AMC Networks (AMCX) 10-Q 4 May 17 2017 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Apr. 28, 2017
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
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2017
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,017
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Amendment Flag	false
Common Class A [Member]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		55,109,130
Common Class B [Member]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		11,484,408

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 403,648	$ 481,389
Accounts receivable, trade (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $6,388 and $6,064)	716,904	700,655
Amounts due from related parties, net	536	508
Current portion of program rights, net	461,005	441,130
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	71,894	72,661
Total current assets	1,653,987	1,696,343
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $287,422 and $272,148	169,223	166,636
Program rights, net	1,077,358	1,108,586
Deferred carriage fees, net	40,403	43,886
Intangible assets, net	478,760	485,809
Goodwill	662,076	657,708
Deferred tax asset, net	8,906	8,598
Other assets	379,341	313,029
Total assets	4,470,054	4,480,595
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	97,477	88,677
Accrued liabilities	300,200	284,429
Current portion of program rights obligations	276,083	300,845
Deferred revenue	46,902	53,643
Current portion of long-term debt	240,500	222,000
Current portion of capital lease obligations	4,449	4,584
Total current liabilities	965,611	954,178
Program rights obligations	397,995	398,175
Long-term debt	2,525,544	2,597,263
Capital lease obligations	34,161	35,282
Deferred tax liability, net	151,149	145,791
Other liabilities	121,280	132,219
Total liabilities	4,195,740	4,262,908
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	214,998	219,331
Stockholders' equity (deficiency):
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 45,000 shares authorized; none issued	0	0
Paid-in capital	146,928	142,798
Accumulated earnings	431,626	295,409
Treasury stock, at cost (6,945 and 5,330 shares Class A Common Stock, respectively)	(366,653)	(275,230)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(181,191)	(193,798)
Total AMC Networks stockholders’ equity (deficiency)	31,452	(30,082)
Non-redeemable noncontrolling interests	27,864	28,438
Total stockholders’ equity (deficiency)	59,316	(1,644)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficiency)	4,470,054	4,480,595
Common Class A [Member]
Stockholders' equity (deficiency):
Common stock	627	624
Common Class B [Member]
Stockholders' equity (deficiency):
Common stock	$ 115	$ 115

Condensed Consolidated Balance3

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Accounts receivable, trade, allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 6,388	$ 6,064
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation	$ 287,422	$ 272,148
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	62,696,162	62,408,868
Common stock, shares outstanding	55,750,947	57,079,039
Treasury stock, shares	6,945,215	5,329,829
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 ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenues, net (including revenues, net from related parties of $1,567 and $6,706, respectively)	$ 720,189	$ 706,579
Operating expenses
Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization)	298,612	274,274
Selling, general and administrative (including charges from related parties of $575 and $1,069, respectively)	163,709	153,901
Depreciation and amortization	23,493	19,632
Restructuring expense (credit)	2,704	(35)
Total operating expenses	488,518	447,772
Operating income	231,671	258,807
Other income (expense)
Interest expense	(30,500)	(31,751)
Interest income	3,493	722
Loss on extinguishment of debt	0	(48,334)
Miscellaneous, net	11,049	(837)
Total other income (expense)	(15,958)	(80,200)
Income from operations before income taxes	215,713	178,607
Income tax expense	(73,082)	(58,543)
Net income including noncontrolling interests	142,631	120,064
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(6,414)	(6,620)
Net income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	$ 136,217	$ 113,444
Net income per share attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders:
Basic	$ 2	$ 1.56
Diluted	$ 1.98	$ 1.55
Weighted average common shares
Basic weighted average common shares	68,020,000	72,579,000
Diluted weighted average common shares	68,764,000	73,274,000

Condensed Consolidated Stateme5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenues, Net From Related Parties	$ 1,567	$ 6,706
Related Party Transaction, Selling, General and Administrative Expenses	$ 575	$ 1,069

Condensed Consolidated Stateme6

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income including noncontrolling interests	$ 142,631	$ 120,064
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	9,864	15,385
Unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate swaps	319	(1,578)
Unrealized gain on available for sale securities	4,021	0
Other comprehensive income, before income taxes	14,204	13,807
Income tax expense	(1,597)	(1,899)
Other comprehensive income, net of income taxes	12,607	11,908
Comprehensive income	155,238	131,972
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(6,805)	(7,032)
Comprehensive income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	$ 148,433	$ 124,940

Condensed Consolidated Stateme7

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income including noncontrolling interests	$ 142,631	$ 120,064
Adjustments to reconcile income from operations to net cash from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	23,493	19,632
Share-based compensation expense related to equity classified awards	12,464	8,165
Amortization and write-off of program rights	199,517	170,821
Amortization of deferred carriage fees	4,401	3,940
Unrealized foreign currency transaction (gain) loss	(754)	3,530
Unrealized (gain) loss on derivative contracts, net	(11,486)	164
Amortization of deferred financing costs and discounts on indebtedness	2,282	2,247
Loss on extinguishment of debt	0	48,334
Bad debt expense	961	528
Deferred income taxes	4,061	12,139
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements	0	(852)
Other, net	278	46
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, trade	(15,952)	(9,442)
Amounts due from related parties, net	(28)	1,081
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(18,160)	7,850
Program rights and obligations, net	(211,280)	(192,194)
Income taxes payable	57,627	37,398
Deferred revenue	(11,104)	3,952
Deferred carriage fees, net	(430)	(1,133)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	(33,651)	(68,886)
Net cash provided by operating activities	144,870	167,384
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(20,206)	(12,387)
Investment in and loans to investees	(28,000)	0
Net cash used in investing activities	(48,206)	(12,387)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt	0	982,500
Principal payments on long-term debt	(55,500)	(691,449)
Premium and fees paid on extinguishment of debt	0	(39,179)
Payments for financing costs	0	(2,070)
Deemed repurchases of restricted stock units	(12,796)	(10,413)
Purchase of treasury stock	(91,423)	0
Proceeds from stock option exercises	0	1,200
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements	0	852
Principal payments on capital lease obligations	(1,401)	(1,086)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	(11,712)	(8,968)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(172,832)	231,387
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents from operations	(76,168)	386,384
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(1,573)	95
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	481,389	316,321
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 403,648	$ 702,800

Description Of Business And Bas

Description Of Business And Basis Of Presentation	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
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 its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the “Company”) own and operate entertainment businesses and assets. The Company is comprised of two operating segments: • National Networks: Includes activities of our programming businesses, which include our five programming networks, distributed in the U.S. and Canada. These programming networks include AMC, WE tv, BBC AMERICA, IFC, and SundanceTV in the U.S.; and AMC, IFC, and Sundance Channel in Canada. Our AMC Studios operations within the National Networks segment sells rights worldwide to its owned original programming. The National Networks operating segment also includes AMC Networks Broadcasting & Technology, the technical services business, which primarily services most of the programming networks included in the National Networks segment. • International and Other: Principally includes AMC Networks International (“AMCNI”), 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; AMCNI- DMC, the broadcast solutions unit of certain networks of AMCNI and third-party networks; and various developing on-line content distribution initiatives. Basis of Presentation Principles of Consolidation These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of AMC Networks and 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 of accounting. 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, 2016 contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (“ 2016 Form 10-K”) filed with the SEC. The condensed consolidated financial statements 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, 2017 . Adoption of Accounting Standards The Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting , which became effective for the Company as of January 1, 2017. ASU 2016-09 amends Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 718, Compensation - Stock Compensation and simplifies several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification in the statement of cash flows. Under the new standard, all excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies are recorded as a component of the provision for income taxes in the reporting period in which they occur. Additionally, ASU 2016-09 requires that the Company present excess tax benefits in the statement of cash flows as an operating activity. The Company elected to apply this adoption prospectively, accordingly prior periods have not been adjusted. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. 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. Use of Estimates 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, derivative assets and liabilities, certain stock compensation awards, 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 tax assets and liabilities. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements In January 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU No. 2017-04 Intangibles- Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment. ASU 2017-04 removes Step 2 of the current goodwill impairment test under ASC Topic 350 and replaces it with a simplified model. Under the simplified model, a goodwill impairment will be calculated as the difference between the carrying amount of a reporting unit and its fair value, but not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. The amount of any impairment under the simplified model may differ from what would have been recognized under the two-step test. The ASU is effective for the Company in the first quarter of 2020, with early adoption permitted for any impairment tests performed after a testing date of January 1, 2017. The adoption of ASU 2017-04 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-16, Income Taxes - Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory . ASU 2016-16 simplifies the accounting for the income tax consequences of intra-entity transfers of assets other than inventory and includes requirements to recognize the income tax consequences of an intra-entity transfer of an asset other than inventory when the transfer occurs, therefore eliminating the exception for an intra-entity transfer of an asset other than inventory. ASU 2016-16 is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. Any adjustments as a result of adoption are to be applied on a modified retrospective basis through a cumulative-effect adjustment directly to retained earnings as of the beginning of the period of adoption. The adoption of ASU 2016-16 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230), Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments . The guidance clarifies the way in which certain cash receipts and cash payments should be classified on the statement of cash flows and also how the predominance principle should be applied when cash receipts and cash payments have aspects of more than one class of cash flows. ASU 2016-15 is effective for the first quarter of 2018 with early adoption permitted. The adoption of ASU 2016-15 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) . ASU 2016-02 requires lessees to record most of their leases on the balance sheet, which will be recognized as a right-of-use asset and a lease liability. The Company will be required to classify each separate lease component as an operating or finance lease at the lease commencement date. Initial measurement of the right-of-use asset and lease liability is the same for operating and finance leases, however expense recognition and amortization of the right-of-use asset differs. Operating leases will reflect lease expense on a straight-line basis similar to current operating leases. The straight-line expense will reflect the interest expense on the lease liability (effective interest method) and amortization of the right-of-use asset, which will be presented as a single line item in the operating expense section of the income statement. Finance leases will reflect a front-loaded expense pattern similar to the pattern for current capital leases. ASU 2016-02 is effective for the first quarter of 2019, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently determining its implementation approach and assessing the impact the adoption 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 also expands the required disclosures to include the disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers into categories that depict how the nature, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors. During 2016, the FASB issued additional interpretive guidance relating to the standard which covered the topics of principal versus agent considerations and identifying performance obligations and licensing. The standard is effective for the Company in the first quarter of 2018. The two permitted transition methods under the standard are the full retrospective method, in which case the standard would be applied to each prior reporting period presented and the cumulative effect of applying the standard would be recognized at the earliest period shown, or the modified retrospective method, in which case the cumulative effect of applying the standard would be recognized at the date of initial application. The Company established an implementation team and performed an analysis of each of our revenue streams to assess the impact of the standard on our various revenue contracts, and analyze our current accounting policies and practices to identify potential differences that would result from the implementation of the standard. To date, the Company has made significant progress toward completing its evaluation of the potential changes from adopting the standard on its financial reporting and disclosures. The Company has completed an initial assessment of each of its revenue streams and has begun drafting its revenue recognition policy under the new standard. However, there are a few areas that remain subject to further clarification with respect to the implementation of the new standard on certain of our revenue streams. The Company has been closely monitoring FASB activity related to the new standard, as well as working with various non-authoritative groups to conclude on industry specific interpretative issues. While significant progress has been made, our final evaluation of the impact of the new revenue standard is ongoing and will continue throughout 2017, including making a final determination about our implementation approach.

Net Income Per Share

Net Income Per Share	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net Income Per Share	Net Income per Share The following is a reconciliation between basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding: (In thousands) Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 2016 Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 68,020 72,579 Effect of dilution: Stock options — 51 Restricted stock units 744 644 Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 68,764 73,274 For the three months ended March 31, 2017 , there were 388,000 stock options and 404,000 restricted stock units that would have been anti-dilutive to the diluted weighted average common shares outstanding. For the three months ended March 31, 2016 , there were no stock options or restricted stock units that would have been anti-dilutive to the diluted weighted average common shares outstanding. Approximately 175,000 and 137,000 restricted stock units for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and March 31, 2016 , respectively, have been excluded from diluted weighted average common shares outstanding since a performance condition on these awards was not met in each of the respective periods. The Company did not include performance restricted stock units in the calculation of diluted EPS, since the performance conditions for these awards were not met. Stock Repurchase Program On March 4, 2016. the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a program to repurchase up to $500 million of its outstanding shares of common stock (the “Stock Repurchase Program”). The Stock Repurchase Program has no pre-established closing date and may be suspended or discontinued at any time. For the three months ended March 31, 2017 , the Company repurchased 1,615,386 shares of its Class A common stock at an average purchase price of approximately $56.60 per share. As of March 31, 2017 , the Company has $185.3 million available for repurchase under the Stock Repurchase Program.

Restructuring

Restructuring	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring	Restructuring The Company incurred restructuring expense primarily related to severance charges associated with the elimination of certain positions across the Company. The following table summarizes the restructuring expense (credit) recognized by operating segment: (In thousands) Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 2016 National Networks $ 54 $ 30 International & Other 2,650 (65 ) Total restructuring expense (credit) $ 2,704 $ (35 ) Restructuring expense in the International and Other segment includes corporate headquarter related charges. The following table summarizes the accrued restructuring costs: (In thousands) Severance and employee-related costs Other exit costs Total Balance at December 31, 2016 $ 12,106 $ 205 $ 12,311 Charges (credits) 2,718 (14 ) 2,704 Cash payments (12,349 ) (111 ) (12,460 ) Non-cash adjustments — 17 17 Currency translation — 1 1 Balance at March 31, 2017 $ 2,475 $ 98 $ 2,573 Accrued liabilities for restructuring costs are included in accrued liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheet at March 31, 2017 .

Goodwill And Other Intangible A

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
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: (In thousands) National Networks International and Other Total December 31, 2016 $ 242,303 $ 415,405 $ 657,708 Amortization of “second component” goodwill (636 ) — (636 ) Foreign currency translation — 5,004 5,004 March 31, 2017 $ 241,667 $ 420,409 $ 662,076 The reduction of $0.6 million 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: (In thousands) March 31, 2017 Gross Accumulated Amortization Net Estimated Useful Lives Amortizable intangible assets: Affiliate and customer relationships $ 511,970 $ (141,613 ) $ 370,357 10 to 25 years Advertiser relationships 46,282 (10,250 ) 36,032 11 years Trade names 50,341 (7,019 ) 43,322 12 to 20 years Other amortizable intangible assets 10,119 (970 ) 9,149 15 years Total amortizable intangible assets 618,712 (159,852 ) 458,860 Indefinite-lived intangible assets: Trademarks 19,900 — 19,900 Total intangible assets $ 638,612 $ (159,852 ) $ 478,760 (In thousands) December 31, 2016 Gross Accumulated Amortization Net Amortizable intangible assets: Affiliate and customer relationships $ 509,992 $ (133,932 ) $ 376,060 Advertiser relationships 46,282 (9,198 ) 37,084 Trade names 49,720 (6,307 ) 43,413 Other amortizable intangible assets 10,002 (791 ) 9,211 Total amortizable intangible assets 615,996 (150,228 ) 465,768 Indefinite-lived intangible assets: Trademarks 20,041 — 20,041 Total intangible assets $ 636,037 $ (150,228 ) $ 485,809 Aggregate amortization expense for amortizable intangible assets for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 was $9.1 million and $9.9 million , respectively. Estimated aggregate amortization expense for intangible assets subject to amortization for each of the following five years is: (In thousands) Years Ending December 31, 2017 $ 35,617 2018 35,641 2019 35,629 2020 35,624 2021 35,301

Accrued Liabilities

Accrued Liabilities	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accrued Liabilities	Accrued Liabilities Accrued liabilities consist of the following: (In thousands) March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Interest $ 35,444 $ 15,770 Employee related costs 75,913 122,590 Income taxes payable 100,318 43,083 Other accrued expenses 88,525 102,986 Total accrued liabilities $ 300,200 $ 284,429

Long-term Debt

Long-term Debt	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-term Debt	Long-term Debt The Company’s long-term debt consists of the following: (In thousands) March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Senior Secured Credit Facility: (a) Term Loan A Facility $ 1,202,500 $ 1,258,000 Senior Notes: 5.00% Notes due April 2024 1,000,000 1,000,000 4.75% Notes due December 2022 600,000 600,000 Total long-term debt 2,802,500 2,858,000 Unamortized discount (22,899 ) (23,675 ) Unamortized deferred financing costs (13,557 ) (15,062 ) Long-term debt, net 2,766,044 2,819,263 Current portion of long-term debt 240,500 222,000 Noncurrent portion of long-term debt $ 2,525,544 $ 2,597,263 (a) The Company’s $500 million revolving credit facility remains undrawn at March 31, 2017 . Total undrawn revolver commitments are available to be drawn for general corporate purposes of the Company.

Fair Value Measurement

Fair Value Measurement	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
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 at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 : (In thousands) Level I Level II Level III Total At March 31, 2017: Assets: Cash equivalents $ 28,022 $ — $ — $ 28,022 Available for sale securities 9,785 — — 9,785 Interest rate swap contracts — 1,790 — 1,790 Foreign currency derivatives — 5,370 — 5,370 Other derivatives — 2,204 21,221 23,425 Liabilities: Interest rate swap contracts $ — $ 392 $ — $ 392 Foreign currency derivatives — 2,571 — 2,571 At December 31, 2016: Assets: Cash equivalents $ 65,384 $ — $ — $ 65,384 Interest rate swap contracts — 1,471 — 1,471 Foreign currency derivatives — 6,096 — 6,096 Other derivatives — — 12,308 12,308 Liabilities: Interest rate swap contracts $ — $ 762 $ — $ 762 Foreign currency derivatives — 3,147 — 3,147 The Company’s cash equivalents and available for sale securities 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, foreign currency derivatives and the embedded derivative for the portion of interest on the RLJE Term Loans to be paid in shares of RLJ Entertainment, Inc. (“RLJE”) common stock (see Note 8 ) 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. On October 14, 2016 (the “Closing Date”), Digital Entertainment Holdings LLC (“DEH”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, and RLJE entered into a Credit and Guaranty agreement (the “RLJE Credit Agreement”), pursuant to which DEH provided term loans to RLJE (the “RLJE Term Loans”). In connection with the RLJE credit agreement, DEH received warrants to purchase at least 20 million shares of RLJE’s common stock, at a price of $3.00 per share (the “RLJE Warrants”). The RLJE Warrants held by the Company are classified within Level III of the fair value hierarchy and the Company determines the value of the RLJE Warrants using a Black Scholes option pricing model. Inputs to the model are stock price volatility, contractual warrant terms (remaining life of the warrants), exercise price, risk-free interest rate, and the RLJE stock price. The equity volatility used is based on the equity volatility of RLJE with an adjustment for the changes in the capital structure of RLJE. In arriving at the concluded value of the warrants, a discount for the lack of marketability (DLOM) of 32% was applied. The DLOM, which is unobservable, is determined using the Finnerty Average-Strike Put Option Marketability Discount Model (Finnerty Model), which was applied with a security-specific volatility for the warrants. For the three months ended March 31, 2017 , the Company recorded a gain of $8.9 million related to the RLJE Warrants which is included in Miscellaneous, net in the condensed consolidated statement of income. At March 31, 2017 , the Company does not have any other assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis 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. 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: (In thousands) March 31, 2017 Carrying Amount Estimated Fair Value Debt instruments: Term Loan A Facility $ 1,191,165 $ 1,202,500 5.00% Notes due April 2024 982,456 1,003,750 4.75% Notes due December 2022 592,423 603,750 $ 2,766,044 $ 2,810,000 (In thousands) December 31, 2016 Carrying Amount Estimated Fair Value Debt instruments: Term Loan A Facility $ 1,245,175 $ 1,254,855 5.00% Notes due April 2024 981,949 1,002,500 4.75% Notes due December 2022 592,139 606,000 $ 2,819,263 $ 2,863,355 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	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
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 March 31, 2017 , the Company had interest rate swap contracts outstanding with notional amounts aggregating $300.0 million , which consist of interest rate swap contracts with notional amounts of $200.0 million that are designated as cash flow hedges and interest rate swap contracts with notional amounts of $100.0 million that are not designated as hedging instruments. The Company’s outstanding interest rate swap contracts have varying maturities ranging from July 2017 to October 2018. At March 31, 2017 , 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. Other Derivatives The RLJE Warrants held by the Company meet the definition of a derivative and are included in Other assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheet. In addition, the portion of interest on the RLJE Term Loans to be paid in shares of RLJE common stock is an embedded derivative. Both the RLJE Warrants and the embedded derivative for the portion of future interest to be paid in shares of RLJE common stock are remeasured at the end of each period with changes in fair value recorded in the condensed consolidated statement of income. For the three months ended March 31, 2017 , the Company recorded a gain of $11.1 million related to these derivatives, which is included in Miscellaneous, net in the condensed consolidated statement of income. The fair values of the Company’s derivative financial instruments included in the condensed consolidated balance sheets are as follows: (In thousands) Balance Sheet Location March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: Assets: Interest rate swap contracts Other assets $ 1,790 $ 1,471 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Assets: Foreign currency derivatives Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 1,449 $ 1,684 Foreign currency derivatives Other assets 3,921 4,412 Other derivatives Other assets 23,425 12,308 Liabilities: Interest rate swap contracts Accrued liabilities $ 392 $ 762 Foreign currency derivatives Accrued liabilities 594 952 Foreign currency derivatives Other liabilities 1,977 2,195 The amounts of gains and losses related to the Company’s derivative financial instruments designated as hedging instruments are as follows: (In thousands) Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives Location of Gain or (Loss) in Earnings Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI Three Months Ended March 31, Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships: Interest rate swap contracts $ 321 $ (1,741 ) Interest expense $ 2 $ (163 ) (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 March 31, 2017 and 2016 . The amounts of gains and losses related to the Company’s derivative financial instruments not designated as hedging instruments are as follows: (In thousands) Location of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on Derivatives Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on Derivatives Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 2016 Derivatives not designated as hedging relationships: Interest rate swap contracts Interest expense $ 2 $ (181 ) Foreign currency derivatives Miscellaneous, net (267 ) 52 Other derivatives Miscellaneous, net 11,117 — Total $ 10,852 $ (129 )

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes For the three months ended March 31, 2017 , income tax expense was $73.1 million , representing an effective tax rate of 34% . The effective tax rate differs from the federal statutory rate of 35% due primarily to the tax benefit from domestic production activities deduction of $5.9 million , tax benefit from foreign subsidiary earnings indefinitely reinvested outside the U.S. of $4.1 million , state income tax expense of $3.4 million and tax expense of $2.3 million for an increase in valuation allowances for foreign taxes. For the three months ended March 31, 2016 , income tax expense was $58.5 million , representing an effective tax rate of 33% . The effective tax rate differs from the federal statutory rate of 35% due primarily to the tax benefit from domestic production activities deduction of $5.3 million , tax benefit from foreign subsidiary earnings indefinitely reinvested outside the U.S. of $3.5 million , state income tax expense of $3.2 million and tax expense of $2.0 million for an increase in valuation allowances for foreign taxes. At March 31, 2017 , the Company had foreign tax credit carry forwards of approximately $37 million , expiring on various dates from 2017 through 2027. For the three months ended March 31, 2017 , $0.4 million relating to amortization of tax deductible second component goodwill was realized as a reduction in tax liability (as determined on a ‘with-and-without’ approach).

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies Commitments As of March 31, 2017 , the Company’s contractual obligations not reflected on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet increased $35.1 million to $1.4 billion . The increase relates primarily to payment guarantees to a production service company for certain production related costs Legal Matters On December 17, 2013, Frank Darabont (“Darabont”), Ferenc, Inc., Darkwoods Productions, Inc., and Creative Artists Agency, LLC (together, “Plaintiffs”), filed a complaint in New York Supreme Court in connection with Darabont’s rendering services as a writer, director and producer of the television series entitled The Walking Dead and the agreement between the parties related thereto. The Plaintiffs asserted claims for breach of contract, breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, for an accounting and for declaratory relief. On August 19, 2015, Plaintiffs filed their First Amended Complaint (the “Amended Complaint”), in which they retracted their claims for wrongful termination and failure to apply production tax credits in calculating Plaintiffs’ contingent compensation. Plaintiffs also added a claim that Darabont is entitled to a larger share, on a percentage basis, of contingent compensation than he is currently being accorded. On September 26, 2016, Plaintiffs filed their note of issue and certificate of readiness for trial, which included a claim for damages of $280 million or more and indicated that the parties have completed fact and expert discovery. The parties each filed motions for summary judgment. The Court set June 9, 2017 as the date for oral argument of the summary judgment motions. The Company has opposed the claims in the Complaint, the Amended Complaint and all subsequent complaints. The Company believes that the asserted claims are without merit, denies the allegations and continues to defend the case vigorously. At this time, no determination can be made as to the ultimate outcome of this litigation or the potential liability, if any, on the part of the Company. The Company is party to various lawsuits and claims in the ordinary course of business, including the matter described above. Although the outcome of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty and while the impact of these matters on the Company’s results of operations in any particular subsequent reporting period could be material, management does not believe that the resolution of these matters will have a material adverse effect on the financial position of the Company or the ability of the Company to meet its financial obligations as they become due.

Equity Plans

Equity Plans	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Equity Plans	Equity Plans On March 9, 2017, AMC Networks granted 578,901 restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and 458,962 performance restricted stock units (“PRSUs”) to certain executive officers and employees under the AMC Networks Inc. 2016 Employee Stock Plan. The RSUs vest ratably over a three -year period and the vesting criteria for 175,299 RSUs include the achievement of certain performance targets by the Company. The PRSUs vest on the third anniversary of the grant date. The target number of PRSUs granted represents the right to receive a corresponding number of shares, subject to adjustment based on the performance of the Company against target performance criteria for a three -year period. The number of shares issuable at the end of the applicable measurement period ranges from 0% to 200% of the target PRSU award. During the three months ended March 31, 2017 , 505,935 RSUs of AMC Networks Class A Common Stock previously issued to employees of the Company vested. On the vesting date, 218,641 RSUs were surrendered to the Company to cover the required statutory tax withholding obligations and 287,294 new shares of AMC Networks Class A Common Stock were issued in respect of the remaining RSUs. The units surrendered to satisfy the employees’ statutory minimum tax withholding obligations for the applicable income and other employment tax had an aggregate value of $12.8 million , which has been reflected as a financing activity in the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2017 . Share-based compensation expense included in selling, general and administrative expense, for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and March 31, 2016 was $12.5 million and $8.2 million , respectively. As of March 31, 2017 , there was $126.2 million of total unrecognized share-based compensation cost related to outstanding unvested share-based awards. The unrecognized compensation cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average remaining period of approximately 2.8 years.

Redeemable Noncontrolling Inter

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests	Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests The following table summarizes activity related to redeemable noncontrolling interest for the three months ended March 31, 2017 . (In thousands) Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 $ 219,331 Net earnings 5,564 Distributions (9,897 ) March 31, 2017 $ 214,998

Related Party Transactions

Related Party Transactions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
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 AMC Networks outstanding Class B Common Stock and own approximately 2% of the AMC Networks’ outstanding Class A Common Stock. Such shares of the AMC Networks Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock, collectively, represent approximately 68% of the aggregate voting power of AMC Networks’ outstanding common stock. Members of the Dolan Family are also the controlling stockholders of The Madison Square Garden Company (“MSG”) and MSG Networks Inc. (“MSG Networks”). Prior to June 21, 2016, members of the Dolan Family were also the controlling stockholders of Cablevision Systems Corporation (“Cablevision”). On June 21, 2016, Cablevision was acquired by a subsidiary of Altice N.V. and a change in control occurred which resulted in members of the Dolan Family no longer being controlling stockholders of the surviving company, Altice USA. Accordingly, Altice USA is not a related party of AMC Networks. The Company and its related parties routinely enter into transactions with each other in the ordinary course of business. Revenues, net from related parties amounted to $1.6 million and $6.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 , respectively. Amounts charged to the Company, included in selling, general and administrative expenses, pursuant to transactions with its related parties amounted to $0.6 million and $1.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 , respectively. On June 16, 2016, AMC Networks entered into an arrangement with the Dolan Family Office, LLC (“DFO”), MSG and MSG Networks providing for the sharing of certain expenses associated with executive office space which will be available to Charles F. Dolan (the Executive Chairman and a director of the Company and a director of MSG and MSG Networks), James L. Dolan (the Executive Chairman and a director of MSG and MSG Networks and a director of the Company), and the DFO which is controlled by Charles F. Dolan. The Company’s share of office expenses is not material.

Cash Flows

Cash Flows	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
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: (In thousands) Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 2016 Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities: Increase in capital lease obligations — 10,983 Treasury stock not yet settled 5,988 — Capital expenditures incurred but not yet paid 3,362 2,722 Supplemental Data: Cash interest paid 8,605 46,436 Income taxes paid, net 7,498 5,600

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Equity [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss The following table details the components of accumulated other comprehensive loss: (In thousands) Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 Currency Translation Adjustment Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges Gains (Losses) on Available for Sale Investments Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Beginning balance $ (194,189 ) $ 391 $ — $ (193,798 ) Other comprehensive income before reclassifications 9,864 321 4,021 14,206 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss — (2 ) — (2 ) Net current-period other comprehensive income, before income taxes 9,864 319 4,021 14,204 Income tax expense — (117 ) (1,480 ) (1,597 ) Net current-period other comprehensive income, net of income taxes 9,864 202 2,541 12,607 Ending balance $ (184,325 ) $ 593 $ 2,541 $ (181,191 ) (In thousands) Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 Currency Translation Adjustment Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges Gains (Losses) on Available for Sale Investments Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Beginning balance $ (136,434 ) $ 377 $ — $ (136,057 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 15,385 (1,741 ) — 13,644 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss — 163 — 163 Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss), before income taxes 15,385 (1,578 ) — 13,807 Income tax (expense) benefit (2,477 ) 578 — (1,899 ) Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes 12,908 (1,000 ) — 11,908 Ending balance $ (123,526 ) $ (623 ) $ — $ (124,149 ) Amounts reclassified to net earnings for gains and losses on cash flow hedges designated as hedging instruments are included in interest expense in the condensed consolidated statements of income.

Segment Information

Segment Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	Segment Information The Company classifies its operations into two operating segments: National Networks and International and Other. These operating segments represent strategic business units that are managed separately. The Company generally allocates all corporate overhead costs within operating expenses 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, 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 income (“AOI”), a non-GAAP measure, defined as operating income (loss) before depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation expense or benefit, impairment charges, and restructuring expense or credit. The Company has presented the components that reconcile adjusted operating income to operating income, an accepted GAAP measure, and other information as to the continuing operations of the Company’s operating segments below. (In thousands) Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 National Networks International and Other Inter-segment eliminations Consolidated Revenues, net Advertising $ 247,542 $ 20,070 $ — $ 267,612 Distribution 367,605 86,727 (1,755 ) 452,577 Consolidated revenues, net $ 615,147 $ 106,797 $ (1,755 ) $ 720,189 Operating income (loss) $ 249,607 $ (19,217 ) $ 1,281 $ 231,671 Share-based compensation expense 9,908 2,556 — 12,464 Restructuring expense 54 2,650 — 2,704 Depreciation and amortization 8,404 15,089 — 23,493 Adjusted operating income $ 267,973 $ 1,078 $ 1,281 $ 270,332 Capital expenditures $ 5,135 $ 15,071 $ — $ 20,206 (In thousands) Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 National Networks International and Other Inter-segment eliminations Consolidated Revenues, net Advertising $ 263,852 $ 22,825 $ — $ 286,677 Distribution 334,783 86,223 (1,104 ) 419,902 Consolidated revenues, net $ 598,635 $ 109,048 $ (1,104 ) $ 706,579 Operating income (loss) $ 266,732 $ (8,436 ) $ 511 $ 258,807 Share-based compensation expense 6,221 1,944 — 8,165 Restructuring expense (credit) 30 (65 ) — (35 ) Depreciation and amortization 7,969 11,663 — 19,632 Adjusted operating income $ 280,952 $ 5,106 $ 511 $ 286,569 Capital expenditures $ 1,980 $ 10,407 $ — $ 12,387 Inter-segment eliminations are primarily licensing revenues recognized between the National Networks and International and Other segments as well as revenues recognized by AMC Networks Broadcasting & Technology for transmission revenues recognized from the International and Other operating segment. (In thousands) Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 2016 Inter-segment revenues National Networks $ (1,724 ) $ (944 ) International and Other (31 ) (160 ) $ (1,755 ) $ (1,104 ) The table below summarizes revenues based on customer location: (In thousands) Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 2016 Revenues United States $ 600,055 $ 574,334 Europe 78,675 93,962 Other 41,459 38,283 $ 720,189 $ 706,579 The table below summarizes property and equipment based on asset location: (In thousands) March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Property and equipment, net United States $ 108,890 $ 104,939 Europe 39,342 39,976 Other 20,991 21,721 $ 169,223 $ 166,636

Condensed Consolidating Financi

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements	Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements Debt of AMC Networks includes $600 million of 4.75% senior notes due December 2022 and $1 billion of 5.00% senior notes due April 2024. 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 March 31, 2017 (In thousands) Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 523 $ 262,256 $ 140,869 $ — $ 403,648 Accounts receivable, trade (less allowance for doubtful accounts) — 559,982 156,922 — 716,904 Amounts due from related parties, net — 536 — — 536 Current portion of program rights, net — 322,957 138,048 — 461,005 Prepaid expenses, other current assets and intercompany receivable 16 177,967 16,450 (122,539 ) 71,894 Total current assets 539 1,323,698 452,289 (122,539 ) 1,653,987 Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation — 108,318 60,905 — 169,223 Investment in affiliates 3,120,330 805,401 — (3,925,731 ) — Program rights, net — 913,013 164,345 — 1,077,358 Long-term intercompany notes receivable — 431,140 678 (431,818 ) — Deferred carriage fees, net — 39,336 1,067 — 40,403 Intangible assets, net — 177,861 300,899 — 478,760 Goodwill — 68,518 593,558 — 662,076 Deferred tax asset, net — — 8,906 — 8,906 Other assets 1,790 133,612 243,939 — 379,341 Total assets $ 3,122,659 $ 4,000,897 $ 1,826,586 $ (4,480,088 ) $ 4,470,054 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Current Liabilities: Accounts payable $ 135 $ 55,547 $ 41,795 $ — $ 97,477 Accrued liabilities and intercompany payable 143,519 125,579 153,641 (122,539 ) 300,200 Current portion of program rights obligations — 205,501 70,582 — 276,083 Deferred revenue — 35,935 10,967 — 46,902 Current portion of long-term debt 240,500 — — — 240,500 Current portion of capital lease obligations — 2,713 1,736 — 4,449 Total current liabilities 384,154 425,275 278,721 (122,539 ) 965,611 Program rights obligations — 366,515 31,480 — 397,995 Long-term debt, net 2,525,544 — — — 2,525,544 Capital lease obligations — 5,949 28,212 — 34,161 Deferred tax liability, net 153,594 — (2,445 ) — 151,149 Other liabilities and intercompany notes payable 27,915 82,828 442,355 (431,818 ) 121,280 Total liabilities 3,091,207 880,567 778,323 (554,357 ) 4,195,740 Commitments and contingencies Redeemable noncontrolling interests — — 214,998 — 214,998 Stockholders’ equity: AMC Networks stockholders’ equity 31,452 3,120,330 805,401 (3,925,731 ) 31,452 Non-redeemable noncontrolling interests — — 27,864 — 27,864 Total stockholders’ equity 31,452 3,120,330 833,265 (3,925,731 ) 59,316 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 3,122,659 $ 4,000,897 $ 1,826,586 $ (4,480,088 ) $ 4,470,054 Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet December 31, 2016 (In thousands) Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents 565 320,950 159,874 — 481,389 Accounts receivable, trade (less allowance for doubtful accounts) — 537,751 162,904 — 700,655 Amounts due from related parties, net — 508 — — 508 Current portion of program rights, net — 307,050 134,080 — 441,130 Prepaid expenses, other current assets and intercompany receivable 948 151,175 15,961 (95,423 ) 72,661 Total current assets 1,513 1,317,434 472,819 (95,423 ) 1,696,343 Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation — 104,272 62,364 — 166,636 Investment in affiliates 3,029,922 784,024 — (3,813,946 ) — Program rights, net — 947,657 160,929 — 1,108,586 Long-term intercompany notes receivable — 432,099 817 (432,916 ) — Deferred carriage fees, net — 42,656 1,230 — 43,886 Intangible assets, net — 180,297 305,512 — 485,809 Goodwill — 69,154 588,554 — 657,708 Deferred tax asset, net — — 8,598 — 8,598 Other assets 1,471 116,608 194,950 — 313,029 Total assets 3,032,906 3,994,201 1,795,773 (4,342,285 ) 4,480,595 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Current Liabilities: Accounts payable — 40,033 48,644 — 88,677 Accrued liabilities and intercompany payable 71,680 182,667 125,505 (95,423 ) 284,429 Current portion of program rights obligations — 226,474 74,371 — 300,845 Deferred revenue — 42,782 10,861 — 53,643 Current portion of long-term debt 222,000 — — — 222,000 Current portion of capital lease obligations — 2,645 1,939 — 4,584 Total current liabilities 293,680 494,601 261,320 (95,423 ) 954,178 Program rights obligations — 365,262 32,913 — 398,175 Long-term debt, net 2,597,263 — — — 2,597,263 Capital lease obligations — 6,647 28,635 — 35,282 Deferred tax liability, net 145,364 — 427 — 145,791 Other liabilities and intercompany notes payable 26,681 97,769 440,685 (432,916 ) 132,219 Total liabilities 3,062,988 964,279 763,980 (528,339 ) 4,262,908 Commitments and contingencies Redeemable noncontrolling interests — — 219,331 — 219,331 Stockholders’ equity: AMC Networks stockholders’ (deficiency) equity (30,082 ) 3,029,922 784,024 (3,813,946 ) (30,082 ) Non-redeemable noncontrolling interests — — 28,438 — 28,438 Total stockholders’ (deficiency) equity (30,082 ) 3,029,922 812,462 (3,813,946 ) (1,644 ) Total liabilities and stockholders’ (deficiency) equity 3,032,906 3,994,201 1,795,773 (4,342,285 ) 4,480,595 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 (In thousands) Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenues, net $ — $ 579,382 $ 143,132 $ (2,325 ) $ 720,189 Operating expenses: Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization) — 221,754 77,617 (759 ) 298,612 Selling, general and administrative — 119,681 45,479 (1,451 ) 163,709 Depreciation and amortization — 10,204 13,289 — 23,493 Restructuring expense — 2,704 — — 2,704 Total operating expenses — 354,343 136,385 (2,210 ) 488,518 Operating income — 225,039 6,747 (115 ) 231,671 Other income (expense): Interest expense, net (29,412 ) 9,823 (7,418 ) — (27,007 ) Share of affiliates’ income 235,774 3,145 — (238,919 ) — Miscellaneous, net (112 ) 431 10,615 115 11,049 Total other income (expense) 206,250 13,399 3,197 (238,804 ) (15,958 ) Income from operations before income taxes 206,250 238,438 9,944 (238,919 ) 215,713 Income tax expense (70,033 ) (2,664 ) (385 ) — (73,082 ) Net income including noncontrolling interests 136,217 235,774 9,559 (238,919 ) 142,631 Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (6,414 ) — (6,414 ) Net income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders $ 136,217 $ 235,774 $ 3,145 $ (238,919 ) $ 136,217 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 (In thousands) Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenues, net $ — $ 554,326 $ 154,737 $ (2,484 ) $ 706,579 Operating expenses: Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization) — 190,110 84,847 (683 ) 274,274 Selling, general and administrative — 114,357 41,348 (1,804 ) 153,901 Depreciation and amortization — 10,075 9,557 — 19,632 Restructuring expense (credit) — (70 ) 35 — (35 ) Total operating expenses — 314,472 135,787 (2,487 ) 447,772 Operating income — 239,854 18,950 3 258,807 Other income (expense): Interest expense, net (30,572 ) 9,293 (9,750 ) — (31,029 ) Share of affiliates’ income (loss) 246,047 (770 ) — (245,277 ) — Loss on extinguishment of debt (48,334 ) — — — (48,334 ) Miscellaneous, net (79 ) (21 ) (734 ) (3 ) (837 ) Total other income (expense) 167,062 8,502 (10,484 ) (245,280 ) (80,200 ) Income from operations before income taxes 167,062 248,356 8,466 (245,277 ) 178,607 Income tax expense (53,618 ) (2,309 ) (2,616 ) — (58,543 ) Net income including noncontrolling interests 113,444 246,047 5,850 (245,277 ) 120,064 Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (6,620 ) — (6,620 ) Net income (loss) attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders $ 113,444 $ 246,047 $ (770 ) $ (245,277 ) $ 113,444 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 (In thousands) Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Net income including noncontrolling interest $ 136,217 $ 235,774 $ 9,559 $ (238,919 ) $ 142,631 Other comprehensive income (loss): Foreign currency translation adjustment 9,864 — 9,864 (9,864 ) 9,864 Unrealized gain on interest rate swaps 319 — — — 319 Unrealized gain on available for sale securities 4,021 — — — 4,021 Other comprehensive income, before income taxes 14,204 — 9,864 (9,864 ) 14,204 Income tax expense (1,597 ) — — — (1,597 ) Other comprehensive income, net of income taxes 12,607 — 9,864 (9,864 ) 12,607 Comprehensive income 148,824 235,774 19,423 (248,783 ) 155,238 Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (6,805 ) — (6,805 ) Comprehensive income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders $ 148,824 $ 235,774 $ 12,618 $ (248,783 ) $ 148,433 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 (In thousands) Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Net income including noncontrolling interest $ 113,444 $ 246,047 $ 5,850 $ (245,277 ) $ 120,064 Other comprehensive income (loss): Foreign currency translation adjustment (2,845 ) (2,845 ) 18,230 2,845 15,385 Unrealized loss on interest rate swaps (1,578 ) — — — (1,578 ) Other comprehensive (loss) income, before income taxes (4,423 ) (2,845 ) 18,230 2,845 13,807 Income tax expense (1,899 ) — — — (1,899 ) Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of income taxes (6,322 ) (2,845 ) 18,230 2,845 11,908 Comprehensive income 107,122 243,202 24,080 (242,432 ) 131,972 Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (7,032 ) — (7,032 ) Comprehensive income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders $ 107,122 $ 243,202 $ 17,048 $ (242,432 ) $ 124,940 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 (In thousands) Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities: Net cash provided by operating activities $ 224,091 $ 138,889 $ 21,097 $ (239,207 ) $ 144,870 Cash flows from investing activities: Capital expenditures — (15,645 ) (4,561 ) — (20,206 ) Investment in and loans to investees — — (28,000 ) — (28,000 ) Increase to investment in affiliates (57,926 ) (36,982 ) — 94,908 — Net cash used in investing activities (57,926 ) (52,627 ) (32,561 ) 94,908 (48,206 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Principal payments on long-term debt (55,500 ) — — — (55,500 ) Deemed repurchases of restricted stock units (12,796 ) — — — (12,796 ) Purchase of treasury stock (91,423 ) — — — (91,423 ) Principal payments on capital lease obligations — (657 ) (744 ) — (1,401 ) Distributions to noncontrolling interests — — (11,712 ) — (11,712 ) Net cash used in financing activities (159,719 ) (657 ) (12,456 ) — (172,832 ) Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents from operations 6,446 85,605 (23,920 ) (144,299 ) (76,168 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (6,488 ) (144,299 ) 4,915 144,299 (1,573 ) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 565 320,950 159,874 — 481,389 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 523 $ 262,256 $ 140,869 $ — $ 403,648 Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 (In thousands) Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities: Net cash provided by operating activities $ 204,100 $ 193,453 $ 19,383 $ (249,552 ) $ 167,384 Cash flows from investing activities: Capital expenditures 2 (8,151 ) (4,238 ) — (12,387 ) Increase to investment in affiliates (160,665 ) (72,411 ) (13,181 ) 246,257 — Net cash used in investing activities (160,663 ) (80,562 ) (17,419 ) 246,257 (12,387 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt 982,500 — — — 982,500 Principal payments on long-term debt (691,449 ) — — — (691,449 ) Premium and fees paid on extinguishment of debt (39,179 ) — — — (39,179 ) Payments for financing costs (2,070 ) — — — (2,070 ) Deemed repurchases of restricted stock units (10,413 ) — — — (10,413 ) Proceeds from stock option exercises 1,200 — — — 1,200 Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements 852 — — — 852 Principal payments on capital lease obligations — (597 ) (489 ) — (1,086 ) Distributions to noncontrolling interest — — (8,968 ) — (8,968 ) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 241,441 (597 ) (9,457 ) — 231,387 Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents from operations 284,878 112,294 (7,493 ) (3,295 ) 386,384 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (5,844 ) (3,295 ) 5,939 3,295 95 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 434 148,260 167,627 — 316,321 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 279,468 $ 257,259 $ 166,073 $ — $ 702,800

Description of Business and B25

Description of Business and Basis of Presentation (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
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 and 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 of accounting. 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, 2016 contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (“ 2016 Form 10-K”) filed with the SEC. The condensed consolidated financial statements 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, 2017 .
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.
Use of Estimates, Policy	Use of Estimates 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, derivative assets and liabilities, certain stock compensation awards, 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 tax assets and liabilities.
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy	Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements In January 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU No. 2017-04 Intangibles- Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment. ASU 2017-04 removes Step 2 of the current goodwill impairment test under ASC Topic 350 and replaces it with a simplified model. Under the simplified model, a goodwill impairment will be calculated as the difference between the carrying amount of a reporting unit and its fair value, but not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. The amount of any impairment under the simplified model may differ from what would have been recognized under the two-step test. The ASU is effective for the Company in the first quarter of 2020, with early adoption permitted for any impairment tests performed after a testing date of January 1, 2017. The adoption of ASU 2017-04 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-16, Income Taxes - Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory . ASU 2016-16 simplifies the accounting for the income tax consequences of intra-entity transfers of assets other than inventory and includes requirements to recognize the income tax consequences of an intra-entity transfer of an asset other than inventory when the transfer occurs, therefore eliminating the exception for an intra-entity transfer of an asset other than inventory. ASU 2016-16 is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. Any adjustments as a result of adoption are to be applied on a modified retrospective basis through a cumulative-effect adjustment directly to retained earnings as of the beginning of the period of adoption. The adoption of ASU 2016-16 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230), Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments . The guidance clarifies the way in which certain cash receipts and cash payments should be classified on the statement of cash flows and also how the predominance principle should be applied when cash receipts and cash payments have aspects of more than one class of cash flows. ASU 2016-15 is effective for the first quarter of 2018 with early adoption permitted. The adoption of ASU 2016-15 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) . ASU 2016-02 requires lessees to record most of their leases on the balance sheet, which will be recognized as a right-of-use asset and a lease liability. The Company will be required to classify each separate lease component as an operating or finance lease at the lease commencement date. Initial measurement of the right-of-use asset and lease liability is the same for operating and finance leases, however expense recognition and amortization of the right-of-use asset differs. Operating leases will reflect lease expense on a straight-line basis similar to current operating leases. The straight-line expense will reflect the interest expense on the lease liability (effective interest method) and amortization of the right-of-use asset, which will be presented as a single line item in the operating expense section of the income statement. Finance leases will reflect a front-loaded expense pattern similar to the pattern for current capital leases. ASU 2016-02 is effective for the first quarter of 2019, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently determining its implementation approach and assessing the impact the adoption 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 also expands the required disclosures to include the disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers into categories that depict how the nature, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors. During 2016, the FASB issued additional interpretive guidance relating to the standard which covered the topics of principal versus agent considerations and identifying performance obligations and licensing. The standard is effective for the Company in the first quarter of 2018. The two permitted transition methods under the standard are the full retrospective method, in which case the standard would be applied to each prior reporting period presented and the cumulative effect of applying the standard would be recognized at the earliest period shown, or the modified retrospective method, in which case the cumulative effect of applying the standard would be recognized at the date of initial application. The Company established an implementation team and performed an analysis of each of our revenue streams to assess the impact of the standard on our various revenue contracts, and analyze our current accounting policies and practices to identify potential differences that would result from the implementation of the standard. To date, the Company has made significant progress toward completing its evaluation of the potential changes from adopting the standard on its financial reporting and disclosures. The Company has completed an initial assessment of each of its revenue streams and has begun drafting its revenue recognition policy under the new standard. However, there are a few areas that remain subject to further clarification with respect to the implementation of the new standard on certain of our revenue streams. The Company has been closely monitoring FASB activity related to the new standard, as well as working with various non-authoritative groups to conclude on industry specific interpretative issues. While significant progress has been made, our final evaluation of the impact of the new revenue standard is ongoing and will continue throughout 2017, including making a final determination about our implementation approach.

Net Income Per Share (Tables)

Net Income Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares	The following is a reconciliation between basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding: (In thousands) Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 2016 Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 68,020 72,579 Effect of dilution: Stock options — 51 Restricted stock units 744 644 Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 68,764 73,274

Restructuring (Tables)

Restructuring (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Costs	The following table summarizes the restructuring expense (credit) recognized by operating segment: (In thousands) Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 2016 National Networks $ 54 $ 30 International & Other 2,650 (65 ) Total restructuring expense (credit) $ 2,704 $ (35 )
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost	The following table summarizes the accrued restructuring costs: (In thousands) Severance and employee-related costs Other exit costs Total Balance at December 31, 2016 $ 12,106 $ 205 $ 12,311 Charges (credits) 2,718 (14 ) 2,704 Cash payments (12,349 ) (111 ) (12,460 ) Non-cash adjustments — 17 17 Currency translation — 1 1 Balance at March 31, 2017 $ 2,475 $ 98 $ 2,573

Goodwill and Other Intangible28

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill	The carrying amount of goodwill, by operating segment is as follows: (In thousands) National Networks International and Other Total December 31, 2016 $ 242,303 $ 415,405 $ 657,708 Amortization of “second component” goodwill (636 ) — (636 ) Foreign currency translation — 5,004 5,004 March 31, 2017 $ 241,667 $ 420,409 $ 662,076
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets	The following tables summarize information relating to the Company’s identifiable intangible assets: (In thousands) March 31, 2017 Gross Accumulated Amortization Net Estimated Useful Lives Amortizable intangible assets: Affiliate and customer relationships $ 511,970 $ (141,613 ) $ 370,357 10 to 25 years Advertiser relationships 46,282 (10,250 ) 36,032 11 years Trade names 50,341 (7,019 ) 43,322 12 to 20 years Other amortizable intangible assets 10,119 (970 ) 9,149 15 years Total amortizable intangible assets 618,712 (159,852 ) 458,860 Indefinite-lived intangible assets: Trademarks 19,900 — 19,900 Total intangible assets $ 638,612 $ (159,852 ) $ 478,760 (In thousands) December 31, 2016 Gross Accumulated Amortization Net Amortizable intangible assets: Affiliate and customer relationships $ 509,992 $ (133,932 ) $ 376,060 Advertiser relationships 46,282 (9,198 ) 37,084 Trade names 49,720 (6,307 ) 43,413 Other amortizable intangible assets 10,002 (791 ) 9,211 Total amortizable intangible assets 615,996 (150,228 ) 465,768 Indefinite-lived intangible assets: Trademarks 20,041 — 20,041 Total intangible assets $ 636,037 $ (150,228 ) $ 485,809
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets	The following tables summarize information relating to the Company’s identifiable intangible assets: (In thousands) March 31, 2017 Gross Accumulated Amortization Net Estimated Useful Lives Amortizable intangible assets: Affiliate and customer relationships $ 511,970 $ (141,613 ) $ 370,357 10 to 25 years Advertiser relationships 46,282 (10,250 ) 36,032 11 years Trade names 50,341 (7,019 ) 43,322 12 to 20 years Other amortizable intangible assets 10,119 (970 ) 9,149 15 years Total amortizable intangible assets 618,712 (159,852 ) 458,860 Indefinite-lived intangible assets: Trademarks 19,900 — 19,900 Total intangible assets $ 638,612 $ (159,852 ) $ 478,760 (In thousands) December 31, 2016 Gross Accumulated Amortization Net Amortizable intangible assets: Affiliate and customer relationships $ 509,992 $ (133,932 ) $ 376,060 Advertiser relationships 46,282 (9,198 ) 37,084 Trade names 49,720 (6,307 ) 43,413 Other amortizable intangible assets 10,002 (791 ) 9,211 Total amortizable intangible assets 615,996 (150,228 ) 465,768 Indefinite-lived intangible assets: Trademarks 20,041 — 20,041 Total intangible assets $ 636,037 $ (150,228 ) $ 485,809
Schedule of Estimated Amortization Expense	Estimated aggregate amortization expense for intangible assets subject to amortization for each of the following five years is: (In thousands) Years Ending December 31, 2017 $ 35,617 2018 35,641 2019 35,629 2020 35,624 2021 35,301

Accrued Liabilities (Tables)

Accrued Liabilities (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities	Accrued liabilities consist of the following: (In thousands) March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Interest $ 35,444 $ 15,770 Employee related costs 75,913 122,590 Income taxes payable 100,318 43,083 Other accrued expenses 88,525 102,986 Total accrued liabilities $ 300,200 $ 284,429

Long-term Debt (Tables)

Long-term Debt (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments	The Company’s long-term debt consists of the following: (In thousands) March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Senior Secured Credit Facility: (a) Term Loan A Facility $ 1,202,500 $ 1,258,000 Senior Notes: 5.00% Notes due April 2024 1,000,000 1,000,000 4.75% Notes due December 2022 600,000 600,000 Total long-term debt 2,802,500 2,858,000 Unamortized discount (22,899 ) (23,675 ) Unamortized deferred financing costs (13,557 ) (15,062 ) Long-term debt, net 2,766,044 2,819,263 Current portion of long-term debt 240,500 222,000 Noncurrent portion of long-term debt $ 2,525,544 $ 2,597,263 (a) The Company’s $500 million revolving credit facility remains undrawn at March 31, 2017 . Total undrawn revolver commitments are available to be drawn for general corporate purposes of the Company.

Fair Value Measurement (Tables)

Fair Value Measurement (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
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 at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 : (In thousands) Level I Level II Level III Total At March 31, 2017: Assets: Cash equivalents $ 28,022 $ — $ — $ 28,022 Available for sale securities 9,785 — — 9,785 Interest rate swap contracts — 1,790 — 1,790 Foreign currency derivatives — 5,370 — 5,370 Other derivatives — 2,204 21,221 23,425 Liabilities: Interest rate swap contracts $ — $ 392 $ — $ 392 Foreign currency derivatives — 2,571 — 2,571 At December 31, 2016: Assets: Cash equivalents $ 65,384 $ — $ — $ 65,384 Interest rate swap contracts — 1,471 — 1,471 Foreign currency derivatives — 6,096 — 6,096 Other derivatives — — 12,308 12,308 Liabilities: Interest rate swap contracts $ — $ 762 $ — $ 762 Foreign currency derivatives — 3,147 — 3,147
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: (In thousands) March 31, 2017 Carrying Amount Estimated Fair Value Debt instruments: Term Loan A Facility $ 1,191,165 $ 1,202,500 5.00% Notes due April 2024 982,456 1,003,750 4.75% Notes due December 2022 592,423 603,750 $ 2,766,044 $ 2,810,000 (In thousands) December 31, 2016 Carrying Amount Estimated Fair Value Debt instruments: Term Loan A Facility $ 1,245,175 $ 1,254,855 5.00% Notes due April 2024 981,949 1,002,500 4.75% Notes due December 2022 592,139 606,000 $ 2,819,263 $ 2,863,355

Derivative Financial Instrume32

Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
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: (In thousands) Balance Sheet Location March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: Assets: Interest rate swap contracts Other assets $ 1,790 $ 1,471 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Assets: Foreign currency derivatives Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 1,449 $ 1,684 Foreign currency derivatives Other assets 3,921 4,412 Other derivatives Other assets 23,425 12,308 Liabilities: Interest rate swap contracts Accrued liabilities $ 392 $ 762 Foreign currency derivatives Accrued liabilities 594 952 Foreign currency derivatives Other liabilities 1,977 2,195
Schedule of Gains And Losses Related To Derivative Instruments	The amounts of gains and losses related to the Company’s derivative financial instruments designated as hedging instruments are as follows: (In thousands) Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives Location of Gain or (Loss) in Earnings Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI Three Months Ended March 31, Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships: Interest rate swap contracts $ 321 $ (1,741 ) Interest expense $ 2 $ (163 ) (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 March 31, 2017 and 2016 .
Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location	The amounts of gains and losses related to the Company’s derivative financial instruments not designated as hedging instruments are as follows: (In thousands) Location of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on Derivatives Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on Derivatives Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 2016 Derivatives not designated as hedging relationships: Interest rate swap contracts Interest expense $ 2 $ (181 ) Foreign currency derivatives Miscellaneous, net (267 ) 52 Other derivatives Miscellaneous, net 11,117 — Total $ 10,852 $ (129 )

Redeemable Noncontrolling Int33

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	The following table summarizes activity related to redeemable noncontrolling interest for the three months ended March 31, 2017 . (In thousands) Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 $ 219,331 Net earnings 5,564 Distributions (9,897 ) March 31, 2017 $ 214,998

Cash Flows (Tables)

Cash Flows (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
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: (In thousands) Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 2016 Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities: Increase in capital lease obligations — 10,983 Treasury stock not yet settled 5,988 — Capital expenditures incurred but not yet paid 3,362 2,722 Supplemental Data: Cash interest paid 8,605 46,436 Income taxes paid, net 7,498 5,600

Accumulated Other Comprehensi35

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	The following table details the components of accumulated other comprehensive loss: (In thousands) Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 Currency Translation Adjustment Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges Gains (Losses) on Available for Sale Investments Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Beginning balance $ (194,189 ) $ 391 $ — $ (193,798 ) Other comprehensive income before reclassifications 9,864 321 4,021 14,206 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss — (2 ) — (2 ) Net current-period other comprehensive income, before income taxes 9,864 319 4,021 14,204 Income tax expense — (117 ) (1,480 ) (1,597 ) Net current-period other comprehensive income, net of income taxes 9,864 202 2,541 12,607 Ending balance $ (184,325 ) $ 593 $ 2,541 $ (181,191 )

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Summary of Continuing Operations By Reportable Segment	(In thousands) Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 National Networks International and Other Inter-segment eliminations Consolidated Revenues, net Advertising $ 247,542 $ 20,070 $ — $ 267,612 Distribution 367,605 86,727 (1,755 ) 452,577 Consolidated revenues, net $ 615,147 $ 106,797 $ (1,755 ) $ 720,189 Operating income (loss) $ 249,607 $ (19,217 ) $ 1,281 $ 231,671 Share-based compensation expense 9,908 2,556 — 12,464 Restructuring expense 54 2,650 — 2,704 Depreciation and amortization 8,404 15,089 — 23,493 Adjusted operating income $ 267,973 $ 1,078 $ 1,281 $ 270,332 Capital expenditures $ 5,135 $ 15,071 $ — $ 20,206 (In thousands) Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 National Networks International and Other Inter-segment eliminations Consolidated Revenues, net Advertising $ 263,852 $ 22,825 $ — $ 286,677 Distribution 334,783 86,223 (1,104 ) 419,902 Consolidated revenues, net $ 598,635 $ 109,048 $ (1,104 ) $ 706,579 Operating income (loss) $ 266,732 $ (8,436 ) $ 511 $ 258,807 Share-based compensation expense 6,221 1,944 — 8,165 Restructuring expense (credit) 30 (65 ) — (35 ) Depreciation and amortization 7,969 11,663 — 19,632 Adjusted operating income $ 280,952 $ 5,106 $ 511 $ 286,569 Capital expenditures $ 1,980 $ 10,407 $ — $ 12,387
Summary of Inter-Segment Eliminations	(In thousands) Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 2016 Inter-segment revenues National Networks $ (1,724 ) $ (944 ) International and Other (31 ) (160 ) $ (1,755 ) $ (1,104 )
Schedule of Revenue by Geographic Area	The table below summarizes revenues based on customer location: (In thousands) Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 2016 Revenues United States $ 600,055 $ 574,334 Europe 78,675 93,962 Other 41,459 38,283 $ 720,189 $ 706,579
Schedule of Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets	The table below summarizes property and equipment based on asset location: (In thousands) March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Property and equipment, net United States $ 108,890 $ 104,939 Europe 39,342 39,976 Other 20,991 21,721 $ 169,223 $ 166,636

Condensed Consolidating Finan37

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]
Condensed Balance Sheet	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet March 31, 2017 (In thousands) Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 523 $ 262,256 $ 140,869 $ — $ 403,648 Accounts receivable, trade (less allowance for doubtful accounts) — 559,982 156,922 — 716,904 Amounts due from related parties, net — 536 — — 536 Current portion of program rights, net — 322,957 138,048 — 461,005 Prepaid expenses, other current assets and intercompany receivable 16 177,967 16,450 (122,539 ) 71,894 Total current assets 539 1,323,698 452,289 (122,539 ) 1,653,987 Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation — 108,318 60,905 — 169,223 Investment in affiliates 3,120,330 805,401 — (3,925,731 ) — Program rights, net — 913,013 164,345 — 1,077,358 Long-term intercompany notes receivable — 431,140 678 (431,818 ) — Deferred carriage fees, net — 39,336 1,067 — 40,403 Intangible assets, net — 177,861 300,899 — 478,760 Goodwill — 68,518 593,558 — 662,076 Deferred tax asset, net — — 8,906 — 8,906 Other assets 1,790 133,612 243,939 — 379,341 Total assets $ 3,122,659 $ 4,000,897 $ 1,826,586 $ (4,480,088 ) $ 4,470,054 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Current Liabilities: Accounts payable $ 135 $ 55,547 $ 41,795 $ — $ 97,477 Accrued liabilities and intercompany payable 143,519 125,579 153,641 (122,539 ) 300,200 Current portion of program rights obligations — 205,501 70,582 — 276,083 Deferred revenue — 35,935 10,967 — 46,902 Current portion of long-term debt 240,500 — — — 240,500 Current portion of capital lease obligations — 2,713 1,736 — 4,449 Total current liabilities 384,154 425,275 278,721 (122,539 ) 965,611 Program rights obligations — 366,515 31,480 — 397,995 Long-term debt, net 2,525,544 — — — 2,525,544 Capital lease obligations — 5,949 28,212 — 34,161 Deferred tax liability, net 153,594 — (2,445 ) — 151,149 Other liabilities and intercompany notes payable 27,915 82,828 442,355 (431,818 ) 121,280 Total liabilities 3,091,207 880,567 778,323 (554,357 ) 4,195,740 Commitments and contingencies Redeemable noncontrolling interests — — 214,998 — 214,998 Stockholders’ equity: AMC Networks stockholders’ equity 31,452 3,120,330 805,401 (3,925,731 ) 31,452 Non-redeemable noncontrolling interests — — 27,864 — 27,864 Total stockholders’ equity 31,452 3,120,330 833,265 (3,925,731 ) 59,316 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 3,122,659 $ 4,000,897 $ 1,826,586 $ (4,480,088 ) $ 4,470,054 Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet December 31, 2016 (In thousands) Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents 565 320,950 159,874 — 481,389 Accounts receivable, trade (less allowance for doubtful accounts) — 537,751 162,904 — 700,655 Amounts due from related parties, net — 508 — — 508 Current portion of program rights, net — 307,050 134,080 — 441,130 Prepaid expenses, other current assets and intercompany receivable 948 151,175 15,961 (95,423 ) 72,661 Total current assets 1,513 1,317,434 472,819 (95,423 ) 1,696,343 Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation — 104,272 62,364 — 166,636 Investment in affiliates 3,029,922 784,024 — (3,813,946 ) — Program rights, net — 947,657 160,929 — 1,108,586 Long-term intercompany notes receivable — 432,099 817 (432,916 ) — Deferred carriage fees, net — 42,656 1,230 — 43,886 Intangible assets, net — 180,297 305,512 — 485,809 Goodwill — 69,154 588,554 — 657,708 Deferred tax asset, net — — 8,598 — 8,598 Other assets 1,471 116,608 194,950 — 313,029 Total assets 3,032,906 3,994,201 1,795,773 (4,342,285 ) 4,480,595 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Current Liabilities: Accounts payable — 40,033 48,644 — 88,677 Accrued liabilities and intercompany payable 71,680 182,667 125,505 (95,423 ) 284,429 Current portion of program rights obligations — 226,474 74,371 — 300,845 Deferred revenue — 42,782 10,861 — 53,643 Current portion of long-term debt 222,000 — — — 222,000 Current portion of capital lease obligations — 2,645 1,939 — 4,584 Total current liabilities 293,680 494,601 261,320 (95,423 ) 954,178 Program rights obligations — 365,262 32,913 — 398,175 Long-term debt, net 2,597,263 — — — 2,597,263 Capital lease obligations — 6,647 28,635 — 35,282 Deferred tax liability, net 145,364 — 427 — 145,791 Other liabilities and intercompany notes payable 26,681 97,769 440,685 (432,916 ) 132,219 Total liabilities 3,062,988 964,279 763,980 (528,339 ) 4,262,908 Commitments and contingencies Redeemable noncontrolling interests — — 219,331 — 219,331 Stockholders’ equity: AMC Networks stockholders’ (deficiency) equity (30,082 ) 3,029,922 784,024 (3,813,946 ) (30,082 ) Non-redeemable noncontrolling interests — — 28,438 — 28,438 Total stockholders’ (deficiency) equity (30,082 ) 3,029,922 812,462 (3,813,946 ) (1,644 ) Total liabilities and stockholders’ (deficiency) equity 3,032,906 3,994,201 1,795,773 (4,342,285 ) 4,480,595
Condensed Income Statement	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 (In thousands) Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenues, net $ — $ 579,382 $ 143,132 $ (2,325 ) $ 720,189 Operating expenses: Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization) — 221,754 77,617 (759 ) 298,612 Selling, general and administrative — 119,681 45,479 (1,451 ) 163,709 Depreciation and amortization — 10,204 13,289 — 23,493 Restructuring expense — 2,704 — — 2,704 Total operating expenses — 354,343 136,385 (2,210 ) 488,518 Operating income — 225,039 6,747 (115 ) 231,671 Other income (expense): Interest expense, net (29,412 ) 9,823 (7,418 ) — (27,007 ) Share of affiliates’ income 235,774 3,145 — (238,919 ) — Miscellaneous, net (112 ) 431 10,615 115 11,049 Total other income (expense) 206,250 13,399 3,197 (238,804 ) (15,958 ) Income from operations before income taxes 206,250 238,438 9,944 (238,919 ) 215,713 Income tax expense (70,033 ) (2,664 ) (385 ) — (73,082 ) Net income including noncontrolling interests 136,217 235,774 9,559 (238,919 ) 142,631 Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (6,414 ) — (6,414 ) Net income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders $ 136,217 $ 235,774 $ 3,145 $ (238,919 ) $ 136,217 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 (In thousands) Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenues, net $ — $ 554,326 $ 154,737 $ (2,484 ) $ 706,579 Operating expenses: Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization) — 190,110 84,847 (683 ) 274,274 Selling, general and administrative — 114,357 41,348 (1,804 ) 153,901 Depreciation and amortization — 10,075 9,557 — 19,632 Restructuring expense (credit) — (70 ) 35 — (35 ) Total operating expenses — 314,472 135,787 (2,487 ) 447,772 Operating income — 239,854 18,950 3 258,807 Other income (expense): Interest expense, net (30,572 ) 9,293 (9,750 ) — (31,029 ) Share of affiliates’ income (loss) 246,047 (770 ) — (245,277 ) — Loss on extinguishment of debt (48,334 ) — — — (48,334 ) Miscellaneous, net (79 ) (21 ) (734 ) (3 ) (837 ) Total other income (expense) 167,062 8,502 (10,484 ) (245,280 ) (80,200 ) Income from operations before income taxes 167,062 248,356 8,466 (245,277 ) 178,607 Income tax expense (53,618 ) (2,309 ) (2,616 ) — (58,543 ) Net income including noncontrolling interests 113,444 246,047 5,850 (245,277 ) 120,064 Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (6,620 ) — (6,620 ) Net income (loss) attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders $ 113,444 $ 246,047 $ (770 ) $ (245,277 ) $ 113,444
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 (In thousands) Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Net income including noncontrolling interest $ 136,217 $ 235,774 $ 9,559 $ (238,919 ) $ 142,631 Other comprehensive income (loss): Foreign currency translation adjustment 9,864 — 9,864 (9,864 ) 9,864 Unrealized gain on interest rate swaps 319 — — — 319 Unrealized gain on available for sale securities 4,021 — — — 4,021 Other comprehensive income, before income taxes 14,204 — 9,864 (9,864 ) 14,204 Income tax expense (1,597 ) — — — (1,597 ) Other comprehensive income, net of income taxes 12,607 — 9,864 (9,864 ) 12,607 Comprehensive income 148,824 235,774 19,423 (248,783 ) 155,238 Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (6,805 ) — (6,805 ) Comprehensive income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders $ 148,824 $ 235,774 $ 12,618 $ (248,783 ) $ 148,433 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 (In thousands) Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Net income including noncontrolling interest $ 113,444 $ 246,047 $ 5,850 $ (245,277 ) $ 120,064 Other comprehensive income (loss): Foreign currency translation adjustment (2,845 ) (2,845 ) 18,230 2,845 15,385 Unrealized loss on interest rate swaps (1,578 ) — — — (1,578 ) Other comprehensive (loss) income, before income taxes (4,423 ) (2,845 ) 18,230 2,845 13,807 Income tax expense (1,899 ) — — — (1,899 ) Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of income taxes (6,322 ) (2,845 ) 18,230 2,845 11,908 Comprehensive income 107,122 243,202 24,080 (242,432 ) 131,972 Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (7,032 ) — (7,032 ) Comprehensive income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders $ 107,122 $ 243,202 $ 17,048 $ (242,432 ) $ 124,940
Condensed Cash Flow Statement	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 (In thousands) Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities: Net cash provided by operating activities $ 224,091 $ 138,889 $ 21,097 $ (239,207 ) $ 144,870 Cash flows from investing activities: Capital expenditures — (15,645 ) (4,561 ) — (20,206 ) Investment in and loans to investees — — (28,000 ) — (28,000 ) Increase to investment in affiliates (57,926 ) (36,982 ) — 94,908 — Net cash used in investing activities (57,926 ) (52,627 ) (32,561 ) 94,908 (48,206 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Principal payments on long-term debt (55,500 ) — — — (55,500 ) Deemed repurchases of restricted stock units (12,796 ) — — — (12,796 ) Purchase of treasury stock (91,423 ) — — — (91,423 ) Principal payments on capital lease obligations — (657 ) (744 ) — (1,401 ) Distributions to noncontrolling interests — — (11,712 ) — (11,712 ) Net cash used in financing activities (159,719 ) (657 ) (12,456 ) — (172,832 ) Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents from operations 6,446 85,605 (23,920 ) (144,299 ) (76,168 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (6,488 ) (144,299 ) 4,915 144,299 (1,573 ) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 565 320,950 159,874 — 481,389 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 523 $ 262,256 $ 140,869 $ — $ 403,648 Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 (In thousands) Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities: Net cash provided by operating activities $ 204,100 $ 193,453 $ 19,383 $ (249,552 ) $ 167,384 Cash flows from investing activities: Capital expenditures 2 (8,151 ) (4,238 ) — (12,387 ) Increase to investment in affiliates (160,665 ) (72,411 ) (13,181 ) 246,257 — Net cash used in investing activities (160,663 ) (80,562 ) (17,419 ) 246,257 (12,387 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt 982,500 — — — 982,500 Principal payments on long-term debt (691,449 ) — — — (691,449 ) Premium and fees paid on extinguishment of debt (39,179 ) — — — (39,179 ) Payments for financing costs (2,070 ) — — — (2,070 ) Deemed repurchases of restricted stock units (10,413 ) — — — (10,413 ) Proceeds from stock option exercises 1,200 — — — 1,200 Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements 852 — — — 852 Principal payments on capital lease obligations — (597 ) (489 ) — (1,086 ) Distributions to noncontrolling interest — — (8,968 ) — (8,968 ) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 241,441 (597 ) (9,457 ) — 231,387 Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents from operations 284,878 112,294 (7,493 ) (3,295 ) 386,384 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (5,844 ) (3,295 ) 5,939 3,295 95 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 434 148,260 167,627 — 316,321 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 279,468 $ 257,259 $ 166,073 $ — $ 702,800

Description Of Business And B38

Description Of Business And Basis Of Presentation (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017segmentnetwork
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Number of Operating Segments | segment	2
Number of Nationally Distributed Programming Networks | network	5

Net Income Per Share (Narrative

Net Income Per Share (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 04, 2016
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount			$ 500,000
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share	$ 56.60
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount	$ 185,340
Common Class A [Member]
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired	1,615,386
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Antidilutive securities excluded from EPS	388,000
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Antidilutive securities excluded from EPS	404,000
Performance Shares [Member]
Antidilutive securities excluded from EPS	175,000	137,000

Net Income Per Share (Reconcili

Net Income Per Share (Reconciliation Between Basic And Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding) (Details) - shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	68,020,000	72,579,000
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	68,764,000	73,274,000
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Incremental Weighted Average Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect [Abstract]
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Share-based Payment Arrangements	0	51,000
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Incremental Weighted Average Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect [Abstract]
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Share-based Payment Arrangements	744,000	644,000

Restructuring (Narrative) (Deta

Restructuring (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve	$ 2,573	$ 12,311

Restructuring (Restructuring an

Restructuring (Restructuring and Related Costs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring expense (credit)	$ 2,704	$ (35)
National Networks [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring expense (credit)	54	30
International And Other [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring expense (credit)	$ 2,650	$ (65)

Restructuring (Schedule of Rest

Restructuring (Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2016	$ 12,311
Charges (Credits)	2,704	$ (35)
Cash payments	(12,460)
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment	17
Currency translation	1
Balance at March 31, 2017	2,573
Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2016	12,106
Charges (Credits)	2,718
Cash payments	(12,349)
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment	0
Currency translation	0
Balance at March 31, 2017	2,475
Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2016	205
Charges (Credits)	(14)
Cash payments	(111)
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment	17
Currency translation	1
Balance at March 31, 2017	$ 98

Goodwill and Other Intangible44

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill, Subsequent Recognition of Deferred Tax Asset	$ 636
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense	9,054	$ 9,900
National Networks [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill, Subsequent Recognition of Deferred Tax Asset	$ 636

Goodwill and Other Intangible45

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Goodwill) (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
December 31, 2016	$ 657,708
Amortization of “second component” goodwill	(636)
Foreign currency translation	5,004
March 31, 2017	662,076
National Networks [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
December 31, 2016	242,303
Amortization of “second component” goodwill	(636)
Foreign currency translation	0
March 31, 2017	241,667
International And Other [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
December 31, 2016	415,405
Amortization of “second component” goodwill	0
Foreign currency translation	5,004
March 31, 2017	$ 420,409

Goodwill and Other Intangible46

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Finite and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Gross Carrying Amount of Amortizable Intangible Assets	$ 618,712	$ 615,996
Accumulated amortization	(159,852)	(150,228)
Amortizable intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization	458,860	465,768
Trademarks	19,900	20,041
Intangible Assets, Gross, Excluding Goodwill	638,612	636,037
Total intangible assets, net	478,760	485,809
Affiliate and Customer Relationships [Member]
Gross Carrying Amount of Amortizable Intangible Assets	511,970	509,992
Accumulated amortization	(141,613)	(133,932)
Amortizable intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization	$ 370,357	376,060
Advertiser Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	11 years
Gross Carrying Amount of Amortizable Intangible Assets	$ 46,282	46,282
Accumulated amortization	(10,250)	(9,198)
Amortizable intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization	36,032	37,084
Trade Names [Member]
Gross Carrying Amount of Amortizable Intangible Assets	50,341	49,720
Accumulated amortization	(7,019)	(6,307)
Amortizable intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization	$ 43,322	43,413
Other Amortizable Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	15 years
Gross Carrying Amount of Amortizable Intangible Assets	$ 10,119	10,002
Accumulated amortization	(970)	(791)
Amortizable intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization	$ 9,149	$ 9,211
Minimum [Member] | Affiliate and Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	10 years
Minimum [Member] | Trade Names [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	12 years
Maximum [Member] | Affiliate and Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	25 years
Maximum [Member] | Trade Names [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	20 years

Goodwill and Other Intangible47

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Estimated Amortization Expense) (Details) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
2,017	$ 35,617
2,018	35,641
2,019	35,629
2,020	35,624
2,021	$ 35,301

Accrued Liabilities (Details)

Accrued Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Interest	$ 35,444	$ 15,770
Employee related costs	75,913	122,590
Income taxes payable	100,318	43,083
Other accrued expenses	88,525	102,986
Total accrued liabilities	$ 300,200	$ 284,429

Long-term Debt (Narrative) (Det

Long-term Debt (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 500,000

Long-term Debt (Summary of Long

Long-term Debt (Summary of Long-Term Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 2,802,500	$ 2,858,000
Unamortized discount	(22,899)	(23,675)
Unamortized deferred financing costs	(13,557)	(15,062)
Long-term debt, net	2,766,044	2,819,263
Current portion of long-term debt	240,500	222,000
Long-term debt	2,525,544	2,597,263
Term-A Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, net	1,191,165	1,245,175
5.00% Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, net	$ 982,456	$ 981,949
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	5.00%	5.00%
4.75% Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, net	$ 592,423	$ 592,139
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	4.75%	4.75%
Senior Notes [Member] | 5.00% Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 1,000,000	$ 1,000,000
Senior Notes [Member] | 4.75% Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	600,000	600,000
Secured Debt [Member] | Term-A Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 1,202,500	$ 1,258,000

Fair Value Measurement (Narrati

Fair Value Measurement (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands, shares in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Oct. 14, 2016
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net	$ 10,852	$ (129)
Level III [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value Inputs, Discount for Lack of Marketability	32.00%
RLJE [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investment Warrants, Exercise Price	$ 3
RLJE [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Warrants Received per RLJE Investment Agreement			20
Other Contract [Member] | Other Expense [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net	$ 8,913

Fair Value Measurement (Financi

Fair Value Measurement (Financial Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash equivalents	$ 28,022	$ 65,384
Available for sale securities	9,785
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Interest rate swap contracts	1,790	1,471
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Interest rate swap contracts	392	762
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Foreign currency derivatives	5,370	6,096
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Foreign currency derivatives	2,571	3,147
Other Contract [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Other derivatives	23,425	12,308
Level I [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash equivalents	28,022	65,384
Available for sale securities	9,785
Level II [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Interest rate swap contracts	1,790	1,471
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Interest rate swap contracts	392	762
Level II [Member] | Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Foreign currency derivatives	5,370	6,096
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Foreign currency derivatives	2,571	3,147
Level II [Member] | Other Contract [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Other derivatives	2,204
Level III [Member] | Other Contract [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Other derivatives	$ 21,221	$ 12,308

Fair Value Measurement (Carryin

Fair Value Measurement (Carrying Values And Fair Values Of The Company's Financial Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 2,766,044	$ 2,819,263
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	2,810,000	2,863,355
Term-A Facility [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term debt	1,191,165	1,245,175
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	1,202,500	1,254,855
5.00% Senior Notes [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term debt	982,456	981,949
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	1,003,750	1,002,500
4.75% Senior Notes [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term debt	592,423	592,139
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	$ 603,750	$ 606,000

Derivative Financial Instrume54

Derivative Financial Instruments (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 300,000
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net	10,852	$ (129)
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	100,000
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	200,000
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Member] | Other Contract [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net	11,117	$ 0
Other Expense [Member] | Other Contract [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net	$ 8,913

Derivative Financial Instrume55

Derivative Financial Instruments (Fair Value Of Derivative Instruments Included In Balance Sheets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Other Assets [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Hedges, at Fair Value, Net [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments in Hedges, Assets, at Fair Value	$ 1,790	$ 1,471
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Abstract]
Interest Rate Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability at Fair Value	392	762
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	3,921	4,412
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	1,977	2,195
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	1,449	1,684
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	594	952
Other Contract [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	$ 23,425	$ 12,308

Derivative Financial Instrume56

Derivative Financial Instruments (Schedule Of Gains And Losses Related To Derivative Instruments) (Details) - Cash Flow Hedging [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Interest Expense [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net	$ 2	$ (163)
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net	$ 321	$ (1,741)

Derivative Financial Instrume57

Derivative Financial Instruments (Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net	$ 10,852	$ (129)
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Interest Expense [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net	2	(181)
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] | Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net	(267)	52
Other Contract [Member] | Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net	$ 11,117	$ 0

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Detai

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income tax expense	$ 73,082	$ 58,543
Effective tax rate	34.00%	33.00%
Federal statutory rate	35.00%	35.00%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deduction, Qualified Production Activity, Amount	$ 5,900	$ 5,300
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries	(4,100)	(3,500)
State income tax expense	3,416	3,215
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Amount	2,266	$ 2,000
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Foreign	37,000
Second component of tax deductible goodwill, net of tax	$ 402

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Increase (decrease) in contractual obligations not reflected in the balance sheet	$ 35,105
Contractual Obligation	1,352,702
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value	$ 280,000

Equity Plans (Narrative) (Detai

Equity Plans (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Deemed repurchases of restricted stock/units	$ 12,796	$ 10,413
Share-based compensation expense	$ 12,464	$ 8,165
Total unrecognized share-based compensation costs, remaining period of recognition (in years)	2 years 9 months
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	287,294
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares surrendered to the Company for tax withholding	218,641
Total unrecognized share-based compensation costs	$ 126,218
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	505,935
2016 Employee Stock Plan [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period	578,901
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	3 years
2016 Employee Stock Plan [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche One [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period	175,299
2016 Employee Stock Plan [Member] | Performance Vesting Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period	458,962
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	3 years
2016 Employee Stock Plan [Member] | Performance Vesting Options [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage	0.00%
2016 Employee Stock Plan [Member] | Performance Vesting Options [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage	200.00%

Redeemable Noncontrolling Int61

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests Activity (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
December 31, 2016	$ 219,331
Net earnings	5,564
Distributions	(9,897)
March 31, 2017	$ 214,998

Related Party Transactions (Nar

Related Party Transactions (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Related Party Transactions [Line Items]
Aggregate voting power held by related party	68.00%
Net revenues from related parties	$ 1,567	$ 6,706
Related Party Transaction, Selling, General and Administrative Expenses	$ 575	$ 1,069
Common Class A [Member]
Related Party Transactions [Line Items]
Percentage of common stock owned by related party	2.00%

Cash Flows (Summary Of Non-Cash

Cash Flows (Summary Of Non-Cash Activities And Other Supplemental Data) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract]
Increase in capital lease obligations	$ 0	$ 10,983
Treasury Stock Not Yet Settled	5,988	0
Capital expenditures incurred but not yet paid	3,362	2,722
Cash interest paid	8,605	46,436
Income taxes paid, net	$ 7,498	$ 5,600

Accumulated Other Comprehensi64

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance	$ (193,798)	$ (136,057)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax	0
Foreign currency translation adjustment	9,864	15,385
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, before Tax	4,021
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	14,206	13,644
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	(2)	163
Net current-period other comprehensive income, before income taxes	14,204	13,807
Income tax expense	(1,597)	(1,899)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities, Tax	(1,480)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	12,607	11,908
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax	2,541
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax	2,541
Ending balance	(181,191)	(124,149)
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Interest Expense [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net	(2)	163
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net	321	(1,741)
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance	(194,189)	(136,434)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	0	0
Net current-period other comprehensive income, before income taxes	9,864	15,385
Income tax expense	0	(2,477)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	9,864	12,908
Ending balance	(184,325)	(123,526)
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance	391	377
Net current-period other comprehensive income, before income taxes	319	(1,578)
Income tax expense	(117)	578
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	202	(1,000)
Ending balance	$ 593	$ (623)

Segment Information (Narrative)

Segment Information (Narrative) (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017segment
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
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Advertising	$ 267,612	$ 286,677
Distribution	452,577	419,902
Consolidated revenues, net	720,189	706,579
Operating income	231,671	258,807
Share-based compensation expense	12,464	8,165
Restructuring expense (credit)	2,704	(35)
Depreciation and amortization	23,493	19,632
Adjusted operating income	270,332	286,569
Capital expenditures	20,206	12,387
National Networks [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Restructuring expense (credit)	54	30
International And Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Restructuring expense (credit)	2,650	(65)
Operating Segments [Member] | National Networks [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Advertising	247,542	263,852
Distribution	367,605	334,783
Consolidated revenues, net	615,147	598,635
Operating income	249,607	266,732
Share-based compensation expense	9,908	6,221
Restructuring expense (credit)	54	30
Depreciation and amortization	8,404	7,969
Adjusted operating income	267,973	280,952
Capital expenditures	5,135	1,980
Operating Segments [Member] | International And Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Advertising	20,070	22,825
Distribution	86,727	86,223
Consolidated revenues, net	106,797	109,048
Operating income	(19,217)	(8,436)
Share-based compensation expense	2,556	1,944
Restructuring expense (credit)	2,650	(65)
Depreciation and amortization	15,089	11,663
Adjusted operating income	1,078	5,106
Capital expenditures	15,071	10,407
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Advertising	0	0
Distribution	(1,755)	(1,104)
Consolidated revenues, net	(1,755)	(1,104)
Operating income	1,281	511
Share-based compensation expense	0	0
Restructuring expense (credit)	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	0	0
Adjusted operating income	1,281	511
Capital expenditures	0	0
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | National Networks [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated revenues, net	(1,724)	(944)
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | International And Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated revenues, net	$ (31)	$ (160)

Segment Information (Summary 67

Segment Information (Summary Of Inter-Segment Eliminations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues, net	$ 720,189	$ 706,579
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues, net	(1,755)	(1,104)
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | National Networks [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues, net	(1,724)	(944)
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | International And Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues, net	$ (31)	$ (160)

Segment Information (Revenues b

Segment Information (Revenues by geographic region) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues, net	$ 720,189	$ 706,579
United States
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues, net	600,055	574,334
Europe
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues, net	78,675	93,962
Other Geographic Locations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues, net	$ 41,459	$ 38,283

Segment Information (Long-lived

Segment Information (Long-lived assets by Geographic Location) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	$ 169,223	$ 166,636
United States
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	108,890	104,939
Europe
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	39,342	39,976
Other Geographic Locations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	$ 20,991	$ 21,721

Condensed Consolidating Finan70

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 2,802,500	$ 2,858,000
4.75% Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	4.75%	4.75%
5.00% Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	5.00%	5.00%
Senior Notes [Member] | 4.75% Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 600,000	$ 600,000
Senior Notes [Member] | 5.00% Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 1,000,000	$ 1,000,000

Condensed Consolidating Finan71

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Balance Sheet) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 403,648	$ 481,389	$ 702,800	$ 316,321
Accounts receivable, trade (less allowance for doubtful accounts)	716,904	700,655
Amounts due from related parties, net	536	508
Current portion of program rights, net	461,005	441,130
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	71,894	72,661
Total current assets	1,653,987	1,696,343
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	169,223	166,636
Investment in affiliates	0	0
Program rights, net	1,077,358	1,108,586
Long-term intercompany notes receivable	0	0
Deferred carriage fees, net	40,403	43,886
Intangible assets, net	478,760	485,809
Goodwill	662,076	657,708
Deferred tax asset, net	8,906	8,598
Other assets	379,341	313,029
Total assets	4,470,054	4,480,595
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	97,477	88,677
Accrued liabilities and intercompany payable	300,200	284,429
Current portion of program rights obligations	276,083	300,845
Deferred revenue	46,902	53,643
Current portion of long-term debt	240,500	222,000
Current portion of capital lease obligations	4,449	4,584
Total current liabilities	965,611	954,178
Program rights obligations	397,995	398,175
Long-term debt	2,525,544	2,597,263
Capital lease obligations	34,161	35,282
Deferred tax liability, net	151,149	145,791
Other liabilities and intercompany notes payable	121,280	132,219
Total liabilities	4,195,740	4,262,908
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	214,998	219,331
Stockholders' equity (deficiency):
AMC Networks stockholders’ equity	31,452	(30,082)
Non-redeemable noncontrolling interests	27,864	28,438
Total stockholders’ equity (deficiency)	59,316	(1,644)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficiency)	4,470,054	4,480,595
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 and other current assets	(122,539)	(95,423)
Total current assets	(122,539)	(95,423)
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	0	0
Investment in affiliates	(3,925,731)	(3,813,946)
Program rights, net	0	0
Long-term intercompany notes receivable	(431,818)	(432,916)
Deferred carriage fees, net	0	0
Intangible assets, net	0	0
Goodwill	0	0
Deferred tax asset, net	0	0
Other assets	0	0
Total assets	(4,480,088)	(4,342,285)
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	0	0
Accrued liabilities and intercompany payable	(122,539)	(95,423)
Current portion of program rights obligations	0	0
Deferred revenue	0	0
Current portion of long-term debt	0	0
Current portion of capital lease obligations	0	0
Total current liabilities	(122,539)	(95,423)
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	(431,818)	(432,916)
Total liabilities	(554,357)	(528,339)
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	0	0
Stockholders' equity (deficiency):
AMC Networks stockholders’ equity	(3,925,731)	(3,813,946)
Non-redeemable noncontrolling interests	0	0
Total stockholders’ equity (deficiency)	(3,925,731)	(3,813,946)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficiency)	(4,480,088)	(4,342,285)
Parent Company [Member]
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	523	565	279,468	434
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 and other current assets	16	948
Total current assets	539	1,513
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	0	0
Investment in affiliates	3,120,330	3,029,922
Program rights, net	0	0
Long-term intercompany notes receivable	0	0
Deferred carriage fees, net	0	0
Intangible assets, net	0	0
Goodwill	0	0
Deferred tax asset, net	0	0
Other assets	1,790	1,471
Total assets	3,122,659	3,032,906
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	135	0
Accrued liabilities and intercompany payable	143,519	71,680
Current portion of program rights obligations	0	0
Deferred revenue	0	0
Current portion of long-term debt	240,500	222,000
Current portion of capital lease obligations	0	0
Total current liabilities	384,154	293,680
Program rights obligations	0	0
Long-term debt	2,525,544	2,597,263
Capital lease obligations	0	0
Deferred tax liability, net	153,594	145,364
Other liabilities and intercompany notes payable	27,915	26,681
Total liabilities	3,091,207	3,062,988
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	0	0
Stockholders' equity (deficiency):
AMC Networks stockholders’ equity	31,452	(30,082)
Non-redeemable noncontrolling interests	0	0
Total stockholders’ equity (deficiency)	31,452	(30,082)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficiency)	3,122,659	3,032,906
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	262,256	320,950	257,259	148,260
Accounts receivable, trade (less allowance for doubtful accounts)	559,982	537,751
Amounts due from related parties, net	536	508
Current portion of program rights, net	322,957	307,050
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	177,967	151,175
Total current assets	1,323,698	1,317,434
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	108,318	104,272
Investment in affiliates	805,401	784,024
Program rights, net	913,013	947,657
Long-term intercompany notes receivable	431,140	432,099
Deferred carriage fees, net	39,336	42,656
Intangible assets, net	177,861	180,297
Goodwill	68,518	69,154
Deferred tax asset, net	0	0
Other assets	133,612	116,608
Total assets	4,000,897	3,994,201
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	55,547	40,033
Accrued liabilities and intercompany payable	125,579	182,667
Current portion of program rights obligations	205,501	226,474
Deferred revenue	35,935	42,782
Current portion of long-term debt	0	0
Current portion of capital lease obligations	2,713	2,645
Total current liabilities	425,275	494,601
Program rights obligations	366,515	365,262
Long-term debt	0	0
Capital lease obligations	5,949	6,647
Deferred tax liability, net	0	0
Other liabilities and intercompany notes payable	82,828	97,769
Total liabilities	880,567	964,279
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	0	0
Stockholders' equity (deficiency):
AMC Networks stockholders’ equity	3,120,330	3,029,922
Non-redeemable noncontrolling interests	0	0
Total stockholders’ equity (deficiency)	3,120,330	3,029,922
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficiency)	4,000,897	3,994,201
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	140,869	159,874	$ 166,073	$ 167,627
Accounts receivable, trade (less allowance for doubtful accounts)	156,922	162,904
Amounts due from related parties, net	0	0
Current portion of program rights, net	138,048	134,080
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	16,450	15,961
Total current assets	452,289	472,819
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	60,905	62,364
Investment in affiliates	0	0
Program rights, net	164,345	160,929
Long-term intercompany notes receivable	678	817
Deferred carriage fees, net	1,067	1,230
Intangible assets, net	300,899	305,512
Goodwill	593,558	588,554
Deferred tax asset, net	8,906	8,598
Other assets	243,939	194,950
Total assets	1,826,586	1,795,773
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	41,795	48,644
Accrued liabilities and intercompany payable	153,641	125,505
Current portion of program rights obligations	70,582	74,371
Deferred revenue	10,967	10,861
Current portion of long-term debt	0	0
Current portion of capital lease obligations	1,736	1,939
Total current liabilities	278,721	261,320
Program rights obligations	31,480	32,913
Long-term debt	0	0
Capital lease obligations	28,212	28,635
Deferred tax liability, net	(2,445)	427
Other liabilities and intercompany notes payable	442,355	440,685
Total liabilities	778,323	763,980
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	214,998	219,331
Stockholders' equity (deficiency):
AMC Networks stockholders’ equity	805,401	784,024
Non-redeemable noncontrolling interests	27,864	28,438
Total stockholders’ equity (deficiency)	833,265	812,462
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficiency)	$ 1,826,586	$ 1,795,773

Condensed Consolidating Finan72

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Income Statement) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenues, net	$ 720,189	$ 706,579
Operating expenses
Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization)	298,612	274,274
Selling, general and administrative	163,709	153,901
Restructuring expense (credit)	2,704	(35)
Depreciation and amortization	23,493	19,632
Total operating expenses	488,518	447,772
Operating income	231,671	258,807
Other income (expense)
Interest expense, net	(27,007)	(31,029)
Share of affiliates' income	0	0
Loss on extinguishment of debt	0	(48,334)
Miscellaneous, net	11,049	(837)
Nonoperating Income (Expense)	(15,958)	(80,200)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest	215,713	178,607
Income tax expense	(73,082)	(58,543)
Net income including noncontrolling interests	142,631	120,064
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	(6,414)	(6,620)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	136,217	113,444
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenues, net	(2,325)	(2,484)
Operating expenses
Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization)	(759)	(683)
Selling, general and administrative	(1,451)	(1,804)
Restructuring expense (credit)	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	0	0
Total operating expenses	(2,210)	(2,487)
Operating income	(115)	3
Other income (expense)
Interest expense, net	0	0
Share of affiliates' income	(238,919)	(245,277)
Loss on extinguishment of debt		0
Miscellaneous, net	115	(3)
Nonoperating Income (Expense)	(238,804)	(245,280)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest	(238,919)	(245,277)
Income tax expense	0	0
Net income including noncontrolling interests	(238,919)	(245,277)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	0	0
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	(238,919)	(245,277)
Parent Company [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenues, net	0	0
Operating expenses
Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization)	0	0
Selling, general and administrative	0	0
Restructuring expense (credit)	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	0	0
Total operating expenses	0	0
Operating income	0	0
Other income (expense)
Interest expense, net	(29,412)	(30,572)
Share of affiliates' income	235,774	246,047
Loss on extinguishment of debt		(48,334)
Miscellaneous, net	(112)	(79)
Nonoperating Income (Expense)	206,250	167,062
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest	206,250	167,062
Income tax expense	(70,033)	(53,618)
Net income including noncontrolling interests	136,217	113,444
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	0	0
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	136,217	113,444
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenues, net	579,382	554,326
Operating expenses
Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization)	221,754	190,110
Selling, general and administrative	119,681	114,357
Restructuring expense (credit)	2,704	(70)
Depreciation and amortization	10,204	10,075
Total operating expenses	354,343	314,472
Operating income	225,039	239,854
Other income (expense)
Interest expense, net	9,823	9,293
Share of affiliates' income	3,145	(770)
Loss on extinguishment of debt		0
Miscellaneous, net	431	(21)
Nonoperating Income (Expense)	13,399	8,502
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest	238,438	248,356
Income tax expense	(2,664)	(2,309)
Net income including noncontrolling interests	235,774	246,047
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	0	0
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	235,774	246,047
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenues, net	143,132	154,737
Operating expenses
Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization)	77,617	84,847
Selling, general and administrative	45,479	41,348
Restructuring expense (credit)	0	35
Depreciation and amortization	13,289	9,557
Total operating expenses	136,385	135,787
Operating income	6,747	18,950
Other income (expense)
Interest expense, net	(7,418)	(9,750)
Share of affiliates' income	0	0
Loss on extinguishment of debt		0
Miscellaneous, net	10,615	(734)
Nonoperating Income (Expense)	3,197	(10,484)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest	9,944	8,466
Income tax expense	(385)	(2,616)
Net income including noncontrolling interests	9,559	5,850
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	(6,414)	(6,620)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	$ 3,145	$ (770)

Condensed Consolidating Finan73

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Comprehensive Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interest	$ 142,631	$ 120,064
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	9,864	15,385
Unrealized gain on interest rate swaps	319	(1,578)
Unrealized gain on available for sale securities	4,021	0
Other comprehensive income, before income taxes	14,204	13,807
Income tax expense	(1,597)	(1,899)
Other comprehensive income, net of income taxes	12,607	11,908
Comprehensive income	155,238	131,972
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(6,805)	(7,032)
Comprehensive income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	148,433	124,940
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interest	(238,919)	(245,277)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(9,864)	2,845
Unrealized gain on interest rate swaps	0	0
Unrealized gain on available for sale securities	0
Other comprehensive income, before income taxes	(9,864)	2,845
Income tax expense	0	0
Other comprehensive income, net of income taxes	(9,864)	2,845
Comprehensive income	(248,783)	(242,432)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0
Comprehensive income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	(248,783)	(242,432)
Parent Company [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interest	136,217	113,444
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	9,864	(2,845)
Unrealized gain on interest rate swaps	319	(1,578)
Unrealized gain on available for sale securities	4,021
Other comprehensive income, before income taxes	14,204	(4,423)
Income tax expense	(1,597)	(1,899)
Other comprehensive income, net of income taxes	12,607	(6,322)
Comprehensive income	148,824	107,122
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0
Comprehensive income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	148,824	107,122
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interest	235,774	246,047
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	0	(2,845)
Unrealized gain on interest rate swaps	0	0
Unrealized gain on available for sale securities	0
Other comprehensive income, before income taxes	0	(2,845)
Income tax expense	0	0
Other comprehensive income, net of income taxes	0	(2,845)
Comprehensive income	235,774	243,202
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0
Comprehensive income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	235,774	243,202
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interest	9,559	5,850
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	9,864	18,230
Unrealized gain on interest rate swaps	0	0
Unrealized gain on available for sale securities	0
Other comprehensive income, before income taxes	9,864	18,230
Income tax expense	0	0
Other comprehensive income, net of income taxes	9,864	18,230
Comprehensive income	19,423	24,080
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(6,805)	(7,032)
Comprehensive income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	$ 12,618	$ 17,048

Condensed Consolidating Finan74

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Cash Flow) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by operating activities	$ 144,870	$ 167,384
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(20,206)	(12,387)
Investment in and loans to investees	(28,000)	0
Increase to investment in affiliates	0	0
Net cash used in investing activities	(48,206)	(12,387)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Principal payments on long-term debt	(55,500)	(691,449)
Deemed repurchases of restricted stock units	(12,796)	(10,413)
Purchase of treasury stock	(91,423)	0
Principal payments on capital lease obligations	(1,401)	(1,086)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	(11,712)	(8,968)
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt	0	982,500
Premium and fees paid on extinguishment of debt	0	(39,179)
Payments for financing costs	0	(2,070)
Proceeds from stock option exercises	0	1,200
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements	0	852
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(172,832)	231,387
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents from operations	(76,168)	386,384
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(1,573)	95
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	403,648	702,800
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by operating activities	(239,207)	(249,552)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	0	0
Investment in and loans to investees	0
Increase to investment in affiliates	94,908	246,257
Net cash used in investing activities	94,908	246,257
Cash flows from financing activities:
Principal payments on long-term debt	0	0
Deemed repurchases of restricted stock units	0	0
Purchase of treasury stock	0
Principal payments on capital lease obligations	0	0
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	0	0
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt		0
Premium and fees paid on extinguishment of debt		0
Payments for financing costs		0
Proceeds from stock option exercises		0
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements		0
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	0	0
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents from operations	(144,299)	(3,295)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	144,299	3,295
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	0	0
Parent Company [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by operating activities	224,091	204,100
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	0	2
Investment in and loans to investees	0
Increase to investment in affiliates	(57,926)	(160,665)
Net cash used in investing activities	(57,926)	(160,663)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Principal payments on long-term debt	(55,500)	(691,449)
Deemed repurchases of restricted stock units	(12,796)	(10,413)
Purchase of treasury stock	(91,423)
Principal payments on capital lease obligations	0	0
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	0	0
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt		982,500
Premium and fees paid on extinguishment of debt		(39,179)
Payments for financing costs		(2,070)
Proceeds from stock option exercises		1,200
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements		852
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(159,719)	241,441
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents from operations	6,446	284,878
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(6,488)	(5,844)
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	523	279,468
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by operating activities	138,889	193,453
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(15,645)	(8,151)
Investment in and loans to investees	0
Increase to investment in affiliates	(36,982)	(72,411)
Net cash used in investing activities	(52,627)	(80,562)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Principal payments on long-term debt	0	0
Deemed repurchases of restricted stock units	0	0
Purchase of treasury stock	0
Principal payments on capital lease obligations	(657)	(597)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	0	0
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt		0
Premium and fees paid on extinguishment of debt		0
Payments for financing costs		0
Proceeds from stock option exercises		0
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements		0
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(657)	(597)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents from operations	85,605	112,294
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(144,299)	(3,295)
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	262,256	257,259
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by operating activities	21,097	19,383
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(4,561)	(4,238)
Investment in and loans to investees	(28,000)
Increase to investment in affiliates	0	(13,181)
Net cash used in investing activities	(32,561)	(17,419)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Principal payments on long-term debt	0	0
Deemed repurchases of restricted stock units	0	0
Purchase of treasury stock	0
Principal payments on capital lease obligations	(744)	(489)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	(11,712)	(8,968)
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt		0
Premium and fees paid on extinguishment of debt		0
Payments for financing costs		0
Proceeds from stock option exercises		0
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements		0
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(12,456)	(9,457)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents from operations	(23,920)	(7,493)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	4,915	5,939
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 140,869	$ 166,073