Gannett (GCI) 10-K 6 Mar 15 2014 Q4 Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2014	Mar. 03, 2015
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	New Media Investment Group Inc.
Trading Symbol	NEWM
Entity Central Index Key	1579684
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	28-Dec-14
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q4
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-16
Entity Well Known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Public Float	$403,526
Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding		44,466,495

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$123,709	$31,811
Restricted cash	6,467	6,477
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $3,462 and $349 at December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013, respectively	80,151	71,401
Inventory	9,824	7,697
Prepaid expenses	9,129	7,986
Other current assets	10,632	11,799
Deferred income taxes	4,269	3,446
Total current assets	244,181	140,617
Property, plant, and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $40,172 and $5,539 at December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013, respectively	283,786	270,187
Goodwill	134,042	125,911
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $7,709 and $1,049 at December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013, respectively	156,742	145,401
Deferred financing costs, net	3,252	8,297
Other assets	3,092	2,986
Total assets	825,095	693,399
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term liabilities	650	699
Current portion of long-term debt	2,250	4,312
Accounts payable	9,306	10,973
Accrued expenses	47,061	55,818
Deferred revenue	35,806	30,620
Total current liabilities	95,073	102,422
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt	219,802	177,703
Long-term liabilities, less current portion	5,609	4,405
Deferred income taxes	7,090	3,446
Pension and other postretirement benefit obligations	13,394	10,061
Total liabilities	340,968	298,037
Stockholders' equity (deficit):
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 2,000,000,000 shares authorized at December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013; 37,466,495 and 30,000,000 issued and outstanding at December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013, respectively	375	300
Additional paid-in capital	484,220	387,398
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	-4,469	458
Retained earnings	4,001	7,206
Total stockholders' equity	484,127	395,362
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	825,095	693,399
Successor [Member]
Current assets:
Goodwill		125,911
Stockholders' equity (deficit):
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income		$458

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts	$3,462	$349
Property, Plant, and equipment, accumulated depreciation	40,172	5,539
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization	$7,709	$1,049
Common stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	2,000,000,000	2,000,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	37,466,495	30,000,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	37,466,495	30,000,000

Consolidated_Statements_of_Ope

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $)	10 Months Ended	2 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 06, 2013	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 30, 2012
Operating costs and expenses:
Reorganization items, net	($947,617)
Successor [Member]
Revenues:
Advertising		63,340	385,399
Circulation		29,525	195,661
Commercial printing and other		10,366	71,263
Total revenues		103,231	652,323
Operating costs and expenses:
Operating costs		56,614	368,420
Selling, general, and administrative		28,749	211,829
Depreciation and amortization		6,588	41,450
Integration and reorganization costs		1,758	2,796
Impairment of long-lived assets		0	0
Loss on sale of assets		27	1,472
Operating income (loss)		9,495	26,356
Interest expense		1,640	16,636
Amortization of deferred financing costs		171	1,049
Loss on early extinguishment of debt		0	9,047
Loss (gain) on derivative instruments		0	51
Other expense (income)		-13	65
Reorganization items, net		0	0
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes		7,697	-492
Income tax expense (benefit)		491	2,713
(Loss) income from continuing operations		7,206	-3,205
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		0	0
Net (loss) income		7,206	-3,205
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest		0	0
Net (loss) income attributable to New Media		7,206	-3,205
Income (loss) per share, basic and diluted:
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to New Media		$0.24	($0.10)
Net income (loss) attributable to New Media		$0.24	($0.10)
Dividends declared per share		$0	$0.54
Derivative instrument items:
Gain on derivative instruments, net of income taxes of $0		0	0
Reclassification of accumulated other comprehensive loss related to derivative instruments, net of income taxes of $0		0	0
Total derivative items, net of income taxes of $0		0	0
Pension and other postretirement benefit items:
Net actuarial gain (loss)		458	-4,927
Amortization of net actuarial loss		0	0
Amortization of prior service credit		0	0
Other adjustment		0	0
Total pension and other postretirement benefit items, net of income taxes of $0		458	-4,927
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax		458	-4,927
Comprehensive (loss) income		7,664	-8,132
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest		0	0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to New Media		7,664	-8,132
Predecessor [Member]
Revenues:
Advertising	265,078			330,881
Circulation	118,810			131,576
Commercial printing and other	29,402			26,097
Total revenues	413,290			488,554
Operating costs and expenses:
Operating costs	232,066			268,222
Selling, general, and administrative	136,832			145,020
Depreciation and amortization	33,409			39,888
Integration and reorganization costs	1,577			4,393
Impairment of long-lived assets	91,599			0
Loss on sale of assets	1,163			1,238
Operating income (loss)	-83,356			29,793
Interest expense	74,358			57,928
Amortization of deferred financing costs	842			1,255
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	0			0
Loss (gain) on derivative instruments	14			-1,635
Other expense (income)	1,004			-85
Reorganization items, net	-947,617			0
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes	788,043			-27,670
Income tax expense (benefit)	-197			-207
(Loss) income from continuing operations	788,240			-27,463
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	-1,034			-2,340
Net (loss) income	787,206			-29,803
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	208			0
Net (loss) income attributable to New Media	787,414			-29,803
Income (loss) per share, basic and diluted:
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to New Media	$13.58			($0.47)
Net income (loss) attributable to New Media	$13.56			($0.51)
Dividends declared per share	$0			$0
Derivative instrument items:
Gain on derivative instruments, net of income taxes of $0	19,339			4,364
Reclassification of accumulated other comprehensive loss related to derivative instruments, net of income taxes of $0	-26,313			0
Total derivative items, net of income taxes of $0	45,652			4,364
Pension and other postretirement benefit items:
Net actuarial gain (loss)	69			-2,530
Amortization of net actuarial loss	0			383
Amortization of prior service credit	0			-457
Other adjustment	0			-43
Total pension and other postretirement benefit items, net of income taxes of $0	69			-2,647
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	45,721			1,717
Comprehensive (loss) income	832,927			-28,086
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	-208			0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to New Media	$833,135			($28,086)

Consolidated_Statement_of_Oper

Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	2 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	10 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 28, 2014	Nov. 06, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012
Successor [Member]
Gain on derivative instruments, income tax	$0	$0
Net actuarial loss and prior service cost, income tax	0	0
Predecessor [Member]
Gain on derivative instruments, income tax			0	0
Reclassification of accumulated other comprehensive loss related to derivative instruments, income tax			0
Net actuarial loss and prior service cost, income tax			$0	$0

Consolidated_Statement_of_Stoc

Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) (USD $)	Total	Successor [Member]	Predecessor [Member]	Common stock [Member]	Common stock [Member]	Common stock [Member]	Additional paid-in capital [Member]	Additional paid-in capital [Member]	Additional paid-in capital [Member]	Accumulated other comprehensive loss [Member]	Accumulated other comprehensive loss [Member]	Accumulated other comprehensive loss [Member]	Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) [Member]	Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) [Member]	Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) [Member]	Treasury stock [Member]	Treasury stock [Member]	Treasury stock [Member]	Non-controlling interest in subsidiary [Member]	Non-controlling interest in subsidiary [Member]	Non-controlling interest in subsidiary [Member]
In Thousands, except Share data		USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	Successor [Member]	Predecessor [Member]	USD ($)	Successor [Member]	Predecessor [Member]	USD ($)	Successor [Member]	Predecessor [Member]	USD ($)	Successor [Member]	Predecessor [Member]	USD ($)	Successor [Member]	Predecessor [Member]	USD ($)	Successor [Member]	Predecessor [Member]
					USD ($)	USD ($)		USD ($)	USD ($)		USD ($)	USD ($)		USD ($)	USD ($)		USD ($)	USD ($)		USD ($)	USD ($)
Balance at Jan. 01, 2012			($805,632)			$568			$831,249			($54,359)			($1,581,114)			($310)			($1,666)
Treasury stock shares at Jan. 01, 2012																		236,837
Common stock shares at Jan. 01, 2012						58,313,868
Net (loss) income			-29,803												-29,803						-536
Restricted share grants			0
Gain on derivative instruments, net of income taxes of $0			4,364									4,364
Reclassification of accumulated other comprehensive loss related to derivative instruments, net of income taxes of $0			0
Net actuarial gain (loss) and prior service cost, net of income taxes of $0			-2,647									-2,647
Non-cash compensation expense			95						95
Balance at Dec. 30, 2012			-834,159						831,344			-52,642			-1,610,917						-2,202
Net (loss) income			-17,515
Balance at Mar. 31, 2013
Balance at Dec. 30, 2012			-834,159			568			831,344			-52,642			-1,610,917			-310			-2,202
Treasury stock shares at Dec. 30, 2012																		236,837
Common stock shares at Dec. 30, 2012						58,313,868
Net (loss) income			787,206												787,414						-208
Restricted share grants			0
Gain on derivative instruments, net of income taxes of $0			19,339									19,339
Reclassification of accumulated other comprehensive loss related to derivative instruments, net of income taxes of $0			26,313									26,313
Net actuarial gain (loss) and prior service cost, net of income taxes of $0			69									69
Non-cash compensation expense			25						25
Disposal of non wholly owned subsidiary			2,202																		2,202
Cancellation of Predecessor Company common stock, net of fair value of new warrants of $995						-568			-830,374						830,632			310
Cancellation of Predecessor Company common stock, shares						-58,313,868												-236,837
Elimination of Predecessor Company accumulated deficit and accumulated other comprehensive income												6,921			-7,129						208
Issuance of new common stock and contribution of Local Media in connection with emergence from Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code			535,703			300			535,403
Issuance of new common stock and contribution of Local Media, shares						30,000,000
Balance at Nov. 06, 2013			-914,928		300						0						0
Common stock shares at Nov. 06, 2013					30,000,000
Treasury Stock Shares at Nov. 06, 2013																	0
Balance at Sep. 29, 2013
Net (loss) income			948,204
Balance at Nov. 06, 2013		536,698	-914,928		300			536,398			0			0			0			0
Common stock shares at Nov. 06, 2013					30,000,000
Treasury Stock Shares at Nov. 06, 2013																	0
Net (loss) income		7,206												7,206
Restricted share grants		0
Gain on derivative instruments, net of income taxes of $0		0
Reclassification of accumulated other comprehensive loss related to derivative instruments, net of income taxes of $0		0
Net actuarial gain (loss) and prior service cost, net of income taxes of $0		458								458
Non-cash compensation expense		0
Common stock cash dividends		-149,000						-149,000
Balance at Dec. 29, 2013				300			387,398			458			7,206			0			0
Common stock shares at Dec. 29, 2013	30,000,000			30,000,000
Treasury Stock Shares at Dec. 29, 2013																0
Net (loss) income		-6,691
Balance at Mar. 30, 2014
Balance at Dec. 29, 2013				300			387,398						7,206			0			0
Treasury stock shares at Dec. 29, 2013																0
Common stock shares at Dec. 29, 2013	30,000,000			30,000,000
Net (loss) income		-3,205												-3,205
Restricted share grants		15,870			15,870
Gain on derivative instruments, net of income taxes of $0		0
Reclassification of accumulated other comprehensive loss related to derivative instruments, net of income taxes of $0		0
Net actuarial gain (loss) and prior service cost, net of income taxes of $0		-4,927									-4,927
Non-cash compensation expense		59						59
Issuance of common stock, net of underwriter's discount		115,058			75			114,983
Issuance of common stock, net of underwriter's discount, shares					7,450,625
Common stock cash dividends		-18,220						-18,220
Balance at Dec. 28, 2014				375			484,220			-4,469			4,001
Common stock shares at Dec. 28, 2014	37,466,495			37,466,495
Balance at Sep. 28, 2014
Net (loss) income		11,463
Balance at Dec. 28, 2014				$375			$484,220			($4,469)			$4,001
Common stock shares at Dec. 28, 2014	37,466,495			37,466,495

Consolidated_Statement_of_Stoc1

Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	10 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 06, 2013
Predecessor [Member]
Gain on derivative instruments, income tax	$0
Net actuarial loss and prior service cost, income tax	0
Reclassification of accumulated other comprehensive loss related to derivative instruments, income tax	0
Fair value of common stock warrants	$995

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	2 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	10 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 28, 2014	Nov. 06, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012
Cash flows from financing activities:
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$31,811	$123,709
Successor [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net (loss) income	7,206	-3,205
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	6,588	41,450
Amortization of deferred financing costs	171	1,049
(Gain) loss on derivative instruments	0	-25
Non-cash compensation expense	0	59
Non-cash interest expense	15	824
Non-cash reorganization items, net	0	0
Non-cash interest related to unrealized losses upon dedesignation of cash flow hedges	0	0
Non-cash loss on early extinguishment of debt	0	5,949
Deferred income taxes	0	2,821
Loss on sale of assets	27	1,472
Pension and other postretirement benefit obligations	0	-1,604
Impairment of long-lived assets	0	0
Goodwill impairment	0	0
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net	-7,075	1,781
Inventory	-247	1,226
Prepaid expenses	173	-614
Other assets	232	1,045
Accounts payable	726	-4,292
Accrued expenses	8,933	-7,476
Deferred revenue	-665	-218
Other long-term liabilities	76	1,204
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	16,160	41,446
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment	-1,536	-5,012
Proceeds from sale of publications, other assets and insurance	159	1,027
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	0	-77,618
Net cash used in investing activities	-1,377	-81,603
Cash flows from financing activities:
Capital contribution to Local Media	0	0
Payment of debt issuance costs	-3,690	-4,610
Borrowings under term loans	149,000	217,775
Borrowings under revolving credit facility	0	24,068
Repayments under long-term debt	0	-158,562
Repayments under revolving credit facility	0	-44,068
Payment of offering costs	0	-1,073
Issuance of common stock, net of underwriter's discount	0	116,737
Payment of dividends	-149,000	-18,212
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	-3,690	132,055
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	11,093	91,898
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	20,718
Supplemental disclosures on cash flow information:
Cash interest paid	925	15,181
Predecessor [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net (loss) income			787,206	-29,803
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization			33,466	40,627
Amortization of deferred financing costs			842	1,255
(Gain) loss on derivative instruments			14	-1,635
Non-cash compensation expense			25	95
Non-cash interest expense			0	0
Non-cash reorganization items, net			-954,605	0
Non-cash interest related to unrealized losses upon dedesignation of cash flow hedges			26,313	0
Non-cash loss on early extinguishment of debt			0	0
Deferred income taxes			0	0
Loss on sale of assets			2,318	1,270
Pension and other postretirement benefit obligations			-1,137	-939
Impairment of long-lived assets			91,599	2,128
Goodwill impairment			0	216
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net			4,210	3,448
Inventory			105	-2
Prepaid expenses			-1,594	9,605
Other assets			-2,498	-1,903
Accounts payable			243	1,322
Accrued expenses			9,135	0
Deferred revenue			-868	-1,597
Other long-term liabilities			-746	-588
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities			-5,972	23,499
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment			-3,632	-4,687
Proceeds from sale of publications, other assets and insurance			833	3,643
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired			0	0
Net cash used in investing activities			-2,799	-1,044
Cash flows from financing activities:
Capital contribution to Local Media			1,610	0
Payment of debt issuance costs			0	0
Borrowings under term loans			0	0
Borrowings under revolving credit facility			0	0
Repayments under long-term debt			0	0
Repayments under revolving credit facility			-6,648	-7,140
Payment of offering costs			0	0
Issuance of common stock, net of underwriter's discount			0	0
Payment of dividends			0	0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities			-5,038	-7,140
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			-13,809	15,315
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period			34,527	19,212
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period			20,718	34,527
Supplemental disclosures on cash flow information:
Cash interest paid			$43,606	$55,976

Description_of_Business_Basis_

Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	(1) Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	(a) Description of Business
	New Media Investment Group Inc. (“New Media,” “Company,” “us,” or “we”), formerly known as GateHouse Media, Inc. (“GateHouse” or “Predecessor”), was formed as a Delaware corporation on June 18, 2013. New Media was capitalized and issued 1,000 common shares to Newcastle Investment Corp. (“Newcastle”). Newcastle owned approximately 84.6% of New Media until February 13, 2014, upon which date Newcastle distributed the shares that it held in New Media to its shareholders on a prorata basis. New Media had no operations until November 26, 2013, when it assumed control of GateHouse and Local Media Group Holdings LLC (“Local Media Parent”). The Company's Predecessor and certain of its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Debtors”) filed voluntary petitions under Chapter 11 of title 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”), in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (the “Bankruptcy Court”) on September 27, 2013. On November 6, 2013 (the “Confirmation Date”), the Bankruptcy Court confirmed the plan of reorganization (the “Plan” or “Plan of Reorganization”) and on November 26, 2013 (the “Effective Date”), the Debtors emerged from Chapter 11.
	GateHouse was determined to be the predecessor to New Media, as the operations of GateHouse comprise substantially all of the business operations of the combined entities. As such, the consolidated financial statements presented herein for all periods prior to November 6, 2013 reflect the historical consolidated financial statements of GateHouse and its subsidiaries. Further, the Reorganization Value, as defined below, of GateHouse at the Confirmation Date, as defined below, approximated fair value as of November 26, 2013. The Company is a leading U.S. publisher of local newspapers and related publications that are generally the dominant source of local news and print advertising in their markets. As of December 28, 2014, the Company owned and operated 452 publications located in 27 states. The majority of the Company's paid daily newspapers have been published for more than 100 years and are typically the only paid daily newspapers of general circulation in their respective nonmetropolitan markets. The Company's publications generally face limited competition as a result of operating in small and midsized markets that can typically support only one newspaper. The Company has strategically clustered its publications in geographically diverse, nonmetropolitan markets in the Midwest and Northeast United States, which limits its exposure to economic conditions in any single market or region.
	The Company's operating segments (Large Community Newspapers, Small Community Newspapers, Local Media and Ventures) are aggregated into one reportable business segment.
	(b) Basis of Presentation
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of New Media and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
	As discussed in Note 2 “Voluntary Reorganization Under Chapter 11”, the Debtors emerged from Chapter 11 protection and adopted fresh start accounting in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”), Topic 852, “Reorganizations” (“ASC 852”). The adoption of fresh start accounting resulted in the Company becoming a new entity for financial reporting purposes as of November 6, 2013. Accordingly, the consolidated financial statements on November 7, 2013 and subsequent periods are not comparable, in various material respects, to the Company's consolidated financial statements prior to that date.
	Fresh start accounting requires resetting the historical net book value of assets and liabilities to fair value by allocating the entity's reorganization value (“Reorganization Value”) to its assets and liabilities pursuant to ASC Topic 805, “Business Combinations” (“ASC 805”). The excess reorganization value over the fair value of tangible and identifiable intangible assets is recorded as goodwill on the consolidated balance sheet. Deferred taxes are determined in conformity with ASC Topic 740, “Income Taxes” (“ASC 740”).
	In addition, ASC 852 requires that financial statements, for periods including and subsequent to a Chapter 11 filing, distinguish transactions and events that are directly associated with the reorganization proceedings and the ongoing operations of the business, as well as additional disclosures. Effective September 27, 2013, expenses, gains and losses directly associated with the reorganization proceedings were reported as reorganization items in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. In addition, liabilities subject to compromise in the Chapter 11 cases were distinguished from liabilities not subject to compromise and from post-petition liabilities. Liabilities subject to compromise were reported at amounts allowed or expected to be allowed under Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
	The “Company,” when used in reference to the period subsequent to the application of fresh start accounting on November 6, 2013, refers to the “Successor Company,” and when used in reference to periods prior to fresh start accounting, refers to the “Predecessor Company.” Further, references to the “Ten months ended November 6, 2013” refer to the period from December 31, 2012 to November 6, 2013 and references to the “Two months ended December 29, 2013” refer to the period from November 7, 2013 to December 29, 2013.
	(c) Newspaper Industry
	The newspaper industry and our Predecessor have experienced declining same store revenue and profitability over the past several years. As a result, the Company's Predecessor previously implemented, and the Company continues to implement, plans to reduce costs and preserve cash flow. This includes cost reduction programs and the sale of non-core assets. The Company believes these initiatives will provide it with the financial resources necessary to invest in the business and provide sufficient cash flow to enable the Company to meet its commitments for the next year.
	(d) Equity
	In September 2014, the Company issued 7,450,625 shares of its common stock in a public offering at a price to the public of $16.25 per share for net proceeds of approximately $115,058. Certain principals of Fortress and certain of the Company's officers and directors participated in this offering and purchased an aggregate of 224,038 shares at a price of $16.25 per share.
	For the purpose of compensating the Manager (as defined below) for its successful efforts in raising capital for the Company, in connection with this offering, the Company granted options to the Manager to purchase 745,062 shares of the Company's common stock at a price of $16.25, which had an aggregate fair value of approximately $2,963 as of the grant date. The assumptions used in valuing the options were: a 2.8% risk-free rate, a 6.6% dividend yield, 31.8% volatility and a 10 year term. The options granted to the Manager, were fully vested on the date of grant and one thirtieth of the options become exercisable on the first day of each of the following thirty calendar months, or earlier upon the occurrence of certain events, such as a change in control of the Company or the termination of the Management Agreement (as defined below). The options expire ten years from the date of issuance. The fair value of the options issued as compensation to the Manager was recorded as an increase in equity with an offsetting reduction of capital proceeds received.
	(e) Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
	Examples of significant estimates include fresh start accounting, pension and postretirement benefit obligation assumptions, income taxes, allowance for doubtful accounts, self-insurance liabilities, goodwill impairment analysis, stock-based compensation, and valuation of intangible assets. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
	(f) Fiscal Year
	The Company's fiscal year is a 52 week operating year ending on the Sunday closest to December 31. The Company's 2014 and 2013 fiscal years ended on December 28 and December 29, respectively, and encompassed 52-week periods. The Company's 2012 fiscal year ended on December 30, 2012 and encompassed a 53-week period for approximately 60% of the Company.
	(g) Accounts Receivable
	Accounts receivable are stated at amounts due from customers, net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company's allowance for doubtful accounts is based upon several factors including the length of time the receivables are past due, historical payment trends and current economic factors. The Company generally does not require collateral.
	In connection with the application of fresh start accounting on November 6, 2013, the carrying value of accounts receivable was adjusted to fair value, eliminating the allowance for doubtful accounts.
	(h) Inventory
	Inventory consists principally of newsprint, which is valued at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method. In 2013 and 2014 the Company purchased approximately 95% of its newsprint from one vendor.
	(i) Property, Plant and Equipment
	Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost. Routine maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred.
	Depreciation is calculated under the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives, principally 4 to 38 years for buildings and improvements, 1 to 15 years for machinery and equipment, and 1 to 9 years for furniture, fixtures and computer software. Leasehold improvements are amortized under the straight-line method over the shorter of the lease term or estimated useful life of the asset.
	As part of fresh start accounting, property, plant and equipment were restated to fair value and the depreciable lives were updated to reflect the remaining estimated useful life of the assets.
	(j) Business Combinations
	The Company accounts for acquisitions in accordance with the provisions of ASC 805. ASC 805 provides guidance for recognition and measurement of identifiable assets and goodwill acquired, liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree at fair value. In a business combination, the assets acquired, liabilities assumed and noncontrolling interest in the acquiree are recorded as of the date of acquisition at their respective fair values with limited exceptions. Any excess of the purchase price (consideration transferred) over the estimated fair values of net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred. The operating results of the acquired business are reflected in the Company's consolidated financial statements after the date of the acquisition.
	(k) Goodwill, Intangible, and Long-Lived Assets
	Intangible assets consist of noncompete agreements, advertiser, subscriber and customer relationships, mastheads, trade names and publication rights. Goodwill is not amortized pursuant to ASC Topic 350 “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other” (“ASC 350”). Mastheads are not amortized because it has been determined that the useful lives of such mastheads are indefinite.
	In accordance with ASC 350, goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives are tested for impairment annually or when events indicate that an impairment could exist which may include an economic downturn in a market, a change in the assessment of future operations or a decline in the Company's stock price. The Company performs an annual impairment assessment on the last day of its fiscal second quarter. As required by ASC 350, the Company performs its impairment analysis on each of its reporting units. The reporting units have discrete financial information which are regularly reviewed by management. The fair value of the applicable reporting unit is compared to its carrying value. Calculating the fair value of a reporting unit requires significant estimates and assumptions by the Company. The Company estimates fair value by applying third-party market value indicators to projected cash flows and/or projected earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. In applying this methodology, the Company relies on a number of factors, including current operating results and cash flows, expected future operating results and cash flows, future business plans, and market data. If the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds the estimate of fair value, the Company calculates the impairment as the excess of the carrying value of goodwill over its implied fair value.
	Refer to Note 8 “Goodwill and Intangible Assets” for additional information on the impairment testing of goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets.
	The Company accounts for long-lived assets in accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 360, “Property, Plant and Equipment” (“ASC 360”). The Company assesses the recoverability of its long-lived assets, including property, plant and equipment and definite lived intangible assets, whenever events or changes in business circumstances indicate the carrying amount of the assets, or related group of assets, may not be fully recoverable. Impairment indicators include significant under performance relative to historical or projected future operating losses, significant changes in the manner of use of the acquired assets or the strategy for the Company's overall business, and significant negative industry or economic trends. The assessment of recoverability is based on management's estimates by comparing the sum of the estimated undiscounted cash flows generated by the underlying asset, or other appropriate grouping of assets, to its carrying value to determine whether an impairment existed at its lowest level of identifiable cash flows. If the carrying amount of the asset is greater than the expected undiscounted cash flows to be generated by such asset, an impairment is recognized to the extent the carrying value of such asset exceeds its fair value.
	(l) Revenue Recognition
	Advertising revenue is recognized upon publication of the advertisement. Circulation revenue from subscribers is billed to customers at the beginning of the subscription period and is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the related subscription. Circulation revenue from single-copy income is recognized based on date of publication, net of provisions for related returns. Revenue for commercial printing is recognized upon delivery. Directory revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the period in which the corresponding directory is distributed.
	(m) Income Taxes
	Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.
	The Company has determined that it is more likely than not that its existing deferred tax assets will not be realized, and accordingly has provided a full valuation allowance. Any changes in the scheduled reversals of deferred taxes may require an additional valuation allowance against the remaining deferred tax assets. Any increase or decrease in the valuation allowance could result in an increase or decrease in income tax expense in the period of adjustment.
	The Company accounts for uncertain tax positions under the provisions of ASC 740. The Company does not anticipate significant increases or decreases in our uncertain tax positions within the next twelve months. The Company recognizes penalties and interest relating to uncertain tax positions in tax expense.
	(n) Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	The carrying value of the Company's cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accrued expenses approximate fair value due to the short maturity of these instruments. An estimate of the fair value of the Company's debt is disclosed in Note 11 “Indebtedness”.
	The Company accounts for derivative instruments in accordance with ASC Topic 815, “Derivatives and Hedging” (“ASC 815”) and ASC Topic 820 “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” (“ASC 820”). These standards require an entity to recognize all derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet and measure those instruments at fair value. Additionally, the fair value adjustments will affect either accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income or net income (loss) depending on whether the derivative instrument qualifies as an effective hedge for accounting purposes and, if so, the nature of the hedging activity. The fair value of the Company's derivative financial instruments is disclosed in Note 12 “Derivative Instruments”.
	(o) Cash Equivalents
	Cash equivalents represent highly liquid certificates of deposit which have original maturities of three months or less.
	(p) Deferred Financing Costs
	Deferred financing costs consist of costs incurred in connection with debt financings. Such costs are amortized on a straight-line basis, which approximates the effective interest method, over the estimated remaining term of the related debt.
	(q) Advertising Costs
	Advertising costs are expensed in the period incurred. The Company incurred total advertising expenses for the Successor Company for the year ended December 28, 2014 and the two months ended December 29, 2013, the Predecessor Company for the ten months ended November 6, 2013 and for the year ended December 30, 2012 of $5,179, $808, $2,693 and $3,419, respectively.
	(r) Earnings (loss) per share
	Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed as net income (loss) available to common stockholders divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur from common shares issued through common stock equivalents.
	(s) Stock-based Employee Compensation
	ASC Topic 718, “Compensation - Stock Compensation” requires that all share-based payments to employees and the board of directors, including grants of employee stock options, be recognized in the consolidated financial statements over the service period (generally the vesting period) based on fair values measured on grant dates.
	(t) Pension and Postretirement Liabilities
	ASC Topic 715, “Compensation - Retirement Benefits” requires recognition of an asset or liability in the consolidated balance sheet reflecting the funded status of pension and other postretirement benefit plans such as retiree health and life, with current-year changes in the funded status recognized in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income. For the Successor Company for the year ended December 28, 2014 and the two months ended December 29, 2013, the Predecessor Company for the ten months ended November 6, 2013 and for the year ended December 30, 2012, a total of $(4,927), $458, $69 and $(2,647) net of taxes of $0, $0, $0 and $0, respectively, was recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) income (see Note 16 “Pension and Postretirement Benefits”).
	(u) Self-Insurance Liability Accruals
	The Company maintains self-insured medical and workers' compensation programs. The Company purchases stop loss coverage from third parties which limits our exposure to large claims. The Company records a liability for healthcare and workers' compensation costs during the period in which they occur as well as an estimate of incurred but not reported claims.
	(v) Reclassifications
	Certain amounts in the prior periods consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
	(w) Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
	In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-11, “Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists” which requires an unrecognized tax benefit to be presented as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss or a tax credit carryforward that the entity intends to use as of the reporting date. The Company adopted the provisions of ASU No. 2013-11 in fiscal 2014. The amendments in this Update did not have a material impact on the financial statements.
In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-08, “Presentation of Financial Statements and Property, Plant, and Equipment: Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity”. ASU No. 2014-08 changes the criteria for reporting discontinued operations while enhancing disclosures in this area and is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2014. The amendments in ASU No. 2014-08 are not expected to have a material impact on the financial statements.
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers.” ASU No. 2014-09 will replace all current U.S. GAAP guidance on this topic and eliminate all industry-specific guidance. The new revenue recognition standard provides a unified model to determine when and how revenue is recognized. The core principle is that a company 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. This guidance will be effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and shall be applied retrospectively to each period presented or as a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the date of adoption. The Company is currently reviewing the amendments in ASU No. 2014-09, but does not expect them to have a material impact on the financial statements.
(x) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component for the years ended December 29, 2013 and December 28, 2014 are outlined below.
			Gain (loss) on				Net actuarial loss			Total
			derivative				and prior service
			instruments				cost
Balance at December 30, 2012, Predecessor Company			$	(45,651	)		$	(6,991	)	$	(52,642	)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications				(1,109	)			1			(1,108	)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss(1)				46,760				69			46,829
Net current period other comprehensive income, net of taxes				45,651				70			45,721
Elimination of Predecessor Company accumulated other comprehensive income				—				6,921			6,921
Balance at November 6, 2013, Predecessor Company			$	—			$	—		$	—
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications				—				458			458
Net current period other comprehensive income, net of taxes				—				458			458
Balance at December 29, 2013, Successor Company			$	—			$	458		$	458
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications				—				(4,927	)		(4,927	)
Net current period other comprehensive loss, net of taxes				—				(4,927	)		(4,927	)
Balance at December 28, 2014, Successor Company			$	—			$	(4,469	)	$	(4,469	)
(1)	This accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) component is included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost. See Note 16 “Pension and Postretirement Benefits”.
The following table presents reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the Successor Company for the year ended December 28, 2014, the two months ended December 29, 2013, and the Predecessor Company for the ten months ended November 6, 2013.
		Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other												Affected Line Item in the
		Comprehensive Income (Loss)												Consolidated Statements of
														Operations and
		Successor Company									Predecessor			Comprehensive
											Company			Income (Loss)
		Year ended				Two months					Ten months
		December 28,				ended					ended
		2014				December 29,					November 6,
						2013					2013
Loss on interest rate swap agreements, designated as cash flow hedges		$	—			$	—				$	20,447		Interest expense
Amortization of prior service cost			—				—					(383	)(1)
Amortization of unrecognized loss			—				—					452	(1)
Reclassification of unrealized losses upon dedesignation of cash flow hedges			—				—					26,313		Interest expense
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss			—				—					46,829		Loss from continuing
														operations before
														income taxes
Income tax benefit			—				—					—		Income tax benefit
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes		$	—			$	—				$	46,829		Net income (loss)
(1	)This accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) component is included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost. See Note 16 “Pension and Postretirement Benefits”.

Voluntary_Reorganization_Under

Voluntary Reorganization Under Chapter 11	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Bankruptcy Proceedings [Abstract]
Voluntary Reorganization Under Chapter 11	(2) Voluntary Reorganization Under Chapter 11
	Our Predecessor and certain of its subsidiaries commenced voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in the Bankruptcy Court on September 27, 2013 (the “Petition Date”). Concurrent with the bankruptcy filing, our Predecessor filed and requested confirmation of the Plan. On September 4, 2013, our Predecessor entered into a restructuring support agreement (“RSA”) with Cortland Products Corp., as administrative agent (the “Administrative Agent”) and certain of the lenders under the 2007 Credit Facility (as defined below), including Newcastle and its affiliates.
	Pursuant to its RSA, the Company solicited votes on the Plan from holders of claims under the Company's 2007 Credit Facility and certain related interest rate swaps. The Plan was accepted by the only impaired class of creditors entitled to vote on it. Specifically, 100% of holders of secured debt voted to accept the Plan. No creditors voted to reject the Plan.
	Pension, trade and all other unsecured creditors of the Company were not impaired under the prepackaged Plan, and their votes were not solicited. The Company's common stock was canceled under the Plan, and holders of secured debt had the option of receiving a cash distribution equal to 40% of their claims, or stock in New Media, a holding company that owns GateHouse and Local Media Parent, as described below.
	The key terms of the Plan were as follows:
	The Plan proposed a restructuring of the Company pursuant to a pre-packaged restructuring under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code whereby each Creditor (as defined below) had the option of exchanging its holdings in the Outstanding Debt (as defined below) for either its pro rata share of cash or common stock in New Media (such common stock, “New Media Common Stock”) with ownership interests in the reorganized Company (such reorganized Company, “New GateHouse”).
	The Plan included the restructuring of the following indebtedness of the Company (the “Outstanding Debt”):
	(a) Indebtedness under the 2007 Credit Facility, consisting of a “Revolving Credit Facility,” a “Term Loan Facility,” a “Delayed Draw Term Loan Facility” and an “Incremental Term Loan Facility” (collectively, the “2007 Credit Facility Claims”). The 2007 Credit Facility Claims consisted of a (i) Revolving Credit Facility of $0 and $0 at December 30, 2012 and September 27, 2013, respectively, (ii) Term Loan Facility of $658,281 and $654,554 at December 30, 2012 and September 27, 2013, respectively, (iii) Delayed Draw Term Loan Facility of $245,627 and $244,236 at December 30, 2012 and September 27, 2013, respectively and (iv) Incremental Term Loan Facility of $270,190 and $268,660 at December 30, 2012 and September 27, 2013, respectively.
	(b) Swap Liability, including (i) $100,000 notional amount executed February 27, 2007, (ii) $250,000 notional amount executed April 4, 2007, (iii) $200,000 notional amount executed April 13, 2007 and (iv) $75,000 notional amount executed September 18, 2007. As of December 31, 2012 and September 27, 2013, the carrying value of the Swap Liability totaled $45,724 and $28,440, respectively.
	Holders of the Outstanding Debt are referred to herein as “Creditors.”
	The Plan restructured the Outstanding Debt as follows:
	(a) Each Creditor of the Outstanding Debt received, in full and final satisfaction of its respective claim, at its election (with respect to all or any portion of its claims) to be made in connection with solicitation of the Plan, its pro rata share of:
	i. Cash pursuant to the Cash-Out Offer (described below under “Cash-Out Offer”) (the “Cash-Out Option”); and/or
	ii. (A) New Media Common Stock (subject to dilution as discussed herein) and (B) the Net Proceeds (as defined below), net of certain transaction costs (collectively, the “New Media Equity Option”).
	Creditors that did not make an election during the solicitation period with respect to their claims were deemed to have elected the Cash-Out Option.
	(b) Pension, trade and all other unsecured claims were unimpaired by the Plan.
	(c) The interest of holders of equity interests in the Company, including warrants, rights and options to acquire such equity interests (“Former Equity Holders”), were cancelled, and Former Equity Holders received 10-year warrants, collectively representing the right to acquire, in the aggregate, equity equal to 5% of the issued and outstanding shares of New Media (the “New Media Warrants”) (subject to dilution) as of the Effective Date, with the strike price per share of $46.35 calculated based on a total equity value of New Media prior to the Local Media Contribution (as defined below) of $1,200,000 as of the Effective Date. New Media Warrants do not have the benefit of antidilution protections, other than customary protections including for stock splits and stock dividends.
	Cash-Out Offer
	In connection with the Plan, Newcastle (“Plan Sponsor”) (or its designated affiliates) offered to purchase, in cash, an amount equal to 40% of the sum of (a) $1,167,450 of principal of the claims under the 2007 Credit Facility, plus (b) accrued and unpaid interest at the applicable contract non-default rate with respect thereto, plus (c) all amounts due under and subject to the terms of the interest rate swaps secured under the 2007 Credit Facility (for the avoidance of doubt, excluding any default interest) on the Effective Date of the Plan. The Cash-Out Offer was coterminous with the solicitation period.
	Registration Rights
	As of the Effective Date of the Plan, New Media entered into a registration rights agreement with certain holders of the Outstanding Debt that received 10% or more of the New Media Common Stock, to provide customary registration rights.
	New Media Equity Option
	Instead of the Cash-Out Offer, each Creditor could have elected to receive in satisfaction of its claims, a pro rata share of New Media Common Stock and the Net Proceeds (as defined below), net of certain transaction costs. New Media listed New Media Common Stock (the “Listing”) on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) on February 14, 2014 and may raise additional equity capital. The Listing was not a condition precedent to the effectiveness of the Plan. Under the Plan, New Media did not impose any transfer restrictions on New Media Common Stock.
	Financing
	The Company was to use commercially reasonable efforts based on market conditions and other factors, to raise up to $165,000 of new debt, including a $150,000 facility to fund distributions and other payments under the Plan (the “Financing”). The distribution was made to holders of New Media Common Stock, including Plan Sponsor (or its designated affiliates) on account of the Cash-Out Offer, on the Effective Date (the “Net Proceeds”). The Net Proceeds distributed to holders of the Outstanding Debt totaled $149,000. The Financing was not a condition precedent to the effectiveness of the Plan.
	Contribution of Local Media Group Holdings LLC
	The Plan Sponsor acquired Local Media Group, Inc. (“Local Media”), a publisher of weekly newspaper publications, on September 3, 2013. Subject to the terms of the Plan, the Plan Sponsor contributed Local Media Parent and assigned its rights under the related stock purchase agreement to New Media on the Effective Date (the “Local Media Contribution”) in exchange for shares of New Media Common Stock equal in value to the cost of the Local Media Acquisition (as defined below) (as adjusted pursuant to the Plan) based upon the equity value of New Media as of the Effective Date prior to the contribution.
	Management Agreement
	On the Effective Date, New Media entered into a management agreement with FIG LLC (the “Manager”) (the “Management Agreement”) pursuant to which the Manager manages the operations of New Media. The annual management fee is 1.50% of New Media's Total Equity (as defined in the Management Agreement) and is eligible to receive incentive compensation.
	Releases
	To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the restructuring included a full release from liability of the Company, Plan Sponsor, the Administrative Agent, the Creditors, and all current and former direct and indirect members, partners, subsidiaries, affiliates, funds, managers, managing members, officers, directors, employees, advisors, principals, attorneys, professionals, accountants, investment bankers, consultants, agents, and other representatives (including their respective members, partners, subsidiaries, affiliates, funds, managers, managing members, officers, directors, employees, advisors, principals, attorneys, professionals, accountants, investment bankers, consultants, agents, and other representatives) by the Company, Plan Sponsor and the Creditors from any claims or causes of action related to or arising out of the Company, the Outstanding Debt or the Restructuring on or prior to the Effective Date, except for any claims and causes of action for fraud, gross negligence or willful misconduct.
	Confirmation of the Plan
	On November 6, 2013, the Bankruptcy Court confirmed the Plan.
	Investment Commitment Letter
	On September 4, 2013 the Plan Sponsor and the Company entered into an investment commitment letter in connection with the restructuring, pursuant to which Plan Sponsor agreed to purchase the Cash-Out Offer claims, described above. The investment commitment letter provides that, on account of the claims purchased in the Cash-Out Offer on the Effective Date of the Plan, Plan Sponsor will receive its pro rata share of (a) New Media Common Stock and (b) Net Proceeds, net of transaction expenses associated with transactions under the Plan.
	Liabilities Subject to Compromise
	In accordance with ASC 852, the amount of liabilities subject to compromise represents certain liabilities of the Debtors pre-petition claims addressed in connection with the bankruptcy proceedings. Such liabilities are reported at the Debtors' allowed claim amount, even though they may be settled for lesser amounts.
	Liabilities subject to compromise for the Predecessor Company were as follows:
		Predecessor Company
		November 6, 2013
	Accrued interest	$	8,769
	Lease termination liability		886
	Long-term debt		1,167,450
	Derivative instruments		28,440
	Liabilities subject to compromise	$	1,205,545
	The Plan effects only the Company's 2007 Credit Facility and derivative instruments. Refer to Note 11 “Indebtedness” for additional information. Pension, trade and other unsecured claims were not impaired under the Plan.
	Reorganization Items, Net
	In accordance with ASC 852 the Company has segregated reorganization items related to the Plan in its consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss). A summary of reorganization items, for the Predecessor Company is presented in the following table:
		Predecessor Company
		Ten Months Ended
		6-Nov-13
	Write-off of deferred financing costs	$	948
	Credit agreement amendment fees		6,790
	Bankruptcy fees		11,643
	Net gain on reorganization adjustments		(722,796	)
	Net gain on fresh start adjustments		(246,243	)
	Adjustment to the allowed claim for derivative instruments		2,041
	Reorganization items, net	$	(947,617	)
	For the Predecessor Company for the ten months ended November 6, 2013, the Company paid approximately $6,988 for reorganization items.

Fresh_Start_Accounting

Fresh Start Accounting	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Fresh Start Accounting [Abstract]
Fresh Start Accounting	(3) Fresh Start Accounting
	Upon confirmation of the Plan by the Bankruptcy Court on November 6, 2013, the Company satisfied the remaining material conditions to complete the implementation of the Plan, and as a result, the Company adopted fresh start accounting as (i) the reorganization value of the assets of the Successor Company immediately before the date of confirmation of the Plan was less than the total of all post-petition liabilities and allowed claims and (ii) the holders of the Predecessor Company's voting shares immediately before confirmation of the Plan received less than 50% of the voting shares of the emerging entity.
	The Bankruptcy Court confirmed the Plan based upon an estimated enterprise value of the Company between $385,000 and $515,000, which was estimated using various valuation methods, including (i) a comparison of the Company and its projected performance to the market values of comparable companies; (ii) a review and analysis of several recent transactions of companies in similar industries to the Company; and (iii) a calculation of the present value of the future cash flows of the Company based on its projections. The Company concluded the enterprise value was $489,931 based upon the Cash-Out Offer and equity distribution plus estimated transaction fees.
	The determination of the estimated reorganization value was based on a discounted cash flow analysis. This value was reconciled to the transaction value as outlined within the Plan and was within a reasonable range of comparable market multiples. The assumptions used in the calculations for the discounted cash flow analysis included projected revenue, costs, and cash flows through 2016 and represented the Company's best estimates at the time the analysis was prepared. The discounted cash flow method reflects the following assumptions: (i) terminal value, which was determined using a growth model that applied a long-term growth rate of 0.0% to GateHouse's projected cash flows beyond 2016. The long-term growth rate was based on GateHouse's internal projections as well as industry growth prospects; (ii) discount rates that considered various factors including bond yields, risk premiums, and tax rates to determine a weighted-average cost of capital (“WACC”), which represents a company's cost of debt and equity weighted by the percentage of debt and equity in a company's target capital structure. A WACC of 15% was used; and (iii) an effective tax rate of 39.15% and an assumed carry-over tax basis of $683,200 for fixed assets and intangibles. A deferred tax asset is not reflected within the fresh start opening balances given GateHouse's history of losses. While the Company considers such estimates and assumptions reasonable, they are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company's control and, therefore, may not be realized.
	Upon adoption of fresh start accounting, the recorded amounts of assets and liabilities were adjusted to reflect their estimated fair values. Accordingly, the reported historical financial statements of the Predecessor Company prior to the adoption of fresh start accounting for periods ended on or prior to November 6, 2013 are not comparable to those of the Successor Company.
	In applying fresh start accounting, the Company followed these principles:
	The Reorganization Value, which represents the concluded enterprise value plus excess cash and cash equivalents and non-interest bearing liabilities, of the Predecessor was allocated to the entity's net assets in conformity with ASC 805. The Reorganization Value exceeded the sum of the fair value assigned to assets and liabilities. This excess was recorded as Successor Company goodwill as of November 6, 2013.
	Each liability existing as of the fresh start accounting date, other than deferred taxes, has been stated at the fair value, and determined at appropriate risk adjusted interest rates. Deferred taxes were reported in conformity with applicable income tax accounting standards, principally ASC 740.
	The following table identifies the adjustments recorded to the Predecessor's November 6, 2013 consolidated statement of financial position as a result of implementing the Plan and applying fresh start accounting:
			Predecessor			Effects of			Fresh Start			Successor
			November 6,			Plan			Adjustments			November 6,
			2013			Adjustments						2013
	ASSETS
	Current Assets
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	20,718		$	—		$	—		$	20,718
	Restricted cash			6,716			—			—			6,716
	Accounts receivable			64,315			—			—			64,315
	Inventory			7,450			—			—			7,450
	Prepaid expenses			9,420			—			—			9,420
	Other current assets			10,533			—			—			10,533
	Total Current Assets			119,152			—			—			119,152
	Property, plant, and equipment		$	176,644			—			97,475	(g)		274,119
	Goodwill			14,204			725	(a)		110,982	(h)		125,911
	Intangible assets			113,130			—			33,320	(h)		146,450
	Deferred financing costs, net			2,061			—			—			2,061
	Other assets			2,373			—			—			2,373
	Assets held for sale			474			—			—			474
	Total Assets		$	428,038		$	725		$	241,777		$	670,540
	LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
	Current Liabilities:
	Current portion of long-term liabilities			698		$	—		$	(322	)(i)	$	376
	Current portion of long-term debt			813			—			—			813
	Accounts payable			10,247			—			—			10,247
	Accrued expenses			45,788			886	(b)		239	(i,j)		46,913
	Accrued interest			172			—			—			172
	Deferred revenue			31,348			—			—			31,348
	Total Current Liabilities			89,066			886			(83	)		89,869
	Long-term Liabilities:
	Long-term debt			32,188			—			—			32,188
	Long-term liabilities, less current portion			2,047			—			(1,105	)(j)		942
	Derivative instruments			—			—			—			—
	Pension and other postretirement benefit obligations			14,120			—			(3,277	)(i)		10,843
	Liabilities subject to compromise			1,205,545			(1,205,545	)(c)		—			—
	Total Liabilities			1,342,966			(1,204,659	)		(4,465	)		133,842
	Stockholders' Equity (Deficit):
	Predecessor common stock			568			—			(568	)(k)		—
	Successor common stock			—			300	(d)		—			300
	Additional paid-in capital			831,369			536,398	(a,d,e)		(831,369	)(k)		536,398
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss			(6,921	)		—			6,921	(k)		—
	Accumulated deficit			(1,792,749	)		721,801	(f)		1,070,948	(k)		—
	Treasury stock, at cost			(310	)		—			310	(k)		—
	Total New Media stockholders' equity (deficit)			(968,043	)		1,258,499			246,242			536,698
	Noncontrolling interest			53,115			(53,115	)(a)		—			—
	Total Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)			(914,928	)		1,205,384			246,242			536,698
	Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)		$	428,038		$	725		$	241,777		$	670,540
	Effects of Plan Adjustments
	(a)	As part of the Plan, the Plan Sponsor agreed to contribute 100% of the stock of Local Media Parent to New Media and assign its rights under the related stock purchase agreement to New Media in exchange for shares of New Media Common Stock, collectively equal in value to the cost of the Local Media Acquisition (as adjusted pursuant to the Plan) upon the Effective Date. The Company accounted for the consolidation of Local Media under the purchase method of accounting in accordance with ASC 805. Accordingly, the assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recorded at their acquisition date fair values. Any excess of the acquisition value over the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed were allocated to goodwill.
	On the Effective Date, the noncontrolling interest of $53,115 is eliminated and recorded as additional paid-in capital as New Media obtained controlling financial interest in Local Media. The adjustment to goodwill results from New Media's application of ASC 805 on the Effective Date as compared to the previously recognized goodwill recognized by GateHouse upon the consolidation of Local Media on September 3, 2013.
	(b)	The adjustment reclassifies $886 related to rejected lease obligations previously recorded as liabilities subject to compromise (see note (c)). These rejected lease obligations are to be paid by the Successor Company in subsequent periods.
	(c)	The adjustment to liabilities subject to compromise relates to the extinguishment of the Outstanding Debt and allowed claim on rejected leases. The holders of the Outstanding Debt received a settlement of New Media Common Stock and the allowed claim on rejected leases will be paid in full and has been reclassified to current payables (see note (b)).
	(d)	This adjustment reflects the Successor Company's common stock and additional paid-in capital resulting from the exchange of the Outstanding Debt at 40% for New Media Common Stock with a par value of $0.01 plus the value of the contribution of Local Media Parent for a total issuance of 30,000 shares of New Media Common Stock. The issuance of New Media Warrants as described in note (e) to the Former Equity Holders is also included within the additional paid-in capital as follows:
	Exchange by Plan Sponsor of $549,000 Outstanding Debt acquired other than in the Cash-Out Offer for New Media Common Stock		$	219,125
	Exchange by Plan Sponsor of $442,000 Outstanding Debt acquired in the Cash-Out Offer for New Media Common Stock			176,615
	Exchange by debt holders other than Plan Sponsor of $215,000 Outstanding Debt for New Media Common Stock			86,123
Contribution by Plan Sponsor of Local Media for New Media Common Stock			53,840
New Media Warrants issued to Former Equity Holders			995
Impact of classification of issuance of warrants within additional paid-in capital			(995	)
Net impact to stockholders' equity (deficit)		$	535,703
(e)	Former Equity Holders received New Media Warrants representing the right to acquire equity equal to 5.0% of the issued and outstanding shares of New Media as of the Effective Date of the Plan, with the strike price for such warrants calculated based on a total equity value of New Media, prior to the Local Media contribution, of $1,204,659 as of the Effective Date, subject to adjustment. Existing Predecessor equity values were cancelled under the Plan. The New Media Warrants were valued at $0.73 per share using the Black-Scholes valuation model. Significant assumptions used in determining the fair value of such warrants at issuance included an assumed dividend yield of 6.9%, share price volatility of 41.7% and a risk-free rate of return of 2.7% with a 10 year term. The dividend yield and volatility assumption were based on the implied volatility and historical realized volatility and historical yield for comparable companies. The risk-free rate assumption was based on 10-year U.S. Treasury bond yields. On the Effective Date, Former Equity Holders were deemed to have been issued 1,362,479 New Media Warrants with a value of $995. The New Media Warrants have a strike price of $46.35 per share and expire on November 26, 2023.
(f)	This adjustment reflects the net effect of the transaction related to the consummation of the Plan on Predecessor's accumulated deficit and accumulated other comprehensive loss. The table below provides a summary of the adjustments to accumulated deficit as it pertains to the Plan:
Liabilities subject to compromise eliminated:
Secured indebtedness of $1,167,450 and accrued interest outstanding of $8,769		$	1,176,219
Derivative instrument liability			28,440
Rejected lease claim			886
Total liabilities subject to compromise eliminated			1,205,545
Consideration given:
Issuance of New Media common stock			(481,863	)
Lease claim accrual			(886	)
Gain on extinguishment of debt			722,796
Issuance of New Media Warrants			(995	)
Total adjustment to accumulated deficit		$	721,801
Fresh Start Adjustments
(g)	An adjustment of $97,475 was recorded to adjust the net book value of property, plant and equipment to fair value. The Company obtained third party independent appraisals to assist in the determination of the fair values of property, plant and equipment. The property, plant and equipment appraisal included an analysis of recent comparable sales and offerings of land parcels in each of the subject's markets. The appraised value used the standard accepted appraisal practices and valuation procedures. Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice require that the appraiser consider three basic approaches to value: the cost approach (used for equipment where an active secondary market is not available and building improvements), the direct sales comparison (market) approach (used for land and equipment where an active market is available), and the income approach (used for intangibles). These approaches are based on the cost to reproduce assets, market exchanges for comparable assets and the capitalization of income.
(h)	Adjustment eliminated the balance of goodwill, mastheads, and other unamortized intangible assets of the Predecessor Company and records Successor Company intangible assets, including the reorganization value of assets in excess of amounts allocated to identified tangible and intangible assets, also referred to as Successor Company goodwill.
GateHouse business enterprise value		$	489,931
Less: Transaction fees			(7,073	)
Add: Local Media contribution			53,840
Add: Fair value of liabilities excluded from enterprise value			133,842
Less: Fair value of tangible assets			(398,179	)
Less: Fair value of identified intangible assets			(146,450	)
Reorganization value of assets in excess of amounts allocated to identified tangible and intangible assets (Successor company goodwill)		$	125,911
The following represent the methodologies and significant assumptions used in determining the fair value of intangible assets, other than goodwill.
The Company valued the following intangible assets using the income approach, specifically the excess earnings method: subscriber relationships, advertiser relationships and customer relationships. In determining the fair value of these intangible assets, the excess earnings approach values the intangible asset at the present value of the incremental after-tax cash flows attributable only to the asset after deducting contributory asset charges. The incremental after-tax cash flows attributable to the subject intangible asset are then discounted to their present value. A static pool approach using historical attrition rates was used to estimate attrition rates of 5.0% to 7.5% for advertiser relationships, subscriber relationships and customer relationships. The growth rate was estimated to be 0.0% and the discount rates were estimated to range from 14.5% to 17.0% for advertiser relationships and 14.5% to 15.5% for subscriber and customer relationships.
The Company valued mastheads using the income approach, specifically the relief from royalty method. Under this method, the asset values were determined by estimating the hypothetical royalties that would have been paid if the mastheads were not owned. Key assumptions utilized in this valuation include revenue projections, royalty rates of 1.3% to 2.0%, a long-term growth rate of 0.0% and discount rates of 14.5% to 16.5%.
(i)	A decrease of $3,719 was recorded to measure the pension and post-retirement obligations at fair value. This adjustment primarily reflects the difference between the expected return on plan assets as compared to the fair value of the plan assets and the change in the duration weighted discount rate associated with the payment of the benefit obligations from prior measurement date and the Effective Date. The weighted average discount rate for the pension plan is 4.85% and the postretirement medical plan is 4.3%.
(j)	As prescribed in ASC 805, lease arrangements are recognized at fair value as of the Effective Date. This adjustment reflects the elimination of Predecessor leases with escalating payment terms of $1,428. Also reflected is an unfavorable lease of $682. As part of the fresh start valuation, leases were reviewed to determine if terms were favorable or unfavorable. Based on a comparison of contractual lease terms and current market lease rates, eight leases were identified as unfavorable.
(k)	The Predecessor Company's accumulated deficit and accumulated other comprehensive income is eliminated in conjunction with the adoption of fresh start accounting. Also, pursuant to the Plan, Predecessor Company's common stock and related additional paid-in capital were eliminated as all Predecessor Company equity interests were cancelled. The Predecessor Company recognized a $246,242 gain related to the fresh start accounting adjustments as follows:
Establishment of Successor Company's goodwill		$	(125,911	)
Elimination of Predecessor Company's goodwill			14,204
Add-back Local Media goodwill adjustment			725
Establishment of Successor Company's other intangible assets			(146,450	)
Elimination of Predecessor Company's other intangible assets			113,130
Property, plant and equipment fair value adjustments			(97,475	)
Pension and postretirement fair value adjustments			(3,719	)
Rent and unfavorable lease fair value adjustments			(746	)
Gain on fresh start accounting adjustments		$	(246,242	)
The net effect of the above adjustments on additional paid-in capital was $830,374 net of the impact of the classification of the warrants within additional paid-in capital of $995.

Business_Combinations

Business Combinations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Combinations	(4) Business Combinations
	The Providence Journal
	On September 3, 2014, the Company completed its acquisition of the assets of The Providence Journal Company for an aggregate purchase price, including working capital, of $48,666. The acquisition was completed because of the attractive nature of the newspaper assets and cash flows as well as the cost saving opportunities available by clustering with the Company's nearby newspapers. The purchase price reflects a working capital adjustment of $576 paid in November 2014.
	The Company accounted for the acquisition of The Providence Journal under the purchase method of accounting. The net assets, including goodwill have been recorded in the consolidated balance sheet at their fair value in accordance with ASC 805. The Providence Journal acquisition was financed with $9,000 of revolving debt, $25,000 of additional term debt under the New Media Credit Agreement (as defined below), and the remaining amount from operating cash. The Providence Journal consists of one daily and one weekly publications serving areas of Rhode Island. The results of operations for The Providence Journal were included in the Company's consolidated financial statements from September 3, 2014.
	The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of The Providence Journal assets and liabilities:
	Current assets	$	10,068
	Property, plant and equipment		32,080
	Advertiser relationships		1,780
	Subscriber relationships		1,510
	Customer relationships		1,810
	Mastheads		3,700
	Goodwill		3,653
	Total assets		54,601
	Current liabilities		5,935
	Total liabilities		5,935
	Net assets	$	48,666
	The Company obtained a third party independent valuation to assist in the determination of the fair values of certain assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The property, plant and equipment valuation included an analysis of recent comparable sales and offerings of land parcels in each of the subject's markets. The estimated fair value is supported by the consideration to be paid and was determined using standard generally accepted appraisal practices and valuation procedures. The valuation firm used the three basic approaches to value: the cost approach (used for equipment where an active secondary market is not available and building improvements), the direct sales comparison (market) approach (used for land and equipment where an active secondary market is available) and the income approach (used for intangible assets). These approaches used are based on the cost to reproduce assets, market exchanges for comparable assets and the capitalization of income. Useful lives range from 1 to 15 years for personal property and 4 to 28 years for real property.
	The valuation utilized a relief from royalty method, an income approach, to determine the fair value of mastheads. Key assumptions utilized in this valuation include revenue projections, a royalty rate of 1.5%, long-term growth rate of 0%, tax rate of 40.0% and discount rate of 21.5%. The Company valued the following intangible assets using the income approach, specifically the excess earnings method: subscriber relationships, advertiser relationships and customer relationships. In determining the fair value of these intangible assets, the excess earnings approach values the intangible asset at the present value of the incremental after-tax cash flows attributable only to the asset after deducting contributory asset charges. The incremental after-tax cash flows attributable to the subject intangible asset are then discounted to their present value. A static pool approach using historical attrition rates was used to estimate attrition rates of 3.0% to 10.0% for advertiser relationships, subscriber relationships and customer relationships. The long-term growth rate was estimated to be 0.0% and the discount rate was estimated at 22.0%. Amortizable lives range from 13 to 16 years for subscriber relationships, advertiser relationships and customer relationships, while mastheads are considered a non-amortizable intangible asset.
	Trade accounts receivable, having an estimated fair value of $6,851, were included in the acquired assets. The gross contractual amount of these receivables was $7,032 and the contractual cash flows not expected to be collected was estimated at $181 as of the acquisition date.
	The Company recorded approximately $2,085 of selling, general and administrative expense for acquisition related costs.
	From the date of acquisition through December 28, 2014, The Providence Journal had revenues of $28,322 and net income of $4,724.
	For tax purposes, the amount of goodwill that is expected to be deductible is $3,653 as of December 28, 2014.
	Local Media
	On September 3, 2013, Local Media Parent, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Newcastle, acquired Local Media. Local Media was acquired primarily due to its newspaper assets and cash flows as well as the cost saving opportunities available by clustering with the Company's nearby newspapers. GateHouse entered into a management and advisory agreement with Local Media Parent, which was assigned to Local Media, to manage the operations of Local Media, which was terminated effective June 4, 2014. In return, GateHouse received compensation including an annual fee and was eligible to earn an annual incentive pay out equal to 12.5% of the EBITDA of Local Media in excess of budget. Although Newcastle indirectly owned 100% of the equity of Local Media, GateHouse managed the daily operations of Local Media. GateHouse determined that the management and advisory agreement resulted in Local Media being a variable interest entity and GateHouse had the power to direct the activities that most significantly affected the economic performance of the entity. As a result, GateHouse was the primary beneficiary and therefore consolidated Local Media's financial position and results of operations beginning on September 3, 2013. As 100% of Local Media was indirectly owned by Newcastle, the net income (loss) of Local Media was reflected in noncontrolling interest through the Confirmation Date as Newcastle contributed the net assets of Local Media Parent (the direct parent of Local Media) to New Media as part of the Plan.
	The Predecessor accounted for the consolidation of Local Media under the purchase method of accounting. Accordingly, the net assets, including noncontrolling interest, were recorded at their fair values. The transaction costs were incurred by Newcastle not GateHouse. The net assets, including goodwill of Local Media were recorded in the consolidated balance sheet at their estimated fair value in accordance with ASC 805. The value allocated in consolidating Local Media, was approximately $83,450 and $2,089 of acquisition related costs were recognized in selling, general and administrative expense. Local Media Parent contributed a net amount of $53,323 of equity and Local Media entered into a long-term debt agreement for $33,000. Local Media consists of eight daily and fifteen weekly newspapers as well as ten shopper publications, serving areas of New York, Massachusetts, California, Pennsylvania, Oregon and New Hampshire. The results of operations for Local Media were included in the Predecessor's consolidated financial statements from September 3, 2013.
	The following table summarizes estimated fair values of the Local Media assets and liabilities as of September 3, 2013:
	Current assets	$	18,349
	Property, plant and equipment		73,718
	Mastheads		4,100
	Goodwill		462
	Total assets		96,629
	Current liabilities		13,179
	Total liabilities		13,179
	Net assets	$	83,450
	The Predecessor obtained third party independent valuations to assist in the determination of the fair values of certain assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The property, plant and equipment valuation included an analysis of recent comparable sales and offerings of land parcels in each of the subject's markets. The appraised value is supported with consideration and use of standard accepted appraisal practices and valuation procedures. The valuation firm used the three basic approaches to value: the cost approach (used for equipment where an active secondary market is not available and building improvements), the direct sales comparison (market) approach (used for land and equipment where an active secondary market is available) and the income approach (used for intangible assets). These approaches used are based on the cost to reproduce assets, market exchanges for comparable assets and the capitalization of income. Useful lives range from 1 to 7 years for personal property and 17 to 38 years for real property.
	The valuation utilized a relief from royalty method, an income approach, to determine the fair value of mastheads. Key assumptions utilized in this valuation include revenue projections, a royalty rate of 1.5%, long-term growth rate of 0%, tax rate of 39.2%, and discount rate of 25.0%. Based on estimated discount rates, attrition levels and other available data, the advertiser and subscriber relationships were determined to have a fair value of $0.
	Trade accounts receivable, having an estimated fair value of $13,427, were included in the acquired assets. The gross contractual amount of these receivables was $14,937 and the contractual cash flows not expected to be collected was estimated at $1,510 as of the acquisition date.
	Local Media accounted for inventory using a weighted cost methodology, which was deemed to approximate fair value. The FIFO valuation method is used and is consistent with the Company's inventory valuation. The difference between the weighted average and FIFO methodology does not have a material effect on the results of operations.
	During the first quarter of 2014, the Company made adjustments to the provisional purchase price allocation as a result of working capital adjustments. Current assets decreased $324, current liabilities decreased $714, and the net purchase price increased $390.
	For the period from the date of acquisition through November 6, 2013 and for the period from November 7, 2013 through December 29 2013, Local Media had revenues of $24,661 and $28,578, and net income (loss) of ($208) and $2,353, respectively. Local Media was fully integrated into the Company's business. As a result, it is not practicable to determine standalone revenue and earnings for the year ended December 28, 2014.
	For tax purposes, the amount of goodwill that is expected to be deductible is $1,187 as of December 28, 2014. This amount includes goodwill adjustments related to fresh start accounting.
	Other Acquisitions
	The Company acquired substantially all the assets, properties and business of publishing/operating certain newspapers on the following dates: February 28, 2014, June 30, 2014 and December 1, 2014 (“Other Acquistions”), which included eight daily, seventeen weekly publications, and eleven shoppers serving areas of California, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Virginia, New Hampshire and Maine for an aggregate purchase price, including estimated working capital, of $29,092. The rationale for the acquisition was primarily due to the attractive nature of the community newspaper assets and cash flows combined with cost saving opportunities available by clustering with the Company's nearby newspapers.
	The purchase price allocations are preliminary based upon all information available to us at the present time and are subject to working capital and other adjustments. The value assigned to property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and goodwill is preliminary and subject to the completion of valuations to determine the fair market value of the tangible and intangible assets. The final calculation of working capital and other adjustments and determination of fair values for tangible and intangible assets may result in different allocations among the various asset classes from those set forth below and any such differences could be material.
	The Company has accounted for these acquisitions under the purchase method of accounting. The net assets, including goodwill have been recorded in the consolidated balance sheet at their preliminary fair values in accordance with ASC 805.
	The following table summarizes the preliminary fair values of the assets and liabilities:
	Current assets	$	4,402
	Property, plant and equipment		13,766
	Noncompete agreements		200
	Advertiser relationships		5,196
	Subscriber relationships		1,956
	Customer relationships		364
	Mastheads		1,922
	Goodwill		4,490
	Total assets		32,296
	Current liabilities		3,204
	Total liabilities		3,204
	Net assets	$	29,092
	The Company obtained third party independent valuations or performed similar calculations internally to assist in the determination of the fair values of certain assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The three basic approaches were used to estimate the fair values: the cost approach (used for equipment where an active secondary market is not available and building improvements), the direct sales comparison (market) approach (used for land and equipment where an active secondary market is available) and the income approach (used for subscriber relationships, advertiser relationships, customer relationships and mastheads).
	The Company recorded approximately $796 of selling, general and administrative expense for acquisition related costs.
	The revenues and related earnings of the “Other Acquisitions” were included in the consolidated financial statements beginning at the related acquisition dates and were not material to the Company's 2014 results of operations, cash flows or financial position.
	For tax purposes, the amount of goodwill that is expected to be deductible is $4,490 as of December 28, 2014.
	Pro-Forma Results
	The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statement of operations information for 2014 and 2013, set forth below, presents the results of operations as if the consolidation of the newspapers from Local Media and The Providence Journal had occurred on December 31, 2012. The results of operations of the Other Acquisitions are not material to the Company's 2014 or 2013 results of operations and have been excluded from the pro-forma results. These amounts are not necessarily indicative of future results or actual results that would have been achieved had the acquisitions occurred as of the beginning of such period.
	Successor Company					Predecessor
						Company
	Year ended			Two Months		Ten months
	December 28, 2014			ended		ended
				December 29, 2013		November 6, 2013
Revenues	$	710,678		$	120,030	$	590,092
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	(2,161	)	$	8,748	$	762,767
Income (loss) from continuing operations per common share:
Basic	$	(0.07	)	$	0.29	$	13.14
Diluted	$	(0.07	)	$	0.29	$	13.14

ShareBased_Compensation

Share-Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Share-Based Compensation [Abstract]
Share-Based Compensation	(5) Share-Based Compensation
	The Company and Predecessor recognized compensation cost for share-based payments of $59, $0, $25 and $95 for the Successor Company for the year ended December 28, 2014, two months ended December 29, 2013, for the Predecessor Company for the ten months ended November 6, 2013 and the year ended December 30, 2012, respectively. The total compensation cost not yet recognized related to non-vested awards as of December 28, 2014 was $154, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.2 years through March 2017.
	Restricted Share Grants (“RSGs”)
	On February 3, 2014, the Board of Directors of New Media adopted the New Media Investment Group Inc. Nonqualified Stock Option and Incentive Award Plan (the “Incentive Plan”) that authorized up to 15,000,000 shares that can be granted under the Incentive Plan. On the same date, the New Media Board adopted a form of the New Media Investment Group Inc. Non-Officer Director Restricted Stock Grant Agreement (the “Form Grant Agreement”) to govern the terms of awards of restricted stock (“New Media Restricted Stock”) granted under the Incentive Plan to directors who are not officers or employees of New Media (the “Non-Officer Directors”). The Form Grant Agreement provides for the grant of New Media Restricted Stock that vests in equal annual installments on each of the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date, subject to the Non-Officer Director's continued service as a member of the New Media Board, and immediate vesting in full upon his or her death or disability. If the non-officer director's service terminates for any other reason, all unvested shares of New Media Restricted Stock will be forfeited. Any dividends or other distributions that are declared with respect to the shares of New Media Restricted Stock will be paid to the Non-Officer Director at the time such shares vest.  During the period prior to the lapse and removal of the vesting restrictions, a grantee of a Restricted Share Grant (“RSG”) will have all the rights of a stockholder, including without limitation, the right to vote and the right to receive all dividends or other distributions. As a result, the RSGs are reflected as outstanding common stock. The value of the Non-Officer Director RSGs on the date of issuance is recognized as selling, general and administrative expense over the vesting period with an increase to additional paid-in-capital. On March 14, 2014, a grant of restricted shares totaling 15,870 shares was made to the Company's Non-Officer Directors.
	Prior to the Predecessor's Initial Public Offering (“IPO”) in 2006, the Predecessor had issued 792,500 RSGs to certain management investors pursuant to each investor's management stockholder agreement (each, a “Management Stockholder Agreement”). Under the Management Stockholder Agreements, RSGs vest by one-third on each of the third, fourth and fifth anniversaries from the grant date. Following the adoption of the GateHouse Media, Inc. Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan (the “RSG Plan”) in October 2006, an additional 268,680 RSGs were granted during the year ended December 31, 2006 to the Predecessor's directors, management, and employees. During the year ended December 31, 2007 an additional 198,846 RSGs were granted to the Predecessor's directors, management and employees, 105,453 of which were both granted and forfeited. During the year ended December 31, 2009 an additional 266,795 RSGs were granted to the Predecessor's directors, management and employees, 42,535 of which were both granted and forfeited. During the year ended December 31, 2010 an additional 100,000 RSGs were granted to the Predecessor's management. The majority of the RSGs issued under the RSG Plan vest in increments of one-third on each of the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date. In the event a grantee of an RSG is terminated by the Predecessor without cause, a number of unvested RSGs immediately vest that would have vested under the normal vesting period on the next succeeding anniversary date following such termination. In the event an RSG grantee's employment with the Predecessor is terminated without cause within twelve months after a change in control as defined in the applicable award agreement, all unvested RSGs become immediately vested at the termination date. During the period prior to the lapse and removal of the vesting restrictions, a grantee of an RSG will have all of the rights of a stockholder, including without limitation, the right to vote and the right to receive all dividends or other distributions. With respect to the Predecessor employees, the value of the RSGs on the date of issuance is recognized as employee compensation expense over the vesting period or through the grantee's eligible retirement date, if shorter, with an increase to additional paid-in-capital. All RSGs vested prior to the Petition Date and, as a result, all amounts relate to the Predecessor only.
	As of December 28, 2014, December 29, 2013, November 6, 2013, and December 30, 2012 there were 15,870, 0, 0, and 25,424 RSGs, respectively, issued and outstanding with a weighted average grant date fair value of $14.18, $0.00, $0.00, and $6.04, respectively. As of December 28, 2014, the aggregate intrinsic value of unvested RSGs was $382. As of December 28, 2014, the aggregate fair value of vested RSGs was $0.
	RSG activity was as follows:
		Successor Company								Predecessor Company
		Year Ended				Two Months Ended				Ten Months Ended								Year Ended
		December 28,				December  29,				December 29,								December 30,
		2014				2013				2013								2012
		Number		Weighted-Average		Number		Weighted-Average		Number			Weighted-Average		Number			Weighted-Average
		of RSGs		Grant Date		of RSGs		Grant Date		of RSGs			Grant Date		of RSGs			Grant Date
				Fair Value				Fair Value					Fair Value					Fair Value
	Unvested at beginning of year		—	$	—		—	$	—		25,424		$	6.04		84,181		$	3.67
	Granted		15,870		14.18		—		—		—			—		—			—
	Vested		—		—		—		—		(25,424	)		6.04		(58,757	)		2.65
	Unvested at end of year		15,870	$	14.18		—	$	—		—		$	—		25,424		$	6.04
	As part of the Plan discussed in Note 2 “Voluntary Reorganization Under Chapter 11”, all Predecessor share-based awards were cancelled.

Restructuring

Restructuring	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Restructuring [Abstract]
Restructuring	(6) Restructuring
	Over the past several years, and in furtherance of the Company's cost reduction and cash preservation plans outlined in Note 1 “Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies”, the Company has engaged in a series of individual restructuring programs, designed primarily to right size the Company's employee base, consolidate facilities and improve operations. These initiatives impact all of the Company's geographic regions and are often influenced by the terms of union contracts within the region. All costs related to these programs, which primarily reflect involuntary severance expense, are accrued at the time of announcement.
	Information related to restructuring program activity for the Successor Company for the year ended December 28, 2014, the two months ended December 29, 2013 and for the Predecessor Company for the ten months ended November 6, 2013 is outlined below.
			Severance and			Other			Total
			Related Costs			Costs (1)
	Balance at December 30, 2012, Predecessor Company		$	684		$	164		$	848
	Restructuring provision included in Integration and Reorganization			1,539			38			1,577
	Cash payments			(1,738	)		(207	)		(1,945	)
	Balance at November 6, 2013, Predecessor Company		$	485		$	(5	)	$	480
	Restructuring provision included in Integration and Reorganization			1,758			—			1,758
	Cash payments			(501	)		—			(501	)
	Balance at December 29, 2013, Successor Company		$	1,742		$	(5	)	$	1,737
	Restructuring provision included in Integration and Reorganization			3,424			—			3,424
	Reversal of prior accruals included in Integration and Reorganization			(628	)		—			(628	)
	Restructuring accrual assumed from acquisition			302			—			302
	Cash (payments) receipts			(3,161	)		5			(3,156	)
	Balance at December 28, 2014, Successor Company		$	1,679		$	—		$	1,679
	(1	)Other costs primarily included costs to consolidate operations.
	The restructuring reserve balance is expected to be paid out over the next twelve months.
	The following table summarizes the costs incurred and cash paid in connection with these restructuring programs for the Successor Company for the year ended December 28, 2014, the two months ended December 29, 2013 and for the Predecessor Company for the ten months ended November 6, 2013.
			Successor Company								Predecessor Company
			Year ended			Two months ended					Ten months ended
			December 28, 2014			December  29, 2013					November 6, 2013
	Severance and related costs		$	3,424		$	1,758				$	1,539
	Reversal of prior accruals			(628	)		—					—
	Severance costs assumed from acquisition			302			—					—
	Other costs			—			—					38
	Cash payments			(3,156	)		(501	)				(1,945	)

Property_Plant_and_Equipment

Property, Plant, and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Property, Plant, and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant, and Equipment	(7) Property, Plant and Equipment
	Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following:
		December 28, 2014			December 29, 2013
	Land	$	25,813		$	23,087
	Buildings and improvements		129,185			110,941
	Machinery and equipment		149,790			129,269
	Furniture, fixtures, and computer software		17,106			11,713
	Construction in progress		2,064			716
			323,958			275,726
	Less: accumulated depreciation		(40,172	)		(5,539	)
	Total	$	283,786		$	270,187
	Depreciation expense for the Successor Company for the year ended December 28, 2014, two months ended December 29, 2013, for the Predecessor Company for the ten months ended November 6, 2013 and for the year ended December 30, 2012 was $34,785, $5,539, $15,163 and $16,305, respectively.

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	(8) Goodwill and Intangible Assets
	Goodwill and intangible assets consisted of the following:
		December 28, 2014
		Gross			Accumulated		Net
		Carrying			Amortization		Carrying
		Amount					Amount
	Amortized intangible assets:
	Noncompete agreements	$	200		$	—	$	200
	Advertiser relationships		65,310			4,484		60,826
	Customer relationships		7,864			470		7,394
	Subscriber relationships		39,562			2,723		36,839
	Trade name		270			32		238
	Total	$	113,206		$	7,709	$	105,497
	Nonamortized intangible assets:
	Goodwill	$	134,042
	Mastheads		51,245
	Total	$	185,287
		December 29, 2013
		Gross			Accumulated		Net
		Carrying			Amortization		Carrying
		Amount					Amount
	Amortized intangible assets:
	Advertiser relationships	$	58,520		$	610	$	57,910
	Customer relationships		5,690			59		5,631
	Subscriber relationships		36,120			375		35,745
	Trade name		270			5		265
	Total	$	100,600		$	1,049	$	99,551
	Nonamortized intangible assets:
	Goodwill	$	125,911
	Mastheads		45,850
	Total	$	171,761
	As of December 28, 2014, the weighted average amortization periods for amortizable intangible assets are 5.0 years for noncompete agreements, 15.7 years for advertiser relationships, 15.9 years for customer relationships, 15.9 years for subscriber relationships and 10.0 years for trade names. The weighted average amortization period in total for all amortizable intangible assets is 15.8 years.
	Amortization expense for the Successor Company for the year ended December 28, 2014, two months ended December 29, 2013, the Predecessor Company for the ten months ended November 6, 2013 and for the year ended December 30, 2012 was $6,665, $1,049, $18,246 and $23,583, respectively. Estimated future amortization expense as of December 29, 2014, is as follows:
	For the years ending the Sunday closest to December 31:
	2015	$	7,195
	2016		7,195
	2017		7,195
	2018		7,195
	2019		7,195
	Thereafter		69,522
	Total	$	105,497
	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the years ended December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013 are as follows:
	Gross balance at December 30, 2012	$	886,843
	Accumulated impairment losses		(873,101	)
	Net balance at December 30, 2012, Predecessor Company		13,742
	Consolidation of Local Media		462
	Elimination of Predecessor goodwill		(14,204	)
	Reorganization Plan effects and Fresh Start adjustments		125,911
	Balance at November 6, 2013, Successor Company		125,911
	Net balance at December 29, 2013, Successor Company	$	125,911
	Goodwill acquired in business combinations		8,143
	Goodwill from divestitures		(12	)
	Balance at December 28, 2014, Successor Company		134,042
	Net balance at December 28, 2014, Successor Company	$	134,042
	As of December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013, goodwill in the amount $587,107 and $578,964, respectively, was deductible for income tax purposes.
	The Company's annual impairment assessment is made on the last day of its fiscal second quarter.
	During the first quarter of 2012, the Company reorganized its management structure to align with its publication types. The fair value of goodwill was allocated to each of the new reporting units: Small Community Newspapers, Large Daily Newspapers and Metro Newspapers. The Company determined that impairment indicators were present for the Metro Newspaper reporting unit, which had a goodwill balance of $216. As of April 1, 2012 the Company performed a Step 1 analysis for this reporting unit and determined that its carrying value exceeded fair value. As a result of the Step 2 analysis, the entire $216 of goodwill was impaired and this amount was subsequently reclassified to discontinued operations, see Note 21 “Discontinued Operations”. The fair value of this reporting unit for impairment testing purposes was estimated using the expected present value of future cash flows, recent industry transaction multiples and using estimates, judgments and assumptions that management believed were appropriate in the circumstances. The estimates and judgments used in the assessment included multiples for revenue and EBITDA, the weighted average cost of capital and the terminal growth rate. Given the then current market conditions, the Company determined that recent transactions provided the best estimate of the fair value of this reporting unit. The Company performed further analysis of this reporting unit's intangible and long-lived assets and determined that impairments of these assets were not present.
	As part of the annual impairment assessment, as of June 30, 2013, the fair values of the Company's reporting units for goodwill impairment testing and newspaper mastheads were estimated using the expected present value of future cash flows, recent industry transaction multiples and using estimates, judgments and assumptions that management believed were appropriate in the circumstances. The estimates and judgments used in the assessment included multiples for revenue and EBITDA, the weighted average cost of capital and the terminal growth rate. Given the then current market conditions, the Company determined that recent transactions provided the best estimate of the fair value of its reporting units. As a result of the annual assessment performed no impairment of goodwill was identified. Additionally, the estimated fair value exceeded carrying value for all mastheads. The total Company's estimate of fair value was reconciled to its then market capitalization (based upon the stock market price and fair value of debt) plus an estimated control premium.
	The bankruptcy filing was considered a triggering event for the non amortizable intangibles and the Company performed a valuation analysis to determine if an impairment existed as of September 29, 2013. The fair values of the Company's reporting units for goodwill and newspaper mastheads were estimated using the expected present value of future cash flows, recent industry transaction multiples and using estimates, judgments and assumptions that management believed were appropriate in the circumstances and were consistent with the terms of the Plan. The estimates and judgments used in the assessment included multiples for revenue and EBITDA, the weighted average cost of capital and the terminal growth rate. Given the bankruptcy Plan, the Company determined that discounted cash flows provided the best estimate of the fair value of its reporting units. The estimated fair value of the Large Daily reporting unit exceeded its carrying value and Step 2 of the analysis was not necessary. The Small Community reporting unit failed the Step 1 goodwill impairment analysis. The Company performed Step 2 of the analysis using consistent assumptions, as discussed above, and determined an impairment was not present for this reporting unit. The estimated fair value of each reporting unit's mastheads exceeded their carrying values, using consistent assumptions as discussed above. The masthead fair value was estimated using the relief from royalty valuation method.
	The Company considered the impairment analysis for goodwill and mastheads to be an indicator of impairment under ASC 360, and performed an analysis of its undiscounted cash flows for amortizable intangibles. For any groups where the carrying value exceeded the undiscounted cash flows a discounted cash flow analysis was performed to determine the amount of the impairment. Key assumptions within this analysis included earnings projections, discount rates, attrition rates, long-term growth rates, and effective tax rate that the Company considers appropriate. Earnings projections reflected continued declines in print advertising revenue of 5.0% to 9.0% per year, which is expected to moderate in later years, growth in circulation revenue of up to 2.0% per year, and expense declines of up to 4.0% per year. Discount rates ranged from 14.5% to 17.0%, attrition rates ranged from 5.0% to 7.5%, the long-term growth rate was 0% and the effective tax rate was 39.15%. The resulting cash flows were reconciled to the projections supporting the Plan.
	Due to reductions in the Company's operating projections during the third quarter in conjunction with the bankruptcy process, an impairment charge of $68,573 was recognized for advertiser relationships within the Company's Metro and Small Community reporting units, an impairment charge of $19,149 was recognized for subscriber relationships within the Company's Metro and Small Community reporting units, an impairment charge of $2,077 was recognized for customer relationships within the Company's Metro reporting unit and an impairment charge of $1,800 was recognized for trade names and publication rights within the Directories business unit. Refer to Note 18 “Fair Value Measurement” for additional information on the impairment charge.
	As of March 30, 2014 and December 29, 2013, a review of impairment indicators was performed with the Company noting that its financial results and forecast had not changed materially since the fresh start accounting on November 6, 2013 and it was determined that no indicators of impairment were present.
	As part of the annual impairment assessments of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets, as of June 29, 2014, the fair values of the Company's reporting units for goodwill impairment testing, which include Large Daily Newspapers, Metro Newspapers, Small Community Newspapers, Local Media Newspapers, and Ventures, and newspaper mastheads were estimated using the expected present value of future cash flows, recent industry multiples and using estimates, judgments and assumptions that management believes were appropriate in the circumstances. The estimates and judgments used in the assessment included multiples for revenue and EBITDA, the weighted average cost of capital and the terminal growth rate. The Company determined that the future cash flow and industry multiple analyses provided the best estimate of the fair value of its reporting units. As a result of the annual assessment's Step 1 analysis that was performed, fair values of the reporting units were determined to be greater than the carrying values of the reporting units. The Company uses a “relief from royalty” approach which utilizes a discounted cash flow model to determine the fair value of each masthead. Additionally, the estimated fair value exceeded carrying value for all mastheads. The total Company's estimate of reporting unit fair value was reconciled to its then market capitalization (based upon the stock market price and fair value of debt) plus an estimated control premium.
	Given the recent revaluation of assets related to fresh start accounting, there is a relatively small amount of fair value excess for certain reporting units. Specifically the fair value of the Large Daily Newspapers, Metro Newspapers and Small Community Newspaper reporting units exceeded carrying value by less than 10%. In addition, the masthead fair value for these groups exceeded carrying value by less than 3%. Considering a relatively low headroom for these reporting units and mastheads and declining same store revenue and profitability in the newspaper industry over the past several years, these are considered to be at risk for a future impairment in the event of decline in general economic, market or business conditions or any significant unfavorable changes in the forecasted cash flows, weighted-average cost of capital and/or market transaction multiples.
As of September 28, 2014 and December 28, 2014, a review of impairment indicators was performed with the Company noting that its financial results and forecast had not changed materially since the June 29, 2014 impairment test and it was determined that no indicators of impairment were present.

Accrued_Expenses

Accrued Expenses	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Accrued Expenses [Abstract]
Accrued Expenses	(9) Accrued Expenses
	Accrued expenses consisted of the following:
			December 28, 2014		December 29, 2013
	Accrued payroll and payroll taxes		$	7,317	$	6,849
	Accrued bonus			5,616		4,011
	Accrued vacation			901		1,355
	Accrued insurance			5,313		6,646
	Accrued legal and professional fees			3,957		16,058
	Accrued interest expense			1,307		828
	Accrued taxes			3,029		2,704
	Accrued restructuring			1,679		1,737
	Accrued other (1)			17,942		15,630
			$	47,061	$	55,818
	(1)	December 29, 2013 includes $4,626 accrual for Local Media to fund a pension liability that was retained by the seller. The cash was received prior to December 29, 2013 while payment was not made by Local Media until fiscal 2014.

Lease_Commitments

Lease Commitments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Lease Commitments [Abstract]
Lease Commitments	(10) Lease Commitments
	The future minimum lease payments related to the Company's non-cancelable operating lease commitments as of December 28, 2014 are as follows:
	For the years ending the Sunday closest to December 31:
	2015	$	6,800
	2016		4,985
	2017		4,801
	2018		3,671
	2019		1,450
	Thereafter		3,449
	Total minimum lease payments	$	25,156
	Rental expense under operating leases for the Successor Company for the year ended December 28, 2014, two months ended December 29, 2013, the Predecessor Company for the ten months ended November 6, 2013 and for the year ended December 30, 2012 was $7,432, $1,121, $4,685 and $5,009, respectively.
	In addition to minimum lease payments, certain leases require payment of the excess of various percentages of gross revenue or net operating income over the minimum rental payments. The leases generally require the payment of taxes assessed against the leased property and the cost of insurance and maintenance. The majority of lease terms range from 1 to 10 years, and typically, the leases contain renewal options. Certain leases include minimum scheduled increases in rental payments at various times during the term of the lease. These scheduled rent increases are recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease, resulting in an accrual, which is included in accrued expenses, for the amount by which the cumulative straight-line rent exceeds the contractual cash rent.

Indebtedness

Indebtedness	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Indebtedness [Abstract]
Indebtedness	(11) Indebtedness
	Successor Company
	GateHouse Credit Facilities
	The Revolving Credit, Term Loan and Security Agreement (the “First Lien Credit Facility”) dated November 26, 2013 by and among GateHouse, GateHouse Media Intermediate Holdco, LLC formerly known as GateHouse Media Intermediate Holdco, Inc. (“GMIH”), certain wholly-owned subsidiaries of GMIH, all of which are wholly owned subsidiaries of New Media (collectively with GMIH and GateHouse, the “Loan Parties”), PNC Bank, National Association, as the administrative agent, Crystal Financial LLC, as term loan B agent, and each of the lenders party thereto provided for (i) a term loan A in the aggregate principal amount of $25,000, (ii) a term loan B in the aggregate principal amount of $50,000, (iii) and a revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to $40,000.
	The Term Loan and Security Agreement (the “Second Lien Credit Facility” and together with the First Lien Credit Facility, the “GateHouse Credit Facilities”) dated November 26, 2013 by and among the Loan Parties, Mutual Quest Fund and each of the lenders party thereto provided for a term loan in an aggregate principal amount of $50,000. The GateHouse Credit Facilities were secured by a first and second priority security interest in substantially all the assets of the Loan Parties.
	The GateHouse Credit Facilities imposed upon GateHouse certain financial and operating covenants, including, among others, requirements that GateHouse satisfy certain financial tests, including a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of not less than 1.0 to 1.0, a maximum leverage ratio of not greater than 3.25 to 1.0, a minimum EBITDA and a limitation on capital expenditures, and restrictions on GateHouse's ability to incur additional debt, incur liens and encumbrances, consolidate, amalgamate or merge with any other person, pay dividends, dispose of assets, make certain restricted payments, engage in transactions with affiliates, materially alter the business it conducts and taking certain other corporate actions.
	The GateHouse Credit Facilities were paid in full on June 4, 2014.
	Local Media Credit Facility
	Certain of Local Media Parent's subsidiaries (together, the “Borrowers”) and Local Media Parent entered into a Credit Agreement, dated as of September 3, 2013, with a syndicate of financial institutions with Credit Suisse AG, Cayman Islands Branch, as administrative agent (the “Local Media Credit Facility”).
	The Local Media Credit Facility provided for: (a) a $33,000 term loan facility; and (b) a $10,000 revolving credit facility, with a $3,000 sub-facility for letters of credit and a $4,000 sub-facility for swing loans. The Borrowers used the proceeds of the Local Media Credit Facility to (a) fund a portion of the acquisition of Dow Jones Local Media Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Local Media Acquisition”), (b) provide for working capital and other general corporate purposes of the Borrowers and (c) fund certain fees, costs and expenses associated with the transactions contemplated by the Local Media Credit Facility and consummation of the Local Media Acquisition. The Local Media Credit Facility was secured by a first priority security interest in substantially all assets of the Borrowers and Local Media Parent. In addition, the loans and other obligations of the Borrowers under the Local Media Credit Facility were guaranteed by Local Media Group Holdings LLC.
	The Local Media Credit Facility contained financial covenants that required Local Media Parent and the Borrowers to maintain (a) a Leverage Ratio of not more than 2.5 to 1.0 and a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio (as defined in the Local Media Credit Facility) of at least 2.0 to 1.0, each measured at the end of each fiscal quarter for the four-quarter period then ended. The Local Media Credit Facility contained affirmative and negative covenants applicable to Local Media and the Borrowers customarily found in loan agreements for similar transactions, including, but not limited to, restrictions on their ability to incur indebtedness, create liens on assets, engage in certain lines of business, engage in mergers or consolidations, dispose of assets, make investments or acquisitions, engage in transactions with affiliates, pay dividends or make other restricted payments. The Local Media Credit Facility contained customary events of default, including, but not limited to, defaults based on a failure to pay principal, interest, fees or other obligations, subject to specified grace periods (other than with respect to principal); any material inaccuracy of representation or warranty; breach of covenants; default in other material indebtedness; a Change of Control (as defined in the Local Media Credit Facility); bankruptcy and insolvency events; material judgments; certain ERISA events; and impairment of collateral. The Local Media Credit Facility was amended on October 17, 2013 and on February 28, 2014. The October 17, 2013 amendment corrected a typographical mistake. The February 28, 2014 amendment provided that among other things, sales of real property collateral and reinvestment of the proceeds from such sales could only be made with the consent of the Administrative Agent, modified the properties included in the real property collateral, and set forth in detail the documentary post-closing requirements with respect to the real property collateral.
	The Local Media Credit Facility was paid in full on June 4, 2014.
	New Media Credit Agreement
	On June 4, 2014, New Media Holdings II LLC (the “New Media Borrower”), a wholly owned subsidiary of New Media, entered into a credit agreement (the “New Media Credit Agreement”) among the New Media Borrower, New Media Holdings I LLC (“Holdings I”), the lenders party thereto, RBS Citizens, N.A. and Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC as joint lead arrangers and joint bookrunners, Credit Suisse AG, Cayman Islands Branch as syndication agent and Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania as administration agent which provides for (i) a $200,000 senior secured term facility (the “Term Loan Facility”) and (ii) a $25,000 senior secured revolving credit facility (of which $5,000 was drawn as of December 28, 2014),with a $5,000 sub-facility for letters of credit and a $5,000 sub-facility for swing loans, (the “Revolving Credit Facility” and together with the Term Loan Facility, the “Senior Secured Credit Facilities”). In addition, the New Media Borrower may request one or more new commitments for term loans or revolving loans from time to time up to an aggregate total of $75,000 (the “Incremental Facility”) subject to certain conditions. On June 4, 2014, the New Media Borrower borrowed $200,000 under the Term Loan Facility (the “Term Loans”). The Term Loans mature on June 4, 2020 and the maturity date for the Revolving Credit Facility is June 4, 2019. On November 20, 2014, the New Media Credit Agreement was amended to increase the amount of the Incremental Facility that may be requested after the date of the amendment to $225,000.
	The proceeds of the Term Loans, which included a $6,725 original issue discount, were used to repay in full all amounts outstanding under the GateHouse Credit Facilities and the Local Media Credit Facility and to pay fees associated with the financing, with the balance going to the Company for general corporate purposes.
	Borrowings under the Term Loan Facility bear interest, at the New Media Borrower's option, at a rate equal to either (i) the Eurodollar Rate (as defined in the New Media Credit Agreement), plus an applicable margin equal to 6.25% per annum (subject to a Eurodollar Rate floor of 1.00%) or (ii) the Base Rate (as defined in the New Media Credit Agreement), plus an applicable margin equal to 5.25% per annum (subject to a Base Rate floor of 2.00%).
	Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility bear interest, at the New Media Borrower's option, at a rate equal to either (i) the Eurodollar Rate, plus an applicable margin equal to 5.25% per annum or (ii) the Base Rate, plus an applicable margin equal to 4.25% per annum, with a step down based on achievement of a certain total leverage ratio. The New Media Borrower currently uses the Eurodollar Rate option.
	If any borrowings under the Incremental Facility have an all-in yield more than 50 basis points greater than the Term Loans (the “Incremental Yield”), the all-in yield for the Term Loans shall be adjusted to be 50 basis points less than the Incremental Yield. As of December 28, 2014 the New Media Credit Agreement had a weighted average interest rate of 7.21%.
	The Senior Secured Credit Facilities are unconditionally guaranteed by Holdings I and certain subsidiaries of the New Media Borrower (collectively, the “Guarantors”) and is required to be guaranteed by all future material wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries, subject to certain exceptions. All obligations under the New Media Credit Agreement are secured, subject to certain exceptions, by substantially all of the New Media Borrower's assets and the assets of the Guarantors, including (a) a pledge of 100% of the equity interests of the New Media Borrower and the Guarantors (other than Holdings I), (b) a mortgage lien on the New Media Borrower's material real property and that of the Guarantors and (c) all proceeds of the foregoing.
	Repayments made under the Term Loans are equal to 1.0% annually of the original principal amount in equal quarterly installments for the life of the Term Loans, with the remainder due at maturity. The New Media Borrower is permitted to make voluntary prepayments at any time without premium or penalty, except in the case of prepayments made in connection with certain repricing transactions with respect to the Term Loans effected within six months of the closing date of the New Media Credit Agreement, to which a 1.00% prepayment premium applies. The period during which a prepayment premium applies was later extended by amendment; see Note 23 “Subsequent Events”. The New Media Borrower is required to repay borrowings under the Senior Secured Credit Facilities (without payment of a premium) with (i) net cash proceeds of certain debt obligations (except as otherwise permitted under the New Media Credit Agreement), (ii) net cash proceeds from non-ordinary course asset sales (subject to reinvestment rights and other exceptions), and (iii) commencing with the Company's fiscal year started December 30, 2013, 100% of Excess Cash Flow (as defined in the New Media Credit Agreement), subject to step-downs to 50%, 25% and 0% of Excess Cash Flow based on achievement of a total leverage ratio of less than or equal to 3.00 to 1.00 but greater than 2.75 to 1.00; less than or equal to 2.75 to 1.00 but greater than 2.50 to 1.00; and less than or equal to 2.50 to 1.00, respectively.
	The New Media Credit Agreement contains customary representations and warranties and customary affirmative and negative covenants applicable to Holdings I, the New Media Borrower and the New Media Borrower's subsidiaries, including, among other things, restrictions on indebtedness, liens, investments, fundamental changes, dispositions, and dividends and other distributions. The New Media Credit Agreement contains a financial covenant that requires Holdings I, the New Media Borrower and the New Media Borrower's subsidiaries to maintain a maximum total leverage ratio of 3.25 to 1.00. The New Media Credit Agreement contains customary events of default. The foregoing descriptions of the Senior Secured Credit Facilities are qualified in their entirety by reference to the Senior Secured Credit Facilities. The New Media Credit Agreement was amended on July 17, 2014 to cure an omission.
	One lender under the New Media Credit Agreement was also a lender under the GateHouse Credit Facilities. This portion of the transaction was accounted for as a modification under ASC Subtopic 470-50, “Debt Modifications and Extinguishments” (“ASC Subtopic 470-50”), as the difference between the present value of the cash flows under the New Media Credit Agreement and the present value of the cash flows under the GateHouse Credit Facilities was less than 10%. The unamortized deferred financing costs and original issuance discount balances as of the refinance date pertaining to this lender's portion of the GateHouse Credit Facilities will be amortized over the terms of the new facility. The remaining portion of the GateHouse Credit Facilities and the Local Media Credit Facility debt refinancing constituted an extinguishment of debt under ASC Subtopic 470-50, and was accounted for accordingly. In connection with this transaction, the Company incurred approximately $10,202 of fees and expenses, of which $6,725 was recognized as original issue discount and $1,700 were capitalized as deferred financing costs. These amounts will be amortized over the term of the new Senior Secured Credit Facilities. Additionally, the Company recorded a loss on early extinguishment of debt of $9,047 associated with this transaction, which consisted of the write-off of unamortized deferred financing costs and other expenses not eligible for capitalization under ASC Subtopic 470-50.
	On September 3, 2014, the New Media Credit Agreement was amended to provide for additional term loans under the Incremental Facility in an aggregate principal amount of $25,000 (such term loans, the “2014 Incremental Term Loan,” and such amendment, the “2014 Incremental Amendment”) in connection with the acquisition of the assets of The Providence Journal. The 2014 Incremental Term Loan is on terms identical to the term loans that were extended pursuant to the New Media Credit Agreement and will mature on June 4, 2020. In addition, the New Media Borrower was required to pay an upfront fee of 2.00% of the aggregate amount of the 2014 Incremental Term Loan as of the effective date of the 2014 Incremental Amendment. This amendment was considered a modification and the related $595 of fees were expensed during the quarter.
	As of December 28, 2014, the Company is in compliance with all of the covenants and obligations under the New Media Credit Agreement.
	Fair Value
	The fair value of long-term debt under the Senior Secured Credit Facilities was estimated at $229,437 as of December 28, 2014, based on discounted future contractual cash flows and a market interest rate adjusted for necessary risks, including the Company's own credit risk as there are no rates currently observable in publically traded debt markets of risk with similar terms and average maturities. Accordingly, the Company's long-term debt under the Senior Secured Credit Facilities is classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
	Payment Schedule
	As of December 28, 2014, scheduled principal payments of outstanding debt are as follows:
	2015		2,250
	2016		2,250
	2017		2,250
	2018		2,250
	2019		7,250
	Thereafter		213,187
		$	229,437
	Less: Short-term debt		2,250
	Less: Remaining original issue discount		7,385
	Long-term debt	$	219,802
	Predecessor Company
	As part of the Restructuring, the Predecessor's previous long term debt was extinguished pursuant to the Support Agreement on the Effective Date of the Plan.
	2007 Credit Facility
	GateHouse Media Operating, Inc. now known as GateHouse Media Operating, LLC (“Operating”), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, GateHouse Media Holdco, Inc. now known as GateHouse Media Holdco, LLC (“Holdco”), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, and certain of their subsidiaries (together, the “Borrowers”) entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of February 27, 2007, with a syndicate of financial institutions with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., successor-by-merger to Wachovia Bank, National Association (“Wells Fargo Bank”), as administrative agent (the “2007 Credit Facility”).
	The 2007 Credit Facility, prior to execution of the Second Amendment (defined below), provided for: (a) a $670,000 term loan facility which would have matured on August 28, 2014; (b) a delayed draw term loan facility of up to $250,000 which would have matured on August 28, 2014, and (c) a revolving credit facility with a $40,000 aggregate loan commitment amount available, including a $15,000 sub-facility for letters of credit and a $10,000 swingline facility, which would have matured on February 28, 2014. The Borrowers used the proceeds of the 2007 Credit Facility to refinance existing indebtedness and for working capital and other general corporate purposes, including, without limitation, financing acquisitions permitted under the 2007 Credit Facility. The 2007 Credit Facility was secured by a first priority security interest in substantially all of the tangible and intangible assets of Holdco, Operating and their present and future direct and indirect domestic restricted subsidiaries. In addition, the loans and other obligations of the Borrowers under the 2007 Credit Facility were guaranteed, subject to specified limitations, by Holdco, Operating and their present and future direct and indirect domestic restricted subsidiaries.
	The 2007 Credit Facility also contained a financial covenant that required Holdco to maintain a Total Leverage Ratio of less than or equal to 6.5 to 1.0 at any time an extension of credit was outstanding under the revolving credit facility and other affirmative and negative covenants applicable to Holdco, Operating and their restricted subsidiaries customarily found in loan agreements for similar transactions. The 2007 Credit Facility contained customary events of default, including defaults based on a failure to pay principal, reimbursement obligations, interest, fees or other obligations, subject to specified grace periods; any material inaccuracy of a representation or warranty; breach of covenant; failure to pay other indebtedness and cross-accelerations; a Change of Control (as defined in the 2007 Credit Facility); events of bankruptcy and insolvency; material judgments; failure to meet certain requirements with respect to ERISA; and impairment of collateral.
	First Amendment to 2007 Credit Facility
	On May 7, 2007, the Borrowers entered into the First Amendment to the 2007 Credit Facility (the “First Amendment”). The First Amendment provided, among other things, an incremental term loan facility under the 2007 Credit Facility in the amount of $275,000. As amended by the First Amendment, the 2007 Credit Facility included $1,195,000 of term loan facilities and $40,000 of a revolving credit facility.
	Second Amendment to 2007 Credit Facility
	On February 3, 2009, the Company entered into the Second Amendment to the 2007 Credit Facility (the “Second Amendment”).
	Among other things, the Second Amendment reduced the aggregate principal amounts available under the 2007 Credit Facility, as follows: (a) for revolving loans, from $40,000 to $20,000; (b) for the letter of credit subfacility, from $15,000 to $5,000; and (c) for the swingline loan subfacility, from $10,000 to $5,000.
	In addition, the Second Amendment provided that Holdco may not incur additional term debt under the 2007 Credit Facility unless the Senior Secured Incurrence Test (as defined in the Second Amendment) was less than 4.00 to 1.00 and the current Incurrence Test (as defined in the Second Amendment) was satisfied.
	Agency Amendment to 2007 Credit Facility
	On April 1, 2011, the Borrowers entered into an Agency Succession and Amendment Agreement, dated as of March 30, 2011, to the 2007 Credit Facility (the “Agency Amendment”).
	Pursuant to the Agency Amendment, among other things, (a) Wells Fargo Bank resigned as administrative agent and (b) Gleacher Products Corp. was appointed as administrative agent. In addition, the Agency Amendment effected certain amendments to the 2007 Credit Facility that provided that (x) the administrative agent need not be a lender under the 2007 Credit Facility and (y) the lenders holding a majority of the outstanding term loans and loan commitments under the 2007 Credit Facility have (i) the right, in their discretion, to remove the administrative agent and (ii) the right to make certain decisions and exercise certain powers under the 2007 Credit Facility that had previously been within the discretion of the administrative agent.
	Fourth Amendment to 2007 Credit Facility
	On September 4, 2013, the Company entered into the Fourth Amendment to the Credit Facility (the “Fourth Amendment”). Pursuant to the terms of the Fourth Amendment, the Company obtained the following improvement in terms: a clarified and expanded definition of “Eligible Assignee”; an increase in the base amount in the formula used to calculate the “Permitted Investments” basket from $35,000 to a base of $50,000; the removal of the requirement that the Company's annual financial statements not have a “going concern” or like qualification to the audit; the removal of a cross default from any Secured Hedging Agreement to the 2007 Credit Facility; the removal of a Bankruptcy Default, as defined therein, arising from actions in furtherance of or indicating consent to the specified actions; and a waiver of any prior Default or Event of Default, as defined therein.
	In consideration of the changes described above, the Company agreed to pay each of the lenders party to the Fourth Amendment that timely executed and delivered its signature to the Fourth Amendment and the RSA, an amendment fee equal to 3.5% multiplied by the aggregate outstanding amount of the Loans held (including through trades pending settlement) by such lender, unless waived in writing. Newcastle and certain other lenders elected to waive their amendment fee pursuant to the Fourth Amendment. Newcastle indemnified other Lenders with respect to their entry into the Fourth Amendment, subject to the limitations set forth in the Fourth Amendment for a total amendment fee paid of approximately $6,790.
	2007 Credit Facility Excess Cash Flow Payment and Outstanding Balance
	As required by the 2007 Credit Facility, as amended, on March 26, 2013 and March 15, 2012, the Company made principal payments of $6,648 and $4,600, respectively, which represented 50% of the Excess Cash Flow related to the fiscal years ended December 30, 2012 and January 1, 2012, respectively. As of December 29, 2013, a total of $0 was outstanding under the 2007 Credit Facility.

Derivative_Instruments

Derivative Instruments

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2014

Derivative Instruments [Abstract]

Derivative Instruments

(12) Derivative Instruments

The Company is exposed to certain risks relating to its ongoing business operations. The Company has used derivative instruments to manage its interest rate risk in the past. On February 25, 2014, the Company entered into an interest rate swap with a notional amount of $6,250, which was scheduled to mature in November 2018 to economically hedge the risk of fluctuations in interest payments with respect to the First Lien Credit Facility under the GateHouse Credit Facilities. The interest rate swap agreement was terminated on June 4, 2014 when the GateHouse Credit Facilities were paid in full. Under the swap agreement, the Company received interest equivalent to one-month LIBOR and paid a fixed rate of 1.5%, with settlements occurring monthly. The Company did not designate this swap as a cash flow hedge for accounting purposes. The gains (losses) on the swap were recorded in gain (loss) on derivative instruments on the consolidated statements of operations. The counterparty on the interest rate swap was PNC Bank, N.A.

In 2014, the Company's derivative instruments were carried at fair value and were generally valued using models with observable market inputs that could be verified and which do not involve significant judgment. The significant observable inputs used in determining the fair value of its Level 2 derivative contracts were contractual cash flows and market based parameters such as interest rates.

The Predecessor used certain derivative financial instruments to hedge the aggregate risk of interest rate fluctuations with respect to its borrowings under the 2007 Credit Facility, which required payments based on a variable interest rate index. These risks included: increases in debt rates above the earnings of the encumbered assets, increases in debt rates resulting in the failure of certain debt ratio covenants, increases in debt rates such that assets can no longer be refinanced, and earnings volatility. The bankruptcy filing on September 27, 2013 was a termination event under the Predecessor's interest rate swap agreements.

In order to reduce such risks, the Predecessor primarily used interest rate swap agreements to change floating-rate long-term debt to fixed-rate long-term debt. This type of hedge was intended to qualify as a “cash-flow hedge” under ASC Topic 815 “Derivatives” (“ASC 815”). For these instruments, the effective portion of the change in the fair value of the derivative was recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss in the consolidated statement of stockholders' equity (deficit) and recognized in the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss) in the same period in which the hedged transaction impacts earnings. The ineffective portion of the change in the fair value of the derivative was immediately recognized in earnings.

The restructuring process resulted in the dedesignation of the hedging relationship as it was not probable that the forecasted transaction would occur according to the original strategy; any related amounts previously recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net were recognized into earnings of the Predecessor as of the Petition Date. The derivative liability balances were classified as liabilities subject to compromise at the allowed claim amount. The remaining amount of other comprehensive income totaling $26,313 was recognized through earnings for the Predecessor for the ten months ended November 6, 2013. There are no derivative assets or liabilities outstanding as of December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013.

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

for the Successor Company for the Year Ended December 28, 2014 and for the Predecessor Company for the Ten Months Ended November 6, 2013 and Year Ended December 30, 2012(1)

Derivatives in ASC 815

Location of Gain or (Loss)

Amount of Gain or (Loss)

Fair Value Hedging

Recognized in Income on

Recognized in Income on Derivative

Relationships

Derivative

Successor

Predecessor

Predecessor

Company

Company

Company

2014

2013

2012

Interest rate swaps

(Loss) gain on derivative instruments

$

(51

)

$

(14

)

$

1,635

Derivatives in

Amount of Gain or (Loss)

Location of

Amount of Gain or (Loss)

Location of

Amount of

ASC 815

Recognized in OCI on

Gain or (Loss)

Reclassified from

Gain or (Loss)

Gain or (Loss)

Fair Value Hedging

Derivative

Reclassified from

Accumulated

Recognized in

Recognized in

Relationships

(Effective Portion)

Accumulated OCI

OCI into Income

Income on

Income on Derivative

into Income

(Effective Portion)

Derivative

(Ineffective Portion)(2)

(Effective Portion)

(Ineffective Portion

and Amount

Excluded from

Effectiveness

Successor

Predecessor

Predecessor

Successor

Predecessor

Predecessor

Testing)

Successor

Predecessor

Predecessor

Company

Company

Company

Company

Company

Company

Company

Company

Company

2014

2013

2012

2014

2013

2012

2014

2013

2012

Interest rate swaps

$

—

$

19,339

$

5,832

Interest

$

—

$

46,760

$

28,771

Gain (loss) on

$

(51

)

$

(14

)

$

20

(income)/

derivative instruments

expense

Reorganization items,

$

—

$

(2,041

)

$

—

net

(1

)For the Successor Company for the two months ended December 29, 2013, there were no derivative assets or liabilities outstanding.

(2

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

In connection with the 2007 Credit Facility, the Predecessor Company entered into and designated an interest rate swap based on a notional amount of $100,000 maturing September 2014, as a cash flow hedge. Under the swap agreement, the Predecessor Company received interest equivalent to one month LIBOR and pays a fixed rate of 5.14%, with settlements occurring monthly.

In connection with the 2007 Credit Facility, the Predecessor Company entered into and designated an interest rate swap based on a notional amount of $250,000 maturing September 2014, as a cash flow hedge. Under the swap agreement, the Predecessor Company received interest equivalent to one month LIBOR and pays a fixed rate of 4.971%, with settlements occurring monthly.

In connection with the First Amendment to the 2007 Credit Facility, the Predecessor Company entered into and designated an interest rate swap based on a notional amount of $200,000 maturing September 2014, as a cash flow hedge. Under the swap agreement, the Predecessor Company received interest equivalent to one month LIBOR and pays a fixed rate of 5.079% with settlements occurring monthly.

In connection with the First Amendment to the 2007 Credit Facility, the Predecessor Company entered into and designated an interest rate swap based on a notional amount of $75,000 maturing September 2014, as a cash flow hedge. Under the swap agreement, the Predecessor Company received interest equivalent to one month LIBOR and pays a fixed rate of 4.941% with settlements occurring monthly.

The aggregate amount of unrealized loss related to derivative instruments recognized in other comprehensive loss as of December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013 was $0 and $0, respectively.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Income Taxes	(13) Income Taxes
	Income tax expense (benefit) on loss from continuing operations for the periods shown below consisted of:
		Current			Deferred			Total
	Year ended December 28, 2014, Successor Company:
	U.S. Federal	$	—		$	2,256		$	2,256
	State and local		(108	)		565			457
		$	(108	)		2,821		$	2,713
	Two months ended December 29, 2013, Successor Company:
	U.S. Federal	$	—		$	—		$	—
	State and local		491			—			491
		$	491			—		$	491
	Ten months ended November 6, 2013, Predecessor Company:
	U.S. Federal	$	—		$	(158	)	$	(158	)
	State and local		—			(39	)		(39	)
		$	—			(197	)	$	(197	)
	Year ended December 30, 2012, Predecessor Company:
	U.S. Federal	$	149		$	—		$	149
	State and local		(356	)		—			(356	)
		$	(207	)		—		$	(207	)
	Income tax expense (benefit) differed from the amounts computed by applying the U.S. federal income tax rate of 34% to income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes as a result of the following:
		Successor Company								Predecessor Company
		Year Ended			Two Months					Ten Months			Year Ended
		December 28,			Ended					Ended			December 30,
		2014			December 29,					November 6,			2012
					2013					2013
	Computed “expected” tax expense (benefit)	$	(167	)	$	2,617				$	267,934		$	(9,303	)
	Increase (decrease) in income tax benefit resulting from:
	State and local income taxes, net of federal benefit		371			491					(39	)		20
	Net nondeductible meals, entertainment, and other expenses		490			54					(173	)		393
	Return to provision adjustment		—			—					(489	)		288
	Tax attribute reduction		25,367			—					—			—
	Change in valuation allowance		(23,241	)		(1,704	)				(53,913	)		8,462
	(Decrease) increase to provision for unrecognized tax benefits		(69	)		—					—			(356	)
	Cancellation of indebtedness and original issue discount		—			(967	)				(213,517	)—
	Other		(38	)		—					—			289
		$	2,713		$	491				$	(197	)	$	(207	)
	The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets as of December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013 are presented below:
		December 28, 2014			December 29, 2013
	Current deferred tax assets:
	Accounts receivable	$	1,929		$	936
	Accrued expenses		19,764			13,204
	Inventory capitalization		615			3,014
	Gross current deferred tax assets		22,308			17,154
	Less valuation allowance		(18,039	)		(13,708	)
	Net current deferred tax assets		4,269			3,446
	Non-current deferred tax assets:
	Pension and other postretirement benefit obligation		5,400			3,920
	Definite and indefinite lived intangible assets		66,018			97,760
	Net operating losses		79,330			87,346
	Gross non-current deferred tax assets		150,748			189,026
	Less valuation allowance		(121,897	)		(151,061	)
	Net non-current deferred tax assets		28,851			37,965
	Non-current deferred tax liabilities:
	Fixed assets		35,941			41,411
	Gross non-current deferred tax liabilities		35,941			41,411
	Net deferred tax liabilities		(2,821	)		—
	In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible.
	During the year ended December 30, 2012, the valuation allowance increased by $2,707 of which $6,551 was charged to earnings and $3,844 was recorded as a reduction through accumulated other comprehensive income. During the ten months ended November 6, 2013, the valuation allowance decreased by $277,679, of which $59,839 was a benefit to earnings, $370 was charged to discontinued operations, and $20,412 was recorded as a benefit through accumulated other comprehensive income, and a reduction of $197,798 was attributable to the reduction of tax attributes related to the cancellation of indebtedness and other fresh start adjustments. During the two months ended December 29, 2013, the valuation allowance decreased by $2,142, all of which was a benefit to earnings. As a result of the Restructuring in 2013, we recognized cancellation of indebtedness income, which is not subject to tax provided we reduce certain tax attributes. The final determination of the reduction in tax attributes was made in 2014. At that time, final calculations were made as to the manner in which we would reduce our tax attributes. For the year ended December 28, 2014, the valuation allowance decrease was primarily attributable to finalization of tax attribute reduction adjustments from the cancellation of indebtedness. During the year ended December 28, 2014, the valuation allowance decreased by $24,834 of which $26,762 was a benefit to earnings and $1,928 was recorded as an increase to accumulated other comprehensive income.
	At December 28, 2014, the Company had net operating loss carryforwards for federal and state income tax purposes of approximately $203,000 after tax attribute reductions, which are available to offset future taxable income, if any. These federal and state net operating loss carryforwards begin to expire on various dates from 2019 through 2034. The majority of the operating losses are subject to the limitations of Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”) Section 382. This section provides limitations on the availability of net operating losses to offset current taxable income if significant ownership changes have occurred for Federal tax purposes.
	At December 28, 2014, the Company had uncertain tax positions of $1,040 which, if recognized, would impact the effective tax rate. The Company did not record significant amounts of interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions for the year ended December 28, 2014.
	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of uncertain tax positions for the years ended December 28, 2014, December 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012 are as follows:
	Balance as of January 1, 2012	$	5,033
	Decreases based on tax positions prior to 2012		(399	)
	Increases based on tax positions prior to 2012		43
Uncertain tax positions as of December 30, 2012, Predecessor Company	$	4,677
Decreases based on tax positions prior to 2013 and tax attribute reductions		(3,568	)
Uncertain tax positions as of December 29, 2013, Successor Company	$	1,109
Decreases based on tax positions prior to 2014 and tax attribute reductions		(69	)
Uncertain tax positions as of December 28, 2014, Successor Company	$	1,040
The Company does not anticipate significant increases or decreases in our uncertain tax positions within the next twelve months. The Company recognizes penalties and interest relating to uncertain tax positions in the provision for income taxes. During the period, the Company did not recognize any accrued interest or penalties. At December 28, 2014, the accrual for uncertain tax positions, included $287 of interest and penalties.
The Company files a U.S. federal consolidated income tax return for which the statute of limitations remains open for the 2011 tax year and beyond. U.S. state jurisdictions have statute of limitations generally ranging from 3 to 6 years.

Earnings_Loss_Per_Share

Earnings (Loss) Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Earnings (Loss) Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings (Loss) Per Share	(14) Earnings (Loss) Per Share
	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share (“EPS”):
		Successor Company					Predecessor Company
		Year Ended			Two Months Ended		Ten Months Ended			Year Ended
		December 28, 2014			29-Dec-13		6-Nov-13			December 30, 2012
	Numerator for earnings per share calculation:
	Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to New Media	$	(3,205	)	$	7,206	$	788,448		$	(27,463	)
	Loss from discontinued operations, attributable to New Media, net of income taxes		—			—		(1,034	)		(2,340	)
	Net income (loss) attributable to New Media	$	(3,205	)	$	7,206	$	787,414		$	(29,803	)
	Denominator for earnings per share calculation:
	Basic weighted average shares outstanding		31,985,469			30,000,000		58,069,272			58,041,907
	Diluted weighted average shares outstanding		31,985,469			30,000,000		58,069,272			58,041,907
	Income (loss) per share—basic and diluted:
	Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to New Media	$	(0.10	)	$	0.24	$	13.58		$	(0.47	)
	Loss from discontinued operations, attributable to New Media, net of taxes		—			—		(0.02	)		(0.04	)
	Net income (loss) attributable to New Media	$	(0.10	)	$	0.24	$	13.56		$	(0.51	)
	During the year ended December 28, 2014 and the two months ended December 29, 2013 the Successor Company excluded 1,362,479 and 1,362,479 common stock warrants, 15,870 and 0 restricted stock grants, and 745,062 and 0 stock options, respectively, from the computation of diluted income (loss) per share because their effect would have been antidilutive. For the Predecessor Company for the ten months ended November 6, 2013 and the year ended December 30, 2012, 0 and 25,424 RSGs, respectively, were excluded from the computation of diluted loss per share because their effect would have been antidilutive.

Employee_Benefit_Plans

Employee Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Employee Benefit Plans [Abstract]
Employee Benefit Plans	(15) Employee Benefit Plans
	For the year ended December 28, 2014, the Company maintained the New Media Investment Group, Inc. Retirement Savings Plan, which was previously known as the GateHouse Media, Inc. Retirement Savings Plan, (the “New Media 401(k) Plan”), which is intended to be a qualified defined contribution plan with a cash or deferred arrangement under Section 401(k) of the Code. The Company became the plan sponsor of the New Media 401(k) Plan effective January 1, 2014. In general, eligible employees of the Company and participating affiliates who satisfy minimum age and service requirements are eligible to participate. Eligible employees can contribute amounts up to 100% of their eligible compensation to the New Media 401(k) Plan, subject to IRS limitations. The New Media 401(k) Plan also provides for discretionary matching and nonelective contributions that can be made in separate amounts among different allocation groups. For the Successor Company for the year ended December 28, 2014, the two months ended December 29, 2013, the Predecessor Company for the ten months ended November 6, 2013, and for the year ended December 30, 2012, when the Company offered a matching contribution across the entire Company, the Company's matching contributions to the New Media 401(k) Plan were $1,212, $146, $845 and $117, respectively. The Company did not make nonelective contributions for the reported years.
	For the year ended December 29, 2013, Local Media sponsored the Local Media Group, Inc. 401(k) Savings Plan (the “Local Media 401(k) Plan”), which also was intended to be a qualified defined contribution plan with a cash or deferred arrangement under Section 401(k) of the Code. The Company became the plan sponsor of the Local Media 401(k) Plan effective January 1, 2014.. The Local Media 401(k) Plan was frozen with respect to all new eligibility and contributions effective after December 31, 2013. Accordingly, after that date, no contributions were made to the Local Media 401(k) Plan for the year ended December 28, 2014. On March 14, 2014, the Local Media 401(k) Plan was merged into the New Media 401(k) Plan and ceased to exist as a separate plan.
	The Company maintains three nonqualified deferred compensation plans, as described below, for certain of its employees.
	The Company maintains the GateHouse Media, Inc. Publishers' Deferred Compensation Plan (“Publishers Plan”), a nonqualified deferred compensation plan for the benefit of certain designated publishers of the Company's newspapers. Under the Publishers Plan, the Company credits an amount to a bookkeeping account established for each participating publisher pursuant to a pre-determined formula, which is based upon the gross operating profits of each such publisher's newspaper. The bookkeeping account is credited with earnings and losses based upon the investment choices selected by the participant. The amounts credited to the bookkeeping account on behalf of each participating publisher vest on an installment basis over a period of 15 years. A participating publisher forfeits all amounts under the Publishers Plan in the event that the publisher's employment with the Company is terminated for “cause”, as defined in the Publishers Plan. Amounts credited to a participating publisher's bookkeeping account are distributable upon termination of the publisher's employment with the Company and will be made in a lump sum or installments as elected by the publisher. The Publisher's Plan was frozen effective as of December 31, 2006, and all accrued benefits of participants under the terms of the Publisher's Plan became 100% vested. The Company recorded $0, $0, $0 and $0 of compensation expense related to the Publishers Plan for the Successor Company for the year ended December 28, 2014, the two months ended December 29, 2013, the Predecessor Company for the ten months ended November 6, 2013, and for the year ended December 30, 2012, respectively.
	The Company maintains the GateHouse Media, Inc. Executive Benefit Plan (“Executive Benefit Plan”), a nonqualified deferred compensation plan for the benefit of certain key employees of the Company. Under the Executive Benefit Plan, the Company credits an amount, determined at the Company's sole discretion, to a bookkeeping account established for each participating key employee. The bookkeeping account is credited with earnings and losses based upon the investment choices selected by the participant. The amounts credited to the bookkeeping account on behalf of each participating key employee vest on an installment basis over a period of 5 years. A participating key employee forfeits all amounts under the Executive Benefit Plan in the event that the key employee's employment with the Company is terminated for “cause”, as defined in the Executive Benefit Plan. Amounts credited to a participating key employee's bookkeeping account are distributable upon termination of the key employee's employment with the Company, and will be made in a lump sum or installments as elected by the key employee. The Executive Benefit Plan was frozen effective as of December 31, 2006, and all accrued benefits of participants under the terms of the Executive Benefit Plan became 100% vested. The Company recorded $0, $0, $0 and $0 of compensation expense related to the Publishers Plan for the Successor Company for the year ended December 28, 2014, the two months ended December 29, 2013, the Predecessor Company for the ten months ended November 6, 2013, and for the year ended December 30, 2012, respectively.
	The Company maintains the GateHouse Media, Inc. Executive Deferral Plan (“Executive Deferral Plan”), a nonqualified deferred compensation plan for the benefit of certain key employees of the Company. Under the Executive Deferral Plan, eligible key employees may elect to defer a portion of their compensation for payment at a later date. Currently, the Executive Deferral Plan allows a participating key employee to defer up to 100% of his or her annual compensation until termination of employment or such earlier period as elected by the participating key employee. Amounts deferred are credited to a bookkeeping account established by the Company for this purpose. The bookkeeping account is credited with earnings and losses based upon the investment choices selected by the participant. Amounts deferred under the Executive Deferral Plan are fully vested and non-forfeitable. The amounts in the bookkeeping account are payable to the key employee at the time and in the manner elected by the key employee.

Pension_and_Postretirement_Ben

Pension and Postretirement Benefits	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Pension and Postretirement Benefits [Abstract]
Pension and Postretirement Benefits	(16) Pension and Postretirement Benefits
	As a result of the Enterprise News Media, LLC and Copley Press, Inc. acquisitions, the Company maintains a pension plan and postretirement medical and life insurance plans which cover certain employees. The Company uses the accrued benefit actuarial method and best estimate assumptions to determine pension costs, liabilities and other pension information for defined benefit plans.
	The Enterprise News Media, LLC pension plan was amended to freeze all future benefit accruals as of December 31, 2008, except for a select group of union employees whose benefits were frozen during 2009. Also, during 2008, the medical and life insurance benefits were frozen, and the plan was amended to limit future benefits to a select group of active employees under the Enterprise News Media, LLC postretirement medical and life insurance plan.
	The following provides information on the pension plan and postretirement medical and life insurance plan as of December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013 for the Successor Company and as of November 6, 2013 for the Predecessor Company, for the Successor Company for the year ended December 28, 2014 and two months ended December 29, 2013 and for the Predecessor Company for the ten months ended November 6, 2013 and December 30, 2012:
			Pension												Postretirement
			Successor								Predecessor				Successor										Predecessor
			Company								Company				Company										Company
			Year			Two					Ten				Year Ended				Two						Ten
			Ended			Months					Months				December  28,				Months						Months
			December  28,			Ended					Ended				2014				Ended						Ended
			2014			December  29,					November  6,								December  29,						November  6,
						2013					2013								2013						2013
	Change in projected benefit obligation:
	Benefit obligation at beginning of period		$	24,315		$	24,651				$	27,126			$	6,206			$	6,015					$	6,666
	Service cost			300			48					252				21				6						32
	Interest cost			1,191			187					913				244				41						188
	Actuarial (gain) loss			4,218			(408	)				(2,111	)			378				176						(596	)
	Benefits and expenses paid			(1,727	)		(163	)				(1,529	)			(297	)			(29	)					(261	)
	Participant contributions			—			—					—				22				2						12
	Employer implicit subsidy fulfilled			—			—					—				(27	)			(5	)					(26	)
	Projected benefit obligation at end of period		$	28,297		$	24,315				$	24,651			$	6,547			$	6,206					$	6,015
	Change in plan assets:
	Fair value of plan assets at beginning of period		$	20,290		$	19,981				$	18,241			$	—			$	—					$	—
	Actual return on plan assets			1,292			472					2,121				—				—						—
	Employer contributions			1,449			—					1,148				275				27						249
	Employer implicit subsidy contribution			—			—					—				27				5						26
	Participant contributions			—			—					—				22				2						12
	Employer implicit subsidy fulfilled			—			—					—				(27	)			(5	)					(26	)
	Benefits paid			(1,449	)		(123	)				(1,324	)			(297	)			(29	)					(261	)
	Expenses paid			(278	)		(40	)				(205	)			—				—						—
	Fair value of plan assets at end of period		$	21,304		$	20,290				$	19,981			$	—			$	—					$	—
	Reconciliation of funded status:
	Benefit obligation at end of period		$	(28,297	)	$	(24,315	)			$	(24,651	)		$	(6,547	)		$	(6,206	)				$	(6,015	)
	Fair value of assets at end of period			21,304			20,290					19,981				—				—						—
	Funded status			(6,993	)		(4,025	)				(4,670	)			(6,547	)			(6,206	)					(6,015	)
	Unrecognized actuarial (gain) loss			3,915			(634	)				—				554				176						—
	Net accrued benefit cost		$	(3,078	)	$	(4,659	)			$	(4,670	)		$	(5,993	)		$	(6,030	)				$	(6,015	)
			Pension												Postretirement
			Successor								Predecessor				Successor										Predecessor
			Company								Company				Company										Company
			Year			Two					Ten				Year Ended				Two						Ten
			Ended			Months					Months				December  28,				Months						Months
			December  28,			Ended					Ended				2014				Ended						Ended
			2014			December  29,					November  6,								December  29,						November  6,
						2013					2013								2013						2013
	Balance sheet presentation:
	Accrued liabilities		$	—		$	—				$	—			$	390			$	403					$	79
	Pension and other postretirement benefit obligations			6,993			4,025					4,670				6,157				5,803						5,936
	Accumulated other comprehensive income			(3,915	)		634				$	—				(554	)			(176	)					—
	Net accrued benefit cost		$	3,078		$	4,659				$	4,670			$	5,993			$	6,030					$	6,015
	Comparison of obligations to plan assets:
	Projected benefit obligation		$	28,297		$	24,315				$	24,651			$				$						$
																6,547				6,206						6,015
	Accumulated benefit obligation			28,297			24,315					24,651				6,547				6,206						6,015
	Fair value of plan assets			21,304			20,290					19,981				—				—						—
			Pension																Postretirement
			Successor Company								Predecessor Company								Successor Company									Predecessor Company
			Year Ended			Two Months					Ten Months				Year Ended				Year Ended				Two Months					Ten Months			Year Ended
			December 28,			Ended					Ended				December 30,				December 28,				Ended					Ended			December 30,
			2014			December 29,					November 6,				2012				2014				December 29,					November 6,			2012
						2013					2013												2013					2013
	Components of net periodic benefit cost:
	Service cost		$	300		$	48				$	252			$	300			$	21			$	6				$	32		$	40
	Interest cost			1,191			187					913				1,203				245				41					188			273
Expected return on plan assets			(1,624	)		(246	)				(1,140	)			(1,275	)			—				—					—			—
Amortization of prior service cost			—			—					—				—				—				—					(383	)		(457	)
Amortization of unrecognized (gain) loss			—			—					432				382				—				—					—			—
Net periodic benefit cost		$	(133	)	$	(11	)			$	457			$	610			$	266			$	47				$	(163	)	$	(144	)
Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income:
Net actuarial (gain) loss		$	4,549		$	(634	)			$	(7,843	)		$	2,343			$	378			$	176				$	922		$	187
Amortization of net actuarial loss			—			—					(452	)			(383	)			—				—					—			—
Amortization of prior service credit			—			—					—				—				—				—					383			457
Other adjustment			—			—					—				43				—				—					—			—
Total recognized in other comprehensive income		$	4,549		$	(634	)			$	(8,295	)		$	2,003			$	378			$	176				$	1,305		$	644
The following assumptions were used in connection with the Company's actuarial valuation of its defined benefit pension and postretirement plans:
		Pension												Postretirement
		Successor Company								Predecessor				Successor Company										Predecessor
										Company														Company
		Year Ended			Two Months Ended					Ten Months				Year Ended				Two Months						Ten Months
		December 28, 2014			29-Dec-13					Ended				December 28,				Ended						Ended
										November 6,				2014				December  29,						November  6,
										2013								2013						2013
Weighted average discount rate			4.2	%		5	%				4.85	%			3.8	%			4.5	%					4.3	%
Rate of increase in future compensation levels			—			—					—				—				—						—
Expected return on assets			8	%		8	%				8	%			—				—						—
Current year trend			—			—					—				7.3	%			7.8	%					7.8	%
Ultimate year trend			—			—					—				4.8	%			4.8	%					4.8	%
Year of ultimate trend			—			—					—				2025				2025						2025
The following assumptions were used to calculate the net periodic benefit cost for the Company's defined benefit pension and postretirement plans:
		Pension																Postretirement
		Successor Company								Predecessor Company								Successor Company									Predecessor Company
		Year Ended			Two Months					Ten Months				Year Ended				Year Ended				Two Months					Ten Months			Year Ended
		December 28,			Ended					Ended				December 30,				December 28,				Ended					Ended			December 30,
		2014			December 29,					November 6,				2012				2014				December 29,					November 6,			2012
					2013					2013												2013					2013
Weighted average discount rate			5	%		5	%				4.85	%			5.1	%			4.5	%			4.3	%				3.6	%		4.4	%
Rate of increase in future compensation levels			—			—					—				—				—				—					—			—
Expected return on assets			8	%		8	%				8	%			7.75	%			—				—					—			—
Current year trend			—			—					—				—				7.8	%			7.8	%				7.7	%		8.1	%
Ultimate year trend			—			—					—				—				4.8	%			4.8	%				4.8	%		4.8	%
Year of ultimate trend			—			—					—				—				2025				2025					2022			2022
To determine the expected long-term rate of return on pension plan assets, the Company considers the current and expected asset allocations, as well as historical and expected returns on various categories of plan assets, input from the actuaries and investment consultants, and long-term inflation assumptions. The expected allocation of pension plan assets is based on a diversified portfolio consisting of domestic and international equity securities and fixed income securities. This expected return is then applied to the fair value of plan assets. The Company amortizes experience gains and losses, including the effects of changes in actuarial assumptions and plan provisions over a period equal to the average future service of plan participants.
Amortization of prior service costs was calculated using the straight-line method over the average remaining service periods of the employees expected to receive benefits under the plan.
		Postretirement
		2014			2013
Effect of 1% increase in health care cost trend rates
APBO		$	7,132		$	6,611
Dollar change		$	585		$	405
Percent change			8.9	%		6.5	%
Effect of 1% decrease in health care cost trend rates
APBO		$	6,061		$	5,863
Dollar change		$	(486	)	$	(343	)
Percent change			(7.4	)%		(5.5	)%
Fair Value of plan assets are measured on a recurring basis using quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets, Level 1 input. The pension plan's assets by asset category are as follows:
		Successor Company																Predecessor
																		Company
		Year Ended						Two Months Ended										Ten Months Ended
		28-Dec-14						29-Dec-13										6-Nov-13
		Dollar			Percent			Dollar				Percent						Dollar				Percent
Equity mutual funds		$	14,829			69	%	$	14,738				73	%				$	14,676				74	%
Fixed income mutual funds			4,854			23	%		4,021				20	%					4,074				20	%
Cash and cash equivalents			1,037			5	%		803				4	%					645				3	%
Other			584			3	%		728				3	%					586				3	%
Total		$	21,304			100	%	$	20,290				100	%				$	19,981				100	%
Plan fiduciaries of the George W. Prescott Publishing Company LLC Pension Plan set investment policies and strategies for the pension trust. Objectives include preserving the funded status of the plan and balancing risk against return. The general target allocation is 70% in equity funds and 30% in fixed income funds for the plan's investments. To accomplish this goal, each plan's assets are actively managed by outside investment managers with the objective of optimizing long-term return while maintaining a high standard of portfolio quality and proper diversification. The Company monitors the maturities of fixed income securities so that there is sufficient liquidity to meet current benefit payment obligations.
The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future services, as appropriate, are expected to be paid as follows:
		Pension			Postretirement
2015		$	1,551		$	397
2016			1,569			398
2017			1,576			350
2018			1,584			356
2019			1,601			337
2020-2024			8,357			1,399
Employer contribution expected to be paid during the year ending December 27, 2015		$	1,186		$	397
The postretirement plans are not funded.
The aggregate amount of net actuarial loss related to the Company's pension and postretirement plans recognized in other comprehensive (loss) income as of December 28, 2014 was $4,469 of which $94 is expected to be amortized in 2015.
Multiemployer Plans
The Company is a participant in three multi-employer pension plans covering certain employees with Collective Bargaining Agreements (“CBAs”) in Ohio, Massachusetts and Illinois. The risks of participating in these multi-employer plans are different from single-employer plans in the following aspects:
	•		The Company plays no part in the management of plan investments or any other aspect of plan administration.
	•		Assets contributed to the multi-employer plan by one employer may be used to provide benefits to employees of other participating employers.
	•		If a participating employer stops contributing to the plan, the unfunded obligations of the plan may be borne by the remaining participating employers.
	•		If the Company chooses to stop participating in some of its multi-employer plans, the Company may be required to pay those plans an amount based on the unfunded status of the plan, referred to as withdrawal liability.
The Company's participation in these plans for the year ended December 28, 2014, is outlined in the table below. The “EIN/Pension Plan Number” column provides the Employee Identification Number (EIN) and the three-digit plan number. Unless otherwise noted, the two most recent Pension Protection Act (PPA) zone statuses available are for the plans for the years ended December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013, respectively. The zone status is based on information that the company received from the plan and is certified by the plan's actuary. Among other factors, plans in the red zone are generally less than 65% funded; plans in the orange zone are both a) less than 80% funded and b) have an accumulated/expected funding deficiency in any of the next six plan years, net of any amortization extensions; plans in the yellow zone meet either one of the criteria mentioned in the orange zone; and plans in the green zone are at least 80% funded. The “FIP/RP Status Pending/Implemented” column indicates plans for which a financial improvement plan (FIP) or a rehabilitation plan (RP) is either pending or has been implemented. The last column lists the expiration date(s) of the collective-bargaining agreement(s) to which the plans are subject.
The Company makes all required contributions to these plans as determined under the respective CBAs. For each of the plans listed below, the Company's contribution represented less than 5% of total contributions to the plan.
					Zone							FIP/RP				Contributions
												Status
		EIN Number/			Status							Pending/				(in thousands)											Surcharge			Expiration
Pension Plan Name		Plan Number			2014			2013				Implemented				2014				2013				2012			Imposed			Dates of CBAs
CWA/ITU Negotiated Pension Plan			13-6212879/001			Red			Red				Implemented			$	13			$	12			$	13			No		5/4/17
GCIU—Employer Retirement Benefit Plan (1)(2)			91-6024903/001			Red			Red				Implemented				102				91				89			No		11/14/16
The Newspaper Guild International Pension Plan (1)			52-1082662/001			Red			Red				Implemented				39				39				49			No		Under negotiation
Total																$	154			$	142			$	151
(1	)This plan has elected to utilize special amortization provisions provided under the Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act of 2010.
(2	)During the fiscal year 2012 the Company accrued $1,185 related to this plan due to the discontinuance of press operations at its Suburban Chicago location.

Stock_Compensation_Plans

Stock Compensation Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Stock Compensation Plans [Abstract]
Stock Compensation Plans	(17) Stock Compensation Plans
	Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan
	On October 5, 2006, the Predecessor adopted an equity incentive plan for its employees, the RSG Plan. The RSG Plan was terminated on November 26, 2013 as a result of the bankruptcy filing. For additional information on the RSG Plan, see Note 5 “Share-Based Compensation” to the consolidated financial statements.
	Nonqualified Stock Option and Incentive Award Plan
	On February 3, 2014, the Board of Directors of New Media adopted the Incentive Plan that authorized granting up to 15,000,000 shares. On the same date, the New Media Board adopted the Form Grant Agreement to govern the terms of awards of New Media Restricted Stock granted under the Incentive Plan to the Non-Officer Directors. On March 14, 2014, a grant of restricted shares totaling 15,870 shares was made to the Company's Non-Officer Directors. For additional information on the Incentive Plan, see Note 5 “Share-Based Compensation” to the consolidated financial statements.

Fair_Value_Measurement

Fair Value Measurement

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2014

Fair Value Measurement [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurement

(18) Fair Value Measurement

The Company measures and records in the accompanying consolidated financial statements certain assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis. ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy for those instruments measured at fair value that distinguishes between assumptions based on market data (observable inputs) and the Company's own assumptions (unobservable inputs).

These inputs are prioritized as follows:

•

Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

•

Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities or market corroborated inputs; and

•

Level 3: Unobservable inputs for which there is little or no market data and which require us to develop our own assumptions about how market participants price the asset or liability.

The valuation techniques that may be used to measure fair value are as follows:

•

Market approach—Uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities;

•

Income approach—Uses valuation techniques to convert future amounts to a single present amount based on current market expectation about those future amounts;

•

Cost approach—Based on the amount that currently would be required to replace the service capacity of an asset (replacement cost).

The following table provides information for the Company's major categories of financial assets and liabilities measured or disclosed at fair value on a recurring basis:

Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using

Quoted Prices in

Significant Other

Significant

Total Fair Value

Valuation

Active Markets for

Observable

Unobservable

Measurements

Technique

Identical Assets

Inputs

Inputs

(Level 1)

(Level 2)

(Level 3)

As of December 29, 2013

Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$

31,811

$

—

$

—

$

31,811

Income

Restricted cash

6,477

—

—

6,477

Income

As of December 28, 2014

Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$

123,709

$

—

$

—

$

123,709

Income

Restricted cash

6,467

—

—

6,467

Income

The following tables reflect the activity of our derivative liabilities measured at fair value using models with observable market inputs (Level 2) for year ended December 28, 2014:

Derivative

Liabilities

Balance as of December 29, 2013

$

—

Total (gains) losses, net:

Included in earnings

(25

)

Termination of derivative instrument

25

Balance as of December 28, 2014

$

—

Certain assets are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis; that is, the instruments are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments only in certain circumstances (for example, when there is evidence of impairment).

During the quarter ended September 29, 2013, the Company consolidated the assets and liabilities of Local Media under the purchase method of accounting. Accordingly, the assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recorded at their fair value. Property plant and equipment was valued using Level 2 inputs and mastheads and goodwill were valued using Level 3 inputs. Refer to Note 4 “Business Combinations” for discussion of the valuation techniques and significant inputs and assumptions utilized and the fair value recognized.

During the quarter ended September 29, 2013, certain intangible assets were written down to their implied fair value using Level 3 inputs. The valuation techniques and significant inputs and assumptions utilized to measure fair value are discussed in Note 8 “Goodwill and Intangible Assets”. The fair value of select advertiser relationships was $19,120, subscriber relationships $5,310, customer relationships $270, trade names was $270, and publication rights was $0 at September 29, 2013.

During the quarter ended December 29, 2013, the Company applied fresh start accounting which resulted in its assets and liabilities being recorded at their fair values utilizing Level 3 inputs as of November 6, 2013. The valuation techniques and significant inputs and assumptions utilized to measure fair value are discussed in Note 3 “Fresh Start Accounting”.

During the quarter ended March 30, 2014, the Company consolidated the assets and liabilities of another acquisition under the purchase method of accounting. Accordingly, the assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recorded at their fair value. Property plant and equipment was valued using Level 2 inputs and mastheads and goodwill were valued using Level 3 inputs. Refer to Note 4 “Business Combinations” for discussion of the valuation techniques and significant inputs and assumptions utilized and the fair value recognized.

During the quarter ended September 28, 2014, the Company consolidated the assets and liabilities of The Providence Journal and other acquisitions under the purchase method of accounting. Accordingly, the assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recorded at their fair value. Property plant and equipment was valued using Level 2 inputs and mastheads and goodwill were valued using Level 3 inputs. Refer to Note 4 “Business Combinations” for discussion of the valuation techniques and significant inputs and assumptions utilized and the fair value recognized.

During the quarter ended December 28, 2014, the Company consolidated the assets and liabilities of another acquisition under the purchase method of accounting. Accordingly, the assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recorded at their fair value. Property plant and equipment was valued using Level 2 inputs and mastheads and goodwill were valued using Level 3 inputs. Refer to Note 4 “Business Combinations” for discussion of the valuation techniques and significant inputs and assumptions utilized and the fair value recognized.

Refer to Note 11 “Indebtedness” for the discussion on the fair value of the Company's total long-term debt.

Refer to Note 16 “Pension and Postretirement Benefits” for the discussion on the fair value of the Company's pension plan.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	(19) Commitments and Contingencies
	The Company becomes involved from time to time in claims and lawsuits incidental to the ordinary course of its business, including with respect to such matters as libel, invasion of privacy, intellectual property infringement, wrongful termination actions, and complaints alleging employment discrimination. In addition, the Company is involved from time to time in governmental and administrative proceedings concerning employment, labor, environmental and other claims. Insurance coverage maintained by the Company mitigates potential loss for certain of these matters. Historically, such claims and proceedings have not had a material effect upon the Company's consolidated results of operations or financial condition. While the Company is unable to predict the ultimate outcome of any currently outstanding legal actions, it is the opinion of the Company's management that it is a remote possibility that the disposition of these matters would have a material adverse effect upon the Company's consolidated results of operations, financial condition or cash flow.
	Restricted cash at December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013, in the aggregate amount of $6,467 and $6,477, respectively, is used to collateralize standby letters of credit in the name of the Company's insurers in accordance with certain insurance policies and as cash collateral for certain business operations.

Related_Party_Transactions

Related Party Transactions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions	(20) Related-Party Transactions
	As of December 29, 2013, Newcastle (an affiliate of FIG LLC (“Fortress”)) beneficially owned approximately 84.6% of the our outstanding common stock. On February 13, 2014, Newcastle completed the spin-off of the Company. On February 14, 2014 New Media became a separate, publicly traded company trading on the NYSE under the ticker symbol “NEWM”. As a result of the spin-off, the fees included in the Management Agreement with our Manager became effective. As of December 28, 2014, Fortress and its affiliates owned approximately 1.8% of the Company's outstanding stock and approximately 41.1% of the Company's outstanding warrants.
	In addition, the Company's Chairman, Wesley Edens, is also the Co-Chairman of the board of directors of FIG LLC. The Company does not pay Mr. Edens a salary or any other form of compensation.
	Our Chief Operating Officer owns an interest in a company from which we recorded revenue of $355 and $117 during the year ended December 28, 2014 and the year ended December 29, 2013, respectively, for commercial printing services which is included in commercial printing and other on the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss).
	Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer are employees of Fortress and their salaries are paid by Fortress.
	Management Agreement
	On the Effective Date, we entered into a Management Agreement with our Manager. Our Management Agreement requires our Manager to manage our business affairs subject to the supervision of our Board of Directors.
	Our Management Agreement has an initial three-year term and will be automatically renewed for one-year terms thereafter unless terminated either by us or our Manager. From the commencement date of our Common Stock trading on the “regular way” market on a major U.S. national securities exchange (the “Listing”), our Manager is (a) entitled to receive from us a management fee, (b) eligible to receive incentive compensation that is based on our performance and (c) eligible to receive options to purchase New Media Common Stock upon the successful completion of an offering of shares of our Common Stock or any shares of preferred stock with an exercise price equal to the price per share paid by the public or other ultimate purchaser in the offering. In addition, we are obligated to reimburse certain expenses incurred by our Manager. Our Manager is also entitled to receive a termination fee from us under certain circumstances.
	We recognized $5,618 for management fees and $112 for incentive compensation within selling, general and administrative expense and $4,358 in management fees and $0 in incentive compensation was paid to Fortress during the year ended December 28, 2014. No management fees or incentive compensation was incurred during the year ended December 29, 2013.
	GateHouse Management and Advisory Agreement
	On November 26, 2013, New Media entered into the GateHouse Management and Advisory Agreement (the “GateHouse Management Agreement”) with GateHouse, pursuant to which New Media will manage the assets and the day-to-day operations of GateHouse. New Media will be responsible for, among other things (i) the purchase and sale of GateHouse's investments (ii) the financing of GateHouse's investments and (iii) investment advisory services. Such services may be performed by the Manager.
	The GateHouse Management Agreement has an initial three-year term and will be automatically renewed for one-year terms thereafter unless terminated by New Media or Gate House. The GateHouse Management Agreement will automatically terminate if the Management Agreement between New Media and the Manager is terminated.
	Commencing from the Listing, New Media is (a) entitled to receive a management fee equal to 1.50% per annum of GateHouse's Total Equity (as defined in the GateHouse Management Agreement) and (b) eligible to receive incentive compensation that is based on GateHouse's performance. In addition, GateHouse is obligated to reimburse certain expenses incurred by New Media in connection with the performance of its duties under the agreement. These fees eliminate in consolidation.
	The GateHouse Management Agreement was terminated effective June 4, 2014.
	Local Media Management and Advisory Agreement
	On August 27, 2013, GateHouse entered into the Local Media Management Agreement with Local Media Parent, which was substantially assigned to Local Media, to manage the operations of Local Media. Local Media Parent was a subsidiary of Newcastle (an affiliate of Fortress) prior to the Effective Date.
	While the agreement was in effect, GateHouse received an annual management fee of $1,100, subject to adjustments (up to a maximum annual management fee of $1,200), and an annual incentive compensation fee based on exceeding EBITDA targets of Local Media. These fees eliminate in consolidation.
	The Local Media Management Agreement was terminated effective June 4, 2014.
	Holdings I Management Agreement
	On June 4, 2014, we entered into a management agreement with Holdings I (as amended and restated, the “Holdings I Management Agreement”). The Holdings I Management Agreement requires we manage the business affairs of Holdings I subject to the supervision of the Board of Directors of Holdings I.
	The Holdings I Management Agreement has an initial three-year term and will be automatically renewed for one-year terms thereafter unless terminated by the Holdings I. We are (a) entitled to receive from the Holdings I a management fee and (b) eligible to receive incentive compensation that is based on the performance of Holdings I. In addition, Holdings I is obligated to reimburse certain expenses incurred by us. We are also entitled to receive a termination fee from Holdings I under certain circumstances. These fees eliminate in consolidation.
	Registration Rights Agreement with Omega
	We entered into a registration rights agreement with Omega Advisors, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively, “Omega”). Under the terms of the registration rights agreement, subject to customary exceptions and limitations, we will be required to use commercially reasonable efforts to file a registration statement (the “Registration Statement”) providing for the registration and sale by Omega of its New Media Common Stock acquired pursuant to the Plan (the “Registrable Securities”) as soon as reasonably practicable, but not prior to the earlier of (i) 120 days following the Effective Date and (ii) 14 days after the required financials are completed in the ordinary course of business. During the first 12 months following the Listing, subject to customary exceptions and limitations, Omega may request one demand right with respect to some or all of the Registrable Securities under the Registration Statement (the “Demand Registration”).
	Once we are eligible to use Form S-3, we will be required to use commercially reasonable efforts to file a resale shelf registration statement providing for the registration and sale on a continuous or delayed basis by Omega of its Registrable Securities (the “Shelf Registration”), subject to customary exceptions and limitations. Omega is entitled to initiate up to three offerings or sales with respect to some or all of the Registrable Securities pursuant to the Shelf Registration.
	Omega may only exercise its right to request the Demand Registration and any Shelf Registrations if the Registrable Securities eligible to be sold pursuant to such Registration Statement or Shelf Registration are at least 3% of the then-outstanding New Media Common Stock.

Discontinued_Operations

Discontinued Operations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Discontinued Operations [Abstract]
Discontinued Operations	(21) Discontinued Operations
	For the Successor Company for the year ended December 28, 2014, no material publications were discontinued.
	In May 2013, the Predecessor Company disposed of a non wholly owned subsidiary in Chicago, Illinois. As a result, the asset, liability and noncontrolling interest carrying amounts of this subsidiary were derecognized. A loss of $1,146 was recognized in discontinued operations.
	During the year ended December 30, 2012, the Predecessor Company sold 22 publications in Suburban Chicago, Illinois for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $2,800. As a result, an impairment loss of $1,922 is included in loss from discontinued operations on the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss) for the period. Additionally, an impairment loss of $206 is included in loss from discontinued operations net of income taxes on the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss) for the period related to previously discontinued operations. The financial position and results of operations of the publications in Suburban Chicago, Illinois are reflected as discontinued operations for all periods presented.
	The net revenue for the Successor Company for the year ended December 28, 2014, the two months ended December 29, 2013, for the Predecessor Company for the ten months ended November 6, 2013 and for the year ended December 30, 2012 for the aforementioned discontinued operations were $0, $0, $394 and $8,722, respectively. Loss, net of income taxes of $0, for the Successor Company for the year ended December 28, 2014, the two months ended December 29, 2013, for the Predecessor Company for the ten months ended November 6, 2013 and for the year ended December 30, 2012 for the aforementioned discontinued operations was $0, $0, $1,034 and $2,340, respectively.

Quarterly_Results_Unaudited

Quarterly Results (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Quarterly Results (Unaudited) [Abstract]
Quarterly Results (Unaudited)	(22) Quarterly Results (unaudited)
		Successor			Successor			Successor			Successor
		Quarter Ended			Quarter Ended			Quarter Ended			Quarter Ended
		30-Mar			29-Jun			28-Sep			28-Dec
	Year Ended December 28, 2014
	Revenues	$	142,033		$	158,433		$	165,061		$	186,796
	Operating income (loss)		(3,072	)		7,374			4,578			17,476
	Income (loss) before income taxes		(7,277	)		(5,750	)		62			12,473
	Net income (loss)		(6,691	)		(3,269	)		(4,708	)		11,463
	Basic income (loss) per share	$	(0.22	)	$	(0.11	)	$	(0.15	)	$	0.31
	Diluted income (loss) per share	$	(0.22	)	$	(0.11	)	$	(0.15	)	$	0.3
		Predecessor			Predecessor			Predecessor			Predecessor		Successor
		Quarter Ended			Quarter Ended			Quarter Ended			One Month Ended		Two Months Ended
		31-Mar			30-Jun			September 29			November 6		December 29
	Year Ended December 29, 2013
	Revenues	$	110,582		$	119,597		$	125,992		$	57,119	$	103,231
	Operating income (loss)		(2,461	)		2,283			(90,143	)		6,965		9,495
	Income (loss) before income taxes		(17,428	)		(13,175	)		(140,896	)		959,542		7,697
	Net income (loss)		(17,515	)		(14,122	)		(129,153	)		948,204		7,206
	Basic income (loss) per share	$	(0.30	)	$	(0.24	)	$	(2.22	)	$	16.33	$	0.24
	Diluted income (loss) per share	$	(0.30	)	$	(0.24	)	$	(2.22	)	$	16.33	$	0.24

Subsequent_Events

Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	(23) Subsequent Events
	Acquisitions
	Halifax Media Group
	On January 9, 2015, the Company completed its acquisition of substantially all of the assets from Halifax Media Group for an aggregate purchase price of $280,000, plus working capital. $17,000 of the purchase price is being held in an escrow account, to be available for application against indemnification and certain other obligations of the sellers arising during the first twelve months following the closing, with the remainder not so applied or subject to claims being delivered to the sellers after such twelve months. The acquisition includes twenty-four daily publications, thirteen weekly publications, and five shoppers serving areas of Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, North Carolina, and South Carolina with a daily circulation of approximately 635 and 752 on Sunday. The acquisition was completed because of the attractive nature of the newspaper assets and cash flows as well as the cost saving opportunities available by clustering with the Company's nearby newspapers.
	In conjunction with the acquisition on January 9, 2015, the New Media Credit Agreement was amended to provide for additional term loans under the Incremental Facility in an aggregate principal amount of $102,000 (such term loans, the “2015 Incremental Term Loan”), additional revolving commitments under the Incremental Facility in an aggregate principal amount of $50,000 (such revolving commitments, the “Incremental Revolver”) and to make certain amendments to the Revolving Credit Facility in connection with the acquisition of the assets of Halifax Media Group. In addition, the New Media Borrower was required to pay an upfront fee of 1.00% of the aggregate amount of the 2015 Incremental Term Loan as of the effective date of the amendment. The remaining amount of the purchase price was funded by operating cash. On January 20, 2015, the Company repaid the outstanding loans under the Incremental Revolver and the Incremental Revolver commitments were terminated.
	The Company will account for the acquisition under the purchase method of accounting. The net assets, including goodwill will be recorded in the consolidated balance sheet at their fair values in accordance with ASC 805. The purchase price allocations are preliminary based upon all information available to us at the present time and are subject to working capital and other adjustments. The values assigned to property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and goodwill are preliminary and subject to the completion of valuations to determine the fair market value of the tangible and intangible assets. The Company anticipates that changes will be made to the fair values of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, and those adjustments may be material.
	The following table summarizes the preliminary fair values of Halifax Media Group assets and liabilities:
	Current assets	$	44,034
	Property, plant and equipment		110,600
	Advertiser relationships		52,000
	Subscriber relationships		38,100
	Customer relationships		9,900
	Mastheads		30,900
	Goodwill		52,248
	Total assets		337,782
	Current liabilities		39,782
	Debt assumed		18,000
	Total liabilities		57,782
	Net assets	$	280,000
	The Company will obtain a preliminary third party independent valuation to assist in the determination of the fair values of certain assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The property, plant and equipment valuation will include an analysis of recent comparable sales and offerings of land parcels in each of the subject's markets. The estimated fair value is supported by the consideration to be paid and was determined using standard generally accepted appraisal practices and valuation procedures. The valuation firm will use three basic approaches to value: the cost approach (used for equipment where an active secondary market is not available and building improvements), the direct sales comparison (market) approach (used for land and equipment where an active secondary market is available) and the income approach (used for intangible assets). The approaches used are based on the cost to reproduce assets, market exchanges for comparable assets and the capitalization of income. Useful lives are expected to range from 2 to 10 years for personal property and 11 to 39 years for real property.
	The valuation will utilize a relief from royalty method, an income approach, to determine the fair value of mastheads. Key assumptions utilized in this valuation will include revenue projections, a royalty rate of 2.0%, long-term growth rate of 0.0%, tax rate of 39.2% and discount rate of 17.0%. The Company will value the following intangible assets using the income approach, specifically the excess earnings method: subscriber relationships, advertiser relationships and customer relationships. In determining the fair value of these intangible assets, the excess earnings approach will value the intangible asset at the present value of the incremental after-tax cash flows attributable only to the asset after deducting contributory asset charges. The incremental after-tax cash flows attributable to the subject intangible asset will be discounted to their present value. A static pool approach using historical attrition rates will be used to estimate attrition rates of 5.0% to 10.0% for advertiser relationships, subscriber relationships and customer relationships. The long-term growth rate is estimated to be 0.0% and the discount rate is estimated at 17.5%. Amortizable lives are expected to range from 14 to 17 years for subscriber relationships, advertiser relationships and customer relationships, while mastheads will be considered a non-amortizable intangible asset.
	Pro-Forma Results
	The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statement of operations information for 2014 and 2013, set forth below, presents the results of operations as if the consolidation of the newspapers from Local Media, The Providence Journal, and Halifax Media Group had occurred on December 31, 2012. The results of operations of the Other Acquisitions are not material to the Company's 2014 or 2013 results and have been excluded from the pro-forma results. These amounts are not necessarily indicative of future results or actual results that would have been achieved had the acquisitions occurred as of the beginning of such period.
		Successor Company				Predecessor
						Company
		Year ended		Two Months ended		Ten months ended
		December 28, 2014		December 29, 2013		November 6, 2013
	Revenues	$	1,057,847	$	174,750	$	863,693
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	10,020	$	10,932	$	773,686
	Income (loss) from continuing operations per common share:
	Basic	$	0.31	$	0.36	$	13.32
	Diluted	$	0.31	$	0.36	$	13.32
	Stephens Media, LLC
	On February 19, 2015, the Company reached an agreement to purchase substantially all of the assets of Stephens Media, LLC (“Stephens Media”) for $102,500 in cash, plus working capital. The Company intends to fund the acquisition with cash on the balance sheet and available capacity under the New Media Credit Agreement. Stephens Media is a leading newspaper publisher operating eight daily newspapers, over 65 weekly and niche publications, and more than 50 websites serving communities throughout the United States. The assets have a combined average daily circulation of approximately 221 and 244 on Sunday. The Company anticipates the deal will close in the first quarter of 2015 subject to customary closing conditions; however, there can be no assurance as to the timing or the occurrence of the closing.
	Equity
	On January 20, 2015, we completed the sale of 7,000,000 shares of our common stock, including the 104,400 shares of our common stock sold to certain of our officers and directors and an officer of the Manager. The gross proceeds of the sale were approximately $152,000, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses. All of the shares were offered by us and were issued pursuant to an effective registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In connection with this offering, we issued to an affiliate of our Manager 700,000 options to purchase shares of our common stock.
	On February 24, 2015, the Company's Board of Directors granted 196,164 shares of restricted stock to employees under the Incentive Plan.
	Dividends
	On February 26, 2015, the Company announced a fourth quarter 2014 cash dividend of $0.30 per share of New Media Common Stock. The dividend will be paid on March 19, 2015, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 11, 2015.
	Amendments to New Media Credit Agreement
	On February 13, 2015, the New Media Credit Agreement was amended to, amongst other things, replace the outstanding Term Loans, 2014 Incremental Term Loans and 2015 Incremental Term Loan with a new class of replacement term loans (the “Replacement Term Loans”) which are subject to a 1.00% prepayment premium for any prepayments made in connection with certain repricing transactions with respect to the Replacement Term Loans effected within six months of the date of the amendment.
	Management Agreement
	On March 6, 2015, the Company's Board of Directors approved an amendment to the Management Agreement.  The amended Management Agreement is included as exhibit 10.39 in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	(b) Basis of Presentation
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of New Media and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
	As discussed in Note 2 “Voluntary Reorganization Under Chapter 11”, the Debtors emerged from Chapter 11 protection and adopted fresh start accounting in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”), Topic 852, “Reorganizations” (“ASC 852”). The adoption of fresh start accounting resulted in the Company becoming a new entity for financial reporting purposes as of November 6, 2013. Accordingly, the consolidated financial statements on November 7, 2013 and subsequent periods are not comparable, in various material respects, to the Company's consolidated financial statements prior to that date.
	Fresh start accounting requires resetting the historical net book value of assets and liabilities to fair value by allocating the entity's reorganization value (“Reorganization Value”) to its assets and liabilities pursuant to ASC Topic 805, “Business Combinations” (“ASC 805”). The excess reorganization value over the fair value of tangible and identifiable intangible assets is recorded as goodwill on the consolidated balance sheet. Deferred taxes are determined in conformity with ASC Topic 740, “Income Taxes” (“ASC 740”).
	In addition, ASC 852 requires that financial statements, for periods including and subsequent to a Chapter 11 filing, distinguish transactions and events that are directly associated with the reorganization proceedings and the ongoing operations of the business, as well as additional disclosures. Effective September 27, 2013, expenses, gains and losses directly associated with the reorganization proceedings were reported as reorganization items in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. In addition, liabilities subject to compromise in the Chapter 11 cases were distinguished from liabilities not subject to compromise and from post-petition liabilities. Liabilities subject to compromise were reported at amounts allowed or expected to be allowed under Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
	The “Company,” when used in reference to the period subsequent to the application of fresh start accounting on November 6, 2013, refers to the “Successor Company,” and when used in reference to periods prior to fresh start accounting, refers to the “Predecessor Company.” Further, references to the “Ten months ended November 6, 2013” refer to the period from December 31, 2012 to November 6, 2013 and references to the “Two months ended December 29, 2013” refer to the period from November 7, 2013 to December 29, 2013.
Use of Estimates	(e) Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
	Examples of significant estimates include fresh start accounting, pension and postretirement benefit obligation assumptions, income taxes, allowance for doubtful accounts, self-insurance liabilities, goodwill impairment analysis, stock-based compensation, and valuation of intangible assets. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Fiscal Year	(f) Fiscal Year
	The Company's fiscal year is a 52 week operating year ending on the Sunday closest to December 31. The Company's 2014 and 2013 fiscal years ended on December 28 and December 29, respectively, and encompassed 52-week periods. The Company's 2012 fiscal year ended on December 30, 2012 and encompassed a 53-week period for approximately 60% of the Company.
Accounts Receivable	(g) Accounts Receivable
	Accounts receivable are stated at amounts due from customers, net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company's allowance for doubtful accounts is based upon several factors including the length of time the receivables are past due, historical payment trends and current economic factors. The Company generally does not require collateral.
	In connection with the application of fresh start accounting on November 6, 2013, the carrying value of accounts receivable was adjusted to fair value, eliminating the allowance for doubtful accounts.
Inventory	(h) Inventory
	Inventory consists principally of newsprint, which is valued at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method. In 2013 and 2014 the Company purchased approximately 95% of its newsprint from one vendor.
Property, Plant and Equipment	(i) Property, Plant and Equipment
	Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost. Routine maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred.
	Depreciation is calculated under the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives, principally 4 to 38 years for buildings and improvements, 1 to 15 years for machinery and equipment, and 1 to 9 years for furniture, fixtures and computer software. Leasehold improvements are amortized under the straight-line method over the shorter of the lease term or estimated useful life of the asset.
	As part of fresh start accounting, property, plant and equipment were restated to fair value and the depreciable lives were updated to reflect the remaining estimated useful life of the assets.
Business Combinations	(j) Business Combinations
	The Company accounts for acquisitions in accordance with the provisions of ASC 805. ASC 805 provides guidance for recognition and measurement of identifiable assets and goodwill acquired, liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree at fair value. In a business combination, the assets acquired, liabilities assumed and noncontrolling interest in the acquiree are recorded as of the date of acquisition at their respective fair values with limited exceptions. Any excess of the purchase price (consideration transferred) over the estimated fair values of net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred. The operating results of the acquired business are reflected in the Company's consolidated financial statements after the date of the acquisition.
Goodwill, Intangible Assets, and Long-Lived Assets	(k) Goodwill, Intangible, and Long-Lived Assets
	Intangible assets consist of noncompete agreements, advertiser, subscriber and customer relationships, mastheads, trade names and publication rights. Goodwill is not amortized pursuant to ASC Topic 350 “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other” (“ASC 350”). Mastheads are not amortized because it has been determined that the useful lives of such mastheads are indefinite.
	In accordance with ASC 350, goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives are tested for impairment annually or when events indicate that an impairment could exist which may include an economic downturn in a market, a change in the assessment of future operations or a decline in the Company's stock price. The Company performs an annual impairment assessment on the last day of its fiscal second quarter. As required by ASC 350, the Company performs its impairment analysis on each of its reporting units. The reporting units have discrete financial information which are regularly reviewed by management. The fair value of the applicable reporting unit is compared to its carrying value. Calculating the fair value of a reporting unit requires significant estimates and assumptions by the Company. The Company estimates fair value by applying third-party market value indicators to projected cash flows and/or projected earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. In applying this methodology, the Company relies on a number of factors, including current operating results and cash flows, expected future operating results and cash flows, future business plans, and market data. If the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds the estimate of fair value, the Company calculates the impairment as the excess of the carrying value of goodwill over its implied fair value.
	Refer to Note 8 “Goodwill and Intangible Assets” for additional information on the impairment testing of goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets.
	The Company accounts for long-lived assets in accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 360, “Property, Plant and Equipment” (“ASC 360”). The Company assesses the recoverability of its long-lived assets, including property, plant and equipment and definite lived intangible assets, whenever events or changes in business circumstances indicate the carrying amount of the assets, or related group of assets, may not be fully recoverable. Impairment indicators include significant under performance relative to historical or projected future operating losses, significant changes in the manner of use of the acquired assets or the strategy for the Company's overall business, and significant negative industry or economic trends. The assessment of recoverability is based on management's estimates by comparing the sum of the estimated undiscounted cash flows generated by the underlying asset, or other appropriate grouping of assets, to its carrying value to determine whether an impairment existed at its lowest level of identifiable cash flows. If the carrying amount of the asset is greater than the expected undiscounted cash flows to be generated by such asset, an impairment is recognized to the extent the carrying value of such asset exceeds its fair value.
Revenue Recognition	(l) Revenue Recognition
	Advertising revenue is recognized upon publication of the advertisement. Circulation revenue from subscribers is billed to customers at the beginning of the subscription period and is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the related subscription. Circulation revenue from single-copy income is recognized based on date of publication, net of provisions for related returns. Revenue for commercial printing is recognized upon delivery. Directory revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the period in which the corresponding directory is distributed.
Income Taxes	(m) Income Taxes
	Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.
	The Company has determined that it is more likely than not that its existing deferred tax assets will not be realized, and accordingly has provided a full valuation allowance. Any changes in the scheduled reversals of deferred taxes may require an additional valuation allowance against the remaining deferred tax assets. Any increase or decrease in the valuation allowance could result in an increase or decrease in income tax expense in the period of adjustment.
	The Company accounts for uncertain tax positions under the provisions of ASC 740. The Company does not anticipate significant increases or decreases in our uncertain tax positions within the next twelve months. The Company recognizes penalties and interest relating to uncertain tax positions in tax expense.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	(n) Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	The carrying value of the Company's cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accrued expenses approximate fair value due to the short maturity of these instruments. An estimate of the fair value of the Company's debt is disclosed in Note 11 “Indebtedness”.
	The Company accounts for derivative instruments in accordance with ASC Topic 815, “Derivatives and Hedging” (“ASC 815”) and ASC Topic 820 “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” (“ASC 820”). These standards require an entity to recognize all derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet and measure those instruments at fair value. Additionally, the fair value adjustments will affect either accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income or net income (loss) depending on whether the derivative instrument qualifies as an effective hedge for accounting purposes and, if so, the nature of the hedging activity. The fair value of the Company's derivative financial instruments is disclosed in Note 12 “Derivative Instruments”.
Cash Equivalents	(o) Cash Equivalents
	Cash equivalents represent highly liquid certificates of deposit which have original maturities of three months or less.
Deferred Financing Costs	(p) Deferred Financing Costs
	Deferred financing costs consist of costs incurred in connection with debt financings. Such costs are amortized on a straight-line basis, which approximates the effective interest method, over the estimated remaining term of the related debt.
Advertising	(q) Advertising Costs
	Advertising costs are expensed in the period incurred. The Company incurred total advertising expenses for the Successor Company for the year ended December 28, 2014 and the two months ended December 29, 2013, the Predecessor Company for the ten months ended November 6, 2013 and for the year ended December 30, 2012 of $5,179, $808, $2,693 and $3,419, respectively.
Earnings (loss) per share	(r) Earnings (loss) per share
	Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed as net income (loss) available to common stockholders divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur from common shares issued through common stock equivalents.
Stock-based Employee Compensation	(s) Stock-based Employee Compensation
	ASC Topic 718, “Compensation - Stock Compensation” requires that all share-based payments to employees and the board of directors, including grants of employee stock options, be recognized in the consolidated financial statements over the service period (generally the vesting period) based on fair values measured on grant dates.
Pension and Postretirement Liabilities	(t) Pension and Postretirement Liabilities
	ASC Topic 715, “Compensation - Retirement Benefits” requires recognition of an asset or liability in the consolidated balance sheet reflecting the funded status of pension and other postretirement benefit plans such as retiree health and life, with current-year changes in the funded status recognized in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income. For the Successor Company for the year ended December 28, 2014 and the two months ended December 29, 2013, the Predecessor Company for the ten months ended November 6, 2013 and for the year ended December 30, 2012, a total of $(4,927), $458, $69 and $(2,647) net of taxes of $0, $0, $0 and $0, respectively, was recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) income (see Note 16 “Pension and Postretirement Benefits”).
Self-Insurance Liability Accruals	(u) Self-Insurance Liability Accruals
	The Company maintains self-insured medical and workers' compensation programs. The Company purchases stop loss coverage from third parties which limits our exposure to large claims. The Company records a liability for healthcare and workers' compensation costs during the period in which they occur as well as an estimate of incurred but not reported claims.
Reclassifications	(v) Reclassifications
	Certain amounts in the prior periods consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements	(w) Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
	In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-11, “Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists” which requires an unrecognized tax benefit to be presented as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss or a tax credit carryforward that the entity intends to use as of the reporting date. The Company adopted the provisions of ASU No. 2013-11 in fiscal 2014. The amendments in this Update did not have a material impact on the financial statements.
	In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-08, “Presentation of Financial Statements and Property, Plant, and Equipment: Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity”. ASU No. 2014-08 changes the criteria for reporting discontinued operations while enhancing disclosures in this area and is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2014. The amendments in ASU No. 2014-08 are not expected to have a material impact on the financial statements.
	In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers.” ASU No. 2014-09 will replace all current U.S. GAAP guidance on this topic and eliminate all industry-specific guidance. The new revenue recognition standard provides a unified model to determine when and how revenue is recognized. The core principle is that a company 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. This guidance will be effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and shall be applied retrospectively to each period presented or as a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the date of adoption. The Company is currently reviewing the amendments in ASU No. 2014-09, but does not expect them to have a material impact on the financial statements.

Description_of_Business_Basis_1

Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Schedule of changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component for the years ended December 29, 2013 and December 28, 2014 are outlined below.
				Gain (loss) on				Net actuarial loss			Total
				derivative				and prior service
				instruments				cost
	Balance at December 30, 2012, Predecessor Company			$	(45,651	)		$	(6,991	)	$	(52,642	)
	Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications				(1,109	)			1			(1,108	)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss(1)				46,760				69			46,829
	Net current period other comprehensive income, net of taxes				45,651				70			45,721
	Elimination of Predecessor Company accumulated other comprehensive income				—				6,921			6,921
	Balance at November 6, 2013, Predecessor Company			$	—			$	—		$	—
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications				—				458			458
	Net current period other comprehensive income, net of taxes				—				458			458
	Balance at December 29, 2013, Successor Company			$	—			$	458		$	458
	Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications				—				(4,927	)		(4,927	)
	Net current period other comprehensive loss, net of taxes				—				(4,927	)		(4,927	)
	Balance at December 28, 2014, Successor Company			$	—			$	(4,469	)	$	(4,469	)
	(1)	This accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) component is included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost. See Note 16 “Pension and Postretirement Benefits”.
Reclassification Out Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Table Text Block	The following table presents reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the Successor Company for the year ended December 28, 2014, the two months ended December 29, 2013, and the Predecessor Company for the ten months ended November 6, 2013.
			Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other												Affected Line Item in the
			Comprehensive Income (Loss)												Consolidated Statements of
															Operations and
			Successor Company									Predecessor			Comprehensive
												Company			Income (Loss)
			Year ended				Two months					Ten months
			December 28,				ended					ended
			2014				December 29,					November 6,
							2013					2013
	Loss on interest rate swap agreements, designated as cash flow hedges		$	—			$	—				$	20,447		Interest expense
	Amortization of prior service cost			—				—					(383	)(1)
	Amortization of unrecognized loss			—				—					452	(1)
	Reclassification of unrealized losses upon dedesignation of cash flow hedges			—				—					26,313		Interest expense
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss			—				—					46,829		Loss from continuing
															operations before
															income taxes
	Income tax benefit			—				—					—		Income tax benefit
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes		$	—			$	—				$	46,829		Net income (loss)
	(1	)This accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) component is included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost. See Note 16 “Pension and Postretirement Benefits”.

Voluntary_Reorganization_Under1

Voluntary Reorganization Under Chapter 11 (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Bankruptcy Proceedings [Abstract]
Schedule of Liabilities Subject to Compromise	Liabilities subject to compromise for the Predecessor Company were as follows:
		Predecessor Company
		November 6, 2013
	Accrued interest	$	8,769
	Lease termination liability		886
	Long-term debt		1,167,450
	Derivative instruments		28,440
	Liabilities subject to compromise	$	1,205,545
Schedule of Reorganization Items	A summary of reorganization items, for the Predecessor Company is presented in the following table:
		Predecessor Company
		Ten Months Ended
		6-Nov-13
	Write-off of deferred financing costs	$	948
	Credit agreement amendment fees		6,790
	Bankruptcy fees		11,643
	Net gain on reorganization adjustments		(722,796	)
	Net gain on fresh start adjustments		(246,243	)
	Adjustment to the allowed claim for derivative instruments		2,041
	Reorganization items, net	$	(947,617	)

Fresh_Start_Accounting_Tables

Fresh Start Accounting (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Fresh Start Accounting [Abstract]
Schedule of Fresh Start Adjustments	The following table identifies the adjustments recorded to the Predecessor's November 6, 2013 consolidated statement of financial position as a result of implementing the Plan and applying fresh start accounting:
			Predecessor			Effects of			Fresh Start			Successor
			November 6,			Plan			Adjustments			November 6,
			2013			Adjustments						2013
	ASSETS
	Current Assets
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	20,718		$	—		$	—		$	20,718
	Restricted cash			6,716			—			—			6,716
	Accounts receivable			64,315			—			—			64,315
	Inventory			7,450			—			—			7,450
	Prepaid expenses			9,420			—			—			9,420
	Other current assets			10,533			—			—			10,533
	Total Current Assets			119,152			—			—			119,152
	Property, plant, and equipment		$	176,644			—			97,475	(g)		274,119
	Goodwill			14,204			725	(a)		110,982	(h)		125,911
	Intangible assets			113,130			—			33,320	(h)		146,450
	Deferred financing costs, net			2,061			—			—			2,061
	Other assets			2,373			—			—			2,373
	Assets held for sale			474			—			—			474
	Total Assets		$	428,038		$	725		$	241,777		$	670,540
	LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
	Current Liabilities:
	Current portion of long-term liabilities			698		$	—		$	(322	)(i)	$	376
	Current portion of long-term debt			813			—			—			813
	Accounts payable			10,247			—			—			10,247
	Accrued expenses			45,788			886	(b)		239	(i,j)		46,913
	Accrued interest			172			—			—			172
	Deferred revenue			31,348			—			—			31,348
	Total Current Liabilities			89,066			886			(83	)		89,869
	Long-term Liabilities:
	Long-term debt			32,188			—			—			32,188
	Long-term liabilities, less current portion			2,047			—			(1,105	)(j)		942
	Derivative instruments			—			—			—			—
	Pension and other postretirement benefit obligations			14,120			—			(3,277	)(i)		10,843
	Liabilities subject to compromise			1,205,545			(1,205,545	)(c)		—			—
	Total Liabilities			1,342,966			(1,204,659	)		(4,465	)		133,842
	Stockholders' Equity (Deficit):
	Predecessor common stock			568			—			(568	)(k)		—
	Successor common stock			—			300	(d)		—			300
	Additional paid-in capital			831,369			536,398	(a,d,e)		(831,369	)(k)		536,398
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss			(6,921	)		—			6,921	(k)		—
	Accumulated deficit			(1,792,749	)		721,801	(f)		1,070,948	(k)		—
	Treasury stock, at cost			(310	)		—			310	(k)		—
	Total New Media stockholders' equity (deficit)			(968,043	)		1,258,499			246,242			536,698
	Noncontrolling interest			53,115			(53,115	)(a)		—			—
	Total Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)			(914,928	)		1,205,384			246,242			536,698
	Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)		$	428,038		$	725		$	241,777		$	670,540
Schedule Of Cumulative Impact Of Reorganization Adjustments [Table Text Block]
		The issuance of New Media Warrants as described in note (e) to the Former Equity Holders is also included within the additional paid-in capital as follows:
	Exchange by Plan Sponsor of $549,000 Outstanding Debt acquired other than in the Cash-Out Offer for New Media Common Stock		$	219,125
	Exchange by Plan Sponsor of $442,000 Outstanding Debt acquired in the Cash-Out Offer for New Media Common Stock			176,615
	Exchange by debt holders other than Plan Sponsor of $215,000 Outstanding Debt for New Media Common Stock			86,123
	Contribution by Plan Sponsor of Local Media for New Media Common Stock			53,840
	New Media Warrants issued to Former Equity Holders			995
	Impact of classification of issuance of warrants within additional paid-in capital			(995	)
	Net impact to stockholders' equity (deficit)		$	535,703
Schedule of Liabilities Subject to Compromise Eliminated [Table Text Block]
		The table below provides a summary of the adjustments to accumulated deficit as it pertains to the Plan:
	Liabilities subject to compromise eliminated:
	Secured indebtedness of $1,167,450 and accrued interest outstanding of $8,769		$	1,176,219
	Derivative instrument liability			28,440
	Rejected lease claim			886
	Total liabilities subject to compromise eliminated			1,205,545
	Consideration given:
	Issuance of New Media common stock			(481,863	)
	Lease claim accrual			(886	)
	Gain on extinguishment of debt			722,796
	Issuance of New Media Warrants			(995	)
	Total adjustment to accumulated deficit		$	721,801
Reconciliation of Enterprise Value to Estimated Reorganization Value [Table Text Block]
		Adjustment eliminated the balance of goodwill, mastheads, and other unamortized intangible assets of the Predecessor Company and records Successor Company intangible assets, including the reorganization value of assets in excess of amounts allocated to identified tangible and intangible assets, also referred to as Successor Company goodwill.
	GateHouse business enterprise value		$	489,931
	Less: Transaction fees			(7,073	)
	Add: Local Media contribution			53,840
	Add: Fair value of liabilities excluded from enterprise value			133,842
	Less: Fair value of tangible assets			(398,179	)
	Less: Fair value of identified intangible assets			(146,450	)
	Reorganization value of assets in excess of amounts allocated to identified tangible and intangible assets (Successor company goodwill)		$	125,911
Cumulative Impact Of Fresh Start Adjustments [Table Text Block]
	Establishment of Successor Company's goodwill		$	(125,911	)
	Elimination of Predecessor Company's goodwill			14,204
	Add-back Local Media goodwill adjustment			725
	Establishment of Successor Company's other intangible assets			(146,450	)
	Elimination of Predecessor Company's other intangible assets			113,130
	Property, plant and equipment fair value adjustments			(97,475	)
	Pension and postretirement fair value adjustments			(3,719	)
	Rent and unfavorable lease fair value adjustments			(746	)
	Gain on fresh start accounting adjustments		$	(246,242	)
	The net effect of the above adjustments on additional paid-in capital was $830,374 net of the impact of the classification of the warrants within additional paid-in capital of $995.

Business_Combinations_Tables

Business Combinations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed	The Providence Journal
	The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of The Providence Journal assets and liabilities:
	Current assets	$	10,068
	Property, plant and equipment		32,080
	Advertiser relationships		1,780
	Subscriber relationships		1,510
	Customer relationships		1,810
	Mastheads		3,700
	Goodwill		3,653
	Total assets		54,601
	Current liabilities		5,935
	Total liabilities		5,935
	Net assets	$	48,666
	Local Media
	The following table summarizes estimated fair values of the Local Media assets and liabilities as of September 3, 2013:
	Current assets	$	18,349
	Property, plant and equipment		73,718
	Mastheads		4,100
	Goodwill		462
	Total assets		96,629
	Current liabilities		13,179
	Total liabilities		13,179
	Net assets	$	83,450
	For tax purposes, the amount of goodwill that is expected to be deductible is $1,187 as of December 28, 2014. This amount includes goodwill adjustments related to fresh start accounting.
	Other Acquisitions
	The following table summarizes the preliminary fair values of the assets and liabilities:
	Current assets	$	4,402
	Property, plant and equipment		13,766
	Noncompete agreements		200
	Advertiser relationships		5,196
	Subscriber relationships		1,956
	Customer relationships		364
	Mastheads		1,922
	Goodwill		4,490
	Total assets		32,296
	Current liabilities		3,204
	Total liabilities		3,204
	Net assets	$	29,092
Schedule of Unaudited Pro Forma Results	Pro-Forma Results
	The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statement of operations information for 2014 and 2013, set forth below, presents the results of operations as if the consolidation of the newspapers from Local Media and The Providence Journal had occurred on December 31, 2012. The results of operations of the Other Acquisitions are not material to the Company's 2014 or 2013 results of operations and have been excluded from the pro-forma results. These amounts are not necessarily indicative of future results or actual results that would have been achieved had the acquisitions occurred as of the beginning of such period.
		Successor Company					Predecessor
							Company
		Year ended			Two Months		Ten months
		December 28, 2014			ended		ended
					December 29, 2013		November 6, 2013
	Revenues	$	710,678		$	120,030	$	590,092
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	(2,161	)	$	8,748	$	762,767
	Income (loss) from continuing operations per common share:
	Basic	$	(0.07	)	$	0.29	$	13.14
	Diluted	$	(0.07	)	$	0.29	$	13.14

ShareBased_Compensation_Tables

Share-Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Share-Based Compensation [Abstract]
RSG Activity	RSG activity was as follows:
		Successor Company								Predecessor Company
		Year Ended				Two Months Ended				Ten Months Ended								Year Ended
		December 28,				December  29,				December 29,								December 30,
		2014				2013				2013								2012
		Number		Weighted-Average		Number		Weighted-Average		Number			Weighted-Average		Number			Weighted-Average
		of RSGs		Grant Date		of RSGs		Grant Date		of RSGs			Grant Date		of RSGs			Grant Date
				Fair Value				Fair Value					Fair Value					Fair Value
	Unvested at beginning of year		—	$	—		—	$	—		25,424		$	6.04		84,181		$	3.67
	Granted		15,870		14.18		—		—		—			—		—			—
	Vested		—		—		—		—		(25,424	)		6.04		(58,757	)		2.65
	Unvested at end of year		15,870	$	14.18		—	$	—		—		$	—		25,424		$	6.04

Restructuring_Tables

Restructuring (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Restructuring [Abstract]
Restructuring Program Activity	Information related to restructuring program activity for the Successor Company for the year ended December 28, 2014, the two months ended December 29, 2013 and for the Predecessor Company for the ten months ended November 6, 2013 is outlined below.
				Severance and				Other			Total
				Related Costs				Costs (1)
	Balance at December 30, 2012, Predecessor Company			$	684			$	164		$	848
	Restructuring provision included in Integration and Reorganization				1,539				38			1,577
	Cash payments				(1,738	)			(207	)		(1,945	)
	Balance at November 6, 2013, Predecessor Company			$	485			$	(5	)	$	480
	Restructuring provision included in Integration and Reorganization				1,758				—			1,758
	Cash payments				(501	)			—			(501	)
	Balance at December 29, 2013, Successor Company			$	1,742			$	(5	)	$	1,737
	Restructuring provision included in Integration and Reorganization				3,424				—			3,424
	Reversal of prior accruals included in Integration and Reorganization				(628	)			—			(628	)
	Restructuring accrual assumed from acquisition				302				—			302
	Cash (payments) receipts				(3,161	)			5			(3,156	)
	Balance at December 28, 2014, Successor Company			$	1,679			$	—		$	1,679
	(1	)Other costs primarily included costs to consolidate operations.
Schedule of Restructuring Costs and Cash Paid	The following table summarizes the costs incurred and cash paid in connection with these restructuring programs for the Successor Company for the year ended December 28, 2014, the two months ended December 29, 2013 and for the Predecessor Company for the ten months ended November 6, 2013.
			Successor Company									Predecessor Company
			Year ended				Two months ended					Ten months ended
			December 28, 2014				December  29, 2013					November 6, 2013
	Severance and related costs		$	3,424			$	1,758				$	1,539
	Reversal of prior accruals			(628	)			—					—
	Severance costs assumed from acquisition			302				—					—
	Other costs			—				—					38
	Cash payments			(3,156	)			(501	)				(1,945	)

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_T

Property, Plant, and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Property, Plant, and Equipment [Abstract]
Schedule of Property, Plant, and Equipment	Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following:
		December 28, 2014			December 29, 2013
	Land	$	25,813		$	23,087
	Buildings and improvements		129,185			110,941
	Machinery and equipment		149,790			129,269
	Furniture, fixtures, and computer software		17,106			11,713
	Construction in progress		2,064			716
			323,958			275,726
	Less: accumulated depreciation		(40,172	)		(5,539	)
	Total	$	283,786		$	270,187

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets1

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill and Intangible Assets	Goodwill and intangible assets consisted of the following:
		December 28, 2014
		Gross			Accumulated		Net
		Carrying			Amortization		Carrying
		Amount					Amount
	Amortized intangible assets:
	Noncompete agreements	$	200		$	—	$	200
	Advertiser relationships		65,310			4,484		60,826
	Customer relationships		7,864			470		7,394
	Subscriber relationships		39,562			2,723		36,839
	Trade name		270			32		238
	Total	$	113,206		$	7,709	$	105,497
	Nonamortized intangible assets:
	Goodwill	$	134,042
	Mastheads		51,245
	Total	$	185,287
		December 29, 2013
		Gross			Accumulated		Net
		Carrying			Amortization		Carrying
		Amount					Amount
	Amortized intangible assets:
	Advertiser relationships	$	58,520		$	610	$	57,910
	Customer relationships		5,690			59		5,631
	Subscriber relationships		36,120			375		35,745
	Trade name		270			5		265
	Total	$	100,600		$	1,049	$	99,551
	Nonamortized intangible assets:
	Goodwill	$	125,911
	Mastheads		45,850
	Total	$	171,761
Intangible Assets Future Amortization Expense	Estimated future amortization expense as of December 29, 2014, is as follows:
	For the years ending the Sunday closest to December 31:
	2015	$	7,195
	2016		7,195
	2017		7,195
	2018		7,195
	2019		7,195
	Thereafter		69,522
	Total	$	105,497
Summary of the Change in Goodwill	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the years ended December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013 are as follows:
	Gross balance at December 30, 2012	$	886,843
	Accumulated impairment losses		(873,101	)
	Net balance at December 30, 2012, Predecessor Company		13,742
	Consolidation of Local Media		462
	Elimination of Predecessor goodwill		(14,204	)
	Reorganization Plan effects and Fresh Start adjustments		125,911
	Balance at November 6, 2013, Successor Company		125,911
	Net balance at December 29, 2013, Successor Company	$	125,911
	Goodwill acquired in business combinations		8,143
	Goodwill from divestitures		(12	)
	Balance at December 28, 2014, Successor Company		134,042
	Net balance at December 28, 2014, Successor Company	$	134,042

Accrued_Expenses_Tables

Accrued Expenses (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Accrued Expenses [Abstract]
Schedule of Accrued Expenses	Accrued expenses consisted of the following:
			December 28, 2014		December 29, 2013
	Accrued payroll and payroll taxes		$	7,317	$	6,849
	Accrued bonus			5,616		4,011
	Accrued vacation			901		1,355
	Accrued insurance			5,313		6,646
	Accrued legal and professional fees			3,957		16,058
	Accrued interest expense			1,307		828
	Accrued taxes			3,029		2,704
	Accrued restructuring			1,679		1,737
	Accrued other (1)			17,942		15,630
			$	47,061	$	55,818
	(1)	December 29, 2013 includes $4,626 accrual for Local Media to fund a pension liability that was retained by the seller. The cash was received prior to December 29, 2013 while payment was not made by Local Media until fiscal 2014.

Lease_Commitments_Tables

Lease Commitments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Lease Commitments [Abstract]
Schedule of Lease Commitments	The future minimum lease payments related to the Company's non-cancelable operating lease commitments as of December 28, 2014 are as follows:
	For the years ending the Sunday closest to December 31:
	2015	$	6,800
	2016		4,985
	2017		4,801
	2018		3,671
	2019		1,450
	Thereafter		3,449
	Total minimum lease payments	$	25,156

Indebtedness_Tables

Indebtedness (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Indebtedness [Abstract]
Schedule of Principal Payments of Outstanding Debt	Payment Schedule
	As of December 28, 2014, scheduled principal payments of outstanding debt are as follows:
	2015		2,250
	2016		2,250
	2017		2,250
	2018		2,250
	2019		7,250
	Thereafter		213,187
		$	229,437
	Less: Short-term debt		2,250
	Less: Remaining original issue discount		7,385
	Long-term debt	$	219,802

Derivative_Instruments_Tables

Derivative Instruments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2014

Derivative Instruments [Abstract]

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

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

for the Successor Company for the Year Ended December 28, 2014 and for the Predecessor Company for the Ten Months Ended November 6, 2013 and Year Ended December 30, 2012(1)

Derivatives in ASC 815

Location of Gain or (Loss)

Amount of Gain or (Loss)

Fair Value Hedging

Recognized in Income on

Recognized in Income on Derivative

Relationships

Derivative

Successor

Predecessor

Predecessor

Company

Company

Company

2014

2013

2012

Interest rate swaps

(Loss) gain on derivative instruments

$

(51

)

$

(14

)

$

1,635

Derivatives in

Amount of Gain or (Loss)

Location of

Amount of Gain or (Loss)

Location of

Amount of

ASC 815

Recognized in OCI on

Gain or (Loss)

Reclassified from

Gain or (Loss)

Gain or (Loss)

Fair Value Hedging

Derivative

Reclassified from

Accumulated

Recognized in

Recognized in

Relationships

(Effective Portion)

Accumulated OCI

OCI into Income

Income on

Income on Derivative

into Income

(Effective Portion)

Derivative

(Ineffective Portion)(2)

(Effective Portion)

(Ineffective Portion

and Amount

Excluded from

Effectiveness

Successor

Predecessor

Predecessor

Successor

Predecessor

Predecessor

Testing)

Successor

Predecessor

Predecessor

Company

Company

Company

Company

Company

Company

Company

Company

Company

2014

2013

2012

2014

2013

2012

2014

2013

2012

Interest rate swaps

$

—

$

19,339

$

5,832

Interest

$

—

$

46,760

$

28,771

Gain (loss) on

$

(51

)

$

(14

)

$

20

(income)/

derivative instruments

expense

Reorganization items,

$

—

$

(2,041

)

$

—

net

(1

)For the Successor Company for the two months ended December 29, 2013, there were no derivative assets or liabilities outstanding.

(2

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

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Schedule of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	Income tax expense (benefit) on loss from continuing operations for the periods shown below consisted of:
		Current			Deferred			Total
	Year ended December 28, 2014, Successor Company:
	U.S. Federal	$	—		$	2,256		$	2,256
	State and local		(108	)		565			457
		$	(108	)		2,821		$	2,713
	Two months ended December 29, 2013, Successor Company:
	U.S. Federal	$	—		$	—		$	—
	State and local		491			—			491
		$	491			—		$	491
	Ten months ended November 6, 2013, Predecessor Company:
	U.S. Federal	$	—		$	(158	)	$	(158	)
	State and local		—			(39	)		(39	)
		$	—			(197	)	$	(197	)
	Year ended December 30, 2012, Predecessor Company:
	U.S. Federal	$	149		$	—		$	149
	State and local		(356	)		—			(356	)
		$	(207	)		—		$	(207	)
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation	Income tax expense (benefit) differed from the amounts computed by applying the U.S. federal income tax rate of 34% to income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes as a result of the following:
		Successor Company								Predecessor Company
		Year Ended			Two Months					Ten Months			Year Ended
		December 28,			Ended					Ended			December 30,
		2014			December 29,					November 6,			2012
					2013					2013
	Computed “expected” tax expense (benefit)	$	(167	)	$	2,617				$	267,934		$	(9,303	)
	Increase (decrease) in income tax benefit resulting from:
	State and local income taxes, net of federal benefit		371			491					(39	)		20
	Net nondeductible meals, entertainment, and other expenses		490			54					(173	)		393
	Return to provision adjustment		—			—					(489	)		288
	Tax attribute reduction		25,367			—					—			—
	Change in valuation allowance		(23,241	)		(1,704	)				(53,913	)		8,462
	(Decrease) increase to provision for unrecognized tax benefits		(69	)		—					—			(356	)
	Cancellation of indebtedness and original issue discount		—			(967	)				(213,517	)—
	Other		(38	)		—					—			289
		$	2,713		$	491				$	(197	)	$	(207	)
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets as of December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013 are presented below:
		December 28, 2014			December 29, 2013
	Current deferred tax assets:
	Accounts receivable	$	1,929		$	936
	Accrued expenses		19,764			13,204
	Inventory capitalization		615			3,014
	Gross current deferred tax assets		22,308			17,154
	Less valuation allowance		(18,039	)		(13,708	)
	Net current deferred tax assets		4,269			3,446
	Non-current deferred tax assets:
	Pension and other postretirement benefit obligation		5,400			3,920
	Definite and indefinite lived intangible assets		66,018			97,760
	Net operating losses		79,330			87,346
	Gross non-current deferred tax assets		150,748			189,026
	Less valuation allowance		(121,897	)		(151,061	)
	Net non-current deferred tax assets		28,851			37,965
	Non-current deferred tax liabilities:
	Fixed assets		35,941			41,411
	Gross non-current deferred tax liabilities		35,941			41,411
	Net deferred tax liabilities		(2,821	)		—
Schedule of Uncertain Tax Positions Reconciliation	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of uncertain tax positions for the years ended December 28, 2014, December 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012 are as follows:
	Balance as of January 1, 2012	$	5,033
	Decreases based on tax positions prior to 2012		(399	)
	Increases based on tax positions prior to 2012		43
	Uncertain tax positions as of December 30, 2012, Predecessor Company	$	4,677
	Decreases based on tax positions prior to 2013 and tax attribute reductions		(3,568	)
	Uncertain tax positions as of December 29, 2013, Successor Company	$	1,109
	Decreases based on tax positions prior to 2014 and tax attribute reductions		(69	)
	Uncertain tax positions as of December 28, 2014, Successor Company	$	1,040

Earnings_Loss_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Earnings (Loss) Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings (Loss) Per Share, Basic and Diluted	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share (“EPS”):
		Successor Company					Predecessor Company
		Year Ended			Two Months Ended		Ten Months Ended			Year Ended
		December 28, 2014			29-Dec-13		6-Nov-13			December 30, 2012
	Numerator for earnings per share calculation:
	Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to New Media	$	(3,205	)	$	7,206	$	788,448		$	(27,463	)
	Loss from discontinued operations, attributable to New Media, net of income taxes		—			—		(1,034	)		(2,340	)
	Net income (loss) attributable to New Media	$	(3,205	)	$	7,206	$	787,414		$	(29,803	)
	Denominator for earnings per share calculation:
	Basic weighted average shares outstanding		31,985,469			30,000,000		58,069,272			58,041,907
	Diluted weighted average shares outstanding		31,985,469			30,000,000		58,069,272			58,041,907
	Income (loss) per share—basic and diluted:
	Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to New Media	$	(0.10	)	$	0.24	$	13.58		$	(0.47	)
	Loss from discontinued operations, attributable to New Media, net of taxes		—			—		(0.02	)		(0.04	)
	Net income (loss) attributable to New Media	$	(0.10	)	$	0.24	$	13.56		$	(0.51	)

Pension_and_Postretirement_Ben1

Pension and Postretirement Benefits (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Pension and Postretirement Benefits [Abstract]
Schedule of Changes in Projected Benefit Obligations and Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	The following provides information on the pension plan and postretirement medical and life insurance plan as of December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013 for the Successor Company and as of November 6, 2013 for the Predecessor Company, for the Successor Company for the year ended December 28, 2014 and two months ended December 29, 2013 and for the Predecessor Company for the ten months ended November 6, 2013 and December 30, 2012:
			Pension												Postretirement
			Successor								Predecessor				Successor										Predecessor
			Company								Company				Company										Company
			Year			Two					Ten				Year Ended				Two						Ten
			Ended			Months					Months				December  28,				Months						Months
			December  28,			Ended					Ended				2014				Ended						Ended
			2014			December  29,					November  6,								December  29,						November  6,
						2013					2013								2013						2013
	Change in projected benefit obligation:
	Benefit obligation at beginning of period		$	24,315		$	24,651				$	27,126			$	6,206			$	6,015					$	6,666
	Service cost			300			48					252				21				6						32
	Interest cost			1,191			187					913				244				41						188
	Actuarial (gain) loss			4,218			(408	)				(2,111	)			378				176						(596	)
	Benefits and expenses paid			(1,727	)		(163	)				(1,529	)			(297	)			(29	)					(261	)
	Participant contributions			—			—					—				22				2						12
	Employer implicit subsidy fulfilled			—			—					—				(27	)			(5	)					(26	)
	Projected benefit obligation at end of period		$	28,297		$	24,315				$	24,651			$	6,547			$	6,206					$	6,015
	Change in plan assets:
	Fair value of plan assets at beginning of period		$	20,290		$	19,981				$	18,241			$	—			$	—					$	—
	Actual return on plan assets			1,292			472					2,121				—				—						—
	Employer contributions			1,449			—					1,148				275				27						249
	Employer implicit subsidy contribution			—			—					—				27				5						26
	Participant contributions			—			—					—				22				2						12
	Employer implicit subsidy fulfilled			—			—					—				(27	)			(5	)					(26	)
	Benefits paid			(1,449	)		(123	)				(1,324	)			(297	)			(29	)					(261	)
	Expenses paid			(278	)		(40	)				(205	)			—				—						—
	Fair value of plan assets at end of period		$	21,304		$	20,290				$	19,981			$	—			$	—					$	—
	Reconciliation of funded status:
	Benefit obligation at end of period		$	(28,297	)	$	(24,315	)			$	(24,651	)		$	(6,547	)		$	(6,206	)				$	(6,015	)
	Fair value of assets at end of period			21,304			20,290					19,981				—				—						—
	Funded status			(6,993	)		(4,025	)				(4,670	)			(6,547	)			(6,206	)					(6,015	)
	Unrecognized actuarial (gain) loss			3,915			(634	)				—				554				176						—
	Net accrued benefit cost		$	(3,078	)	$	(4,659	)			$	(4,670	)		$	(5,993	)		$	(6,030	)				$	(6,015	)
			Pension												Postretirement
			Successor								Predecessor				Successor										Predecessor
			Company								Company				Company										Company
			Year			Two					Ten				Year Ended				Two						Ten
			Ended			Months					Months				December  28,				Months						Months
			December  28,			Ended					Ended				2014				Ended						Ended
			2014			December  29,					November  6,								December  29,						November  6,
						2013					2013								2013						2013
	Balance sheet presentation:
	Accrued liabilities		$	—		$	—				$	—			$	390			$	403					$	79
	Pension and other postretirement benefit obligations			6,993			4,025					4,670				6,157				5,803						5,936
	Accumulated other comprehensive income			(3,915	)		634				$	—				(554	)			(176	)					—
	Net accrued benefit cost		$	3,078		$	4,659				$	4,670			$	5,993			$	6,030					$	6,015
	Comparison of obligations to plan assets:
	Projected benefit obligation		$	28,297		$	24,315				$	24,651			$				$						$
																6,547				6,206						6,015
	Accumulated benefit obligation			28,297			24,315					24,651				6,547				6,206						6,015
	Fair value of plan assets			21,304			20,290					19,981				—				—						—
			Pension																Postretirement
			Successor Company								Predecessor Company								Successor Company									Predecessor Company
			Year Ended			Two Months					Ten Months				Year Ended				Year Ended				Two Months					Ten Months			Year Ended
			December 28,			Ended					Ended				December 30,				December 28,				Ended					Ended			December 30,
			2014			December 29,					November 6,				2012				2014				December 29,					November 6,			2012
						2013					2013												2013					2013
	Components of net periodic benefit cost:
	Service cost		$	300		$	48				$	252			$	300			$	21			$	6				$	32		$	40
	Interest cost			1,191			187					913				1,203				245				41					188			273
	Expected return on plan assets			(1,624	)		(246	)				(1,140	)			(1,275	)			—				—					—			—
	Amortization of prior service cost			—			—					—				—				—				—					(383	)		(457	)
	Amortization of unrecognized (gain) loss			—			—					432				382				—				—					—			—
Net periodic benefit cost		$	(133	)	$	(11	)			$	457			$	610			$	266			$	47				$	(163	)	$	(144	)
Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income:
Net actuarial (gain) loss		$	4,549		$	(634	)			$	(7,843	)		$	2,343			$	378			$	176				$	922		$	187
Amortization of net actuarial loss			—			—					(452	)			(383	)			—				—					—			—
Amortization of prior service credit			—			—					—				—				—				—					383			457
Other adjustment			—			—					—				43				—				—					—			—
Total recognized in other comprehensive income		$	4,549		$	(634	)			$	(8,295	)		$	2,003			$	378			$	176				$	1,305		$	644
Assumptions Used to Determine Defined Benefit Pension and Postretirement Plans Costs	The following assumptions were used in connection with the Company's actuarial valuation of its defined benefit pension and postretirement plans:
			Pension												Postretirement
			Successor Company								Predecessor				Successor Company										Predecessor
											Company														Company
			Year Ended			Two Months Ended					Ten Months				Year Ended				Two Months						Ten Months
			December 28, 2014			29-Dec-13					Ended				December 28,				Ended						Ended
											November 6,				2014				December  29,						November  6,
											2013								2013						2013
	Weighted average discount rate			4.2	%		5	%				4.85	%			3.8	%			4.5	%					4.3	%
	Rate of increase in future compensation levels			—			—					—				—				—						—
	Expected return on assets			8	%		8	%				8	%			—				—						—
	Current year trend			—			—					—				7.3	%			7.8	%					7.8	%
	Ultimate year trend			—			—					—				4.8	%			4.8	%					4.8	%
	Year of ultimate trend			—			—					—				2025				2025						2025
	The following assumptions were used to calculate the net periodic benefit cost for the Company's defined benefit pension and postretirement plans:
			Pension																Postretirement
			Successor Company								Predecessor Company								Successor Company									Predecessor Company
			Year Ended			Two Months					Ten Months				Year Ended				Year Ended				Two Months					Ten Months			Year Ended
			December 28,			Ended					Ended				December 30,				December 28,				Ended					Ended			December 30,
			2014			December 29,					November 6,				2012				2014				December 29,					November 6,			2012
						2013					2013												2013					2013
	Weighted average discount rate			5	%		5	%				4.85	%			5.1	%			4.5	%			4.3	%				3.6	%		4.4	%
	Rate of increase in future compensation levels			—			—					—				—				—				—					—			—
	Expected return on assets			8	%		8	%				8	%			7.75	%			—				—					—			—
	Current year trend			—			—					—				—				7.8	%			7.8	%				7.7	%		8.1	%
	Ultimate year trend			—			—					—				—				4.8	%			4.8	%				4.8	%		4.8	%
	Year of ultimate trend			—			—					—				—				2025				2025					2022			2022
Schedule of Effect of One Percentage Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates
			Postretirement
			2014			2013
	Effect of 1% increase in health care cost trend rates
	APBO		$	7,132		$	6,611
	Dollar change		$	585		$	405
	Percent change			8.9	%		6.5	%
	Effect of 1% decrease in health care cost trend rates
	APBO		$	6,061		$	5,863
	Dollar change		$	(486	)	$	(343	)
	Percent change			(7.4	)%		(5.5	)%
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets	Fair Value of plan assets are measured on a recurring basis using quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets, Level 1 input. The pension plan's assets by asset category are as follows:
			Successor Company																Predecessor
																			Company
			Year Ended						Two Months Ended										Ten Months Ended
			28-Dec-14						29-Dec-13										6-Nov-13
			Dollar			Percent			Dollar				Percent						Dollar				Percent
	Equity mutual funds		$	14,829			69	%	$	14,738				73	%				$	14,676				74	%
	Fixed income mutual funds			4,854			23	%		4,021				20	%					4,074				20	%
	Cash and cash equivalents			1,037			5	%		803				4	%					645				3	%
	Other			584			3	%		728				3	%					586				3	%
	Total		$	21,304			100	%	$	20,290				100	%				$	19,981				100	%
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments	The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future services, as appropriate, are expected to be paid as follows:
			Pension			Postretirement
	2015		$	1,551		$	397
	2016			1,569			398
	2017			1,576			350
	2018			1,584			356
	2019			1,601			337
	2020-2024			8,357			1,399
	Employer contribution expected to be paid during the year ending December 27, 2015		$	1,186		$	397
Schedule of Multiemployer Plans	The Company makes all required contributions to these plans as determined under the respective CBAs. For each of the plans listed below, the Company's contribution represented less than 5% of total contributions to the plan.
						Zone							FIP/RP				Contributions
													Status
			EIN Number/			Status							Pending/				(in thousands)											Surcharge			Expiration
	Pension Plan Name		Plan Number			2014			2013				Implemented				2014				2013				2012			Imposed			Dates of CBAs
	CWA/ITU Negotiated Pension Plan			13-6212879/001			Red			Red				Implemented			$	13			$	12			$	13			No		5/4/17
	GCIU—Employer Retirement Benefit Plan (1)(2)			91-6024903/001			Red			Red				Implemented				102				91				89			No		11/14/16
	The Newspaper Guild International Pension Plan (1)			52-1082662/001			Red			Red				Implemented				39				39				49			No		Under negotiation
	Total																$	154			$	142			$	151
	(1	)This plan has elected to utilize special amortization provisions provided under the Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act of 2010.
	(2	)During the fiscal year 2012 the Company accrued $1,185 related to this plan due to the discontinuance of press operations at its Suburban Chicago location.

Fair_Value_Measurement_Tables

Fair Value Measurement (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Fair Value Measurement [Abstract]
Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	The following table provides information for the Company's major categories of financial assets and liabilities measured or disclosed at fair value on a recurring basis:
		Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
		Quoted Prices in			Significant Other		Significant		Total Fair Value		Valuation
		Active Markets for			Observable		Unobservable		Measurements		Technique
		Identical Assets			Inputs		Inputs
		(Level 1)			(Level 2)		(Level 3)
	As of December 29, 2013
	Assets
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	31,811		$	—	$	—	$	31,811		Income
	Restricted cash		6,477			—		—		6,477		Income
	As of December 28, 2014
	Assets
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	123,709		$	—	$	—	$	123,709		Income
	Restricted cash		6,467			—		—		6,467		Income
Activity of Derivative Liabilities Measured at Fair Value Using Unobservale Inputs (Level 3)	The following tables reflect the activity of our derivative liabilities measured at fair value using models with observable market inputs (Level 2) for year ended December 28, 2014:
		Derivative
		Liabilities
	Balance as of December 29, 2013	$	—
	Total (gains) losses, net:
	Included in earnings		(25	)
	Termination of derivative instrument		25
	Balance as of December 28, 2014	$	—

Quarterly_Results_Tables

Quarterly Results (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Quarterly Results (Unaudited) [Abstract]
Schedule of Quarterly Results (unaudited)
		Successor			Successor			Successor			Successor
		Quarter Ended			Quarter Ended			Quarter Ended			Quarter Ended
		30-Mar			29-Jun			28-Sep			28-Dec
	Year Ended December 28, 2014
	Revenues	$	142,033		$	158,433		$	165,061		$	186,796
	Operating income (loss)		(3,072	)		7,374			4,578			17,476
	Income (loss) before income taxes		(7,277	)		(5,750	)		62			12,473
	Net income (loss)		(6,691	)		(3,269	)		(4,708	)		11,463
	Basic income (loss) per share	$	(0.22	)	$	(0.11	)	$	(0.15	)	$	0.31
	Diluted income (loss) per share	$	(0.22	)	$	(0.11	)	$	(0.15	)	$	0.3
		Predecessor			Predecessor			Predecessor			Predecessor		Successor
		Quarter Ended			Quarter Ended			Quarter Ended			One Month Ended		Two Months Ended
		31-Mar			30-Jun			September 29			November 6		December 29
	Year Ended December 29, 2013
	Revenues	$	110,582		$	119,597		$	125,992		$	57,119	$	103,231
	Operating income (loss)		(2,461	)		2,283			(90,143	)		6,965		9,495
	Income (loss) before income taxes		(17,428	)		(13,175	)		(140,896	)		959,542		7,697
	Net income (loss)		(17,515	)		(14,122	)		(129,153	)		948,204		7,206
	Basic income (loss) per share	$	(0.30	)	$	(0.24	)	$	(2.22	)	$	16.33	$	0.24
	Diluted income (loss) per share	$	(0.30	)	$	(0.24	)	$	(2.22	)	$	16.33	$	0.24

Subsequent_Events_Tables

Subsequent Events (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Schedule of Subsequent Events Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed	The following table summarizes the preliminary fair values of Halifax Media Group assets and liabilities:
	Current assets	$	44,034
	Property, plant and equipment		110,600
	Advertiser relationships		52,000
	Subscriber relationships		38,100
	Customer relationships		9,900
	Mastheads		30,900
	Goodwill		52,248
	Total assets		337,782
	Current liabilities		39,782
	Debt assumed		18,000
	Total liabilities		57,782
	Net assets	$	280,000
Schedule of Subsequent Events Unaudited Pro Forma Results	Pro-Forma Results
	The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statement of operations information for 2014 and 2013, set forth below, presents the results of operations as if the consolidation of the newspapers from Local Media, The Providence Journal, and Halifax Media Group had occurred on December 31, 2012. The results of operations of the Other Acquisitions are not material to the Company's 2014 or 2013 results and have been excluded from the pro-forma results. These amounts are not necessarily indicative of future results or actual results that would have been achieved had the acquisitions occurred as of the beginning of such period.
		Successor Company				Predecessor
						Company
		Year ended		Two Months ended		Ten months ended
		December 28, 2014		December 29, 2013		November 6, 2013
	Revenues	$	1,057,847	$	174,750	$	863,693
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	10,020	$	10,932	$	773,686
	Income (loss) from continuing operations per common share:
	Basic	$	0.31	$	0.36	$	13.32
	Diluted	$	0.31	$	0.36	$	13.32

Description_of_Business_Basis_2

Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Detail) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended			9 Months Ended	2 Months Ended	10 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012	Sep. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Nov. 06, 2013
Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Common stock, shares issued			37,466,495	30,000,000			30,000,000
Number of publications the Company owns and operates, not in thousands			452
Number of states the Company's publications are owned and operated in			27
Majority of Company's paid daily newspapers have been published for, in years			100
Issuance of common stock, shares	7,000,000	7,450,625
Issuance of common stock, price per share		$16.25				$16.25
Issuance of common stock, value	$152,000	$115,058
Weeks of operations in the year			52	52	53
Percent of the Company on fiscal year					60.00%
Percent of newsprint purchased, or expected to be purchased, from one vendor			95.00%	95.00%
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance	0		0			0
Ending balance			0	0			0
Beginning balance	-4,469		458			458
Ending balance			-4,469	458			458
Gain (Loss) On Derivatives Instruments [Member]
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Ending balance					-45,651
Net actuarial loss on prior service cost [Member]
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Ending balance			-4,469
Building and Improvements [Member]
Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment useful life minimum (in years)			4
Property, plant and equipment useful life maximum (in years)			38
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment useful life minimum (in years)			1
Property, plant and equipment useful life maximum (in years)			15
Furniture, Fixtures, and Computer Software [Member]
Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment useful life minimum (in years)			1
Property, plant and equipment useful life maximum (in years)			9
New Castle Investment Group, Inc. [Member]
Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Common stock, shares issued				1,000			1,000
Percent of the Company owned by			84.60%
Manager [Member]
Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Option to purchase shares of common stock, shares	700,000					745,062
Option to purchase shares of common stock, price per share		$16.25				$16.25
Fair value of options granted to manager						2,963
Risk-free rate in valuing options granted to manager						2.80%
Dividend yield in valuing options granted to manager						6.60%
Volatility in valuing options granted to manager						31.80%
Expected term in valuing options granted to manager, in years						10
Fortress and certain of the Company's officers and directors [Member]
Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Issuance of common stock, shares	104,400					224,038
Issuance of common stock, price per share		$16.25				$16.25
Successor [Member]
Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Option to purchase shares of common stock, shares			745,062
Advertising Expense			5,179				808
Changes in funded status of pension and other postretirement liabilities recognized in other comprehensive loss			-4,927				458
Income taxes for changes in funded status of pension and other postretirement liabilities recognized in other comprehensive loss			0				0
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Net current period other comprehensive income, net of taxes			0				0
Net current period other comprehensive income, net of taxes			-4,927				458
Beginning balance			458			458	0
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications			-4,927				458
Net current period other comprehensive income, net of taxes			-4,927				458
Ending balance				458			458
Successor [Member] | Amounts Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items]
Amortization of prior service cost			0				0
Amortization of unrecognized (gain) loss			0				0
Successor [Member] | Amounts Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] | Interest Expense [Member]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items]
Realized gain on interest rate swap agreements, designated as cash flow hedges			0				0
Reclassification of unrealized losses upon dedesignation of cash flow hedges			0				0
Successor [Member] | Amounts Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] | Loss From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes [Member]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss			0				0
Successor [Member] | Amounts Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] | Income Tax Benefit [Member]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items]
Income tax benefit			0				0
Successor [Member] | Amounts Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] | Net Income Loss [Member]
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax			0				0
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax			0				0
Successor [Member] | Net actuarial loss on prior service cost [Member]
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance			458			458
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications			-4,927				458
Net current period other comprehensive income, net of taxes			-4,927				458
Ending balance				458			458
Predecessor [Member]
Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Advertising Expense					3,419			2,693
Changes in funded status of pension and other postretirement liabilities recognized in other comprehensive loss					-2,647			69
Income taxes for changes in funded status of pension and other postretirement liabilities recognized in other comprehensive loss					0			0
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Net current period other comprehensive income, net of taxes					4,364			19,339
Elimination of Predecessor Company accumulated other comprehensive income								6,921
Net current period other comprehensive income, net of taxes					-2,647			69
Beginning balance				-52,642				-52,642
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications								-1,108
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax								46,829
Net current period other comprehensive income, net of taxes								45,721
Ending balance					-52,642			-6,921
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax								46,829
Predecessor [Member] | Amounts Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items]
Amortization of prior service cost								-383
Amortization of unrecognized (gain) loss								452
Predecessor [Member] | Amounts Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] | Interest Expense [Member]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items]
Realized gain on interest rate swap agreements, designated as cash flow hedges								20,447
Reclassification of unrealized losses upon dedesignation of cash flow hedges								26,313
Predecessor [Member] | Amounts Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] | Loss From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes [Member]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss								46,829
Predecessor [Member] | Amounts Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] | Income Tax Benefit [Member]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items]
Income tax benefit								0
Predecessor [Member] | Amounts Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] | Net Income Loss [Member]
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax								46,829
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax								46,829
Predecessor [Member] | Gain (Loss) On Derivatives Instruments [Member]
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications								-1,109
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss								46,760
Net current period other comprehensive income, net of taxes								45,651
Ending balance								0
Predecessor [Member] | Net actuarial loss on prior service cost [Member]
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance				-6,991				-6,991
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications								1
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss								69
Elimination of Predecessor Company accumulated other comprehensive income								6,921
Net current period other comprehensive income, net of taxes								70
Ending balance								$0

Voluntary_Reorganization_Under2

Voluntary Reorganization Under Chapter 11 (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended	10 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	2 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 29, 2013	Nov. 06, 2013	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012
Bankruptcy [Line Items]
Percent of holders of Secured Debt that voted to accept the Plan	100.00%
Percent of claims for cash distribution option	40.00%
2007 Credit Facility, outstanding debt balance			$219,802	$177,703
Notional amount			6,250
Liability Derivatives			0	0
Reclassification to liabilities subject to compromise	28,440	28,440
Length of warrants to be issued (in years)	10	10
Percentage of New Media issued and outstanding shares allowed to purchase under warrants	5.00%
Strike price, per share	$46.35
Equity value of New Media for strike price calculation	1,200,000
Percentage of sum of debt and swap liability offered	40.00%
Long-term debt, 2007 Credit Facility Claims used for Cash Out Offer	1,167,450
Common stock ownership percent for registration rights	10.00%
Maximum amount of new debt to be raised	165,000
Facility fund distributions included in new debt to be raised	150,000
Net Proceeds distributed to holders of Outstanding Debt	149,000
Percent of GateHouse's gross equity used to calculate the annual management fee	1.50%		1.50%
Liabilities Subject to Compromise [Abstract]
Accrued interest		8,769
Lease termination liability		886
Long-term debt		1,167,450
Derivative instruments	28,440	28,440
Total liabilities subject to compromise		1,205,545
Reorganization Items [Abstract]
Write-off of deferred financing costs		948
Credit agreement amendment fees		6,790
Bankruptcy fees		11,643
Net gain on reorganization adjustments		-722,796
Net gain on fresh start adjustments		-246,243
Adjustment to the allowed claim for derivative instruments		2,041
Total reorganization items, net		-947,617
Reorganization Items, Payments For Restructuring [Abstract]
Payments for reorganization items		6,988
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Bankruptcy [Line Items]
2007 Credit Facility, outstanding debt balance	0				0
Term Loan Facility [Member]
Bankruptcy [Line Items]
2007 Credit Facility, outstanding debt balance	654,554				658,281
Delayed Term Loan Facility [Member]
Bankruptcy [Line Items]
2007 Credit Facility, outstanding debt balance	244,236				245,627
Incremental Term Loan Facility [Member]
Bankruptcy [Line Items]
2007 Credit Facility, outstanding debt balance	268,660				270,190
Interest Rate Swap 1 [Member] | Credit Facility 2007 [Member]
Bankruptcy [Line Items]
Notional amount	100,000
Interest rate swap execution date	27-Feb-07
Interest Rate Swap 1 [Member] | First Amendment 2007 Credit Facility [Member]
Bankruptcy [Line Items]
Notional amount	200,000
Interest rate swap execution date	13-Apr-07
Interest Rate Swap 2 [Member] | Credit Facility 2007 [Member]
Bankruptcy [Line Items]
Notional amount	250,000
Interest rate swap execution date	4-Apr-07
Interest Rate Swap 2 [Member] | First Amendment 2007 Credit Facility [Member]
Bankruptcy [Line Items]
Notional amount	75,000
Interest rate swap execution date	18-Sep-07
Successor [Member]
Bankruptcy [Line Items]
2007 Credit Facility, outstanding debt balance		32,188
Liability Derivatives		0
Liabilities Subject to Compromise [Abstract]
Total liabilities subject to compromise		0
Reorganization Items [Abstract]
Total reorganization items, net			0	0
Predecessor [Member]
Bankruptcy [Line Items]
2007 Credit Facility, outstanding debt balance		32,188
Liability Derivatives		0			45,724
Liabilities Subject to Compromise [Abstract]
Total liabilities subject to compromise		1,205,545
Reorganization Items [Abstract]
Total reorganization items, net		-947,617			0
Predecessor [Member] | Credit Facility 2007 [Member]
Bankruptcy [Line Items]
2007 Credit Facility, outstanding debt balance			0
Predecessor [Member] | Interest Rate Swap 1 [Member] | Credit Facility 2007 [Member]
Bankruptcy [Line Items]
Notional amount		100,000
Predecessor [Member] | Interest Rate Swap 1 [Member] | First Amendment 2007 Credit Facility [Member]
Bankruptcy [Line Items]
Notional amount		200,000
Predecessor [Member] | Interest Rate Swap 2 [Member] | Credit Facility 2007 [Member]
Bankruptcy [Line Items]
Notional amount		250,000
Predecessor [Member] | Interest Rate Swap 2 [Member] | First Amendment 2007 Credit Facility [Member]
Bankruptcy [Line Items]
Notional amount		$75,000

Fresh_Start_Accounting_Detail

Fresh Start Accounting (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Nov. 06, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012	Jan. 01, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$123,709	$31,811
Restricted cash	6,467	6,477
Account receivables	80,151	71,401
Inventory	9,824	7,697
Prepaid expenses	9,129	7,986
Other current assets	10,632	11,799
Total current assets	244,181	140,617
Property, plant, and equipment	283,786	270,187
Goodwill	134,042	125,911
Intangible assets	156,742	145,401
Deferred financing costs, net	3,252	8,297
Other assets	3,092	2,986
Total assets	825,095	693,399
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term liabilities	650	699
Current portion of long-term debt	2,250	4,312
Accounts payable	9,306	10,973
Accrued expenses	47,061	55,818
Accrued interest	1,307	828
Deferred revenue	35,806	30,620
Total current liabilities	95,073	102,422
Long-term liabilities: [Abstract]
Long-term debt	219,802	177,703
Long-term liabilities, less current portion	5,609	4,405
Derivative instruments	0	0
Pension and other postretirement benefit obligations	13,394	10,061
Liabilities subject to compromise			1,205,545
Total liabilities	340,968	298,037
Stockholders' equity (deficit):
Common stock	375	300
Additional paid-in capital	484,220	387,398
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	-4,469	458
Accumulated deficit	4,001	7,206
Total stockholders' equity	484,127	395,362
Noncontrolling interest			53,115
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	825,095	693,399
Fresh Start Adjustments [Member]
Current assets:
Property, plant, and equipment			97,475
Goodwill			110,982
Intangible assets			33,320
Total assets			241,777
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term liabilities			-322
Accounts payable			239
Total current liabilities			-83
Long-term liabilities: [Abstract]
Long-term liabilities, less current portion			-1,105
Pension and other postretirement benefit obligations			-3,277
Total liabilities			-4,465
Stockholders' equity (deficit):
Common stock			-568
Additional paid-in capital			-831,369
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income			6,921
Accumulated deficit			1,070,948
Treasury stock, at cost			310
Total stockholders' equity			246,242
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)			246,242
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity			241,777
Effects Plan Adjustments [Member]
Current assets:
Goodwill			725
Total assets			725
Current liabilities:
Accrued expenses			886
Total current liabilities			886
Long-term liabilities: [Abstract]
Liabilities subject to compromise			-1,205,545
Total liabilities			-1,204,659
Stockholders' equity (deficit):
Common stock			300
Additional paid-in capital			536,398
Accumulated deficit			721,801
Total stockholders' equity			1,258,499
Noncontrolling interest			-53,115
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)			1,205,384
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity			725
Successor [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents			20,718
Restricted cash			6,716
Account receivables			64,315
Inventory			7,450
Prepaid expenses			9,420
Other current assets			10,533
Total current assets			119,152
Property, plant, and equipment			274,119
Goodwill		125,911	125,911
Intangible assets			146,450
Deferred financing costs, net			2,061
Other assets			2,373
Assets held for sale			474
Total assets			670,540
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term liabilities			376
Current portion of long-term debt			813
Accounts payable			10,486
Accrued expenses			46,674
Accrued interest			172
Deferred revenue			31,348
Total current liabilities			89,869
Long-term liabilities: [Abstract]
Long-term debt			32,188
Long-term liabilities, less current portion			942
Derivative instruments			0
Pension and other postretirement benefit obligations			10,843
Liabilities subject to compromise			0
Total liabilities			133,842
Stockholders' equity (deficit):
Common stock			300
Additional paid-in capital			536,398
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income		458	0
Accumulated deficit			0
Treasury stock, at cost			0
Total stockholders' equity			536,698
Noncontrolling interest			0
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)			536,698
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity			670,540
Predecessor [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents			20,718	34,527	19,212
Restricted cash			6,716
Account receivables			64,315
Inventory			7,450
Prepaid expenses			9,420
Other current assets			10,533
Total current assets			119,152
Property, plant, and equipment			176,644
Goodwill			14,204	13,742
Intangible assets			113,130
Deferred financing costs, net			2,061
Other assets			2,373
Assets held for sale			474
Total assets			428,038
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term liabilities			698
Current portion of long-term debt			813
Accounts payable			10,247
Accrued expenses			45,788
Accrued interest			172
Deferred revenue			31,348
Total current liabilities			89,066
Long-term liabilities: [Abstract]
Long-term debt			32,188
Long-term liabilities, less current portion			2,047
Derivative instruments			0	45,724
Pension and other postretirement benefit obligations			14,120
Liabilities subject to compromise			1,205,545
Total liabilities			1,342,966
Stockholders' equity (deficit):
Common stock			568
Additional paid-in capital			831,369
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income			-6,921	-52,642
Accumulated deficit			-1,792,749
Treasury stock, at cost			-310
Total stockholders' equity			-968,043
Noncontrolling interest			53,115
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)			-914,928	-834,159	-805,632
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity			$428,038

Fresh_Start_Accounting_Effects

Fresh Start Accounting - Effects of Plan Adjustments (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended	10 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 29, 2013	Nov. 06, 2013
Disclosure Fresh Start Accounting [Abstract]
Percent of Local Media Parent stock contributed to New Media by Plan Sponsor		100.00%
Noncontrolling interest eliminated		$53,115
Rejected lease claim		886
Percent of Outstanding Debt, in exchange for common stock		40.00%
New Media Common Stock par value		$0.01
New Media shares issued		30,000
Outstanding debt acquired, other than in the cash-out offer		549,000
Outstanding debt acquired, in the cash-out offer		442,000
Right to acquire equity equal to this percetn of the issued and outstanding shares in New Media		5.00%
Equity value of New Media used to calculate warrants		1,204,659
Value of New Media warrants per share		$0.73
Dividend yield used to calculate value of warrants		6.90%
Risk-free rate of return used to calculate value of warrants		41.70%
Risk-free rate of return used to calculate value of warrants		2.70%
Term of warrents (in years)	10	10
Risk-free rate assumption bond yield term used (in years)		10
New Media Warrants Issued		1,362,479
New Media warrants value		995
Strike price, per share	$46.35
Secured Indebtedness		1,167,450
Interest Outstanding		8,769
Adjustments to Stockholder's equity (deficit) [Abstract]
Exchange by Plan Sponsor of $549,000 Outstanding Debt acquired other than in the Cash-Out Offer for New Media Common Stock		219,125
Exchange by Plan Sponsor of $442,000 Outstanding Debt acquired in the Cash-Out Offer for New Media Common Stock		176,615
Exchange by debt holders other than Plan Sponsor of $215,000 Outstanding Debt for New Media Common Stock		86,123
Contribution by Plan Sponsor of Local Media for New Media Common Stock		53,840
New Media Warrants issued to Former Equity Holders		995
Impact of classification of issuance of warrants within additional paid in capital		-995
Net impact of stockholders' equity (deficit)		535,703
Adjustments to Accumulated Deficit [Abstract]
Secured indebtedness of $1,167,450 and accrued interest outstanding of $8,769		1,176,219
Derivative instruments	28,440	28,440
Rejected lease claim		886
Total liabilities subject to compromise		1,205,545
Consideration Given [Abstract]
Issuance of New Media common stock		-481,863
Lease claim accrual		-886
Gain on extinguishment of debt		722,796
Issuance of New Media Warrants		-995
Total adjustment to accumulated deficit		$721,801

Fresh_Start_Accounting_Fresh_S

Fresh Start Accounting - Fresh Start Adjustments (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended	10 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 29, 2013	Nov. 06, 2013
Fresh Start Accounting [Line Items]
Fresh start adjustment to property, plant and equipment		($97,475)
Attrition rates, low range	5.00%	5.00%
Attrition rates, high range	7.50%	7.50%
Discount rates, low range	14.50%	14.50%
Discount rates, high range	17.00%	16.50%
Long term growth rate		0.00%
Weighted average discount rate, pension		4.85%
Weighted average discount rate, postretirement		4.30%
Unfavorable lease		682
Gain related to fresh start accounting adjustment		246,242
Effect of adjustments on additional paid in capital		830,374
Classification of warrants within additional paid in capital		995
Successor Company Goodwill Reconciliation [Abstract]
GateHouse business enterprise value		489,931
Less: Transaction fees		-7,073
Add: Local Media contribution		53,840
Add: Fair value of liabilities excluded from enterprise value		-133,842
Less: Fair value of tangible assets		-398,179
Less: Fair value of identified intangible assets		-146,450
Reorganization value of assets in excess of amounts allocated to identified tangible and intangible assets (Successor company goodwill)		125,911
Gain on fresh start accounting adjustments [Abstract]
Establishment of Successor Company's goodwill		-125,911
Elimination of Predecessor Company's goodwill		14,204
Add-back Local Media goodwill adjustment		725
Establishment of Successor Company's other intangible assets		-146,450
Elimination of Predecessor Company's other intangible assets		113,130
Property, plant, and equipment fair value adjustments		-97,475
Fresh start adjustment to pension and postretirement obligations		3,719
Fresh start adjustment to eliminate leases with escalating payment terms		1,428
Pension and postretirement fair value adjustments		-3,719
Rent and unfavorable lease fair value adjustments		-746
Fresh Start Accounting Gain		246,242
Fresh Start Accounting Additional Information [Abstract]
Percent of voting shares of emerging entity received by holders, less than		50.00%
Estimated enterprise value, low		385,000
Estimated enterprise value, high		515,000
Final enterprise value		489,931
Weighted average cost of capital		15.00%
Effective tax rate used for discounted cash flow method		39.15%
Assumed carry-over tax basis		$683,200
Advertiser Relationships [Member]
Fresh Start Accounting [Line Items]
Discount rates, low range		14.50%
Discount rates, high range		17.00%
Subscriber Relationships [Member]
Fresh Start Accounting [Line Items]
Discount rates, low range		14.50%
Discount rates, high range		15.50%

Business_Combinations_Detail

Business Combinations (Detail) (USD $)	2 Months Ended	10 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	2 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 29, 2013	Nov. 06, 2013	Dec. 28, 2014	Nov. 06, 2013	Mar. 30, 2014
Acquisitions, Additional Information [Abstract]
Long term growth rate used to determine fair value of mastheads		0.00%
Proforma Results [Abstract]
Revenues	$120,030	$590,092	$710,678
Income (loss) from continuing operations	8,748	762,767	-2,161
Income (loss) from continuing operations per common share, basic	$0.29	$13.14	($0.07)
Income (loss) from continuing operations per common share, diluted	$0.29	$13.14	($0.07)
The Providence Journal [Member]
Acquisitions, Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Abstract]
Current assets			10,068
Property, plant and equipment			32,080
Advertiser relationships			1,780
Subscriber relationships			1,510
Customer relationships			1,810
Mastheads			3,700
Goodwill			3,653
Total assets			54,601
Current liabilities			5,935
Total liabilities			5,935
Net assets acquired			48,666
Acquisitions, Additional Information [Abstract]
Purchase price, including working capital			48,666
Working capital adjustment			576
Acquisition related costs			2,085
Debt issued for acquistion, revolving debt			9,000
Debt issued for acquistion, term loans			25,000
Personal property useful life minimum (in years)			1
Personal property useful life maximum (in years)			15
Real property useful life minimum (in years)			4
Real property useful life maximum (in years)			28
Royalty rate used to determine fair value of mastheads			1.50%
Long term growth rate used to determine fair value of mastheads			0.00%
Tax rate used to determine fair value of mastheads			40.00%
Discount rate used to determine fair value of mastheads			21.50%
Attrition rates, definite lived intangibles, low range			3.00%
Attrition rates, definite lived intangibles, high range			10.00%
Long term growth rate, definite lived intangibles			0.00%
Discount rates, definite lived intangibles			22.00%
Definite lived intangible assets useful life minimum (in years)			13
Definite lived intangible assets useful life maximum (in years)			16
Acquired trade recievables fair value			6,851
Acquired trade recievables contractual amount			7,032
Acquired trade recievables estimated uncollectible			181
Acquired Entity Revenue			28,322
Acquired Entity net income (loss)			4,724
Goodwill expected to be tax deductible			3,653
Number of daily publications acquired, not in thousands			1
Number of weekly publications acquired, not in thousands			1
Local Media [Member]
Acquisitions, Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Abstract]
Current assets			18,349
Property, plant and equipment			73,718
Mastheads			4,100
Goodwill			462
Total assets			96,629
Current liabilities			13,179
Total liabilities			13,179
Net assets acquired			83,450
Acquisitions, Additional Information [Abstract]
Annual incentive pay, percent of EBITDA of Variable Interest Entity			12.50%
Subsidiary ownership percentage			100.00%
Purchase price, including working capital			83,450
Acquisition related costs			2,089
Equity contributed for acquisition			53,323
Debt issued for acquistion, term loans			33,000
Personal property useful life minimum (in years)			1
Personal property useful life maximum (in years)			7
Real property useful life minimum (in years)			17
Real property useful life maximum (in years)			38
Royalty rate used to determine fair value of mastheads			1.50%
Long term growth rate used to determine fair value of mastheads			0.00%
Tax rate used to determine fair value of mastheads			39.20%
Discount rate used to determine fair value of mastheads			25.00%
Advertiser and subscriber relationships fair value			0
Acquired trade recievables fair value			13,427
Acquired trade recievables contractual amount			14,937
Acquired trade recievables estimated uncollectible			1,510
Acquired Entity Revenue	28,578			24,661
Acquired Entity net income (loss)	2,353			-208
Goodwill expected to be tax deductible			1,187
Increase (decrease) in current assets					-324
(Increase) decrease in current liabilities					714
Purchase price adjustment					390
Number of daily publications acquired, not in thousands			8
Number of weekly publications acquired, not in thousands			15
Number of shoppers acquired, not in thousands			10
Other Acquisitions [Member]
Acquisitions, Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Abstract]
Current assets			4,402
Property, plant and equipment			13,766
Noncompete agreements			200
Advertiser relationships			5,196
Subscriber relationships			1,956
Customer relationships			364
Mastheads			1,922
Goodwill			4,490
Total assets			32,296
Current liabilities			3,204
Total liabilities			3,204
Net assets acquired			29,092
Acquisitions, Additional Information [Abstract]
Purchase price, including working capital			29,092
Acquisition related costs			796
Goodwill expected to be tax deductible			$4,490
Number of daily publications acquired, not in thousands			8
Number of weekly publications acquired, not in thousands			17
Number of shoppers acquired, not in thousands			11

ShareBased_Compensation_Additi

Share-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended					2 Months Ended	10 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 01, 2015	Sep. 30, 2006	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 31, 2009	Dec. 31, 2008	Dec. 31, 2007	Dec. 31, 2006	Dec. 29, 2013	Nov. 06, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012
Share-Based Compensation Costs [Abstract]
Share-based compensation cost, unrecognized, related to non-vested rewards			$154
Share-based compensation cost, unrecognized, related to non-vested rewards, weighted average period of recognition in years			2.2
Restricted Share Grants [Abstract]
Restricted share grants authorized			15,000,000
Restricted share grants granted in the period	196,164	792,500		100,000	266,795	198,846	268,680
Restricted share grants granted in the period, granted and forfeited					42,535	105,453
Unvested RSGs			15,870
Unvested RSGs, weighted average grant date fair value			$14.18
Aggregate intrinsic value, unvested RSGs			382
Aggregate fair value, vested RSGs			0
Number of RSGs
Granted	-196,164	-792,500		-100,000	-266,795	-198,846	-268,680
Unvested, ending balance			15,870
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Unvested, ending balance			$14.18
Successor [Member]
Share-Based Compensation Costs [Abstract]
Share-based compensation cost			59					0
Restricted Share Grants [Abstract]
Restricted share grants granted in the period			15,870					0
Unvested RSGs								0
Unvested RSGs, weighted average grant date fair value								$0
Number of RSGs
Unvested, beginning balance			0					0
Granted			-15,870					0
Vested			0					0
Unvested, ending balance								0
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Unvested, beginning balance			$0					$0
Granted			$14.18					$0
Vested			$0					$0
Unvested, ending balance								$0
Predecessor [Member]
Share-Based Compensation Costs [Abstract]
Share-based compensation cost									$25	$95
Restricted Share Grants [Abstract]
Restricted share grants granted in the period									0	0
Unvested RSGs										25,424
Unvested RSGs, weighted average grant date fair value										$6.04
Number of RSGs
Unvested, beginning balance									25,424	84,181
Granted									0	0
Vested									25,424	58,757
Unvested, ending balance										25,424
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Unvested, beginning balance									$6.04	$3.67
Granted									$0	$0
Vested									$6.04	$2.65
Unvested, ending balance										$6.04

Restructuring_Detail

Restructuring (Detail) (USD $)	2 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	10 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 28, 2014	Nov. 06, 2013
Restructuring reserve [RollForward]
Balance at end of period	$1,737	$1,679
Severance and Related Costs [Member]
Restructuring reserve [RollForward]
Balance at end of period	1,742	1,679
Other Costs [Member]
Restructuring reserve [RollForward]
Balance at end of period	-5	0
Successor [Member]
Restructuring Costs and Cash Paid [Abstract]
Severance and related costs	1,758	3,424
Reversals of prior accruals	0	-628
Severance costs assumed from acquisition	0	302
Other costs	0	0
Cash payments	-501	-3,156
Restructuring reserve [RollForward]
Balance at beginning of period	480	1,737
Restructuring provision included in Integration and Reorganization	1,758	3,424
Reversals of prior accruals included in Integration and Reorganization		-628
Restructuring accrual assumed from acquisitions		302
Cash (payments) receipts	-501	-3,156
Balance at end of period	1,737
Successor [Member] | Severance and Related Costs [Member]
Restructuring Costs and Cash Paid [Abstract]
Cash payments	-501	-3,161
Restructuring reserve [RollForward]
Restructuring provision included in Integration and Reorganization	1,758	3,424
Reversals of prior accruals included in Integration and Reorganization		-628
Restructuring accrual assumed from acquisitions		302
Cash (payments) receipts	-501	-3,161
Successor [Member] | Other Costs [Member]
Restructuring Costs and Cash Paid [Abstract]
Cash payments	0	5
Restructuring reserve [RollForward]
Restructuring provision included in Integration and Reorganization	0	0
Reversals of prior accruals included in Integration and Reorganization		0
Restructuring accrual assumed from acquisitions		0
Cash (payments) receipts	0	5
Predecessor [Member]
Restructuring Costs and Cash Paid [Abstract]
Severance and related costs			1,539
Reversals of prior accruals			0
Severance costs assumed from acquisition			0
Other costs			38
Cash payments			-1,945
Restructuring reserve [RollForward]
Balance at beginning of period			848
Restructuring provision included in Integration and Reorganization			1,577
Cash (payments) receipts			-1,945
Predecessor [Member] | Severance and Related Costs [Member]
Restructuring Costs and Cash Paid [Abstract]
Cash payments			-1,738
Restructuring reserve [RollForward]
Balance at beginning of period			684
Restructuring provision included in Integration and Reorganization			1,539
Cash (payments) receipts			-1,738
Balance at end of period			485
Predecessor [Member] | Other Costs [Member]
Restructuring Costs and Cash Paid [Abstract]
Cash payments			-207
Restructuring reserve [RollForward]
Balance at beginning of period			164
Restructuring provision included in Integration and Reorganization			38
Cash (payments) receipts			-207
Balance at end of period			($5)

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_D

Property, Plant and Equipment (Detail) (USD $)	2 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	10 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 28, 2014	Nov. 06, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012
Property, Plant, and Equipment [Line Items]
Land	$23,087	$25,813
Buildings and improvements	110,941	129,185
Machinery and equipment	129,269	149,790
Furniture, fixtures, and computer software	11,713	17,106
Construction in progress	716	2,064
Property, plant and equipment, gross	275,726	323,958
Less accumulated depreciation	-5,539	-40,172
Property, plant and equipment, total	270,187	283,786
Successor [Member]
Property, Plant, and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, total			274,119
Depreciation [Abstract]
Depreciation	5,539	34,785
Predecessor [Member]
Property, Plant, and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, total			176,644
Depreciation [Abstract]
Depreciation			$15,163	$16,305

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets2

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	$113,206	$100,600
Accumulated Amortization	7,709	1,049
Net Carrying Amount	105,497	99,551
Goodwill [Member]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	134,042	125,911
Mastheads [Member]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	51,245	45,850
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	200
Accumulated Amortization	0
Net Carrying Amount	200
Advertiser Relationships [Member]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	65,310	58,520
Accumulated Amortization	4,484	610
Net Carrying Amount	60,826	57,910
Customer Relationships [Member]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	7,864	5,690
Accumulated Amortization	470	59
Net Carrying Amount	7,394	5,631
Subscriber Relationships [Member]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	39,562	36,120
Accumulated Amortization	2,723	375
Net Carrying Amount	36,839	35,745
Trade Names [Member]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	270	270
Accumulated Amortization	32	5
Net Carrying Amount	$238	$265

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets3

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	10 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	2 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 01, 2012	Sep. 29, 2013	Nov. 06, 2013	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill tax deductible amount				$587,107	$578,964
Goodwill, balance for a reporting unit	216
Goodwill impairment	216
Percentage of declines in print revenues, low range		5.00%
Percentage of declines in print revenues, high range		9.00%
Percentage of growth in circulation revenue, percent		2.00%
Percentage of expense declines		4.00%
Discount rates, low range		14.50%	14.50%
Discount rates, high range		17.00%	16.50%
Attrition rates, low range		5.00%	5.00%
Attrition rates, high range		7.50%	7.50%
Long term growth rate		0.00%
Effective tax rate		39.15%
Percent that fair value exceeds carrying value, less than				10.00%
Estimated Future Amortization Expense [Abstract]
2015				7,195
2016				7,195
2017				7,195
2018				7,195
2019				7,195
Thereafter				69,522
Total				105,497	99,551
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Estimated Future Amortization Expense [Abstract]
Total				200
Advertiser Relationships [Member]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Discount rates, low range			14.50%
Discount rates, high range			17.00%
Intangible assets impairment		68,573
Estimated Future Amortization Expense [Abstract]
Total				60,826	57,910
Customer Relationships [Member]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets impairment		2,077
Estimated Future Amortization Expense [Abstract]
Total				7,394	5,631
Subscriber Relationships [Member]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Discount rates, low range			14.50%
Discount rates, high range			15.50%
Intangible assets impairment		19,149
Estimated Future Amortization Expense [Abstract]
Total				36,839	35,745
Trade Names [Member]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets impairment		1,800
Estimated Future Amortization Expense [Abstract]
Total				238	265
Successor [Member]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization expense, intangible assets				6,665	1,049
Goodwill impairment, subsequently reclassed to discontinued operations				0	0
Predecessor [Member]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization expense, intangible assets			18,246			23,583
Goodwill impairment, subsequently reclassed to discontinued operations			0			$216

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets4

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Goodwill Rollforward (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended	10 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2014	Nov. 06, 2013	Dec. 29, 2013
Goodwill Roll Forward
Net goodwill, beginning balance			$125,911
Net goodwill, ending balance	134,042		125,911
Successor [Member]
Goodwill Roll Forward
Net goodwill, beginning balance	125,911
Goodwill from divestitures	-12
Goodwill acquired in business combinations	8,143
Net goodwill, ending balance		125,911
Predecessor [Member]
Goodwill Roll Forward
Gross balance, beginning balance		886,843
Accumulated impairment losses, beginning balance		-873,101
Net goodwill, beginning balance		13,742
Elimination of Predecessor Goodwill		-14,204
Reorganization Plan effects and Fresh Start Adjustments		125,911
Goodwill acquired in business combinations		462
Net goodwill, ending balance		$14,204

Accrued_Expenses_Detail

Accrued Expenses (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Nov. 06, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Accrued Expenses [Line Items]
Accrued payroll and payroll taxes	$7,317	$6,849
Accrued bonus	5,616	4,011
Accrued vacation	901	1,355
Accrued insurance	5,313	6,646
Accrued legal and professional fees	3,957	16,058
Accrued interest	1,307	828
Accrued taxes	3,029	2,704
Accrued restructuring	1,679	1,737
Accrued other	17,942	15,630
Total accrued expenses	47,061	55,818
Accrued Expenses [Abstract]
Due to other parties for pension		4,626
Successor [Member]
Accrued Expenses [Line Items]
Accrued interest			172
Accrued restructuring		1,737	480
Total accrued expenses			46,674
Predecessor [Member]
Accrued Expenses [Line Items]
Accrued interest			172
Accrued restructuring				848
Total accrued expenses			$45,788

Lease_Commitments_Detail

Lease Commitments (Detail) (USD $)	2 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	10 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 28, 2014	Nov. 06, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due [Abstract]
2015		$6,800
2016		4,985
2017		4,801
2018		3,671
2019		1,450
Thereafter		3,449
Total minimum lease payments		25,156
Successor [Member]
Operating Lease [Abstract]
Operating lease rent expense	1,121	7,432
Operating lease minimum lease term (in years)		1
Operating lease maximum lease term (in years)		10
Predecessor [Member]
Operating Lease [Abstract]
Operating lease rent expense			$4,685	$5,009

Indebtedness_Detail

Indebtedness (Detail) (USD $)	10 Months Ended	2 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 06, 2013	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 30, 2012	Jan. 01, 2012	Sep. 29, 2013
Credit Facility [Line Items]
Long-term debt		$177,703	$219,802
Credit agreement amendment fees	6,790
Term Loan Facility [Member]
Credit Facility [Line Items]
Long-term debt				658,281		654,554
Delayed Term Loan Facility [Member]
Credit Facility [Line Items]
Long-term debt				245,627		244,236
Incremental Term Loan Facility [Member]
Credit Facility [Line Items]
Long-term debt				270,190		268,660
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Credit Facility [Line Items]
Long-term debt				0		0
Local Media Credit Facility [Member]
Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt, principal amount			33,000
Local Media Credit Facility [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing amount			10,000
Local Media Credit Facility [Member] | Letter Of Credit [Member]
Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing amount			3,000
Local Media Credit Facility [Member] | Swingline Facility [Member]
Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing amount			4,000
Gatehouse Credit Facilities [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing amount			40,000
Gatehouse Credit Facilities [Member] | Term Loan A [Member]
Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt, principal amount			25,000
Gatehouse Credit Facilities [Member] | Term Loan B [Member]
Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt, principal amount			50,000
Second Lien Credit Facility [Member]
Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt, principal amount			50,000
Successor [Member]
Credit Facility [Line Items]
Long-term debt	32,188
Loss on early extinguishment of debt		0	-9,047
Principal payments required		0	158,562
Successor [Member] | Local Media Credit Facility [Member]
Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt covenant - maximum leverage ratio			250.00%
Debt covenant - minimum fixed charge coverage ratio			200.00%
Successor [Member] | Gatehouse Credit Facilities [Member]
Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt covenant - maximum leverage ratio			325.00%
Debt covenant - minimum fixed charge coverage ratio			100.00%
Successor [Member] | New Media Credit Agreement [Member]
Credit Facility [Line Items]
Original issue discount			6,725
Weighted average interest rate			7.21%
Percentage of excess cash flow to be paid - alternative 1			100.00%
Percentage of excess cash flow to be paid - alternative 2			50.00%
Percentage of excess cash flow to be paid - alternative 3			25.00%
Percentage of excess cash flow to be paid - alternative 4			0.00%
Leverage ratio - alternative 1, less than or equal to			300.00%
Leverage ratio - alternative 2, greater than			275.00%
Leverage ratio - alternative 3, less than or equal to			275.00%
Leverage ratio - alternative 4, greater than			250.00%
Leverage ratio - alternative 5, less than or equal to			250.00%
Debt covenant - maximum leverage ratio			325.00%
Difference between present value of cash flows under two credit facilities			10.00%
Deferred finance costs, own-share lending arrangement, issuance costs, net			10,202
Deferred financing costs capitalized			1,700
Loss on early extinguishment of debt			9,047
Long-term debt fair value			229,437
Successor [Member] | New Media Credit Agreement [Member] | Term Loan Facility [Member]
Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt, principal amount			200,000
Long-term debt			200,000
Maturity date			4-Jun-20
Original issue discount			6,725
Change in all-in yield, less than Incremental Yield			0.50%
Percent of assets as pledge of equity interest			100.00%
Repayment amount as a percent of original principal amount			1.00%
Frequency of periodic payment			Quarterly
Percentage of excess cash flow to be paid - alternative 1			1.00%
Successor [Member] | New Media Credit Agreement [Member] | Term Loan Facility [Member] | Base Rate [Member]
Credit Facility [Line Items]
Long-term debt, percentage bearing fixed interest, percentage rate			5.25%
Long-term debt, percentage bearing variable interest, percentage rate			2.00%
Successor [Member] | New Media Credit Agreement [Member] | Term Loan Facility [Member] | Eurodollar [Member]
Credit Facility [Line Items]
Long-term debt, percentage bearing fixed interest, percentage rate			6.25%
Long-term debt, percentage bearing variable interest, percentage rate			1.00%
Successor [Member] | New Media Credit Agreement [Member] | Incremental Term Loan Facility [Member]
Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing amount			75,000
Successor [Member] | New Media Credit Agreement [Member] | 2014 Incremental Term Loan Facility [Member]
Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt, principal amount			25,000
Maximum borrowing amount			225,000
Maturity date			4-Jun-20
Difference between two credit facility yields, greater than			0.50%
Deferred finance costs, own-share lending arrangement, issuance costs, net			595
Debt fee percent			2.00%
Successor [Member] | New Media Credit Agreement [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing amount			25,000
Amount outstanding			5,000
Maturity date			4-Jun-19
Successor [Member] | New Media Credit Agreement [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Base Rate [Member]
Credit Facility [Line Items]
Long-term debt, percentage bearing variable interest, percentage rate			4.25%
Successor [Member] | New Media Credit Agreement [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Eurodollar [Member]
Credit Facility [Line Items]
Long-term debt, percentage bearing fixed interest, percentage rate			5.25%
Successor [Member] | New Media Credit Agreement [Member] | Letter Of Credit [Member]
Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing amount			5,000
Successor [Member] | New Media Credit Agreement [Member] | Swingline Facility [Member]
Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing amount			5,000
Predecessor [Member]
Credit Facility [Line Items]
Long-term debt	32,188
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	0			0
Principal payments required	0			0
Predecessor [Member] | Term Loan Facility [Member]
Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maturity date			28-Aug-14
Predecessor [Member] | Credit Facility 2007 [Member]
Credit Facility [Line Items]
Long-term debt			0
Principal payments required				6,648	4,600
Excess Cash Flow rate			50.00%
Predecessor [Member] | Credit Facility 2007 [Member] | Term Loan Facility [Member]
Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt, principal amount			670,000
Predecessor [Member] | Credit Facility 2007 [Member] | Delayed Term Loan Facility [Member]
Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt, principal amount			250,000
Maturity date			28-Aug-14
Predecessor [Member] | Credit Facility 2007 [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing amount			40,000
Maturity date			28-Feb-14
Predecessor [Member] | Credit Facility 2007 [Member] | Letter Of Credit [Member]
Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing amount			15,000
Predecessor [Member] | Credit Facility 2007 [Member] | Swingline Facility [Member]
Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing amount			10,000
Predecessor [Member] | First Amendment 2007 Credit Facility [Member]
Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt, principal amount			1,195,000
Predecessor [Member] | First Amendment 2007 Credit Facility [Member] | Incremental Term Loan Facility [Member]
Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt, principal amount			275,000
Predecessor [Member] | First Amendment 2007 Credit Facility [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt, principal amount			40,000
Predecessor [Member] | Fourth Amendment 2007 Credit Facility [Member]
Credit Facility [Line Items]
Original permitted investment basket			35,000
New permitted investment basket			50,000
Amendment fee percentage			3.50%
Credit agreement amendment fees			6,790
Predecessor [Member] | Second Lien Credit Facility [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt, principal amount			20,000
Debt, principal amount available prior to amendment			40,000
Predecessor [Member] | Second Lien Credit Facility [Member] | Letter Of Credit [Member]
Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt, principal amount			5,000
Debt, principal amount available prior to amendment			15,000
Predecessor [Member] | Second Lien Credit Facility [Member] | Swingline Facility [Member]
Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt, principal amount			5,000
Debt, principal amount available prior to amendment			$10,000
Predecessor [Member] | HoldCo [Member]
Credit Facility [Line Items]
Senior Secured Incurrence Test Ratio needed to incur additional term debt, less than			400.00%
Predecessor [Member] | HoldCo [Member] | Credit Facility 2007 [Member]
Credit Facility [Line Items]
Total Leverage Ratio required to maintain at any time if an extension of credit is outstanding under the revolving credit facility, less than or equal to			650.00%

Indebtedness_Outstanding_Debt_

Indebtedness, Outstanding Debt Payment Schedule (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2015	$2,250
2016	2,250
2017	2,250
2018	2,250
2019	7,250
Thereafter	213,187
Total outstanding debt	229,437
Less: Short-term debt	2,250	4,312
Less: Remaining original issue discount	7,385
Total long-term debt	$219,802	$177,703

Derivative_Instruments_Fair_Va

Derivative Instruments - Fair Values of Derivative Instruments (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended	10 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2014	Nov. 06, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012
Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Derivatives in ASC 815 Fair Value Hedging Relationships [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Amount of gain or (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income ("OCI") on derivative (effective portion)	$0
Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Derivatives in ASC 815 Fair Value Hedging Relationships [Member] | Gain (Loss) On Derivatives Instruments [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Amount of gain or (loss) recognized in income on derivative (ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)	-51
Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Derivatives in ASC 815 Fair Value Hedging Relationships [Member] | Reorganization Items, Net [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Amount of gain or (loss) recognized in income on derivative (ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)	0
Predecessor [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Amount of gain or (loss) recognized in income on derivative		-14	1,635
Predecessor [Member] | Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Derivatives in ASC 815 Fair Value Hedging Relationships [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Amount of gain or (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income ("OCI") on derivative (effective portion)		19,339	5,832
Predecessor [Member] | Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Derivatives in ASC 815 Fair Value Hedging Relationships [Member] | Gain (Loss) On Derivatives Instruments [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Amount of gain or (loss) recognized in income on derivative		-14	1,635
Amount of gain or (loss) recognized in income on derivative (ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)		-14	20
Predecessor [Member] | Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Derivatives in ASC 815 Fair Value Hedging Relationships [Member] | Interest Income (Expense) [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Amount of gain or (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (effective portion)		46,760	28,771
Predecessor [Member] | Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Derivatives in ASC 815 Fair Value Hedging Relationships [Member] | Reorganization Items, Net [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Amount of gain or (loss) recognized in income on derivative (ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)		($2,041)	$0

Derivative_Instruments_Additio

Derivative Instruments - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	10 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 06, 2013	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Sep. 29, 2013
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount		$6,250
Fixed interest rate		1.50%
Aggregate amount of unrealized loss on derivative instruments recognized in other comprehensive loss		0	0
Interest Rate Swap 1 [Member] | 2007 Credit Facility [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount				100,000
Interest Rate Swap 1 [Member] | First Amendment 2007 Credit Facility [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount				200,000
Interest Rate Swap 2 [Member] | 2007 Credit Facility [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount				250,000
Interest Rate Swap 2 [Member] | First Amendment 2007 Credit Facility [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount				75,000
Predecessor [Member] | Interest Rate Swap 1 [Member] | 2007 Credit Facility [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount	100,000
Interest rate swap maturity date	2014-09
Fixed interest rate	5.14%
Predecessor [Member] | Interest Rate Swap 1 [Member] | First Amendment 2007 Credit Facility [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount	200,000
Interest rate swap maturity date	2014-09
Fixed interest rate	5.08%
Predecessor [Member] | Interest Rate Swap 2 [Member] | 2007 Credit Facility [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount	250,000
Interest rate swap maturity date	2014-09
Fixed interest rate	4.97%
Predecessor [Member] | Interest Rate Swap 2 [Member] | First Amendment 2007 Credit Facility [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount	$75,000
Interest rate swap maturity date	2014-09
Fixed interest rate	4.94%

Income_Taxes_Detail

Income Taxes (Detail) (USD $)	2 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	10 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 28, 2014	Nov. 06, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012
Successor [Member]
Current income tax expense (benefit):
U.S. Federal, current	$0	$0
State and local, current	491	-108
Total current income tax expense (benefit)	491	-108
Deferred income tax expense (benefit):
U.S. Federal, deferred	0	2,256
State and local, deferred	0	565
Total deferred income tax expense (benefit)	0	2,821
Total income tax expense (benefit):
U.S. Federal, total	0	2,256
State and local, total	491	457
Total income tax expense (benefit)	491	2,713
Predecessor [Member]
Current income tax expense (benefit):
U.S. Federal, current			0	149
State and local, current			0	-356
Total current income tax expense (benefit)			0	-207
Deferred income tax expense (benefit):
U.S. Federal, deferred			-158	0
State and local, deferred			-39	0
Total deferred income tax expense (benefit)			-197	0
Total income tax expense (benefit):
U.S. Federal, total			-158	149
State and local, total			-39	-356
Total income tax expense (benefit)			($197)	($207)

Income_Taxes_Reconciliation_of

Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Effective Tax Rate (Detail) (USD $)	2 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	10 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 28, 2014	Nov. 06, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012
Successor [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Computed "expected" tax expense (benefit)	$2,617	($167)
Increase (decrease) in income tax benefit resulting from:
State and local income taxes, net of federal benefit	491	371
Net nondeductible expenses meals, entertainment, and other expenses	54	490
Return to provision adjustment	0	0
Tax attribute reduction	0	25,367
Change in valuation allowance	-1,704	-23,241
(Decrease) increase to provision for unrecognized tax benefits	0	-69
Cancellation of indebtedness and original issue discount	-967	0
Other	0	-38
Total income tax expense (benefit)	491	2,713
Predecessor [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Computed "expected" tax expense (benefit)			267,934	-9,303
Increase (decrease) in income tax benefit resulting from:
State and local income taxes, net of federal benefit			-39	20
Net nondeductible expenses meals, entertainment, and other expenses			-173	393
Return to provision adjustment			-489	288
Tax attribute reduction			0	0
Change in valuation allowance			-53,913	8,462
(Decrease) increase to provision for unrecognized tax benefits			0	-356
Cancellation of indebtedness and original issue discount			-213,517	0
Other			0	289
Total income tax expense (benefit)			($197)	($207)

Income_Taxes_Deferred_Tax_Asse

Income Taxes - Deferred Tax Assets and Reconciliation of Uncertain Tax Positions (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012
Current deferred tax assets:
Accounts receivable	$1,929	$936
Accrued expenses	19,764	13,204
Inventory capitalization	615	3,014
Gross current deferred tax assets	22,308	17,154
Less valuation allowance	-18,039	-13,708
Net current deferred tax assets	4,269	3,446
Non-current deferred tax assets:
Pension and other postretirement benefit obligation	5,400	3,920
Definite and indefinite lived intangible assets	66,018	97,760
Net operating losses	79,330	87,346
Gross non-current deferred tax assets	150,748	189,026
Less valuation allowance	-121,897	-151,061
Net non-current deferred tax assets	28,851	37,965
Non-current deferred tax liabilities:
Fixed assets	-35,941	-41,411
Gross non-current deferred tax liabilities	35,941	41,411
Net deferred tax assets	-2,821	0
Reconciliation of Uncertain Tax Positions [Roll Forward]
Decreases based on tax positions of prior years	-69	-3,568
Uncertain tax positions, ending balance	1,040
Successor [Member]
Reconciliation of Uncertain Tax Positions [Roll Forward]
Uncertain tax positions, ending balance		1,109
Predecessor [Member]
Reconciliation of Uncertain Tax Positions [Roll Forward]
Uncertain tax positions, beginning balance			5,033
Decreases based on tax positions of prior years			-399
Increases based on tax postions of prior years			43
Uncertain tax positions, ending balance			$4,677

Income_Taxes_Additional_Inform

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended	2 Months Ended	10 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Nov. 06, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012	Jan. 01, 2012
Income Taxes [Line Items]
U.S. federal tax rate	34.00%
Net operating loss carryforwards for Federal and state income tax purposes	$203,000
Unrecognized tax benefits	1,040
Interest and penalties included in uncertain tax position accrual	287
Successor [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Net increase (decrease) to the valuation allowance	-24,834	2,142
Valuation allowance recognized in income	-26,762	2,142
Valuation allowance recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss	1,928	0
Unrecognized tax benefits		1,109
Predecessor [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Net increase (decrease) to the valuation allowance			-277,679	2,707
Valuation allowance recognized in income			-59,839	6,551
Valuation allowance recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss			-20,412	-3,844
Valuation allowance recognized in discontinued operations			370
Valuation allowance attributable to cancellation of indebtedness and other fresh start adjustments			-197,798
Unrecognized tax benefits				$4,677	$5,033

Earnings_Loss_Per_Share_Detail

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Detail) (USD $)	2 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	10 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 28, 2014	Nov. 06, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012	Jan. 01, 2012
Income (loss) per share - basic and diluted:
Restricted share grants excluded from diluted income (loss) per share		15,870
Successor [Member]
Numerator for earnings per share calculation:
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to New Media	$7,206	($3,205)
Loss from discontinued operations, attributable to New Media, net of income taxes	0	0
Net (loss) income attributable to New Media	7,206	-3,205
Denominator for earnings per share calculation:
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	30,000,000	31,985,469
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	30,000,000	31,985,469
Income (loss) per share - basic and diluted:
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to New Media	$0.24	($0.10)
Loss from discontinued operations, attributable to New Media, net of taxes	$0	$0
Net income (loss) attributable to New Media	$0.24	($0.10)
Common stock warrants excluded from diluted income (loss) per share	1,362,479	1,362,479
Restricted share grants excluded from diluted income (loss) per share	0		0
Stock options excluded from diluted income (loss) per share		745,062
Predecessor [Member]
Numerator for earnings per share calculation:
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to New Media			788,448	-27,463
Loss from discontinued operations, attributable to New Media, net of income taxes			-1,034	-2,340
Net (loss) income attributable to New Media			$787,414	($29,803)
Denominator for earnings per share calculation:
Basic weighted average shares outstanding			58,069,272	58,041,907
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding			58,069,272	58,041,907
Income (loss) per share - basic and diluted:
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to New Media			$13.58	($0.47)
Loss from discontinued operations, attributable to New Media, net of taxes			($0.02)	($0.04)
Net income (loss) attributable to New Media			$13.56	($0.51)
Restricted share grants excluded from diluted income (loss) per share				25,424	84,181

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Detail

Employee Benefit Plans (Detail) (USD $)	2 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	10 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 28, 2014	Nov. 06, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012
Publishers' Deferred Compensation Plan [Member]
Defined Contribution and Deferred Compensation Plans [Line Items]
Deferred compensation plan expense	$0
Executive Benefit Deferred Compensation Plan [Member]
Defined Contribution and Deferred Compensation Plans [Line Items]
Deferred compensation plan expense	0
Successor [Member]
Defined Contribution and Deferred Compensation Plans [Line Items]
Maximum percent of employees eligible gross wages that can be contributed to the defined contribution plan		100.00%
Company's matching contribution expense	146	1,212
Successor [Member] | Publishers' Deferred Compensation Plan [Member]
Defined Contribution and Deferred Compensation Plans [Line Items]
Vesting period in years		15
Percent of accrued benefits that have vested		100.00%
Deferred compensation plan expense		0
Successor [Member] | Executive Benefit Deferred Compensation Plan [Member]
Defined Contribution and Deferred Compensation Plans [Line Items]
Vesting period in years		5
Percent of accrued benefits that have vested		100.00%
Deferred compensation plan expense		0
Successor [Member] | Executive Deferral Deferred Compensation Plan [Member]
Defined Contribution and Deferred Compensation Plans [Line Items]
Percent of annual compensation that can be deferred		100.00%
Predecessor [Member]
Defined Contribution and Deferred Compensation Plans [Line Items]
Company's matching contribution expense			845	117
Predecessor [Member] | Publishers' Deferred Compensation Plan [Member]
Defined Contribution and Deferred Compensation Plans [Line Items]
Deferred compensation plan expense			0	0
Predecessor [Member] | Executive Benefit Deferred Compensation Plan [Member]
Defined Contribution and Deferred Compensation Plans [Line Items]
Deferred compensation plan expense			$0	$0

Pension_and_Postretirement_Ben2

Pension and Postretirement Benefits (Detail) (USD $)	2 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	10 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 28, 2014	Nov. 06, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012
Pension [Member]
Change in projected benefit obligation [Roll Forward]
Projected benefit obligation at end of period		$28,297
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at end of period		21,304
Reconciliation of funded status [Abstract]
Benefit obligation at end of period		-28,297
Fair value of assets at end of period		21,304
Funded status		-6,993
Unrecognized actuarial (gain) loss		3,915
Net accrued benefit cost		-3,078
Balance sheet presentation [Abstract]
Accrued liabilities		0
Pension and other postretirement benefit obligations		6,993
Accumulated other comprehensive income		-3,915
Net accrued benefit cost		-3,078
Comparison of obligations to plan assets [Abstract]
Projected benefit obligation		28,297
Accumulated benefit obligation		28,297
Fair value of plan assets		21,304
Postretirement [Member]
Change in projected benefit obligation [Roll Forward]
Projected benefit obligation at end of period		6,547
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at end of period		0
Reconciliation of funded status [Abstract]
Benefit obligation at end of period		-6,547
Fair value of assets at end of period		0
Funded status		-6,547
Unrecognized actuarial (gain) loss		554
Net accrued benefit cost		-5,993
Balance sheet presentation [Abstract]
Accrued liabilities		390
Pension and other postretirement benefit obligations		6,157
Accumulated other comprehensive income		-554
Net accrued benefit cost		-5,993
Comparison of obligations to plan assets [Abstract]
Projected benefit obligation		6,547
Accumulated benefit obligation		6,547
Fair value of plan assets		0
Successor [Member] | Pension [Member]
Change in projected benefit obligation [Roll Forward]
Benefit obligation at beginning of period		24,315
Service cost	48	300
Interest cost	187	1,191
Actuarial (gain) loss	-408	4,218
Benefits and expenses paid	-163	-1,727
Participant contributions	0	0
Employer implicit subsidy fulfilled	0	0
Projected benefit obligation at end of period	24,315
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of period		20,290
Actual return on plan assets	472	1,292
Employer contributions	0	1,449
Employer implicit subsidy contribution	0	0
Participant contributions	0	0
Employer implicit subsidy fulfilled	0	0
Benefits paid	-123	-1,449
Expenses paid	-40	-278
Fair value of plan assets at end of period	20,290
Reconciliation of funded status [Abstract]
Benefit obligation at end of period	-24,315
Fair value of assets at end of period	20,290
Funded status	-4,025
Unrecognized actuarial (gain) loss	-634
Net accrued benefit cost	-4,659
Balance sheet presentation [Abstract]
Accrued liabilities	0
Pension and other postretirement benefit obligations	4,025
Accumulated other comprehensive income	634
Net accrued benefit cost	-4,659
Comparison of obligations to plan assets [Abstract]
Projected benefit obligation	24,315
Accumulated benefit obligation	24,315
Fair value of plan assets	20,290
Components of net periodic benefit costs [Abstract]
Service cost	48	300
Interest cost	187	1,191
Expected return on plan assets	-246	-1,624
Amortization of prior service cost	0	0
Amortization of unrecognized (gain) loss	0	0
Net periodic benefit cost	-11	-133
Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income [Abstract]
Net actuarial (gain) loss	-634	4,549
Amortization of net actuarial loss gain	0	0
Amortization of prior service credit	0	0
Other adjustment	0	0
Total recognized in other comprehensive income	-634	4,549
Successor [Member] | Postretirement [Member]
Change in projected benefit obligation [Roll Forward]
Benefit obligation at beginning of period		6,206
Service cost	6	21
Interest cost	41	245
Actuarial (gain) loss	176	378
Benefits and expenses paid	-29	-297
Participant contributions	2	22
Employer implicit subsidy fulfilled	-5	-27
Projected benefit obligation at end of period	6,206
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of period		0
Actual return on plan assets	0	0
Employer contributions	27	275
Employer implicit subsidy contribution	5	27
Participant contributions	2	22
Employer implicit subsidy fulfilled	-5	-27
Benefits paid	-29	-297
Expenses paid	0	0
Fair value of plan assets at end of period	0
Reconciliation of funded status [Abstract]
Benefit obligation at end of period	-6,206
Fair value of assets at end of period	0
Funded status	-6,206
Unrecognized actuarial (gain) loss	176
Net accrued benefit cost	-6,030
Balance sheet presentation [Abstract]
Accrued liabilities	403
Pension and other postretirement benefit obligations	5,803
Accumulated other comprehensive income	-176
Net accrued benefit cost	-6,030
Comparison of obligations to plan assets [Abstract]
Projected benefit obligation	6,206
Accumulated benefit obligation	6,206
Fair value of plan assets	0
Components of net periodic benefit costs [Abstract]
Service cost	6	21
Interest cost	41	245
Expected return on plan assets	0	0
Amortization of prior service cost	0	0
Amortization of unrecognized (gain) loss	0	0
Net periodic benefit cost	47	266
Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income [Abstract]
Net actuarial (gain) loss	176	378
Amortization of net actuarial loss gain	0	0
Amortization of prior service credit	0	0
Other adjustment	0	0
Total recognized in other comprehensive income	176	378
Predecessor [Member]
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at end of period			0
Reconciliation of funded status [Abstract]
Fair value of assets at end of period			0
Predecessor [Member] | Pension [Member]
Change in projected benefit obligation [Roll Forward]
Benefit obligation at beginning of period			27,126
Service cost			252	300
Interest cost			913	1,203
Actuarial (gain) loss			-2,111
Benefits and expenses paid			-1,529
Participant contributions			0
Employer implicit subsidy fulfilled			0
Projected benefit obligation at end of period			24,651	27,126
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of period			18,241
Actual return on plan assets			2,121
Employer contributions			1,148
Employer implicit subsidy contribution			0
Participant contributions			0
Employer implicit subsidy fulfilled			0
Benefits paid			-1,324
Expenses paid			-205
Fair value of plan assets at end of period			19,981	18,241
Reconciliation of funded status [Abstract]
Benefit obligation at end of period			-24,651	-27,126
Fair value of assets at end of period			19,981	18,241
Funded status			-4,670
Unrecognized actuarial (gain) loss			0
Net accrued benefit cost			-4,670
Balance sheet presentation [Abstract]
Accrued liabilities			0
Pension and other postretirement benefit obligations			4,670
Accumulated other comprehensive income			0
Net accrued benefit cost			-4,670
Comparison of obligations to plan assets [Abstract]
Projected benefit obligation			24,651
Accumulated benefit obligation			24,651
Fair value of plan assets			19,981
Components of net periodic benefit costs [Abstract]
Service cost			252	300
Interest cost			913	1,203
Expected return on plan assets			-1,140	-1,275
Amortization of prior service cost			0	0
Amortization of unrecognized (gain) loss			432	382
Net periodic benefit cost			457	610
Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income [Abstract]
Net actuarial (gain) loss			-7,843	2,343
Amortization of net actuarial loss gain			452	383
Amortization of prior service credit			0	0
Other adjustment			0	43
Total recognized in other comprehensive income			-8,295	2,003
Predecessor [Member] | Postretirement [Member]
Change in projected benefit obligation [Roll Forward]
Benefit obligation at beginning of period			6,666
Service cost			32	40
Interest cost			188	273
Actuarial (gain) loss			-596
Benefits and expenses paid			-261
Participant contributions			12
Employer implicit subsidy fulfilled			-26
Projected benefit obligation at end of period			6,015	6,666
Change in plan assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of period			0
Actual return on plan assets			0
Employer contributions			249
Employer implicit subsidy contribution			26
Participant contributions			12
Employer implicit subsidy fulfilled			-26
Benefits paid			-261
Expenses paid			0
Fair value of plan assets at end of period			0	0
Reconciliation of funded status [Abstract]
Benefit obligation at end of period			-6,015	-6,666
Fair value of assets at end of period			0	0
Funded status			-6,015
Unrecognized actuarial (gain) loss			0
Net accrued benefit cost			-6,015
Balance sheet presentation [Abstract]
Accrued liabilities			79
Pension and other postretirement benefit obligations			5,936
Accumulated other comprehensive income			0
Net accrued benefit cost			-6,015
Comparison of obligations to plan assets [Abstract]
Projected benefit obligation			6,015
Accumulated benefit obligation			6,015
Fair value of plan assets			0
Components of net periodic benefit costs [Abstract]
Service cost			32	40
Interest cost			188	273
Expected return on plan assets			0	0
Amortization of prior service cost			-383	-457
Amortization of unrecognized (gain) loss			0	0
Net periodic benefit cost			-163	-144
Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income [Abstract]
Net actuarial (gain) loss			922	187
Amortization of net actuarial loss gain			0	0
Amortization of prior service credit			-383	-457
Other adjustment			0	0
Total recognized in other comprehensive income			$1,305	$644

Pension_and_Postretirement_Ben3

Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Assumptions Used and Schedule of Estimated Future Benefit Payments (Detail) (USD $)	2 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	10 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 28, 2014	Nov. 06, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012
Pension [Member]
Assumptions used in connection with defined benefit plan [Abstract]
Weighted average discount rate		4.20%
Rate of increase in future compensation levels		0.00%
Expected return on assets		8.00%
Estimated future benefit payments [Abstract]
2015		$1,551
2016		1,569
2017		1,576
2018		1,584
2019		1,601
2020-2024		8,357
Postretirement [Member]
Assumptions used in connection with defined benefit plan [Abstract]
Weighted average discount rate		3.80%
Rate of increase in future compensation levels		0.00%
Expected return on assets		0.00%
Estimated future benefit payments [Abstract]
2015		397
2016		398
2017		350
2018		356
2019		337
2020-2024		1,399
Postretirement [Member] | Net periodic benefit cost [Member]
Assumptions used in connection with defined benefit plan [Abstract]
Year of ultimate trend		2025
Assumptions used to calculate the net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Year of ultimate trend		2025
Successor [Member] | Pension [Member]
Assumptions used in connection with defined benefit plan [Abstract]
Weighted average discount rate	5.00%
Rate of increase in future compensation levels	0.00%
Expected return on assets	8.00%
Current year trend	0.00%	0.00%
Ultimate year trend	0.00%	0.00%
Assumptions used to calculate the net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Current year trend	0.00%	0.00%
Ultimate year trend	0.00%	0.00%
Estimated future benefit payments [Abstract]
Employer contribution expected to be paid during the next fiscal year		1,186
Successor [Member] | Pension [Member] | Net periodic benefit cost [Member]
Assumptions used in connection with defined benefit plan [Abstract]
Current year trend	0.00%	0.00%
Ultimate year trend	0.00%	0.00%
Assumptions used to calculate the net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Weighted average discount rate	5.00%	5.00%
Rate of increase in future compensation levels	0.00%	0.00%
Expected return on assets	8.00%	8.00%
Current year trend	0.00%	0.00%
Ultimate year trend	0.00%	0.00%
Successor [Member] | Postretirement [Member]
Assumptions used in connection with defined benefit plan [Abstract]
Weighted average discount rate	4.50%
Rate of increase in future compensation levels	0.00%
Expected return on assets	0.00%
Current year trend	7.80%	7.30%
Ultimate year trend	4.80%	4.80%
Year of ultimate trend	2025
Assumptions used to calculate the net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Current year trend	7.80%	7.30%
Ultimate year trend	4.80%	4.80%
Year of ultimate trend	2025
Estimated future benefit payments [Abstract]
Employer contribution expected to be paid during the next fiscal year		$397
Successor [Member] | Postretirement [Member] | Net periodic benefit cost [Member]
Assumptions used in connection with defined benefit plan [Abstract]
Current year trend	7.80%	7.80%
Ultimate year trend	4.80%	4.80%
Year of ultimate trend	2025
Assumptions used to calculate the net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Weighted average discount rate	4.30%	4.50%
Rate of increase in future compensation levels	0.00%	0.00%
Expected return on assets	0.00%	0.00%
Current year trend	7.80%	7.80%
Ultimate year trend	4.80%	4.80%
Year of ultimate trend	2025
Predecessor [Member] | Pension [Member]
Assumptions used in connection with defined benefit plan [Abstract]
Weighted average discount rate			4.85%
Rate of increase in future compensation levels			0.00%
Expected return on assets			8.00%
Current year trend			0.00%
Ultimate year trend			0.00%
Assumptions used to calculate the net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Current year trend			0.00%
Ultimate year trend			0.00%
Predecessor [Member] | Pension [Member] | Net periodic benefit cost [Member]
Assumptions used in connection with defined benefit plan [Abstract]
Current year trend			0.00%	0.00%
Ultimate year trend			0.00%	0.00%
Assumptions used to calculate the net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Weighted average discount rate			4.85%	5.10%
Rate of increase in future compensation levels			0.00%	0.00%
Expected return on assets			8.00%	7.75%
Current year trend			0.00%	0.00%
Ultimate year trend			0.00%	0.00%
Predecessor [Member] | Postretirement [Member]
Assumptions used in connection with defined benefit plan [Abstract]
Weighted average discount rate			4.30%
Rate of increase in future compensation levels			0.00%
Expected return on assets			0.00%
Current year trend			7.80%
Ultimate year trend			4.80%
Year of ultimate trend			2025
Assumptions used to calculate the net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Current year trend			7.80%
Ultimate year trend			4.80%
Year of ultimate trend			2025
Predecessor [Member] | Postretirement [Member] | Net periodic benefit cost [Member]
Assumptions used in connection with defined benefit plan [Abstract]
Current year trend			7.70%	8.10%
Ultimate year trend			4.80%	4.80%
Year of ultimate trend			2022	2022
Assumptions used to calculate the net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Weighted average discount rate			3.60%	4.40%
Rate of increase in future compensation levels			0.00%	0.00%
Expected return on assets			0.00%	0.00%
Current year trend			7.70%	8.10%
Ultimate year trend			4.80%	4.80%
Year of ultimate trend			2022	2022

Pension_and_Postretirement_Ben4

Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Effect of One Percentage Point Change in Health Care Cost Trend Rates (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
Effect of 1% increase in health care cost trend rates [Abstract]
APBO	$7,132	$6,611
Dollar change	585	405
Percent change	8.90%	6.50%
Effect of 1% decrease in health care cost trend rates [Abstract]
APBO	6,061	5,863
Dollar change	($486)	($343)
Percent change	-7.40%	-5.50%

Pension_and_Postretirement_Ben5

Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Asset Allocation (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Nov. 06, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Dollar	$21,304
Percent	100.00%
Equity Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Dollar	14,829
Percent	69.00%
Fixed Income Mutual Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Dollar	4,854
Percent	23.00%
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Dollar	1,037
Percent	5.00%
Other [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Dollar	584
Percent	3.00%
Successor [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Dollar		20,290
Percent		100.00%
Successor [Member] | Equity Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Dollar		14,738
Percent		73.00%
Successor [Member] | Fixed Income Mutual Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Dollar		4,021
Percent		20.00%
Successor [Member] | Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Dollar		803
Percent		4.00%
Successor [Member] | Other [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Dollar		728
Percent		3.00%
Predecessor [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Dollar			19,981
Percent			100.00%
Predecessor [Member] | Equity Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Dollar			14,676
Percent			74.00%
Predecessor [Member] | Fixed Income Mutual Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Dollar			4,074
Percent			20.00%
Predecessor [Member] | Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Dollar			645
Percent			3.00%
Predecessor [Member] | Other [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Dollar			$586
Percent			3.00%

Pension_and_Postretirement_Ben6

Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Multiemployer Plans (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
Contributions	$154	$142	$151
CWA/ITU Negotiated Pension Plan [Member]
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
EIN number	136212879
Zone status	Red	Red
FIP/RP status, pending/implemented	Implemented
Contributions	13	12	13
Surcharge imposed	No
Expiration Dates of CBAs	4-May-17
GCIU - Employer Retirement Benefit Plan [Member]
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
EIN number	916024903
Zone status	Red	Red
FIP/RP status, pending/implemented	Implemented
Contributions	102	91	89
Surcharge imposed	No
Expiration Dates of CBAs	14-Nov-16
Multiemployer plans accrued balance			1,185
The Newspaper Guild International Pension Plan [Member]
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
EIN number	521082662
Zone status	Red	Red
FIP/RP status, pending/implemented	Implemented
Contributions	$39	$39	$49
Surcharge imposed	No

Pension_and_Postretirement_Ben7

Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Aggregate net actuarial loss and prior service cost recognized in other comprehensive income	$4,469
Aggregate net actuarial loss expected to be amortized in the following year	$94
Multiemployer plans period contributions, significance of contributions	FALSE
Plans in red zone [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Multiemployer plans funded status	Less than 65 percent
Plans in orange zone [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Multiemployer plans funded status	Between 65 and less than 80 percent
Plans in green zone [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Multiemployer plans funded status	At least 80 percent
Pension [Member] | Equity Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target allocations	70.00%
Pension [Member] | Fixed Income Mutual Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Target allocations	30.00%

Stock_Compensation_Plans_Detai

Stock Compensation Plans (Detail)	1 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 01, 2015	Sep. 30, 2006	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 31, 2009	Dec. 31, 2008	Dec. 31, 2007	Dec. 31, 2006
Disclosure Stock Compensation Plans [Abstract]
Restricted share grants authorized			15,000,000
Restricted share grants granted in the period	196,164	792,500		100,000	266,795	198,846	268,680

Fair_Value_Measurement_Detail

Fair Value Measurement (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Sep. 29, 2013	Nov. 06, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012	Jan. 01, 2012
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	$123,709	$31,811
Restricted cash	6,467	6,477
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Balance at the beginning of the period	0
Total (gains) losses, net [Abstract]
Included in earnings	-25
Termination of derivative instrument	25
Balance at the end of the period	0
Advertiser Relationships [Member]
Total (gains) losses, net [Abstract]
Intangible fair value			19,120
Customer Relationships [Member]
Total (gains) losses, net [Abstract]
Intangible fair value			270
Subscriber Relationships [Member]
Total (gains) losses, net [Abstract]
Intangible fair value			5,310
Trade Names [Member]
Total (gains) losses, net [Abstract]
Intangible fair value			270
Publication Rights [Member]
Total (gains) losses, net [Abstract]
Intangible fair value			0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	123,709	31,811
Restricted cash	6,467	6,477
Successor [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents				20,718
Restricted cash				6,716
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Balance at the beginning of the period				0
Total (gains) losses, net [Abstract]
Balance at the end of the period				0
Predecessor [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents				20,718	34,527	19,212
Restricted cash				6,716
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Balance at the beginning of the period				0	45,724
Total (gains) losses, net [Abstract]
Balance at the end of the period				$0	$45,724

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Restricted Cash and Investments Current [Abstract]
Restricted cash - Collateral standby letters of credit in the name of the Companys insurers	$6,467	$6,477

Related_Party_Transactions_Det

Related Party Transactions (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 29, 2013	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Commercial printing revenue for a related party		$355	$117
Management fee that was accrued for		5,618
Incentive compensation		112
Paid Management Fee		4,358
Percent of GateHouse's gross equity used to calculate the annual management fee	1.50%	1.50%
Annual management fee		1,100
Maximum annual management fee		$1,200
Registration Rights Agreement terms		New Media entered into a registration rights agreement with Omega Advisors, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively, ?Omega?). Under the terms of the registration rights agreement, subject to customary exceptions and limitations, New Media will be required to use commercially reasonable efforts to file a registration statement (the ?Registration Statement?) providing for the registration and sale by Omega of its New Media Common Stock acquired pursuant to the Plan (the ?Registrable Securities?) as soon as reasonably practicable, but not prior to the earlier of (i) 120 days following the Effective Date and (ii) 14 days after the required financials are completed in the ordinary course of business. During the first 12 months following the Listing, subject to customary exceptions and limitations, Omega may request one demand right with respect to some or all of the Registrable Securities under the Registration Statement (the ?Demand Registration?).
New Castle Investment Group, Inc. [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Percent of the Company owned by		84.60%
Fortress and its affiliates [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Percent of the Company owned by		1.80%
Percentage of the Company's outstanding warrants owned by		41.10%

Discontinued_Operations_Detail

Discontinued Operations (Detail) (USD $)	2 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	10 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 28, 2014	Nov. 06, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012
Successor [Member]
Discontinued operations revenue	$0	$0
Tax effect of discontinued operations	0	0
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	0	0
Predecessor [Member]
Number of publications sold			0
Aggregate purchase price from sale			0
Impairment loss related to discontinued operations			1,146	1,922
Impairment loss related to previously discontinued operations			0
Discontinued operations revenue			394	8,722
Tax effect of discontinued operations			0	0
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes			($1,034)	($2,340)

Quarterly_Results_Unaudited_De

Quarterly Results Unaudited (Detail) (USD $)	2 Months Ended	3 Months Ended				12 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended			10 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 28, 2014	Sep. 28, 2014	Jun. 29, 2014	Mar. 30, 2014	Dec. 28, 2014	Nov. 06, 2013	Sep. 29, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Nov. 06, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012
Successor [Member]
Quarterly Results [Line Items]
Revenues	$103,231	$186,796	$165,061	$158,433	$142,033	$652,323
Operating income (loss)	9,495	17,476	4,578	7,374	-3,072	26,356
Income (loss) before income taxes	7,697	12,473	62	-5,750	-7,277	-492
Net (loss) income	7,206	11,463	-4,708	-3,269	-6,691	-3,205
Basic income (loss) per share	$0.24	$0.31	($0.15)	($0.11)	($0.22)
Diluted income (loss) per share	$0.24	$0.30	($0.15)	($0.11)	($0.22)
Predecessor [Member]
Quarterly Results [Line Items]
Revenues							57,119	125,992	119,597	110,582	413,290	488,554
Operating income (loss)							6,965	-90,143	2,283	-2,461	-83,356	29,793
Income (loss) before income taxes							959,542	-140,896	-13,175	-17,428	788,043	-27,670
Net (loss) income							$948,204	($129,153)	($14,122)	($17,515)	$787,206	($29,803)
Basic income (loss) per share							$16.33	($2.22)	($0.24)	($0.30)
Diluted income (loss) per share							$16.33	($2.22)	($0.24)	($0.30)

Subsequent_Events_Detail

Subsequent Events (Detail) (USD $)	1 Months Ended		2 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	10 Months Ended	12 Months Ended					9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 01, 2015	Feb. 01, 2015	Dec. 29, 2013	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 30, 2006	Nov. 06, 2013	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 31, 2009	Dec. 31, 2008	Dec. 31, 2007	Dec. 31, 2006	Sep. 28, 2014	Dec. 30, 2012	Feb. 26, 2015	Jan. 09, 2015	Feb. 19, 2015
Acquisition [Abstract]
Long term growth rate used to determine fair value of mastheads						0.00%
Proforma Results [Abstract]
Pro Forma Revenue			$120,030			$590,092	$710,678
Proforma Income (loss) from continuing operations			8,748			762,767	-2,161
Income (loss) from continuing operations per common share, basic			$0.29			$13.14	($0.07)
Income (loss) from continuing operations per common share, diluted			$0.29			$13.14	($0.07)
Equity [Abstract]
Issuance of common stock, shares		7,000,000		7,450,625
Issuance of common stock, value		152,000		115,058
Restricted share grants granted in the period	196,164				792,500			100,000	266,795	198,846	268,680
Dividends [Abstract]
Dividends declared														$0.30
Dividend payable date	19-Mar-15
Dividend record date	11-Mar-15
Amendments to New Media Credit Agreement [Abstract]
Prepayment premium rate	1.00%
Manager [Member]
Equity [Abstract]
Option to purchase shares of common stock, shares		700,000										745,062
Fortress and certain of the Company's officers and directors [Member]
Equity [Abstract]
Issuance of common stock, shares		104,400										224,038
Halifax Media Group [Member]
Acquisition [Abstract]
Current assets															44,034
Property, plant and equipment															110,600
Advertiser relationships															52,000
Subscriber relationships															38,100
Customer relationships															9,900
Mastheads															30,900
Goodwill															52,248
Total assets															337,782
Current liabilities															39,782
Debt assumed															18,000
Total liabilities															57,782
Net assets acquired															280,000
Total purchase price															280,000
Purchase price held in escrow															17,000
Number of daily publications acquired, not in thousands															24
Number of weekly publications acquired, not in thousands															13
Number of shoppers acquired, not in thousands															5
Total daily circulation															635
Total sunday circulation															752
Debt fee percent		1.00%
Personal property useful life minimum (in years)		2
Personal property useful life maximum (in years)		10
Real property useful life minimum (in years)		11
Real property useful life maximum (in years)		39
Royalty rate used to determine fair value of mastheads		2.00%
Long term growth rate used to determine fair value of mastheads		0.00%
Tax rate used to determine fair value of mastheads		39.20%
Discount rate used to determine fair value of mastheads		17.00%
Attrition rates, definite lived intangibles, low range		5.00%
Attrition rates, definite lived intangibles, high range		10.00%
Long term growth rate, definite lived intangibles		0.00%
Discount rates, definite lived intangibles		17.50%
Definite lived intangible assets useful life minimum (in years)		14
Definite lived intangible assets useful life maximum (in years)		17
Proforma Results [Abstract]
Pro Forma Revenue			174,750
Proforma Income (loss) from continuing operations			10,932
Income (loss) from continuing operations per common share, basic			$0.36
Income (loss) from continuing operations per common share, diluted			$0.36
Halifax Media Group [Member] | 2015 Incremental Term Loan Facility [Member]
Acquisition [Abstract]
Debt, principal amount															102,000
Halifax Media Group [Member] | Incremental Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Acquisition [Abstract]
Debt, principal amount															50,000
Stephens Media, LLC [Member]
Acquisition [Abstract]
Total purchase price																102,500
Number of daily publications acquired, not in thousands																8
Number of weekly publications acquired, not in thousands																65
Number of websites acquired, not in thousands																50
Total daily circulation																221
Total sunday circulation																244
Successor [Member]
Equity [Abstract]
Option to purchase shares of common stock, shares							745,062
Restricted share grants granted in the period			0				15,870
Successor [Member] | Halifax Media Group [Member]
Proforma Results [Abstract]
Pro Forma Revenue							1,057,847
Proforma Income (loss) from continuing operations							10,020
Income (loss) from continuing operations per common share, basic							$0.31
Income (loss) from continuing operations per common share, diluted							$0.31
Predecessor [Member]
Equity [Abstract]
Restricted share grants granted in the period						0							0
Predecessor [Member] | Halifax Media Group [Member]
Proforma Results [Abstract]
Pro Forma Revenue						863,693
Proforma Income (loss) from continuing operations						$773,686
Income (loss) from continuing operations per common share, basic						$13.32
Income (loss) from continuing operations per common share, diluted						$13.32

Uncategorized_Items

Uncategorized Items
[newm_FairValueExceedsCarryingValue]	0.03
[us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossReclassifiedFromAccumulatedOCIIntoIncomeEffectivePortionNet]		0
[us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax]			-51,000