on its consolidated financial statements.

Business Combination (Tables)

Business Combination (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed	The following table summarizes the preliminary valuation of the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Cash paid, net of cash acquired $ 159,889 Promissory note 40,000 Total consideration transferred 199,889 Redeemable noncontrolling interest 200,000 $ 399,889 Preliminary allocation: Prepaid expenses and other current assets 621 Accounts receivable, trade 32,240 Program rights 73,219 Deferred carriage fees 567 Property and equipment 111 Intangible assets 113,528 Other assets 46,000 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (5,528 ) Program rights obligations (30,868 ) Deferred revenue (3,378 ) Fair value of net assets acquired 226,512 Goodwill 173,377 $ 399,889
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information	The unaudited pro forma information has been prepared for comparative purposes only and includes adjustments for additional interest expense associated with the terms of the Company's amended and restated credit agreement, estimated additional depreciation and amortization expense as a result of tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired, and the reclassification of the operating results of the Atmedia business to discontinued operations (see Note 4). The pro forma information is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that would have been achieved had the acquisition taken place on the date indicated or that may result in the future. Pro Forma Financial Information for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2014 Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 Revenues, net $ 564,330 $ 1,157,602 Income from continuing operations, net of income taxes $ 62,812 $ 140,966 Net income per share, basic $ 0.87 $ 1.96 Net income per share, diluted $ 0.86 $ 1.95

Net Income Per Share (Tables)

Net Income Per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Reconciliation Between Basic And Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding	The following is a reconciliation between basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 72,447,000 72,043,000 72,327,000 71,910,000 Effect of dilution: Stock options 164,000 231,000 91,000 120,000 Restricted stock/units 517,000 528,000 267,000 313,000 Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 73,128,000 72,802,000 72,685,000 72,343,000

Restructuring (Tables)

Restructuring (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Costs	The following table summarizes the restructuring expense recognized by operating segment: Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 National Networks $ 651 $ 717 International & Other 2,003 2,593 Total restructuring expense $ 2,654 $ 3,310
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost	The following table summarizes the accrued restructuring costs: Severance and employee-related costs Other exit costs Total Balance at December 31, 2014 $ 6,525 $ 885 $ 7,410 Charges incurred 1,568 1,742 3,310 Cash payments (6,634 ) (114 ) (6,748 ) Non-cash adjustments (38 ) (1,742 ) (1,780 ) Currency translation (91 ) (84 ) (175 ) Balance at June 30, 2015 $ 1,330 $ 687 $ 2,017

Goodwill and Other Intangible31

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule Of Goodwill	The carrying amount of goodwill, by operating segment is as follows: National Networks International and Other Total December 31, 2014 $ 250,595 $ 483,761 $ 734,356 Additions and purchase accounting adjustments (2,994 ) 3,796 802 Amortization of "second component" goodwill (1,262 ) — (1,262 ) Foreign currency translation — (6,690 ) (6,690 ) June 30, 2015 $ 246,339 $ 480,867 $ 727,206
Summary Of Intangible Assets	The following tables summarize information relating to the Company’s identifiable intangible assets: June 30, 2015 Gross Accumulated Amortization Net Estimated Useful Lives Amortizable intangible assets: Affiliate and customer relationships $ 549,535 $ (95,581 ) $ 453,954 17 to 25 years Advertiser relationships 46,282 (2,887 ) 43,395 11 years Trade names 49,208 (4,004 ) 45,204 20 years Other amortizable intangible assets 15 (3 ) 12 Total amortizable intangible assets 645,040 (102,475 ) 542,565 Indefinite-lived intangible assets: Trademarks 19,900 — 19,900 Total intangible assets $ 664,940 $ (102,475 ) $ 562,465 December 31, 2014 Gross Accumulated Amortization Net Amortizable intangible assets: Affiliate and customer relationships $ 555,742 $ (80,351 ) $ 475,391 Advertiser relationships 45,827 (655 ) 45,172 Trade names 52,698 (2,351 ) 50,347 Other amortizable intangible assets 16 (2 ) 14 Total amortizable intangible assets 654,283 (83,359 ) 570,924 Indefinite-lived intangible assets: Trademarks 19,900 — 19,900 Total intangible assets $ 674,183 $ (83,359 ) $ 590,824
Schedule Of Estimated Amortization Expense	Estimated aggregate amortization expense for intangible assets subject to amortization for each of the following five years is: Years Ending December 31, 2015 $ 41,198 2016 38,025 2017 38,025 2018 38,022 2019 38,022

Accrued Liabilities (Tables)

Accrued Liabilities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities	Accrued liabilities consist of the following: June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Interest $ 28,513 $ 28,685 Employee related costs 77,020 102,608 Income taxes payable 10,143 11,876 Other accrued expenses 38,423 61,617 Total accrued liabilities $ 154,099 $ 204,786

Debt (Tables)

Debt (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule Of Long-Term Debt Instruments	The Company's long-term debt consists of: June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Senior Secured Credit Facility: (a) Term Loan A Facility $ 1,443,000 $ 1,480,000 Senior Notes: 7.75% Notes due July 2021 700,000 700,000 4.75% Notes due December 2022 600,000 600,000 Total long-term debt 2,743,000 2,780,000 Unamortized discount (19,194 ) (20,434 ) Long-term debt, net 2,723,806 2,759,566 Current portion of long-term debt 111,000 74,000 Noncurrent portion of long-term debt $ 2,612,806 $ 2,685,566 (a) The Company’s $500,000 revolving credit facility remains undrawn at June 30, 2015 . Total undrawn revolver commitments are available to be drawn for general corporate purposes of the Company.

Fair Value Measurement (Tables)

Fair Value Measurement (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Financial Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis	The following table presents for each of these hierarchy levels, the Company’s financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis: Level I Level II Total At June 30, 2015: Assets: Cash equivalents (a) $ 21,081 $ — $ 21,081 Foreign currency derivatives $ — $ 3,725 $ 3,725 Liabilities: Interest rate swap contracts $ — $ 4,452 $ 4,452 Foreign currency derivatives $ — $ 3,992 $ 3,992 At December 31, 2014: Assets: Cash equivalents (a) $ 11,058 $ — $ 11,058 Foreign currency derivatives $ — $ 3,949 $ 3,949 Liabilities: Interest rate swap contracts $ — $ 6,613 $ 6,613 Foreign currency derivatives $ — $ 2,346 $ 2,346 (a) Represents the Company’s investment in funds that invest primarily in money market securities.
Carrying Values And Fair Values Of The Company's Financial Instruments	The carrying values and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments, excluding those that are carried at fair value in the condensed consolidated balance sheets, are summarized as follows: June 30, 2015 Carrying Amount Estimated Fair Value Debt instruments: Term Loan A Facility $ 1,441,831 $ 1,424,963 7.75% Notes due July 2021 690,274 758,625 4.75% Notes due December 2022 591,701 601,500 $ 2,723,806 $ 2,785,088 December 31, 2014 Carrying Amount Estimated Fair Value Debt instruments: Term Loan A Facility $ 1,478,659 $ 1,465,200 7.75% Notes due July 2021 689,659 761,250 4.75% Notes due December 2022 591,248 585,000 $ 2,759,566 $ 2,811,450

Derivative Financial Instrume35

Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Fair Value Of Derivative Instruments Included In Balance Sheets	The fair values of the Company’s derivative financial instruments included in the condensed consolidated balance sheets are as follows: Balance Sheet Location June 30, December 31, 2014 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: Liabilities: Interest rate swap contracts Accrued liabilities $ 666 $ 2,388 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Assets: Foreign currency derivatives Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,777 1,808 Foreign currency derivatives Other assets 1,948 2,141 Liabilities: Interest rate swap contracts Other liabilities 3,786 4,225 Foreign currency derivatives Accrued liabilities 1,852 914 Foreign currency derivatives Other liabilities 2,140 1,432
Schedule Of Gains And Losses Related To Derivative Instruments	The amounts of the gains and losses related to the Company’s derivative financial instruments designated as hedging instruments are as follows: Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives (Effective Portion) Location of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings (Effective Portion) Amount of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings (Effective Portion)(a) Three Months Ended June 30, Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships: Interest rate swap contracts $ (197 ) $ (340 ) Interest expense $ 871 $ (1,512 ) (a) There were no gains or losses recognized in earnings related to any ineffective portion of hedging relationships or related to any amount excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 . Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives (Effective Portion) Location of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings (Effective Portion) Amount of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings (Effective Portion)(a) Six Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships: Interest rate swap contracts $ (469 ) $ (636 ) Interest expense $ 1,839 $ 2,593 (a) There were no gains or losses recognized in earnings related to any ineffective portion of hedging relationships or related to any amount excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 .
Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location	The amount of the gains and losses related to the Company's derivative financial instruments not designated as hedging instruments are as follows: Location of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on Derivatives Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on Derivatives Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on Derivatives Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Derivatives not designated as hedging relationships: Interest rate swap contracts Interest expense $ (74 ) $ (769 ) $ (495 ) $ (1,024 ) Foreign currency option contracts Miscellaneous, net — — — (1,754 ) Foreign currency derivatives Miscellaneous, net (1,993 ) 182 (1,500 ) (268 ) Total $ (2,067 ) $ (587 ) $ (1,995 ) $ (3,046 )

Redeemable Noncontrolling Int36

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	The activity reflected within redeemable noncontrolling interest for the six months ended June 30, 2015 is presented below. Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 Beginning balance $ 204,611 Net earnings 6,778 Distributions (3,154 ) Non-cash contributions 52 Ending balance $ 208,287

Cash Flows (Tables)

Cash Flows (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary Of Non-Cash Activities And Other Supplemental Data	The Company’s non-cash investing and financing activities and other supplemental data are as follows: Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities: Continuing Operations: Increase in capital lease obligations and related assets $ — $ 19,036 Capital expenditures incurred but not yet paid 1,957 656 Supplemental Data: Cash interest paid — continuing operations 61,223 61,300 Income taxes paid, net — continuing operations 99,177 32,187

Accumulated Other Comprehensi38

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	The following table details the components of accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income: Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 Currency Translation Adjustment Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Currency Translation Adjustment Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Beginning Balance $ (77,492 ) $ (1,756 ) $ (79,248 ) $ — $ (4,495 ) $ (4,495 ) Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications (36,706 ) (469 ) (37,175 ) 10,052 (636 ) 9,416 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss — 1,839 1,839 — 2,593 2,593 Net current-period other comprehensive (loss) income, before income taxes (36,706 ) 1,370 (35,336 ) 10,052 1,957 12,009 Income tax expense 4,165 (501 ) 3,664 — (722 ) (722 ) Net current-period other comprehensive (loss) income, net of income taxes (32,541 ) 869 (31,672 ) 10,052 1,235 11,287 Ending Balance $ (110,033 ) $ (887 ) $ (110,920 ) $ 10,052 $ (3,260 ) $ 6,792

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Summary Of Continuing Operations By Reportable Segment	The Company has presented the components that reconcile adjusted operating cash flow to operating income, an accepted GAAP measure and other information as to the continuing operations of the Company’s reportable segments below. Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 National Networks International and Other Inter-segment eliminations Consolidated Revenues, net Advertising $ 185,712 $ 21,778 $ — $ 207,490 Distribution 302,896 91,105 (353 ) 393,648 Consolidated revenues, net $ 488,608 $ 112,883 $ (353 ) $ 601,138 Adjusted operating cash flow $ 182,553 $ 8,610 $ 166 $ 191,329 Depreciation and amortization (7,212 ) (13,828 ) — (21,040 ) Share-based compensation expense (7,043 ) (1,758 ) — (8,801 ) Restructuring expense (651 ) (2,003 ) — (2,654 ) Operating income (loss) $ 167,647 $ (8,979 ) $ 166 $ 158,834 Three Months Ended June 30, 2014 National Networks International and Other Inter-segment eliminations Consolidated Revenues, net Advertising $ 163,836 $ 16,475 $ — $ 180,311 Distribution 234,168 108,125 (511 ) 341,782 Consolidated revenues, net $ 398,004 $ 124,600 $ (511 ) $ 522,093 Adjusted operating cash flow $ 136,918 $ 19,537 $ 464 $ 156,919 Depreciation and amortization (5,046 ) (12,485 ) — (17,531 ) Share-based compensation expense (6,624 ) (2,136 ) — (8,760 ) Restructuring expense — (1,153 ) — (1,153 ) Operating income $ 125,248 $ 3,763 $ 464 $ 129,475 Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 National Networks International and Other Inter-segment eliminations Consolidated Revenues, net Advertising $ 446,151 $ 40,581 $ — $ 486,732 Distribution 605,304 178,658 (874 ) 783,088 Consolidated revenues, net $ 1,051,455 $ 219,239 $ (874 ) $ 1,269,820 Adjusted operating cash flow $ 435,811 $ 14,289 $ 447 $ 450,547 Depreciation and amortization (14,574 ) (26,993 ) — (41,567 ) Share-based compensation expense (12,453 ) (3,636 ) — (16,089 ) Restructuring expense (717 ) $ (2,593 ) $ — $ (3,310 ) Operating income (loss) $ 408,067 $ (18,933 ) $ 447 $ 389,581 Capital expenditures $ 11,484 $ 21,640 $ — $ 33,124 Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 National Networks International and Other Inter-segment eliminations Consolidated Revenues, net Advertising $ 371,739 $ 24,489 $ — $ 396,228 Distribution 474,945 176,689 (1,215 ) 650,419 Consolidated revenues, net $ 846,684 $ 201,178 $ (1,215 ) $ 1,046,647 Adjusted operating cash flow $ 314,664 $ 8,488 $ 873 $ 324,025 Depreciation and amortization (9,953 ) (21,972 ) — (31,925 ) Share-based compensation expense (10,789 ) (3,050 ) — (13,839 ) Restructuring expense — (1,153 ) — (1,153 ) Operating income (loss) $ 293,922 $ (17,687 ) $ 873 $ 277,108 Capital expenditures $ 7,204 $ 11,551 $ — $ 18,755
Summary Of Inter-Segment Eliminations	Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Inter-segment revenues National Networks $ (336 ) $ (316 ) $ (788 ) $ (990 ) International and Other (17 ) (195 ) (86 ) (225 ) $ (353 ) $ (511 ) $ (874 ) $ (1,215 )
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers Attributed to Foreign Countries by Geographic Area	The table below summarizes revenues based on customer location: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Revenues United States $ 472,258 $ 383,610 $ 1,036,083 $ 832,760 Europe 78,056 107,231 153,942 157,014 Other 50,824 31,252 79,795 56,873 $ 601,138 $ 522,093 $ 1,269,820 $ 1,046,647
Schedule of Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets in Individual Foreign Countries by Country	The table below summarizes property and equipment based on asset location: June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Property and equipment, net United States $ 84,940 $ 79,832 Europe 35,356 33,380 Other 20,027 20,632 $ 140,323 $ 133,844

Condensed Consolidating Finan40

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]
Condensed Balance Sheet	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet June 30, 2015 Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 894 $ 122,665 $ 117,501 $ — $ 241,060 Accounts receivable, trade (less allowance for doubtful accounts) — 453,121 153,905 — 607,026 Amounts due from related parties, net — 3,721 254 — 3,975 Current portion of program rights, net — 339,508 100,975 — 440,483 Prepaid expenses, other current assets and intercompany receivable 24,693 159,592 18,470 (130,549 ) 72,206 Deferred tax asset, net 19,660 — 2,081 — 21,741 Total current assets 45,247 1,078,607 393,186 (130,549 ) 1,386,491 Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation — 85,013 55,310 — 140,323 Investment in affiliates 2,037,049 946,829 — (2,983,878 ) — Program rights, net — 929,806 99,121 — 1,028,927 Long-term intercompany notes receivable 615,906 400,258 201,598 (1,217,762 ) — Deferred carriage fees, net — 53,370 2,208 — 55,578 Intangible assets, net — 194,913 367,552 — 562,465 Goodwill — 72,962 654,244 — 727,206 Other assets 23,525 73,060 112,035 — 208,620 Total assets $ 2,721,727 $ 3,834,818 $ 1,885,254 $ (4,332,189 ) $ 4,109,610 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIENCY Current Liabilities: Accounts payable $ 12 $ 102,615 $ 43,633 $ — $ 146,260 Accrued liabilities and intercompany payable 36,994 101,626 146,028 (130,549 ) 154,099 Current portion of program rights obligations — 225,383 55,258 — 280,641 Deferred revenue — 62,868 7,736 — 70,604 Current portion of long-term debt 111,000 — — — 111,000 Current portion of capital lease obligations — 2,312 771 — 3,083 Total current liabilities 148,006 494,804 253,426 (130,549 ) 765,687 Program rights obligations — 441,316 18,334 — 459,650 Long-term debt 2,612,806 — — — 2,612,806 Capital lease obligations — 10,603 15,105 — 25,708 Deferred tax liability, net 121,398 — 9,744 — 131,142 Other liabilities and intercompany notes payable 32,177 851,046 409,239 (1,217,762 ) 74,700 Total liabilities 2,914,387 1,797,769 705,848 (1,348,311 ) 4,069,693 Commitments and contingencies Redeemable noncontrolling interests — — 208,287 — 208,287 Stockholders’ deficiency: AMC Networks stockholders’ (deficiency) equity (192,660 ) 2,037,049 946,829 (2,983,878 ) (192,660 ) Total AMC Networks stockholders’ (deficiency) equity (192,660 ) 2,037,049 946,829 (2,983,878 ) (192,660 ) Non-redeemable noncontrolling interests — — 24,290 — 24,290 Total stockholders' (deficiency) equity (192,660 ) 2,037,049 971,119 (2,983,878 ) (168,370 ) Total liabilities and stockholders’ (deficiency) equity $ 2,721,727 $ 3,834,818 $ 1,885,254 $ (4,332,189 ) $ 4,109,610 Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet December 31, 2014 Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,581 $ 83,676 $ 116,110 $ — $ 201,367 Accounts receivable, trade (less allowance for doubtful accounts) — 443,720 143,473 — 587,193 Amounts due from related parties, net — 3,846 256 — 4,102 Current portion of program rights, net — 350,750 86,552 — 437,302 Prepaid expenses, other current assets and intercompany receivable 44,011 75,631 6,702 (52,050 ) 74,294 Deferred tax asset, net 22,221 — 2,601 — 24,822 Total current assets 67,813 957,623 355,694 (52,050 ) 1,329,080 Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation — 80,064 53,780 — 133,844 Investment in affiliates 1,851,065 1,237,919 — (3,088,984 ) — Program rights, net — 878,294 81,647 — 959,941 Long-term intercompany notes receivable 624,100 111,263 198,304 (933,667 ) — Deferred carriage fees, net — 44,644 2,093 — 46,737 Intangible assets, net — 199,785 391,039 — 590,824 Goodwill — 74,224 660,132 — 734,356 Other assets 26,760 63,700 91,345 — 181,805 Total assets $ 2,569,738 $ 3,647,516 $ 1,834,034 $ (4,074,701 ) $ 3,976,587 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIENCY Current Liabilities: Accounts payable $ 15 $ 62,573 $ 39,278 $ — $ 101,866 Accrued liabilities and intercompany payable 39,566 155,569 61,701 (52,050 ) 204,786 Current portion of program rights obligations — 212,310 58,889 — 271,199 Deferred revenue — 30,184 6,704 — 36,888 Promissory note payable — — 40,000 — 40,000 Current portion of long-term debt 74,000 — — — 74,000 Current portion of capital lease obligations — 2,226 727 — 2,953 Total current liabilities 113,581 462,862 207,299 (52,050 ) 731,692 Program rights obligations — 453,343 12,329 — 465,672 Long-term debt 2,685,566 — — — 2,685,566 Capital lease obligations — 11,884 15,502 — 27,386 Deferred tax liability, net 113,742 — 14,324 — 128,066 Other liabilities and intercompany payable 28,604 868,362 122,204 (933,667 ) 85,503 Total liabilities 2,941,493 1,796,451 371,658 (985,717 ) 4,123,885 Commitments and contingencies Redeemable noncontrolling interests — — 204,611 — 204,611 Stockholders’ deficiency: AMC Networks stockholders’ (deficiency) equity (371,755 ) 1,851,065 1,237,919 (3,088,984 ) (371,755 ) Total AMC Networks stockholders’ (deficiency) equity (371,755 ) 1,851,065 1,237,919 (3,088,984 ) (371,755 ) Non-redeemable noncontrolling interests — — 19,846 — 19,846 Total stockholders' (deficiency) equity (371,755 ) 1,851,065 1,257,765 (3,088,984 ) (351,909 ) Total liabilities and stockholders’ (deficiency) equity $ 2,569,738 $ 3,647,516 $ 1,834,034 $ (4,074,701 ) $ 3,976,587
Condensed Income Statement	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenues, net $ — $ 464,368 $ 136,948 $ (178 ) $ 601,138 Operating expenses: Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization) — 189,500 70,401 (171 ) 259,730 Selling, general and administrative — 114,080 44,819 (19 ) 158,880 Restructuring expense — 557 2,097 — 2,654 Depreciation and amortization — 9,203 11,837 — 21,040 — 313,340 129,154 (190 ) 442,304 Operating income — 151,028 7,794 12 158,834 Other income (expense): Interest expense, net (20,020 ) (2,325 ) (9,434 ) — (31,779 ) Share of affiliates' income 126,287 3,368 — (129,655 ) — Miscellaneous, net 23,961 (23,601 ) 11,036 (12 ) 11,384 130,228 (22,558 ) 1,602 (129,667 ) (20,395 ) Income from continuing operations before income taxes 130,228 128,470 9,396 (129,655 ) 138,439 Income tax (expense) benefit (47,219 ) (2,183 ) (1,595 ) — (50,997 ) Income from continuing operations 83,009 126,287 7,801 (129,655 ) 87,442 Net income including noncontrolling interest 83,009 126,287 7,801 (129,655 ) 87,442 Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (4,433 ) — (4,433 ) Net income attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders $ 83,009 $ 126,287 $ 3,368 $ (129,655 ) $ 83,009 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income Three Months Ended June 30, 2014 Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenues, net $ — $ 412,773 $ 109,320 $ — $ 522,093 Operating expenses: Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization) — 175,522 56,522 — 232,044 Selling, general and administrative — 114,963 26,917 10 141,890 Restructuring expense — — 1,153 — 1,153 Depreciation and amortization — 8,511 9,020 — 17,531 — 298,996 93,612 10 392,618 Operating income — 113,777 15,708 (10 ) 129,475 Other income (expense): Interest expense, net (19,953 ) (12,213 ) (1,439 ) — (33,605 ) Share of affiliates' income 115,703 9,663 — (125,366 ) — Miscellaneous, net (4,500 ) 6,461 (1,102 ) 10 869 91,250 3,911 (2,541 ) (125,356 ) (32,736 ) Income from continuing operations before income taxes 91,250 117,688 13,167 (125,366 ) 96,739 Income tax expense (32,595 ) (2,417 ) (1,547 ) — (36,559 ) Income from continuing operations 58,655 115,271 11,620 (125,366 ) 60,180 Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes — — (1,732 ) — (1,732 ) Net income including noncontrolling interest 58,655 115,271 9,888 (125,366 ) 58,448 Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests — 432 (225 ) — 207 Net income attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders $ 58,655 $ 115,703 $ 9,663 $ (125,366 ) $ 58,655 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenues, net $ — $ 1,003,811 $ 266,412 $ (403 ) $ 1,269,820 Operating expenses: Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization) — 386,258 136,022 (377 ) 521,903 Selling, general and administrative — 232,567 80,910 (18 ) 313,459 Restructuring expense — 672 2,638 — 3,310 Depreciation and amortization — 18,170 23,397 — 41,567 — 637,667 242,967 (395 ) 880,239 Operating income — 366,144 23,445 (8 ) 389,581 Other income (expense): Interest expense, net (40,374 ) (12,790 ) (11,202 ) — (64,366 ) Share of affiliates' income 402,272 7,756 — (410,028 ) — Miscellaneous, net (52,352 ) 45,712 7,786 8 1,154 309,546 40,678 (3,416 ) (410,020 ) (63,212 ) Income from continuing operations before income taxes 309,546 406,822 20,029 (410,028 ) 326,369 Income tax (expense) benefit (105,617 ) (4,550 ) (2,084 ) — (112,251 ) Income from continuing operations 203,929 402,272 17,945 (410,028 ) 214,118 Net income including noncontrolling interest 203,929 402,272 17,945 (410,028 ) 214,118 Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (10,189 ) — (10,189 ) Net income attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders $ 203,929 $ 402,272 $ 7,756 $ (410,028 ) $ 203,929 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenues, net $ — $ 872,861 $ 173,786 $ — $ 1,046,647 Operating expenses: Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization) — 356,972 92,243 — 449,215 Selling, general and administrative — 241,340 45,896 10 287,246 Restructuring expense — — 1,153 — 1,153 Depreciation and amortization — 16,720 15,205 — 31,925 — 615,032 154,497 10 769,539 Operating income — 257,829 19,289 (10 ) 277,108 Other income (expense): Interest expense, net (42,185 ) (20,585 ) (2,266 ) — (65,036 ) Share of affiliates' income 238,876 6,070 — (244,946 ) — Miscellaneous, net 1,842 (334 ) (5,759 ) 10 (4,241 ) 198,533 (14,849 ) (8,025 ) (244,936 ) (69,277 ) Income from continuing operations before income taxes 198,533 242,980 11,264 (244,946 ) 207,831 Income tax expense (68,511 ) (4,958 ) (2,195 ) — (75,664 ) Income from continuing operations 130,022 238,022 9,069 (244,946 ) 132,167 Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes — — (2,482 ) — (2,482 ) Net income including noncontrolling interest 130,022 238,022 6,587 (244,946 ) 129,685 Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests — 854 (517 ) — 337 Net income attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders $ 130,022 $ 238,876 $ 6,070 $ (244,946 ) $ 130,022
Comprehensive Income	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Net income including noncontrolling interest $ 83,009 $ 126,287 $ 7,801 $ (129,655 ) $ 87,442 Other comprehensive income (loss): Foreign currency translation adjustment 7,591 7,572 16,528 (7,572 ) 24,119 Unrealized gain on interest rate swaps 674 — — — 674 Other comprehensive income (loss), before income taxes 8,265 7,572 16,528 (7,572 ) 24,793 Income tax benefit 5,943 — — — 5,943 Other comprehensive income, net of income taxes 14,208 7,572 16,528 (7,572 ) 30,736 Comprehensive income 97,217 133,859 24,329 (137,227 ) 118,178 Comprehensive (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (4,433 ) — (4,433 ) Comprehensive income attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders $ 97,217 $ 133,859 $ 19,896 $ (137,227 ) $ 113,745 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income Three Months Ended June 30, 2014 Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Net income including noncontrolling interests $ 58,655 $ 115,271 $ 9,888 $ (125,366 ) $ 58,448 Other comprehensive income (loss): Foreign currency translation adjustment 9,221 9,221 (4,719 ) (9,221 ) 4,502 Unrealized gain on interest rate swaps 1,171 — — — 1,171 Other comprehensive income (loss), before income taxes 10,392 9,221 (4,719 ) (9,221 ) 5,673 Income tax expense (432 ) — — — (432 ) Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes 9,960 9,221 (4,719 ) (9,221 ) 5,241 Comprehensive income 68,615 124,492 5,169 (134,587 ) 63,689 Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests — 432 (225 ) — 207 Comprehensive income attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders $ 68,615 $ 124,924 $ 4,944 $ (134,587 ) $ 63,896 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Net income including noncontrolling interest $ 203,929 $ 402,272 $ 17,945 $ (410,028 ) $ 214,118 Other comprehensive income (loss): Foreign currency translation adjustment (64,120 ) (64,120 ) 27,414 64,120 (36,706 ) Unrealized gain on interest rate swaps 1,370 — — — 1,370 Other comprehensive (loss) income, before income taxes (62,750 ) (64,120 ) 27,414 64,120 (35,336 ) Income tax benefit 3,664 — — — 3,664 Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of income taxes (59,086 ) (64,120 ) 27,414 64,120 (31,672 ) Comprehensive income 144,843 338,152 45,359 (345,908 ) 182,446 Comprehensive (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (10,189 ) — (10,189 ) Comprehensive income attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders $ 144,843 $ 338,152 $ 35,170 $ (345,908 ) $ 172,257 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Net income including noncontrolling interests $ 130,022 $ 238,022 $ 6,587 $ (244,946 ) $ 129,685 Other comprehensive income (loss): Foreign currency translation adjustment 15,374 15,374 (5,322 ) (15,374 ) 10,052 Unrealized gain on interest rate swaps 1,957 — — — 1,957 Other comprehensive income (loss), before income taxes 17,331 15,374 (5,322 ) (15,374 ) 12,009 Income tax expense (722 ) — — — (722 ) Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes 16,609 15,374 (5,322 ) (15,374 ) 11,287 Comprehensive income 146,631 253,396 1,265 (260,320 ) 140,972 Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests — 854 (517 ) — 337 Comprehensive income attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders $ 146,631 $ 254,250 $ 748 $ (260,320 ) $ 141,309
Condensed Cash Flow Statement	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities: Net cash provided by operating activities $ 238,455 $ 169 $ 362,865 $ (411,248 ) $ 190,241 Cash flows from investing activities: Capital expenditures (3 ) (22,875 ) (10,246 ) — (33,124 ) Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired — — (6,545 ) — (6,545 ) Acquisition of investments — (369 ) (23,881 ) — (24,250 ) (Increase) decrease to investment in affiliates (134,957 ) 127,384 (339,452 ) 347,025 — Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities (134,960 ) 104,140 (380,124 ) 347,025 (63,919 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Principal payments on long-term debt (37,000 ) — — — (37,000 ) Payment of Promissory Note — — (40,000 ) — (40,000 ) Deemed repurchases of restricted stock/units (14,320 ) — — — (14,320 ) Proceeds from stock option exercises 1,031 — — — 1,031 Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements 4,038 — — — 4,038 Principal payments on capital lease obligations — (1,097 ) (352 ) — (1,449 ) Distributions to noncontrolling member — — (3,154 ) — (3,154 ) Contributions from noncontrolling member — — 1,373 — 1,373 Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (46,251 ) (1,097 ) (42,133 ) — (89,481 ) Net increase in cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations 57,244 103,212 (59,392 ) (64,223 ) 36,841 Cash flows from discontinued operations: Net cash used in operating activities — — — — — Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations — — — — — Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (57,931 ) (64,223 ) 60,783 64,223 2,852 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 1,581 83,676 116,110 — 201,367 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 894 $ 122,665 $ 117,501 $ — $ 241,060 Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities: Net cash provided by operating activities $ 153,255 $ 141,858 $ 37,951 $ (155,613 ) $ 177,451 Cash flows from investing activities: Capital expenditures (1,371 ) (13,086 ) (4,298 ) — (18,755 ) (Increase) decrease to investment in affiliates (38,589 ) (161,166 ) 28,768 170,987 — Payment for acquisition of a business, net of cash acquired — (1,009,286 ) 16,076 — (993,210 ) Proceeds from insurance settlements — 654 — — 654 Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities (39,960 ) (1,182,884 ) 40,546 170,987 (1,011,311 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt 600,000 — — — 600,000 Payments for financing costs (9,266 ) — — — (9,266 ) Purchase of treasury stock (17,804 ) — — — (17,804 ) Proceeds from stock option exercises 925 — — — 925 Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements 4,708 — — — 4,708 Principal payments on capital lease obligations — (865 ) (447 ) — (1,312 ) Long-term intercompany debt (706,190 ) 706,190 — — — Cash contributions from member — (5,100 ) 5,100 — — Contributions from noncontrolling member — — 835 — 835 Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (127,627 ) 700,225 5,488 — 578,086 Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations (14,332 ) (340,801 ) 83,985 15,374 (255,774 ) Cash flows from discontinued operations: Net cash used in operating activities — — (2,719 ) — (2,719 ) Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations — — (2,719 ) — (2,719 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 15,374 15,374 5,160 (15,374 ) 20,534 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 942 519,392 1,617 — 521,951 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 1,984 $ 193,965 $ 88,043 $ — $ 283,992

Description Of Business And B41

Description Of Business And Basis Of Presentation (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2014USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)segmentnetwork	Jun. 30, 2014USD ($)
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Number of Operating Segments | segment			2
Number of Nationally Distributed Programming Networks | network			5
Program Rights Write Offs	$ 4,005	$ 3,890	$ 13,580	$ 7,493

Business Combination (Narrative

Business Combination (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands, € in Millions	Oct. 23, 2014USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2014EUR (€)	Jan. 31, 2014USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2015
Term-A Facility [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount			$ 600,000
New Video (BBC AMERICA) [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage				49.90%
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross	$ 200,000
Notes Payable	$ 40,000
Chellomedia [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross		€ 750	$ 1,000,000

Business Combination (Schedule

Business Combination (Schedule of PPA) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 23, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill		$ 727,206	$ 734,356
New Video (BBC AMERICA) [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total consideration transferred	$ 199,889
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	200,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net	399,889
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	621
Accounts receivable, trade	32,240
Program rights	73,219
Deferred carriage fees	567
Property and equipment	111
Intangible assets	113,528
Other assets	46,000
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(5,528)
Program rights obligations	(30,868)
Deferred revenue	(3,378)
Fair value of net assets acquired	226,512
Goodwill	173,377
New Video (BBC AMERICA) [Member] | Cash [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total consideration transferred	159,889
New Video (BBC AMERICA) [Member] | Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total consideration transferred	$ 40,000

Business Combination (Schedul44

Business Combination (Schedule of Proforma) (Details) - Jun. 30, 2014 - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Total	Total
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Revenues, net	$ 564,330	$ 1,157,602
Income from continuing operations, net of income taxes	$ 62,812	$ 140,966
Net income per share, basic	$ 0.87	$ 1.96
Net income per share, diluted	$ 0.86	$ 1.95

Net Income Per Share (Narrative

Net Income Per Share (Narrative) (Details) - shares	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Antidilutive securities excluded from EPS		326,000		326,000
Performance Shares [Member]
Antidilutive securities excluded from EPS	125,000	476,000	125,000	476,000

Net Income Per Share (Reconcili

Net Income Per Share (Reconciliation Between Basic And Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding) (Details) - shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	72,447	72,043	72,327	71,910
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	73,128	72,802	72,685	72,343
Stock Options [Member]
Incremental Weighted Average Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect [Abstract]
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Share-based Payment Arrangements	164	231	91	120
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Incremental Weighted Average Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect [Abstract]
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Share-based Payment Arrangements	517	528	267	313

Discontinued Operations (Detail

Discontinued Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	$ 0	$ 1,732	$ 0	$ 2,482
Atmedia [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Revenues from discontinued operations		11,533		18,171
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		$ 1,732		$ 2,482

Restructuring Restructuring (Na

Restructuring Restructuring (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve	$ 2,017	$ 7,410
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve	1,949
Other Liabilities [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve	$ 68

Restructuring (Expense by Segme

Restructuring (Expense by Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring expense	$ 2,654	$ 1,153	$ 3,310	$ 1,153
National Networks [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring expense	651		717
International And Other [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring expense	$ 2,003		$ 2,593

Restructuring (Schedule of Rest

Restructuring (Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Balance at December 31, 2014			$ 7,410
Restructuring Charges	$ 2,654	$ 1,153	3,310	$ 1,153
Payments for Restructuring			(6,748)
Non-cash adjustments			(1,780)
Currency Translation			(175)
Balance at June 30, 2015	2,017		2,017
Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Balance at December 31, 2014			6,525
Restructuring Charges			1,568
Payments for Restructuring			(6,634)
Non-cash adjustments			(38)
Currency Translation			(91)
Balance at June 30, 2015	1,330		1,330
Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Balance at December 31, 2014			885
Restructuring Charges			1,742
Payments for Restructuring			(114)
Non-cash adjustments			(1,742)
Currency Translation			(84)
Balance at June 30, 2015	$ 687		$ 687

Goodwill and Other Intangible51

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill, Subsequent Recognition of Deferred Tax Asset	$ 1,262
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense	21,912	$ 13,792
National Networks [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill, Subsequent Recognition of Deferred Tax Asset	$ 1,262

Goodwill and Other Intangible52

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Goodwill) (Details) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 734,356
Goodwill, Period Increase (Decrease)	802
Goodwill, Subsequent Recognition of Deferred Tax Asset	(1,262)
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments	(6,690)
Goodwill	727,206
National Networks [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	250,595
Goodwill, Period Increase (Decrease)	(2,994)
Goodwill, Subsequent Recognition of Deferred Tax Asset	(1,262)
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments	0
Goodwill	246,339
International And Other [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	483,761
Goodwill, Period Increase (Decrease)	3,796
Goodwill, Subsequent Recognition of Deferred Tax Asset	0
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments	(6,690)
Goodwill	$ 480,867

Goodwill and Other Intangible53

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Summary Of Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Gross Carrying Amount of Amortizable Intangible Assets	$ 645,040	$ 654,283
Accumulated amortization	(102,475)	(83,359)
Amortizable intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization	542,565	570,924
Trademarks	19,900	19,900
Intangible Assets, Gross, Excluding Goodwill	664,940	674,183
Total intangible assets, net	562,465	590,824
Affiliate and Customer Relationships [Member]
Gross Carrying Amount of Amortizable Intangible Assets	549,535	555,742
Accumulated amortization	(95,581)	(80,351)
Amortizable intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization	$ 453,954	475,391
Affiliate and Customer Relationships [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	17 years
Affiliate and Customer Relationships [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	25 years
Advertiser Relationships [Member]
Gross Carrying Amount of Amortizable Intangible Assets	$ 46,282	45,827
Accumulated amortization	(2,887)	(655)
Amortizable intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization	$ 43,395	45,172
Advertiser Relationships [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	11 years
Trade Names [Member]
Gross Carrying Amount of Amortizable Intangible Assets	$ 49,208	52,698
Accumulated amortization	(4,004)	(2,351)
Amortizable intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization	$ 45,204	50,347
Trade Names [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	20 years
Other Amortizable Intangible Assets [Member]
Gross Carrying Amount of Amortizable Intangible Assets	$ 15	16
Accumulated amortization	(3)	(2)
Amortizable intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization	$ 12	$ 14

Goodwill and Other Intangible54

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Estimated Amortization Expense) (Details) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
2,015	$ 41,198
2,016	38,025
2,017	38,025
2,018	38,022
2,019	$ 38,022

Accrued Liabilities (Details)

Accrued Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Interest	$ 28,513	$ 28,685
Employee related costs	77,020	102,608
Income taxes payable	10,143	11,876
Other accrued expenses	38,423	61,617
Total accrued liabilities	$ 154,099	$ 204,786

Debt (Narrative) (Details)

Debt (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity	$ 500,000

Debt (Summary Of Long-Term Debt

Debt (Summary Of Long-Term Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 2,743,000	$ 2,780,000
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount		(19,194)	(20,434)
Long-term Debt		2,723,806	2,759,566
Debt, Current		111,000	74,000
Long-term debt		2,612,806	2,685,566
Term-A Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	[1]	1,443,000	1,480,000
Long-term Debt		1,441,831	1,478,659
7.75% Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross		700,000	700,000
Long-term Debt		$ 690,274	$ 689,659
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		7.75%	7.75%
4.75% Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 600,000	$ 600,000
Long-term Debt		$ 591,701	$ 591,248
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		4.75%	4.75%
[1]	(a)The Company’s $500,000 revolving credit facility remains undrawn at June 30, 2015. Total undrawn revolver commitments are available to be drawn for general corporate purposes of the Company.

Fair Value Measurement (Financi

Fair Value Measurement (Financial Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash equivalents	[1]	$ 21,081	$ 11,058
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Foreign currency derivatives		3,725	3,949
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Foreign currency derivatives		3,992	2,346
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Interest rate swap contracts		4,452	6,613
Level I [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash equivalents	[1]	21,081	11,058
Level II [Member] | Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Foreign currency derivatives		3,725	3,949
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Foreign currency derivatives		3,992	2,346
Level II [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Interest rate swap contracts		$ 4,452	$ 6,613
[1]	(a)Represents the Company’s investment in funds that invest primarily in money market securities.

Fair Value Measurement (Carryin

Fair Value Measurement (Carrying Values And Fair Values Of The Company's Financial Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 2,723,806	$ 2,759,566
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	2,785,088	2,811,450
Term-A Facility [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term debt	1,441,831	1,478,659
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	1,424,963	1,465,200
7.75% Senior Notes [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term debt	690,274	689,659
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	$ 758,625	$ 761,250
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	7.75%	7.75%
4.75% Senior Notes [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 591,701	$ 591,248
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	$ 601,500	$ 585,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	4.75%	4.75%

Derivative Financial Instrume60

Derivative Financial Instruments (Narrative) (Details) - Interest Rate Swap [Member] $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 455,750
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	251,150
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 204,600

Derivative Financial Instrume61

Derivative Financial Instruments (Fair Value Of Derivative Instruments Included In Balance Sheets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Cash Flow Hedges Derivative Instruments at Fair Value, Net [Abstract]
Cash Flow Hedge Derivative Instrument Liabilities at Fair Value	$ 666	$ 2,388
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Other Liabilities [Member]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Abstract]
Interest Rate Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability at Fair Value	3,786	4,225
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] | Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Abstract]
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability at Fair Value	1,852	914
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] | Other Liabilities [Member]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Abstract]
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability at Fair Value	2,140	1,432
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] | Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Abstract]
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Asset at Fair Value	1,777	1,808
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] | Other Assets [Member]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Abstract]
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Asset at Fair Value	$ 1,948	$ 2,141

Derivative Financial Instrume62

Derivative Financial Instruments (Schedule Of Gains And Losses Related To Derivative Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015		Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2015		Jun. 30, 2014
Derivative [Line Items]
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications					$ (37,175)		$ 9,416
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss					1,839		2,593
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member] | Interest Expense [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	$ 871	[1]	$ (1,512)	[1]	1,839	[2]	2,593	[2]
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	$ (197)		$ (340)		$ (469)		$ (636)
[1]	(a)There were no gains or losses recognized in earnings related to any ineffective portion of hedging relationships or related to any amount excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014.
[2]	(a)There were no gains or losses recognized in earnings related to any ineffective portion of hedging relationships or related to any amount excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014.

Derivative Financial Instrume63

Derivative Financial Instruments (Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net	$ (2,067)	$ (587)	$ (1,995)	$ (3,046)
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Interest Expense [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net	(74)	(769)	(495)	(1,024)
Foreign Exchange Option [Member] | Other Income [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net	0	0	0	(1,754)
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] | Other Income [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net	$ (1,993)	$ 182	$ (1,500)	$ (268)

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Detai

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income tax expense	$ 50,997	$ 36,559	$ 112,251	$ 75,664
Effective tax rate	37.00%	38.00%	34.00%	36.00%
Federal statutory rate			35.00%	35.00%
State income tax expense	$ 2,726	$ 1,914	$ 6,560	$ 3,803
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries	939	3,303	6,201	7,190
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deduction, Qualified Production Activity, Amount	5,015	2,647	10,183	5,424
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense		3,090		6,424
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Amount	3,957	2,512	6,788	3,159
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards		$ 1,134		$ 2,151
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Foreign	37,000		37,000
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation			4,038
Second component of tax deductible goodwill, net of tax	$ 800		$ 800

Commitments (Narrative) (Detail

Commitments (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Increase in contractual obligations not reflected in the balance sheet	$ 13,089
Contractual Obligation	$ 1,420,242	$ 1,407,153

Equity Plans (Narrative) (Detai

Equity Plans (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Payments for Repurchase of Other Equity				$ 14,320	$ 17,804
Share-based compensation expense	$ 8,801		$ 8,760	$ 16,089	$ 13,839
Total unrecognized share-based compensation costs, remaining period of recognition (in years)				3 years
Common Class A [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
New shares of Company's Class A common stock issued				232,109
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares surrendered to the Company for tax withholding				171,382
Total unrecognized share-based compensation costs	$ 73,455			$ 73,455
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Common Class A [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares vested in period				403,491
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Non-Employee Director Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Awards granted in period	22,659
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Employee Stock Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Awards granted in period	39,099	437,717
Performance Vesting Options [Member] | Employee Stock Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Awards granted in period		125,465

Redeemable Noncontrolling Int67

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests (Narrative) (Details)	Jun. 30, 2015
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners	50.10%
New Video (BBC AMERICA) [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	49.90%

Redeemable Noncontrolling Int68

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests Activity (Details) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Beginning balance	$ 204,611
Net earnings	6,778
Distributions	(3,154)
Non-cash contributions	52
Ending balance	$ 208,287

Related Party Transactions (Nar

Related Party Transactions (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Line Items]
Net revenues from related parties	$ 6,493	$ 7,525	$ 13,212	$ 15,214
Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party	$ 1,269	$ 890	$ 2,218	$ 1,549
Majority Shareholder [Member]
Related Party Transactions [Line Items]
Aggregate voting power held by related party	66.00%		66.00%
Majority Shareholder [Member] | Common Class B [Member]
Related Party Transactions [Line Items]
Percentage of common stock owned by related party	100.00%		100.00%
Maximum [Member] | Majority Shareholder [Member] | Common Class A [Member]
Related Party Transactions [Line Items]
Percentage of common stock owned by related party	2.00%		2.00%

Cash Flows (Summary Of Non-Cash

Cash Flows (Summary Of Non-Cash Activities And Other Supplemental Data) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract]
Increase in capital lease obligations and related assets	$ 0	$ 19,036
Capital expenditures incurred but not yet paid	1,957	656
Cash interest paid — continuing operations	61,223	61,300
Income taxes paid, net — continuing operations	$ 99,177	$ 32,187

Accumulated Other Comprehensi71

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015		Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2015		Jun. 30, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning Balance					$ (79,248)		$ (4,495)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	$ 24,119		$ 4,502		(36,706)		10,052
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications					(37,175)		9,416
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss					1,839		2,593
Net current-period other comprehensive (loss) income, before income taxes	24,793		5,673		(35,336)		12,009
Income tax expense	(5,943)		432		(3,664)		722
Net current-period other comprehensive (loss) income, net of income taxes	30,736		5,241		(31,672)		11,287
Ending Balance	(110,920)		6,792		(110,920)		6,792
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning Balance					(77,492)		0
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss					0		0
Net current-period other comprehensive (loss) income, before income taxes					(36,706)		10,052
Income tax expense					(4,165)		0
Net current-period other comprehensive (loss) income, net of income taxes					(32,541)		10,052
Ending Balance	(110,033)		10,052		(110,033)		10,052
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning Balance					(1,756)		(4,495)
Net current-period other comprehensive (loss) income, before income taxes					1,370		1,957
Income tax expense					501
Net current-period other comprehensive (loss) income, net of income taxes					869		1,235
Ending Balance	(887)		(3,260)		(887)		(3,260)
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member] | Interest Expense [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	871	[1]	(1,512)	[1]	1,839	[2]	2,593	[2]
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	$ (197)		$ (340)		$ (469)		$ (636)
[1]	(a)There were no gains or losses recognized in earnings related to any ineffective portion of hedging relationships or related to any amount excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014.
[2]	(a)There were no gains or losses recognized in earnings related to any ineffective portion of hedging relationships or related to any amount excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014.

Segment Information (Narrative)

Segment Information (Narrative) (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of Operating Segments	2

Segment Information (Summary Of

Segment Information (Summary Of Continuing Operations By Reportable Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Advertising	$ 207,490	$ 180,311	$ 486,732	$ 396,228
Distribution	393,648	341,782	783,088	650,419
Consolidated revenues, net	601,138	522,093	1,269,820	1,046,647
Adjusted operating cash flow	191,329	156,919	450,547	324,025
Depreciation and amortization	(21,040)	(17,531)	(41,567)	(31,925)
Share-based compensation expense	(8,801)	(8,760)	(16,089)	(13,839)
Restructuring Charges	(2,654)	(1,153)	(3,310)	(1,153)
Operating income	158,834	129,475	389,581	277,108
Capital Expenditures			33,124	18,755
National Networks [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	(651)		(717)
International And Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	(2,003)		(2,593)
Operating Segments [Member] | National Networks [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Advertising	185,712	163,836	446,151	371,739
Distribution	302,896	234,168	605,304	474,945
Consolidated revenues, net	488,608	398,004	1,051,455	846,684
Adjusted operating cash flow	182,553	136,918	435,811	314,664
Depreciation and amortization	(7,212)	(5,046)	(14,574)	(9,953)
Share-based compensation expense	(7,043)	(6,624)	(12,453)	(10,789)
Restructuring Charges	(651)	0	(717)	0
Operating income	167,647	125,248	408,067	293,922
Capital Expenditures			11,484	7,204
Operating Segments [Member] | International And Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Advertising	21,778	16,475	40,581	24,489
Distribution	91,105	108,125	178,658	176,689
Consolidated revenues, net	112,883	124,600	219,239	201,178
Adjusted operating cash flow	8,610	19,537	14,289	8,488
Depreciation and amortization	(13,828)	(12,485)	(26,993)	(21,972)
Share-based compensation expense	(1,758)	(2,136)	(3,636)	(3,050)
Restructuring Charges	(2,003)	(1,153)	(2,593)	(1,153)
Operating income	(8,979)	3,763	(18,933)	(17,687)
Capital Expenditures			21,640	11,551
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Advertising	0	0	0	0
Distribution	(353)	(511)	(874)	(1,215)
Consolidated revenues, net	(353)	(511)	(874)	(1,215)
Adjusted operating cash flow	166	464	447	873
Depreciation and amortization	0	0	0	0
Share-based compensation expense	0	0	0	0
Restructuring Charges	0	0	0	0
Operating income	166	464	447	873
Capital Expenditures			0	0
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | National Networks [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated revenues, net	(336)	(316)	(788)	(990)
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | International And Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated revenues, net	$ (17)	$ (195)	$ (86)	$ (225)

Segment Information (Summary 74

Segment Information (Summary Of Inter-Segment Eliminations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues, net	$ 601,138	$ 522,093	$ 1,269,820	$ 1,046,647
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues, net	(353)	(511)	(874)	(1,215)
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | National Networks [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues, net	(336)	(316)	(788)	(990)
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | International And Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues, net	$ (17)	$ (195)	$ (86)	$ (225)

Segment Information (Revenues b

Segment Information (Revenues by geographic region) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues, net	$ 601,138	$ 522,093	$ 1,269,820	$ 1,046,647
United States
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues, net	472,258	383,610	1,036,083	832,760
Europe
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues, net	78,056	107,231	153,942	157,014
Other Geographic Locations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues, net	$ 50,824	$ 31,252	$ 79,795	$ 56,873

Segment Information Segment Inf

Segment Information Segment Information (Long-lived assets by Geographic Location) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Property and equipment, net	$ 140,323	$ 133,844
United States
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Property and equipment, net	84,940	79,832
Europe
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Property and equipment, net	35,356	33,380
Other Geographic Locations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Property and equipment, net	$ 20,027	$ 20,632

Condensed Consolidating Finan77

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 2,743,000	$ 2,780,000
Parent Percentage of Ownership in Guarantor Subsidiaries	100.00%
7.75% Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 700,000	$ 700,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	7.75%	7.75%
4.75% Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 600,000	$ 600,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	4.75%	4.75%

Condensed Consolidating Finan78

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Balance Sheet) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 241,060	$ 201,367	$ 283,992	$ 521,951
Accounts receivable, trade (less allowance for doubtful accounts)	607,026	587,193
Amounts due from related parties, net	3,975	4,102
Current portion of program rights, net	440,483	437,302
Prepaid expenses, other current assets and intercompany receivable	72,206	74,294
Deferred tax asset, net	21,741	24,822
Total current assets	1,386,491	1,329,080
Property and equipment, net	140,323	133,844
Investment in affiliates	0	0
Program rights, net	1,028,927	959,941
Long-term intercompany notes receivable	0	0
Deferred carriage fees, net	55,578	46,737
Intangible assets, net	562,465	590,824
Goodwill	727,206	734,356
Other assets	208,620	181,805
Total assets	4,109,610	3,976,587
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	146,260	101,866
Accrued liabilities and intercompany payable	154,099	204,786
Current portion of program rights obligations	280,641	271,199
Deferred revenue	70,604	36,888
Promissory note payable	0	40,000
Current portion of long-term debt	111,000	74,000
Current portion of capital lease obligations	3,083	2,953
Total current liabilities	765,687	731,692
Program rights obligations	459,650	465,672
Long-term debt	2,612,806	2,685,566
Capital lease obligations	25,708	27,386
Deferred tax liability, net	131,142	128,066
Other liabilities and intercompany notes payable	74,700	85,503
Total liabilities	$ 4,069,693	$ 4,123,885
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	$ 208,287	$ 204,611
Stockholders' deficiency:
AMC Networks stockholders’ (deficiency) equity	(192,660)	(371,755)
Total AMC Networks stockholders’ deficiency	(192,660)	(371,755)
Non-redeemable noncontrolling interests	24,290	19,846
Total stockholders’ deficiency	(168,370)	(351,909)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficiency	4,109,610	3,976,587
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0	0
Accounts receivable, trade (less allowance for doubtful accounts)	0	0
Amounts due from related parties, net	0	0
Current portion of program rights, net	0	0
Prepaid expenses, other current assets and intercompany receivable	(130,549)	(52,050)
Deferred tax asset, net	0	0
Total current assets	(130,549)	(52,050)
Property and equipment, net	0	0
Investment in affiliates	(2,983,878)	(3,088,984)
Program rights, net	0	0
Long-term intercompany notes receivable	(1,217,762)	(933,667)
Deferred carriage fees, net	0	0
Intangible assets, net	0	0
Goodwill	0	0
Other assets	0	0
Total assets	(4,332,189)	(4,074,701)
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	0	0
Accrued liabilities and intercompany payable	(130,549)	(52,050)
Current portion of program rights obligations	0	0
Deferred revenue	0	0
Promissory note payable		0
Current portion of long-term debt	0	0
Current portion of capital lease obligations	0	0
Total current liabilities	(130,549)	(52,050)
Program rights obligations	0	0
Long-term debt	0	0
Capital lease obligations	0	0
Deferred tax liability, net	0	0
Other liabilities and intercompany notes payable	(1,217,762)	(933,667)
Total liabilities	$ (1,348,311)	(985,717)
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	$ 0	0
Stockholders' deficiency:
AMC Networks stockholders’ (deficiency) equity	(2,983,878)	(3,088,984)
Total AMC Networks stockholders’ deficiency	(2,983,878)	(3,088,984)
Non-redeemable noncontrolling interests	0	0
Total stockholders’ deficiency	(2,983,878)	(3,088,984)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficiency	(4,332,189)	(4,074,701)
Parent Company [Member]
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	894	1,581	1,984	942
Accounts receivable, trade (less allowance for doubtful accounts)	0	0
Amounts due from related parties, net	0	0
Current portion of program rights, net	0	0
Prepaid expenses, other current assets and intercompany receivable	24,693	44,011
Deferred tax asset, net	19,660	22,221
Total current assets	45,247	67,813
Property and equipment, net	0	0
Investment in affiliates	2,037,049	1,851,065
Program rights, net	0	0
Long-term intercompany notes receivable	615,906	624,100
Deferred carriage fees, net	0	0
Intangible assets, net	0	0
Goodwill	0	0
Other assets	23,525	26,760
Total assets	2,721,727	2,569,738
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	12	15
Accrued liabilities and intercompany payable	36,994	39,566
Current portion of program rights obligations	0	0
Deferred revenue	0	0
Promissory note payable		0
Current portion of long-term debt	111,000	74,000
Current portion of capital lease obligations	0	0
Total current liabilities	148,006	113,581
Program rights obligations	0	0
Long-term debt	2,612,806	2,685,566
Capital lease obligations	0	0
Deferred tax liability, net	121,398	113,742
Other liabilities and intercompany notes payable	32,177	28,604
Total liabilities	$ 2,914,387	2,941,493
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	$ 0	0
Stockholders' deficiency:
AMC Networks stockholders’ (deficiency) equity	(192,660)	(371,755)
Total AMC Networks stockholders’ deficiency	(192,660)	(371,755)
Non-redeemable noncontrolling interests	0	0
Total stockholders’ deficiency	(192,660)	(371,755)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficiency	2,721,727	2,569,738
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	122,665	83,676	193,965	519,392
Accounts receivable, trade (less allowance for doubtful accounts)	453,121	443,720
Amounts due from related parties, net	3,721	3,846
Current portion of program rights, net	339,508	350,750
Prepaid expenses, other current assets and intercompany receivable	159,592	75,631
Deferred tax asset, net	0	0
Total current assets	1,078,607	957,623
Property and equipment, net	85,013	80,064
Investment in affiliates	946,829	1,237,919
Program rights, net	929,806	878,294
Long-term intercompany notes receivable	400,258	111,263
Deferred carriage fees, net	53,370	44,644
Intangible assets, net	194,913	199,785
Goodwill	72,962	74,224
Other assets	73,060	63,700
Total assets	3,834,818	3,647,516
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	102,615	62,573
Accrued liabilities and intercompany payable	101,626	155,569
Current portion of program rights obligations	225,383	212,310
Deferred revenue	62,868	30,184
Promissory note payable		0
Current portion of long-term debt	0	0
Current portion of capital lease obligations	2,312	2,226
Total current liabilities	494,804	462,862
Program rights obligations	441,316	453,343
Long-term debt	0	0
Capital lease obligations	10,603	11,884
Deferred tax liability, net	0	0
Other liabilities and intercompany notes payable	851,046	868,362
Total liabilities	$ 1,797,769	1,796,451
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	$ 0	0
Stockholders' deficiency:
AMC Networks stockholders’ (deficiency) equity	2,037,049	1,851,065
Total AMC Networks stockholders’ deficiency	2,037,049	1,851,065
Non-redeemable noncontrolling interests	0	0
Total stockholders’ deficiency	2,037,049	1,851,065
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficiency	3,834,818	3,647,516
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	117,501	116,110	$ 88,043	$ 1,617
Accounts receivable, trade (less allowance for doubtful accounts)	153,905	143,473
Amounts due from related parties, net	254	256
Current portion of program rights, net	100,975	86,552
Prepaid expenses, other current assets and intercompany receivable	18,470	6,702
Deferred tax asset, net	2,081	2,601
Total current assets	393,186	355,694
Property and equipment, net	55,310	53,780
Investment in affiliates	0	0
Program rights, net	99,121	81,647
Long-term intercompany notes receivable	201,598	198,304
Deferred carriage fees, net	2,208	2,093
Intangible assets, net	367,552	391,039
Goodwill	654,244	660,132
Other assets	112,035	91,345
Total assets	1,885,254	1,834,034
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	43,633	39,278
Accrued liabilities and intercompany payable	146,028	61,701
Current portion of program rights obligations	55,258	58,889
Deferred revenue	7,736	6,704
Promissory note payable		40,000
Current portion of long-term debt	0	0
Current portion of capital lease obligations	771	727
Total current liabilities	253,426	207,299
Program rights obligations	18,334	12,329
Long-term debt	0	0
Capital lease obligations	15,105	15,502
Deferred tax liability, net	9,744	14,324
Other liabilities and intercompany notes payable	409,239	122,204
Total liabilities	$ 705,848	371,658
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	$ 208,287	204,611
Stockholders' deficiency:
AMC Networks stockholders’ (deficiency) equity	946,829	1,237,919
Total AMC Networks stockholders’ deficiency	946,829	1,237,919
Non-redeemable noncontrolling interests	24,290	19,846
Total stockholders’ deficiency	971,119	1,257,765
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficiency	$ 1,885,254	$ 1,834,034

Condensed Consolidating Finan79

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Income Statement) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenues, net	$ 601,138	$ 522,093	$ 1,269,820	$ 1,046,647
Operating expenses
Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization)	259,730	232,044	521,903	449,215
Selling, general and administrative	158,880	141,890	313,459	287,246
Restructuring expense	2,654	1,153	3,310	1,153
Depreciation and amortization	21,040	17,531	41,567	31,925
Total Operating Expenses	442,304	392,618	880,239	769,539
Operating income	158,834	129,475	389,581	277,108
Other income (expense)
Interest expense, net	(31,779)	(33,605)	(64,366)	(65,036)
Share of affiliates' income	0	0	0	0
Miscellaneous, net	11,384	869	1,154	(4,241)
Total nonoperating income (expense)	(20,395)	(32,736)	(63,212)	(69,277)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	138,439	96,739	326,369	207,831
Income tax expense	(50,997)	(36,559)	(112,251)	(75,664)
Income from continuing operations	87,442	60,180	214,118	132,167
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	0	(1,732)	0	(2,482)
Net income including noncontrolling interests	87,442	58,448	214,118	129,685
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(4,433)	207	(10,189)	337
Net income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	83,009	58,655	203,929	130,022
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenues, net	(178)	0	(403)	0
Operating expenses
Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization)	(171)	0	(377)	0
Selling, general and administrative	(19)	10	(18)	10
Restructuring expense	0	0	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	0	0	0	0
Total Operating Expenses	(190)	10	(395)	10
Operating income	12	(10)	(8)	(10)
Other income (expense)
Interest expense, net	0	0	0	0
Share of affiliates' income	(129,655)	(125,366)	(410,028)	(244,946)
Miscellaneous, net	(12)	10	8	10
Total nonoperating income (expense)	(129,667)	(125,356)	(410,020)	(244,936)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	(129,655)	(125,366)	(410,028)	(244,946)
Income tax expense	0	0	0	0
Income from continuing operations	(129,655)	(125,366)	(410,028)	(244,946)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		0		0
Net income including noncontrolling interests	(129,655)	(125,366)	(410,028)	(244,946)
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	0	0
Net income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	(129,655)	(125,366)	(410,028)	(244,946)
Parent Company [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenues, net	0	0	0	0
Operating expenses
Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization)	0	0	0	0
Selling, general and administrative	0	0	0	0
Restructuring expense	0	0	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	0	0	0	0
Total Operating Expenses	0	0	0	0
Operating income	0	0	0	0
Other income (expense)
Interest expense, net	(20,020)	(19,953)	(40,374)	(42,185)
Share of affiliates' income	126,287	115,703	402,272	238,876
Miscellaneous, net	23,961	(4,500)	(52,352)	1,842
Total nonoperating income (expense)	130,228	91,250	309,546	198,533
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	130,228	91,250	309,546	198,533
Income tax expense	(47,219)	(32,595)	(105,617)	(68,511)
Income from continuing operations	83,009	58,655	203,929	130,022
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		0		0
Net income including noncontrolling interests	83,009	58,655	203,929	130,022
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	0	0
Net income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	83,009	58,655	203,929	130,022
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenues, net	464,368	412,773	1,003,811	872,861
Operating expenses
Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization)	189,500	175,522	386,258	356,972
Selling, general and administrative	114,080	114,963	232,567	241,340
Restructuring expense	557	0	672	0
Depreciation and amortization	9,203	8,511	18,170	16,720
Total Operating Expenses	313,340	298,996	637,667	615,032
Operating income	151,028	113,777	366,144	257,829
Other income (expense)
Interest expense, net	(2,325)	(12,213)	(12,790)	(20,585)
Share of affiliates' income	3,368	9,663	7,756	6,070
Miscellaneous, net	(23,601)	6,461	45,712	(334)
Total nonoperating income (expense)	(22,558)	3,911	40,678	(14,849)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	128,470	117,688	406,822	242,980
Income tax expense	(2,183)	(2,417)	(4,550)	(4,958)
Income from continuing operations	126,287	115,271	402,272	238,022
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		0		0
Net income including noncontrolling interests	126,287	115,271	402,272	238,022
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	432	0	854
Net income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	126,287	115,703	402,272	238,876
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenues, net	136,948	109,320	266,412	173,786
Operating expenses
Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization)	70,401	56,522	136,022	92,243
Selling, general and administrative	44,819	26,917	80,910	45,896
Restructuring expense	2,097	1,153	2,638	1,153
Depreciation and amortization	11,837	9,020	23,397	15,205
Total Operating Expenses	129,154	93,612	242,967	154,497
Operating income	7,794	15,708	23,445	19,289
Other income (expense)
Interest expense, net	(9,434)	(1,439)	(11,202)	(2,266)
Share of affiliates' income	0	0	0	0
Miscellaneous, net	11,036	(1,102)	7,786	(5,759)
Total nonoperating income (expense)	1,602	(2,541)	(3,416)	(8,025)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	9,396	13,167	20,029	11,264
Income tax expense	(1,595)	(1,547)	(2,084)	(2,195)
Income from continuing operations	7,801	11,620	17,945	9,069
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		(1,732)		(2,482)
Net income including noncontrolling interests	7,801	9,888	17,945	6,587
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(4,433)	(225)	(10,189)	(517)
Net income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	$ 3,368	$ 9,663	$ 7,756	$ 6,070

Condensed Consolidating Finan80

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Comprehensive Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net income including noncontrolling interest	$ 87,442	$ 58,448	$ 214,118	$ 129,685
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	24,119	4,502	(36,706)	10,052
Unrealized gain on interest rate swaps	674	1,171	1,370	1,957
Other comprehensive (loss) income, before income taxes	24,793	5,673	(35,336)	12,009
Income tax (expense) benefit	5,943	(432)	3,664	(722)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of income taxes	30,736	5,241	(31,672)	11,287
Comprehensive income	118,178	63,689	182,446	140,972
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(4,433)	207	(10,189)	337
Comprehensive income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	113,745	63,896	172,257	141,309
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net income including noncontrolling interest	(129,655)	(125,366)	(410,028)	(244,946)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(7,572)	(9,221)	64,120	(15,374)
Unrealized gain on interest rate swaps	0	0	0	0
Other comprehensive (loss) income, before income taxes	(7,572)	(9,221)	64,120	(15,374)
Income tax (expense) benefit	0	0	0	0
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of income taxes	(7,572)	(9,221)	64,120	(15,374)
Comprehensive income	(137,227)	(134,587)	(345,908)	(260,320)
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	0	0
Comprehensive income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	(137,227)	(134,587)	(345,908)	(260,320)
Parent Company [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net income including noncontrolling interest	83,009	58,655	203,929	130,022
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	7,591	9,221	(64,120)	15,374
Unrealized gain on interest rate swaps	674	1,171	1,370	1,957
Other comprehensive (loss) income, before income taxes	8,265	10,392	(62,750)	17,331
Income tax (expense) benefit	5,943	(432)	3,664	(722)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of income taxes	14,208	9,960	(59,086)	16,609
Comprehensive income	97,217	68,615	144,843	146,631
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	0	0
Comprehensive income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	97,217	68,615	144,843	146,631
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net income including noncontrolling interest	126,287	115,271	402,272	238,022
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	7,572	9,221	(64,120)	15,374
Unrealized gain on interest rate swaps	0	0	0	0
Other comprehensive (loss) income, before income taxes	7,572	9,221	(64,120)	15,374
Income tax (expense) benefit	0	0	0	0
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of income taxes	7,572	9,221	(64,120)	15,374
Comprehensive income	133,859	124,492	338,152	253,396
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	432	0	854
Comprehensive income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	133,859	124,924	338,152	254,250
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net income including noncontrolling interest	7,801	9,888	17,945	6,587
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	16,528	(4,719)	27,414	(5,322)
Unrealized gain on interest rate swaps	0	0	0	0
Other comprehensive (loss) income, before income taxes	16,528	(4,719)	27,414	(5,322)
Income tax (expense) benefit	0	0	0	0
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of income taxes	16,528	(4,719)	27,414	(5,322)
Comprehensive income	24,329	5,169	45,359	1,265
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(4,433)	(225)	(10,189)	(517)
Comprehensive income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	$ 19,896	$ 4,944	$ 35,170	$ 748

Condensed Consolidating Finan81

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Cash Flow) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by operating activities	$ 190,241	$ 177,451
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(33,124)	(18,755)
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(6,545)	(993,210)
Purchases of investments	(24,250)	0
(Increase) Decrease in Consolidated Subsidiaries	0	0
Proceeds from insurance settlements	0	654
Net cash used in investing activities	(63,919)	(1,011,311)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt	0	600,000
Payments for financing costs	0	9,266
Principal payments on long-term debt	(37,000)	0
Payment of Promissory Note	(40,000)	0
Deemed repurchases of restricted stock/units	(14,320)	(17,804)
Proceeds from stock option exercises	1,031	925
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements	4,038	4,708
Principal payments on capital lease obligations	(1,449)	(1,312)
Distributions to noncontrolling member	(3,154)	0
Long-term intercompany debt		0
Cash contributions from member		0
Contributions from noncontrolling member	1,373	835
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(89,481)	578,086
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations	36,841	(255,774)
Cash flows from discontinued operations
Net cash used in operating activities	0	(2,719)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations	0	(2,719)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	2,852	20,534
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	201,367	521,951
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	241,060	283,992
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by operating activities	(411,248)	(155,613)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	0	0
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired	0	0
Purchases of investments	0
(Increase) Decrease in Consolidated Subsidiaries	347,025	170,987
Proceeds from insurance settlements		0
Net cash used in investing activities	347,025	170,987
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt		0
Payments for financing costs		0
Principal payments on long-term debt	0
Payment of Promissory Note	0
Deemed repurchases of restricted stock/units	0	0
Proceeds from stock option exercises	0	0
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements	0	0
Principal payments on capital lease obligations	0	0
Distributions to noncontrolling member	0
Long-term intercompany debt		0
Cash contributions from member		0
Contributions from noncontrolling member	0	0
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	0	0
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations	(64,223)	15,374
Cash flows from discontinued operations
Net cash used in operating activities	0	0
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations	0	0
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	64,223	(15,374)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	0	0
Parent Company [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by operating activities	238,455	153,255
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(3)	(1,371)
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired	0	0
Purchases of investments	0
(Increase) Decrease in Consolidated Subsidiaries	(134,957)	(38,589)
Proceeds from insurance settlements		0
Net cash used in investing activities	(134,960)	(39,960)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt		600,000
Payments for financing costs		9,266
Principal payments on long-term debt	(37,000)
Payment of Promissory Note	0
Deemed repurchases of restricted stock/units	(14,320)	(17,804)
Proceeds from stock option exercises	1,031	925
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements	4,038	4,708
Principal payments on capital lease obligations	0	0
Distributions to noncontrolling member	0
Long-term intercompany debt		(706,190)
Cash contributions from member		0
Contributions from noncontrolling member	0	0
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(46,251)	(127,627)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations	57,244	(14,332)
Cash flows from discontinued operations
Net cash used in operating activities	0	0
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations	0	0
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(57,931)	15,374
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	1,581	942
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	894	1,984
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by operating activities	169	141,858
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(22,875)	(13,086)
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired	0	(1,009,286)
Purchases of investments	(369)
(Increase) Decrease in Consolidated Subsidiaries	127,384	(161,166)
Proceeds from insurance settlements		654
Net cash used in investing activities	104,140	(1,182,884)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt		0
Payments for financing costs		0
Principal payments on long-term debt	0
Payment of Promissory Note	0
Deemed repurchases of restricted stock/units	0	0
Proceeds from stock option exercises	0	0
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements	0	0
Principal payments on capital lease obligations	(1,097)	(865)
Distributions to noncontrolling member	0
Long-term intercompany debt		706,190
Cash contributions from member		(5,100)
Contributions from noncontrolling member	0	0
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(1,097)	700,225
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations	103,212	(340,801)
Cash flows from discontinued operations
Net cash used in operating activities	0	0
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations	0	0
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(64,223)	15,374
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	83,676	519,392
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	122,665	193,965
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by operating activities	362,865	37,951
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(10,246)	(4,298)
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(6,545)	16,076
Purchases of investments	(23,881)
(Increase) Decrease in Consolidated Subsidiaries	(339,452)	28,768
Proceeds from insurance settlements		0
Net cash used in investing activities	(380,124)	40,546
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt		0
Payments for financing costs		0
Principal payments on long-term debt	0
Payment of Promissory Note	(40,000)
Deemed repurchases of restricted stock/units	0	0
Proceeds from stock option exercises	0	0
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements	0	0
Principal payments on capital lease obligations	(352)	(447)
Distributions to noncontrolling member	(3,154)
Long-term intercompany debt		0
Cash contributions from member		5,100
Contributions from noncontrolling member	1,373	835
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(42,133)	5,488
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations	(59,392)	83,985
Cash flows from discontinued operations
Net cash used in operating activities	0	(2,719)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations	0	(2,719)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	60,783	5,160
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	116,110	1,617
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 117,501	$ 88,043