Central European Media Enterprises 10-K 12 Mar 15 2014 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 06, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	CENTRAL EUROPEAN MEDIA ENTERPRISES LTD.
Entity Central Index Key	925645
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-19
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Public Float			$208.10
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		135,335,258
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-14

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$34,298		$102,322
Accounts receivable, net (Note 7)	175,866		169,054
Program rights, net (Note 6)	99,358		96,099
Other current assets (Note 8)	35,481		42,803
Assets held for sale (Note 3)	29,866	[1]	117,002	[1]
Total current assets	374,869		527,280
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment, net (Note 9)	114,335	[2]	142,907	[2]
Program rights, net (Note 6)	207,264		272,997
Goodwill (Note 4)	681,398		782,870
Broadcast licenses and other intangible assets, net (Note 4)	183,378		222,119
Other non-current assets (Note 8)	58,116		13,700
Total non-current assets	1,244,491		1,434,593
Total assets	1,619,360	[1]	1,961,873	[1]
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (Note 10)	179,224		277,680
Current portion of long-term debt and other financing arrangements (Note 5)	252,859		1,461
Other current liabilities (Note 11)	7,812		14,011
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities	10,632		29,529
Total current liabilities	450,527		322,681
Non-current liabilities
Long-term debt and other financing arrangements (Note 5)	621,240		962,802
Other non-current liabilities (Note 11)	46,485		27,499
Total non-current liabilities	667,725		990,301
Commitments and contingencies (Note 21)
Temporary Equity [Abstract]
200,000 shares of Series B Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock of US$ 0.08 each (December 31, 2013 - 200,000) (Note 12)	223,926		207,890
CME Ltd. shareholders’ equity (Note 13):
Additional paid-in capital	1,928,920		1,704,066
Accumulated deficit	-1,490,344		-1,262,916
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-169,609		-11,829
Total CME Ltd. shareholders’ equity	279,794		440,108
Noncontrolling interests	-2,612		893
Total equity	277,182		441,001
Total liabilities and equity	1,619,360		1,961,873
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]
CME Ltd. shareholders’ equity (Note 13):
One share of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock of US$ 0.08 each (December 31, 2013 – one)	0		0
Class A Common Stock [Member]
CME Ltd. shareholders’ equity (Note 13):
Common stock	10,827		10,787
Class B Common Stock [Member]
CME Ltd. shareholders’ equity (Note 13):
Common stock	$0		$0
[1]	Segment assets exclude any intercompany balances.
[2]	Reflects property, plant and equipment.

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS_Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	1	1
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.08	$0.08
Series B Preferred Stock [Member]
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	200,000	200,000
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.08	$0.08
Common Class A [Member]
Common stock	$10,827	$10,787
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	135,335,258	134,837,442
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.08	$0.08
Common Class B [Member]
Common stock	$0	$0
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.08	$0.08

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_OPE

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net revenues	$680,793		$633,134		$705,999
Operating expenses:
Content costs	358,379		422,115		365,684
Other operating costs	85,478		104,519		94,922
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment	32,836		37,175		41,506
Amortization of broadcast licenses and other intangibles (Note 4)	12,348		14,761		42,707
Cost of revenues	489,041		578,570		544,819
Selling, general and administrative expenses	143,616		136,393		124,766
Restructuring costs (Note 15)	9,856		18,512		0
Impairment charge (Note 4)	0		79,676		516,203
Operating income / (loss)	38,280		-180,017		-479,789
Interest income	294		496		726
Interest expense (Note 16)	-142,005		-111,709		-127,654
Loss on extinguishment of debt (Note 5)	-39,203		-23,115		-198
Foreign currency exchange (loss) / gain, net	-12,767		20,187		6,386
Change in fair value of derivatives (Note 14)	2,311		104		49,027
Other income / (expense)	267		-373		1,043
Loss before tax	-152,823		-294,427		-550,459
Credit for income taxes (Note 18)	1,358		17,993		14,751
Net loss from continuing operations	-151,465		-276,434		-535,708
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (Note 3)	-80,431		-5,099		-10,685
Net loss	-231,896		-281,533		-546,393
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	4,468		3,882		10,713
Net loss attributable to CME Ltd.	-227,428		-277,651		-535,680
Currency translation adjustment	-156,236		-58,200		28,651
Unrealized loss on derivative instruments (Note 14)	-581		0		0
Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	-156,817		-58,200		28,651
Comprehensive loss	-388,713		-339,733		-517,742
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	3,505		4,103		10,617
Comprehensive loss attributable to CME Ltd.	($385,208)		($335,630)		($507,125)
PER SHARE DATA (Note 19):
Continuing operations - Basic (in dollars per share)	($1.11)		($2.23)		($6.83)
Continuing operations - Diluted (in dollars per share)	($1.11)		($2.23)		($6.83)
Discontinued operations – Basic (in dollars per share)	($0.55)		($0.04)		($0.13)
Discontinued operations - Diluted (in dollars per share)	($0.55)		($0.04)		($0.13)
Net loss per share:
Net (loss) / income attributable to CME Ltd. – Basic (in dollars per share)	($1.66)		($2.27)		($6.96)
Net (loss) / income attributable to CME Ltd. – Diluted (in dollars per share)	($1.66)		($2.27)		($6.96)
Weighted average common shares used in computing per share amounts (000’s):
Basic (in shares)	146,509	[1]	125,723	[1]	76,919	[1]
Diluted (in shares)	146,509		125,723		76,919
[1]	For the purpose of computing basic earnings per share, the 11,211,449 shares of Class A common stock underlying the Series A Preferred Share are included in the weighted average outstanding shares of common stock - basic, primarily because the holder of the Series A Preferred Share is entitled to receive any dividends payable when dividends are declared by the Board of Directors with respect to any shares of the common stock.

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_EQU

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY (USD $)	Total	Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]	Accumulated Deficit [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]	Series A Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]	Common Class A [Member]	Common Class A [Member]	Common Class B [Member]	Common Class B [Member]
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	Preferred Stock [Member]		Common Stock [Member]		Common Stock [Member]
						USD ($)		USD ($)		USD ($)
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2011	$1,017,942	$1,404,648	($425,702)	$17,595	$16,250	$0		$4,551		$600
BALANCE (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2011								56,892,114		7,500,936
BALANCE (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2011						0
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Stock-based compensation	4,249	4,249
Conversion of Class B shares to Class A shares								601		-601
Conversion of Class B shares to Class A shares (in shares)								7,516,936		-7,516,936
Share issuances	128,363	127,341						1,022
Share issuances (in shares)						1		12,776,079
Reclassification of capped call options		21,131	-21,131
Stock option exercised	33	32								1
Stock options exercised (in shares)										16,000
Other	-1,151	-1,151
Dividends	-427				-427
Net loss	546,393		535,680		10,713
Unrealized loss on derivative instruments (Note 14)	0
Currency translation adjustment	28,651			28,555	96
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2012	631,267	1,556,250	-982,513	46,150	5,206	0		6,174		0
BALANCE (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2012								77,185,129		0
BALANCE (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2012						1
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Stock-based compensation	6,116	6,116
Share issuances	151,653	147,082						4,571
Share issuances (in shares)								57,132,931
Reclassification of capped call options		2,752	-2,752
Preferred dividend paid in kind	-7,890	-7,890
Share issuance, stock-based compensation		-42						42
Share issuance, stock-based compensation (in shares)								519,382
Acquisition of noncontrolling interests		-261			261
Other	59	59
Dividends	-471				-471
Net loss	281,533		277,651		3,882
Unrealized loss on derivative instruments (Note 14)	0
Currency translation adjustment	-58,200			-57,979	-221
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2013	441,001	1,704,066	-1,262,916	-11,829	893	0		10,787		0
BALANCE (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2013							134,800,000	134,837,442	0	0
BALANCE (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2013						1
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Stock-based compensation	1,344	1,344
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Warrant Issued	239,586	239,586
Preferred dividend paid in kind	-16,036	-16,036
Share issuance, stock-based compensation		-40						40
Share issuance, stock-based compensation (in shares)								497,816
Net loss	231,896		227,428		4,468
Unrealized loss on derivative instruments (Note 14)	-581			-581
Currency translation adjustment	-156,236			-157,199	963
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2014	$277,182	$1,928,920	($1,490,344)	($169,609)	($2,612)	$0		$10,827		$0
BALANCE (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2014							135,300,000	135,335,258	0	0
BALANCE (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2014						1

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CAS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss	($231,896)	($281,533)	($546,393)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (Note 3)	80,431	5,099	10,685
Amortization of program rights	349,819	415,931	352,689
Depreciation and other amortization	82,619	63,325	104,313
Interest paid in kind	37,884	0	0
Net loss on extinguishment of debt	39,203	23,115	198
Impairment charge (Note 4)	0	79,676	516,203
Gain on disposal of fixed assets	-112	-109	-281
Stock-based compensation (Note 17)	1,344	6,116	4,249
Change in fair value of derivatives (Note 14)	0	-104	-49,027
Foreign currency exchange gain, net	-5,952	-18,856	-3,434
Net change in (net of effects of disposals of businesses):
Accounts receivable, net	-26,539	4,382	5,274
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	-10,549	28,227	-9,631
Program rights	-388,436	-357,369	-394,215
Other assets	721	2,256	-2,028
Accrued interest	-9,995	-8,682	3,388
Income taxes payable	2,948	-6,419	4,706
Deferred revenue	-1,012	-984	-924
Deferred taxes	-2,206	-14,512	-23,875
VAT and other taxes payable	16,486	-629	433
Net cash used in operating activities	-65,242	-61,070	-27,670
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	-28,685	-30,118	-31,327
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment	137	283	236
Net cash used in investing activities	-28,548	-29,835	-31,091
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repayments of Senior Debt	-712,919	-310,322	-290,135
Debt transactions costs	-14,206	-785	-7,000
Proceeds from Senior Debt	550,421	0	228,890
Change in restricted cash	0	20,605	-20,982
Proceeds from credit facilities	25,000	40	191,259
Payment of credit facilities and capital leases	-1,080	-1,648	-101,196
Issuance of common stock	191,825	157,116	15,033
Issuance of preferred stock	0	200,000	0
Equity issuance costs	0	-5,410	-2,942
Dividends paid to holders of noncontrolling interests	-46	-411	-308
Other	0	59	0
Net cash provided by financing activities	38,995	59,244	12,619
Net cash used in discontinued operations - operating activities	-1,408	-1,952	-1,122
Net cash used in discontinued operations - investing activities	-228	-301	-1,335
Net cash (used in) / provided by discontinued operations - financing activities	-942	77	-723
Impact of exchange rate fluctuations on cash	-10,651	-384	4,564
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-68,024	-34,221	-44,758
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period	102,322	136,543	181,301
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period	34,298	102,322	136,543
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid for interest	76,154	108,344	104,650
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds	-2,234	6,478	6,442
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH FINANCING AND INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Conversion of credit facility to shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock and Class A Common Stock	0	0	165,112
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment under capital lease	0	69	64
Accretion on Series B Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock	$16,036	$7,890	$0

ORGANIZATION_AND_BUSINESS

ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS	ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS
	Central European Media Enterprises Ltd., a Bermuda company limited by shares, is a media and entertainment company operating in Central and Eastern Europe. Our assets are held through a series of Dutch and Curaçao holding companies. We manage our business on a geographical basis, with six operating segments, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Romania, the Slovak Republic and Slovenia, which are also our reportable segments and our main operating countries. See Note 20, "Segment Data" for financial information by segment.
	We have market leading broadcast operations in these countries broadcasting a total of 33 television channels. Each country also develops and produces content for their television channels and we license content to third parties. We generate advertising revenues in our country operations primarily through entering into agreements with advertisers, advertising agencies and sponsors to place advertising on the television channels that we operate. We generate additional revenues by collecting fees from cable, satellite and internet protocol television ("IPTV") operators for carriage of our channels. Our main general entertainment television channels in each country are distributed on a free-to-air basis terrestrially in analog, digital or both, depending on the digitalization status in each country, and are also distributed via cable and satellite. Our other channels are generally distributed via cable and satellite. Unless otherwise indicated, we own 100% of our broadcast operating and license companies in each country.
	Bulgaria
	We operate one general entertainment channel, BTV, and five other channels, BTV CINEMA, BTV COMEDY, RING.BG, BTV ACTION and BTV LADY. We also operate several radio channels. We own 94% of CME Bulgaria B.V. ("CME Bulgaria"), the subsidiary that owns our Bulgaria operations.
	Croatia
	We operate one general entertainment channel, NOVA TV (Croatia) and three other channels, DOMA (Croatia), NOVA WORLD and MINI TV.
	Czech Republic
	We operate one general entertainment channel, TV NOVA (Czech Republic), and five other channels, NOVA CINEMA, NOVA SPORT, FANDA, SMICHOV and TELKA.
	Romania
	We operate one general entertainment channel, PRO TV, and eight other channels, ACASA, ACASA GOLD, PRO CINEMA, SPORT.RO, MTV ROMANIA, PRO TV INTERNATIONAL, PRO TV CHISINAU, a general entertainment channel broadcasting in Moldova, and ACASA IN MOLDOVA.
	Slovak Republic
	We operate one general entertainment channel, TV MARKIZA, and two other channels, DOMA (Slovak Republic), and DAJTO.
	Slovenia
	We operate two general entertainment channels, POP TV and KANAL A, and three other channels, KINO, BRIO and OTO.

BASIS_OF_PRESENTATION_AND_SIGN

BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
	Unless otherwise noted, all statistical and financial information presented in this report has been converted into U.S. dollars using period-end exchange rates. All references to “US$”, “USD” or “dollars” are to U.S. dollars, all references to “BGN” are to Bulgarian leva, all references to “HRK” are to Croatian kuna, all references to “CZK” are to Czech korunas, all references to “RON” are to the New Romanian lei and all references to “Euro” or “EUR” are to the European Union Euro.
	Basis of Consolidation
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of CME Ltd. and our subsidiaries, after the elimination of intercompany accounts and transactions. Entities in which we hold less than a majority voting interest but over which we have the ability to exercise significant influence are accounted for using the equity method. Other investments are accounted for using the cost method.
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US 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 periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates and assumptions.
	Going Concern
	These financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which implies that the Company will continue to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business. Our 2015 Convertible Notes mature on November 15, 2015. We have entered into a commitment letter with Time Warner (the "2015 Refinancing Commitment Letter") pursuant to which Time Warner has committed to provide or assist with arranging a replacement facility to refinance the 2015 Convertible Notes at or immediately prior to their maturity. Once the transaction contemplated under the 2015 Refinancing Commitment Letter has completed, we believe we will have adequate cash resources to continue operating as a going concern for the foreseeable future, however funding of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions (including the execution and delivery of documentation, the accuracy of representations, the absence of events of default and the absence of material adverse changes), certain of which are outside our direct control. While we believe that we will be able to complete the transaction, if the financing arrangements set forth in the 2015 Refinancing Commitment Letter are not completed and we are unable to secure additional financing, we will be unable to meet our repayment obligation when the 2015 Convertible Notes mature. The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of these uncertainties.
	Programming Amortization Estimates
	During the year 2014, we concluded a comprehensive review of the future benefit of program rights and of the appropriateness of our program rights estimates. We perform our review on a triennial basis or when events occur or circumstances change that would so require. This triennial review included a study of the relative value generated by all runs of a license in past periods. We concluded that the existing allocation for acquired program rights with an estimated two or three runs was still appropriate. However, we estimate that the first run of our own-produced program rights library will generate more value relative to subsequent runs than our previous estimate. As a result, the prospective change in estimate had the following impacts on results for the year ended December 31, 2014:
		For The Year Ended December 31, 2014
	Increase in content costs	$	7,678
	Increase in loss from continuing operations	7,678
	Increase in net loss attributable to CME Ltd.	7,678
	PER SHARE DATA:
	Increase in loss from continuing operations - basic and diluted	$	0.05
	Increase in net loss attributable to CME Ltd. - basic and diluted	0.05
	Revenue Recognition
	Revenue is recognized when there is persuasive evidence of an arrangement, delivery of products has occurred or services have been rendered, the price is fixed or determinable and collectibility is reasonably assured. A bad debt provision is maintained for estimated losses resulting from our customers' subsequent inability to make payments.
	Revenues are recognized net of discounts and customer sales incentives. Our principal revenue streams and their respective accounting treatments are discussed below:
	Advertising revenue
	Revenues primarily result from the sale of advertising time. Television advertising revenue is recognized as the commercials are aired. In many countries, we commit to provide advertisers with certain rating levels in connection with their advertising. Revenue is recorded net of estimated shortfalls, which are usually settled by providing the advertiser additional advertising time. Discounts and agency commissions are recognized at the point when the advertising is broadcast and are reflected as a reduction to gross revenue. Display advertising on our websites is recognized as impressions are delivered. Impressions are delivered when an advertisement appears in pages viewed by users.
	Carriage fees and subscription revenues
	Carriage fees from cable operators and direct-to-home broadcasters are recognized as revenue over the period for which the channels are provided and to which the fees relate. Subscriber revenue is recognized as contracted, based upon the number of subscribers.
	Barter transactions
	We enter into barter transactions which represent advertising time or other services exchanged for non-cash goods and/or other services, such as promotional items, advertising, supplies and equipment. Revenue from barter transactions is recognized as income when the services have been provided. Expenses are recognized when goods or services are received or used. We record barter transactions at the fair value of goods or services received or advertising surrendered, whichever is more readily determinable. Barter revenue amounted to US$ 1.5 million, US$ 2.2 million and US$ 2.5 million for the years ending December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand and marketable securities with original maturities of three months or less. Cash that is subject to restrictions is classified as restricted cash.
	Program Rights
	Purchased program rights
	Purchased program rights and the related liabilities are recorded at their gross value when the license period begins and the programs are available for broadcast.
	Purchased program rights are classified as current or non-current assets based on anticipated usage, while the related program rights liability is classified as current or non-current according to the payment terms of the license agreement.
	Program rights are evaluated to determine if expected revenues are sufficient to cover the unamortized portion of the program. To the extent that expected revenues are insufficient, the program rights are written down to their expected net realizable value. Our analyses of our acquired program library during 2014 resulted in programming impairment charges of US$ 6.4 million. These programming impairment charges, along with programming impairment charges related to own-produced content, are presented as a component of content costs in our consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income.
	The costs incurred to acquire program rights are capitalized and amortized over their expected useful lives in a manner which reflects the pattern we expect to use and benefit from the programming. If the initial airing of content allowed by a license is expected to provide more value than subsequent airings, we apply an accelerated method of amortization. These accelerated methods of amortization depend on the estimated number of runs the content is expected to receive, and are determined based on a study of historical results for similar programming. For programming that is not advertising supported, each program's costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the license period. For content that is expected to be aired only once, the entire cost is recognized as expense on the first run.
	Produced program rights
	Program rights that are produced by us consist of deferred film and television costs including direct costs, production overhead and development costs. The costs are stated at the lower of cost, less accumulated amortization, or fair value. The amount of capitalized production costs recognized as cost of revenues for a given production as it is exhibited in various markets is determined using the film forecast method. The proportion of costs recognized is equal to the proportion of the revenue recognized compared to the total revenue expected to be generated throughout the product's life cycle (the “ultimate revenues”). Our process for evaluating ultimate revenues is tailored to the potential we believe a title has for generating multiple revenues. The majority of our production is intended primarily for exploitation by our own broadcasters. In such cases, we consider mainly the free television window in our calculation of the ultimate revenues. For produced and acquired feature films or other projects where we have a supportable expectation of generating multiple revenue streams, we base our estimates of ultimate revenues for each film on factors such as the historical performance of similar films, the star power of the actors and actresses, the rating and genre of the film, pre-release market research (including test market screenings) and the expected number of theaters in which the film will be released. These estimates are updated based on information available on the progress of the film's production and upon release, the actual results of each film.
	Produced program rights are amortized on an individual production basis using the ratio of the current period's gross revenues to estimated remaining total ultimate revenues from such programs. Produced program rights are evaluated to determine if expected revenues, less additional costs to be incurred (including exploitation costs) are sufficient to cover the unamortized portion of the program. To the extent that expected revenues are insufficient, the program rights are written down to their fair value. Our analyses of our produced program rights library during 2014 resulted in programming impairment charges of US$ 2.8 million.
	Property, Plant and Equipment
	Property, plant and equipment is carried at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives assigned to each major asset category as below:
	Asset category	Estimated useful life
	Land	Indefinite
	Buildings	25 years
	Machinery, fixtures and equipment	4 - 8 years
	Other equipment	3 - 8 years
	Software licenses	3 - 5 years
	Construction-in-progress is not depreciated until put into use. Capital leases are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset or the lease term. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of the related lease term or the life of the asset. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of carrying amount or fair value, less expected costs of disposal.
	Long-Lived Assets Including Intangible Assets with Finite Lives
	Long-lived assets include property, plant, equipment and intangible assets with finite lives.
	We review long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. The carrying amounts of long-lived assets are considered impaired when the anticipated undiscounted cash flows from such assets are less than their carrying amounts. In that event, a loss is recognized based on the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value.
	Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
	Goodwill represents the excess of the fair value of consideration paid over the fair value of net tangible and other identifiable intangible assets acquired in a business combination.
	We evaluate the carrying amount of goodwill for impairment in the fourth quarter of each year, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. An impairment exists when the carrying amount of a reporting unit (including its goodwill), exceeds its fair value after adjusting for any impairments of long-lived assets or indefinite-lived intangible assets.
	Goodwill impairment is measured as the excess of the carrying amount of goodwill over its implied fair value, which is calculated by deducting the fair value of all assets and liabilities, including recognized and unrecognized intangible assets, from the fair value of the reporting unit. We have six operating segments, which were also our reportable segments and reporting units as described in Note 20, "Segment Data". The fair value of our reporting units is determined based on estimates of future cash flows discounted at appropriate rates and on publicly available information, where appropriate. In the assessment of discounted future cash flows the following data is used: management's long-term plan, a terminal value at the end of the forecasted periods assuming an inflationary perpetual growth rate, and a discount rate selected with reference to the relevant cost of capital.
	Indefinite-lived intangible assets at December 31, 2014 consist solely of trademarks, which are not amortized. We evaluate indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment in the fourth quarter of each year, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. An impairment loss is recognized if the carrying amount of an indefinite-lived intangible asset exceeds its fair value.
	Income Taxes
	We account for income taxes under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected tax consequences of temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the year in which the temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to amounts which are more likely than not to be realized. In evaluating the realizability of our deferred tax assets, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax planning strategies and recent financial operations.
	We recognize in the consolidated financial statements those tax positions determined to be “more likely than not” of being sustained upon examination, based on the technical merits of the positions and we recognize, when applicable, both accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income.
	Foreign Currency
	Translation of financial statements
	Our reporting currency is the dollar. The financial statements of our operations whose functional currency is other than the dollar are translated from such functional currency to dollars at the exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date for assets and liabilities, and at weighted average rates for the period for revenues and expenses, including gains and losses. Translational gains and losses are charged or credited to accumulated other comprehensive income, a component of equity.
	Certain of our intercompany loans to our subsidiaries are of a long-term investment nature. We recorded a foreign exchange loss of US$ 164.4 million and US$ 16.4 million for the years ending December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, on the retranslation of these intercompany loans as an adjustment to accumulated other comprehensive income, a component of shareholders' equity, as settlement of these loans is not planned or anticipated in the foreseeable future.
	Transactions in foreign currencies
	Gains and losses from foreign currency transactions are included in foreign currency exchange gain / (loss), net in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income in the period during which they arise.
	Leases
Leases are classified as either capital or operating. Those leases that transfer substantially all benefits and risks of ownership of the property to us are accounted for as capital leases. All other leases are accounted for as operating leases.
Capital leases are accounted for as assets and are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset or the lease term. Commitments to repay the principal amounts arising under capital lease obligations are included in current liabilities to the extent that the amount is repayable within one year; otherwise the principal is included in non-current liabilities. The capitalized lease obligation reflects the present value of future lease payments. The financing element of the lease payments is charged to interest expense over the term of the lease.
Operating lease costs are expensed on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.
Financial Instruments
Fair value of financial instruments
The carrying amount of financial instruments, including cash, accounts receivable, and accounts payable and accrued liabilities, approximate their fair value due to the short-term nature of these items. The fair value of our Senior Debt (as defined hereinafter) is included in Note 5, "Long-term Debt and Other Financing Arrangements".
Fair value is the price an asset or liability could be exchanged in an arm’s-length orderly transaction between knowledgeable, able and willing parties that is not a forced sale or liquidation. US GAAP requires significant management estimates in determining fair value. The extent of management’s judgments is highly dependent on the valuation model employed and the observability of inputs to the fair value model. The level of management judgment required in establishing fair value of financial instruments is more significant where there is no active market in which the instrument is traded. For financial instruments that are not remeasured through net income, including the 2014 Warrants (see Note 5, "Long-term Debt and Other Financing Arrangements" and Note 13, "Equity"), we estimate fair value at issuance and account for the instrument at amortized cost. For financial instruments that are remeasured through net income, we assess the fair value of the instrument at each period end or earlier when events occur or circumstances change that would so require (see Note 14, "Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements").
Derivative financial instruments
We use derivative financial instruments for the purpose of mitigating currency and interest rate risks, which exist as part of ongoing business operations and financing activities. As a policy, we do not engage in speculative or leveraged transactions, nor do we hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading purposes.
Forward exchange contracts and currency swaps are used to mitigate exposures to currency fluctuations on certain short-term transactions generally denominated in currencies other than our functional currency. These contracts are marked to market at the balance sheet date, and the resultant unrealized gains and losses are recorded in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income, together with realized gains and losses arising on settlement of these contracts.
Interest rate swaps and other instruments may be used to mitigate exposures to interest rate fluctuations on certain of our long-term debt instruments with variable interest rates. These contracts are marked to market at the balance sheet date, and the resultant unrealized gains and losses are recorded in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income, together with realized gains and losses arising on settlement of these contracts. From time to time, we may designate certain of these instruments as hedges and apply hedge accounting as discussed in Note 14, "Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements".
Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-based compensation is recognized at fair value. We calculate the fair value of stock option awards using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and recognize the compensation cost over the vesting period of the award. The grant date fair value of restricted stock units ("RSUs") is calculated as the closing price of our Class A common stock on the date of grant. For certain awards with market conditions, the grant date fair value is calculated using a Monte Carlo simulation model. The Monte Carlo simulation model requires the input of subjective assumptions, including the expected volatility of our common stock, interest rates, dividend yields and correlation coefficient between our common stock and the relevant market index.
Contingencies
The estimated loss from a loss contingency such as a legal proceeding or other claim is recorded in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income if it is probable that an asset has been impaired or a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Disclosure of a loss contingency is made if there is at least a reasonable possibility that a loss has been incurred.
Advertising Costs
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising expense incurred for the years ending December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 totaled US$ 3.7 million, US$ 6.0 million and US$ 5.7 million, respectively.
Earnings Per Share
Basic and diluted net income / loss per share is calculated using the two-class method. Under the two-class method, basic net income / loss per common share is computed by dividing the net income available to common shareholders after deducting contractual amounts of accretion on our Series B Preferred Shares by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income / loss per share is computed by dividing the adjusted net income by the weighted-average number of dilutive shares outstanding during the period.
Business Combinations
When we acquire a business, we allocate the purchase price to the various components of the acquisition based upon the fair value of each component. Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net tangible and intangible assets acquired in a business combination. A gain may be recognized to the extent the purchase price is less than the fair value of net tangible and intangible assets acquired. Transaction costs related to the acquisition of a business are expensed as incurred.
Discontinued Operations
We present our results of operations, financial position and cash flows of operations that have either been sold or that meet the criteria for "held-for-sale accounting" as discontinued operations if the cash flows associated with the group of assets will be significantly eliminated from the ongoing operations of the Company and we will have no significant continuing involvement in the group of assets after the disposal transaction. At the time an operation qualifies for held-for-sale accounting, the operation is evaluated to determine whether or not the carrying amount exceeds its fair value less cost to sell. Any loss as a result of carrying amounts in excess of fair value less cost to sell is recorded in the period the operation meets held-for-sale accounting. Management judgment is required to (1) assess the criteria required to meet held-for-sale accounting, and (2) estimate fair value. Changes to the operation could cause it to no longer qualify for held-for-sale accounting and changes to fair value could result in an increase or decrease to previously recognized losses. In 2014, we classified certain of our non-core businesses as discontinued operations and held-for-sale for all periods presented (see Note 3, "Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale").
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Accounting Pronouncements Adopted
There are no accounting pronouncements adopted in the current period that are expected to have an impact on our consolidated financial statements.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements Issued
In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the "FASB") issued guidance which is intended to change the requirements for reporting discontinued operations. Upon adoption of the guidance, the disposal of a component of an entity or a group of components of an entity is required to be reported in discontinued operations only if the disposal represents a strategic shift that will have a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results. The guidance is effective for all disposals that occur subsequent to January 1, 2015. The adoption of this guidance may impact how we present and disclose discontinued operations in our consolidated financial statements.
In May 2014, the FASB issued guidance which is intended to improve the comparability of revenue recognition practices across entities, industries, jurisdictions, and capital markets. The guidance supersedes existing revenue recognition guidance and requires an entity to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The guidance is effective for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2017. We are currently in the process of evaluating the impact of the adoption of this guidance on our consolidated financial statements.
In November 2014, the FASB issued guidance which is intended to standardize the method used in the accounting for hybrid financial instruments issued in the form of a share. The guidance requires an entity to consider all relevant terms and features in evaluating the nature of the host contract in a hybrid financial instrument, including the embedded derivative feature being evaluated for bifurcation. The guidance is effective for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2016. We are currently in the process of evaluating the impact of the adoption of this guidance on our consolidated financial statements.

DISCONTINUED_OPERATIONS_AND_AS

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND ASSETS HELD FOR SALE	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale [Abstract]
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND ASSETS HELD FOR SALE	DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND ASSETS HELD FOR SALE
	In the fourth quarter of 2013, we announced our intention to focus on our core television broadcast operations and commenced a process to divest certain non-core businesses. During 2014, we classified Bontonfilm, our theatrical and home video distribution business operating in the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic, and a component of our Czech Republic reporting unit; and Pro Video Romania and Pro Video Hungary, our home video distribution businesses operating in those countries, both of which are components of our Romania reporting unit as assets held for sale in our consolidated balance sheets. Subsequently in 2014, we completed the sales of these businesses. The proceeds from the sales were not material.
	In the fourth quarter of 2014, we classified our Romanian studios, cinema, music, radio and remaining distribution businesses as held for sale in our consolidated balance sheets. Further, as we do not anticipate continuing involvement or significant continuing cash flows, we classified these businesses as discontinued operations in our consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income and consolidated statements of cash flows. These impacts have been retroactively applied to all periods presented.
	The carrying amounts of the major classes of assets and liabilities held for sale in the consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were:
		31-Dec-14			31-Dec-13
	Assets held for sale
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,742		$	2,674
	Accounts receivable, net	3,232			15,523
	Inventory	777			6,335
	Program rights	10,347			29,843
	Property, plant and equipment	6,999			55,688
	Other assets	6,769			6,939
	Total assets held for sale	$	29,866		$	117,002
	Liabilities held for sale
	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	6,893		$	18,726
	Other liabilities	3,739			10,803
	Total liabilities held for sale	$	10,632		$	29,529
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes, comprised the following for the year ended December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
		For The Year Ending December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Net revenues	$	50,191		$	57,900		$	66,086
	Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes	(17,893		)	(4,131		)	(10,073		)
	Credit / (provision) for income taxes	1,987			(968		)	(612		)
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes, before loss on sale	(15,906		)	(5,099		)	(10,685		)
	Loss on sale of divested businesses, net of taxes (1)	(64,525		)	—			—
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes	$	(80,431	)	$	(5,099	)	$	(10,685	)
	-1	Amount includes realized losses on completed disposal transactions and the fair value adjustments required to measure assets held for sale at fair value less costs to sell for business classified as discontinued operations which are expected to be disposed in 2015. The fair value adjustment is a non-recurring fair value measurement based on active bids obtained from third-parties as part of the disposal process. This measurement of estimated fair value uses Level 2 inputs as described in Note 14, "Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements".

GOODWILL_AND_INTANGIBLE_ASSETS

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS	GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
	Goodwill:
	Goodwill by reporting unit as at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 is summarized as follows:
		Bulgaria			Croatia			Czech Republic			Romania			Slovak Republic			Slovenia			Total
	Gross Balance, December 31, 2012	$	177,473		$	11,127		$	902,388		$	106,028		$	57,693		$	18,682		$	1,273,391
	Accumulated impairment losses	(127,826		)	(10,454		)	(287,545		)	(11,028		)	—			—			(436,853		)
	Balance, December 31, 2012	49,647			673			614,843			95,000			57,693			18,682			836,538
	Impairment charge	(16,813		)	—			—			—			—			(19,400		)	(36,213		)
	Foreign currency	2,136			22			(25,941		)	3,000			2,610			718			(17,455		)
	Balance, December 31, 2013	34,970			695			588,902			98,000			60,303			—			782,870
	Accumulated impairment losses	(144,639		)	(10,454		)	(287,545		)	(11,028		)	—			(19,400		)	(473,066		)
	Gross Balance, December 31, 2013	$	179,609		$	11,149		$	876,447		$	109,028		$	60,303		$	19,400		$	1,255,936
		Bulgaria			Croatia			Czech Republic			Romania			Slovak Republic			Slovenia			Total
	Gross Balance, December 31, 2013	$	179,609		$	11,149		$	876,447		$	109,028		$	60,303		$	19,400		$	1,255,936
	Accumulated impairment losses	(144,639		)	(10,454		)	(287,545		)	(11,028		)	—			(19,400		)	(473,066		)
	Balance, December 31, 2013	34,970			695			588,902			98,000			60,303			—			782,870
	Foreign currency	(4,115		)	(84		)	(75,807		)	(11,409		)	(7,215		)	—			(98,630		)
	Other (1)	—			—			—			(2,842		)	—			—			(2,842		)
	Balance, December 31, 2014	30,855			611			513,095			83,749			53,088			—			681,398
	Accumulated impairment losses	(144,639		)	(10,454		)	(287,545		)	(11,028		)	—			(19,400		)	(473,066		)
	Gross Balance, December 31, 2014	$	175,494		$	11,065		$	800,640		$	94,777		$	53,088		$	19,400		$	1,154,464
	-1	Amount represents the goodwill allocated to businesses held-for-sale based on their fair value relative to the fair value of the reporting unit's continuing operations.
	Broadcast licenses and other intangible assets:
	Changes in the net book value of our broadcast licenses and other intangible assets as at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 is summarized as follows:
		Broadcast Licenses			Trademarks			Customer Relationships			Other			Total
	Balance, December 31, 2012	$	119,570		$	120,976		$	39,094		$	305		$	279,945
	Additions	—			—			—			772			772
	Impairment	(7,596		)	(12,259		)	(23,608		)	—			(43,463		)
	Amortization	(9,970		)	—			(4,423		)	(368		)	(14,761		)
	Foreign currency movements	(4,197		)	2,950			979			(106		)	(374		)
	Balance, December 31, 2013	$	97,807		$	111,667		$	12,042		$	603		$	222,119
	Amortization	(8,462		)	—			(3,747		)	(139		)	(12,348		)
	Foreign currency movements	(11,816		)	(13,417		)	(1,142		)	(18		)	(26,393		)
	Balance, December 31, 2014	$	77,529		$	98,250		$	7,153		$	446		$	183,378
	Our broadcast licenses above represents our license in the Czech Republic, which is amortized on a straight-line basis through the expiration date of the license, which is 2025.
	Customer relationships are deemed to have an economic useful life of, and are amortized on a straight-line basis over, five years to fifteen years. Trademarks have an indefinite life.
	The gross value and accumulated amortization of broadcast licenses and other intangible assets was as follows at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
		December 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Gross value	$	276,985		$	316,846
	Accumulated amortization	(191,857		)	(206,394		)
	Net book value of amortized intangible assets	85,128			110,452
	Indefinite-lived trademarks	98,250			111,667
	Total broadcast licenses and other intangible assets, net	$	183,378		$	222,119
	The estimated amortization expense for our intangible assets with finite lives as of December 31, 2014 is as follows:
	2015	$	11,160
	2016	8,826
	2017	8,608
	2018	8,504
	2019	8,015
	Impairment of goodwill, indefinite-lived intangible assets and long-lived assets:
	Process of reviewing goodwill, indefinite-lived intangible assets and long-lived assets for impairment
	We review both goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment in the fourth quarter of each year. Goodwill is evaluated at the reporting unit level and each indefinite-lived intangible asset is evaluated individually. Long-lived assets are evaluated at the asset group level when there is an indication that they may be impaired.
	In addition, whenever events occur which suggest any asset in a reporting unit may be impaired, an evaluation of the goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets, together with the associated long-lived assets of each asset group, is performed. Outside our annual review, there are a number of factors which could trigger an impairment review, including:
	•	under-performance of operating segments or changes in projected results;
	•	changes in the manner of utilization of an asset;
	•	severe and sustained declines in the trading price of shares of our Class A common stock that are not attributable to factors other than the underlying value of our assets;
	•	negative market conditions or economic trends; and
	•	specific events, such as new legislation, new market entrants, changes in technology or adverse legal judgments that we believe could have a negative impact on our business.
	In testing the goodwill of each reporting unit, the fair value of the reporting unit is compared to the carrying amount of its net assets, including goodwill. If the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, the fair value of the reporting unit is then measured against the fair value of its underlying assets and liabilities, excluding goodwill, to estimate the implied fair value of the reporting unit's goodwill. The fair value of each reporting unit is determined using discounted estimated future cash flow models. Our expectations of these cash flows are developed during our long- and short-range business planning processes and incorporate several variables, including, but not limited to, discounted cash flows of a typical market participant, future market revenue and long-term growth projections, estimated market share for the typical participant and estimated profit margins based on market size and operation type. The cash flow model also assumes outlays for capital expenditures, future terminal values, an effective tax rate assumption and a discount rate based on a number of factors including market interest rates, and a weighted average cost of capital analysis of the media industry which includes adjustments for market risk.
	An impairment loss is recognized for any excess of the carrying amount of the reporting unit's goodwill over the implied fair value. If goodwill and another asset or asset group are tested for impairment at the same time, the other assets are tested for impairment before goodwill. If the other asset or asset group is impaired, this impairment loss is recognized prior to goodwill being tested for impairment.
	Indefinite-lived intangible assets are evaluated for impairment by comparing the fair value of the asset to its carrying amount. Any excess of the carrying amount over the fair value is recognized as an impairment charge.
	Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset group to our estimate of the undiscounted future cash flows we expect that asset group will generate. If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds our estimate of its undiscounted future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized equal to the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value of the respective asset.
	Assessing goodwill, indefinite-lived intangible assets and long-lived assets for impairment is a complex iterative process that requires significant judgment and involves a great deal of detailed quantitative and qualitative business-specific analysis and many individual assumptions which fluctuate with the passage of time. Our estimate of the cash flows our operations will generate in future periods forms the basis for most of the significant assumptions inherent in our impairment reviews. Our expectations of these cash flows are developed during our long- and short-range business planning processes, which are designed to address the uncertainties inherent in the forecasting process by capturing a range of possible views about key trends which govern future cash flow growth. Historically, the overall cash flow growth rates achieved by our operations have not provided a good indication of future cash flows. This is largely because the markets in which we operate are relatively new and have experienced high levels of growth as advertising markets became rapidly established. Instead, we have observed over many years a strong positive correlation between the macro economic performance of our markets and the size of the television advertising market and ultimately the cash flows we generate. With this in mind, we have placed a high importance on developing our expectations for the future development of the macro economic environment in general, the advertising market and our share of it in particular. While this has involved an appreciation of historical trends, we have placed a higher emphasis on forecasting these market trends, which has involved detailed review of macro-economic data, a range of both proprietary and publicly-available estimates for future market development, and a process of on-going consultation with local management.
	Some of the key assumptions underpinning these forecasts include the size of the absolute reduction in the television advertising market during the economic downturn, the point at which growth will resume and the speed with which historical levels of demand will be achieved. In developing our forecasts of future cash flows, we take into account available external estimates in addition to considering developments in each of our markets, which provide direct evidence of the state of the market and future market development. In concluding whether a goodwill impairment charge is necessary, we perform the impairment test under a range of possible scenarios. In order to check the reasonableness of the fair values implied by our cash flow estimates we also calculate the value of shares of our Class A common stock implied by our cash flow forecasts and compare this to actual traded values to understand the difference between the two.
The table below shows the key measurements involved and the valuation methods applied:
Measurement		Valuation Method
Recoverability of carrying amount		Undiscounted future cash flows (Level 3 inputs*)
Fair value of broadcast licenses		Build-out method (Level 3 inputs*)
Fair value of indefinite-lived trademarks		Relief from royalty method (Level 3 inputs*)
Fair value of reporting units		Discounted cash flow model (Level 3 inputs*)
*As described in Note 14, "Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements".
Each method noted above involves a number of significant assumptions over an extended period of time which could materially change our decision as to whether assets are impaired. The most significant of these assumptions include: the discount rate applied, the total advertising market size, achievable levels of market share, forecast OIBDA and capital expenditure and the rate of growth into perpetuity, each described in more detail below:
•	Cost of capital: The cost of capital reflects the return a hypothetical market participant would require for a long-term investment in an asset and can be viewed as a proxy for the risk of that asset. We calculate the cost of capital according to the Capital Asset Pricing Model using a number of assumptions, the most significant of which is a Country Risk Premium (“CRP”). The CRP reflects the excess risk to an investor of investing in markets other than the United States and generally fluctuates with expectations of changes in a country's macro-economic environment. The costs of capital that we have applied to cash flows for our 2014 annual impairment test were lower than those we had used in 2013 impairment test for all reporting units due to a decline in the relevant risk-free rate, lower cost of debt based on analysis of the yields on comparable corporate bonds and decreases in the CRP.
•	Total advertising market: The size of the television advertising market effectively places an upper limit on the advertising revenue we can expect to earn in each country. Our estimate of the total advertising market is developed from a number of external sources, in combination with a process of on-going consultation with local management. In our annual impairment review performed in the fourth quarter of 2014, we decreased our medium- and long-term view of the size of the television advertising markets based on management's estimate of the timing and strength of the market recovery.
•	Market share: This is a function of the audience share we expect our stations to generate, and the relative price at which we can sell advertising. Our estimate of the total advertising market is developed from a number of external sources, in combination with a process of on-going consultation with local management. Our estimates for market share increased slightly from those in our 2013 impairment review, reflecting our strategy to maintain and increase our audience leadership in each of our operations.
•	Forecast OIBDA: The level of cash flow generated by each operation is ultimately governed by the extent to which we manage the relationship between revenues and costs. We forecast the level of operating costs by reference to (a) the historical absolute and relative levels of costs we have incurred in generating revenue in each reporting unit, (b) the operating strategy of each business and (c) specific forecast costs to be incurred. Our annual impairment review includes assumptions to reflect benefits of cost control measures taken to date, and contemplated further cost control efforts.
•	Forecast capital expenditure: The size and phasing of capital expenditure, both recurring expenditure to replace retired assets and investments in new projects, has a significant impact on cash flows. We forecast the level of future capital expenditure based on current strategies and specific forecast costs to be incurred. In line with our ongoing efforts to protect our operating margins, the absolute levels of capital expenditure forecast remained broadly consistent with the prior year impairment reviews.
•	Growth rate into perpetuity: This reflects the level of economic growth in each of our markets from the last forecasted period into perpetuity and is the sum of an estimated real growth rate, which reflects our belief that macro-economic growth in our markets will ultimately converge to Western European markets, and long-term expectations for inflation. Our estimates of these rates are based on observable market data and have declined slightly in most of our operating countries since our 2013 annual impairment test.
Impairment reviews in 2014
The forecasts utilized for our 2014 annual impairment test are focused on building our core television broadcasting assets in each country, similar to those used in our 2013 annual impairment test. Our projections for 2015 again show improvement over those used in our 2013 annual impairment test. As noted above, our medium- and long-term estimates of the advertising markets have decreased further from those of our 2013 annual impairment test, but our expectation of our share of the market has increased by low single-digits in each country.
Upon conclusion of this review, we determined that the fair values of our goodwill and intangible assets were substantially in excess of their respective carrying values. We have concluded that the total estimated fair values used for purposes of the test are reasonable by comparing the market capitalization of the Company to the results of the discounted cash flows analysis of our reporting units, as adjusted for unallocated corporate assets and liabilities.
Impairment reviews and charges recognized in 2013
The forecasts utilized for our 2013 annual impairment test focused on building our core television broadcasting assets in each country. Our 2014 forecast projected significant improvement over the consolidated financial results of 2013, with continued improvement in 2015. Our medium- and long-term estimates of the advertising markets declined from those in our 2012 impairment test, and reflected estimated GDP growth rates in the corresponding countries. The risk-free rate applied to the cash flows in our forecast increased since our 2012 impairment test, reflecting higher returns investors require due to improvements in macro-economic conditions. The CRP increased slightly in Croatia from 2012 to 2013, and more significantly in Slovenia, where the distressed banking sector led to a rating agency downgrade of its sovereign debt since our 2012 impairment test.
Upon conclusion of this review, we recorded a charge to impair broadcast licenses, customer relationships, trademarks and goodwill in certain reporting units, as presented below. The fair value of each reporting unit where goodwill was not impaired as of December 31, 2013 was substantially in excess of its carrying amount. In connection with our 2013 goodwill impairment analysis, we concluded that the total estimated fair values used for purposes of the test are reasonable by comparing the market capitalization of the Company to the results of the discounted cash flows analysis of our reporting units, as adjusted for unallocated corporate assets and liabilities.
We recognized impairment charges in the following reporting units in respect of goodwill, tangible and intangible assets during the year ended December 31, 2013:
	Trademarks			Customer relationships			Broadcast licenses			Goodwill			Total
Bulgaria	$	12,259		$	23,608		$	—		$	16,813		$	52,680
Slovenia	—			—			7,596			19,400			26,996
Total	$	12,259		$	23,608		$	7,596		$	36,213		$	79,676
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
In Bulgaria, we concluded that the trademark recorded on the acquisition of the bTV group in 2010 was further impaired during 2013 due to declining revenues and recorded a charge of US$ 12.3 million to write it down to its estimated fair value. We also determined that the customer relationship intangible asset was no longer fully recoverable and recorded a charge of US$ $23.6 million to write it down to its estimated fair value. The broadcast license was fully impaired in our 2012 impairment analysis. After adjusting the reporting unit's carrying amount for the impairment of other intangible assets, we determined that the carrying amount for goodwill exceeded its implied fair value by US$ 16.8 million and recorded this amount as an impairment of goodwill. We determined that the carrying amount of the asset group in Bulgaria was recoverable by reference to the cash flows expected to be generated, and therefore no impairment was recorded for long-lived assets.
In Slovenia, we concluded that the broadcast license was no longer recoverable, and recorded a charge of US$ 7.6 million to fully impair the asset. After adjusting the carrying amount of the Slovenia reporting unit for the impairment of the broadcast license, we determined that the carrying amount for goodwill was in excess of its implied fair value. We recorded a goodwill impairment charge of US$ 19.4 million to fully impair the reporting unit's goodwill balance. We determined that the asset groups in Slovenia were recoverable by reference to the expected cash flows to be generated, and therefore no impairment was recorded for long-lived assets.
Impairment reviews and charges recognized in 2012
We recognized impairment charges in the following reporting units in respect of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets in the year ended December 31, 2012:
	Long-lived assets			Trademarks			Customer relationships			Broadcast licenses			Goodwill			Total
Bulgaria	$	—		$	7,171		$	—		$	147,822		$	10,366		$	165,359
Czech Republic	6,846			—			—			—			287,545			294,391
Romania	—			—			—			20,620			—			20,620
Slovak Republic	1,866			—			28,066			5,901			—			35,833
Total	$	8,712		$	7,171		$	28,066		$	174,343		$	297,911		$	516,203
Long-lived Assets
We recorded a total of US$ 8.7 million of impairment losses related to a construction project and land for development in the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic, respectively. Our plans to complete these developments were not included in our long-term forecasts and the carrying amounts were therefore determined not to be recoverable. As a result, the carrying amounts were impaired to their fair value using significant Level 2 inputs as described in Note 14, "Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements", estimated as replacement cost.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
We concluded that the trademark recorded on the acquisition of the bTV group was further impaired during 2012 and recorded a charge of US$ 7.2 million to write it down to its estimated fair value. We also determined that the broadcast license in Bulgaria was no longer recoverable, and fully impaired the asset. After adjusting the reporting unit's carrying amount for the impairment of indefinite-lived intangible assets, we determined that the carrying amount for goodwill exceeded its implied fair value by US$ 10.4 million and recorded this amount as an impairment of goodwill. We determined that the carrying amount of the asset group in Bulgaria was recoverable by reference to the expected cash flows to be generated, and therefore no impairment was recorded for long-lived assets.
Similarly, we determined that the asset groups in the Czech Republic were recoverable by reference to the expected cash flows to be generated, and therefore no impairment was recorded for long-lived or intangible assets, except as noted above. However, we determined that the carrying amount of goodwill exceeded its implied fair value by US$ 287.5 million and recorded this amount as an impairment of goodwill.
Lastly, we determined that the customer relationship intangible asset in the Slovak Republic, as well as the broadcast licenses in both the Slovak Republic and Romania, were not recoverable, and fully impaired these assets. After adjusting the carrying amount of each of these reporting units for the impairment of finite-lived intangible assets, the resulting carrying amounts were substantially in excess of their estimated fair values, and therefore we determined that goodwill was not impaired.

LONGTERM_DEBT_AND_OTHER_FINANC

LONG-TERM DEBT AND OTHER FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
LONG-TERM DEBT AND OTHER FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS	LONG-TERM DEBT AND OTHER FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS
	Summary
		December 31, 2014				December 31, 2013
	Senior debt	$	867,367			$	956,956
	Other credit facilities and capital leases	6,732				7,307
	Total long-term debt and other financing arrangements	874,099				964,263
	Less: current maturities	(252,859		)		(1,461		)
	Total non-current long-term debt and other financing arrangements	$	621,240			$	962,802
	Financing Transactions
	On February 28, 2014, we entered into a framework agreement (the “Framework Agreement”) pursuant to which we undertook a rights offering (the “Rights Offering”) and a series of related financing transactions with Time Warner Media Holdings B.V. ("TW Investor") and Time Warner Inc. (“Time Warner”).
	On May 2, 2014, we issued and sold 4,000,000 units in the Rights Offering and related financing transactions for gross proceeds of US$ 400.0 million. Time Warner and TW Investor purchased 3,377,476 of the units, including 581,533 units purchased by Time Warner in a private placement conducted contemporaneously with the Rights Offering and 566,299 units purchased by Time Warner in a private placement pursuant to a backstop it provided for the Rights Offering. Each unit consisted of (i) a 2017 PIK Note (as defined below) in the original principal amount of US$ 100.00 and (ii) 21 unit warrants (each, a "Unit Warrant"), with each Unit Warrant entitling the holder to purchase one share of our Class A common stock for US$ 1.00 per share. We issued US$ 400.0 million in aggregate original principal amount of 2017 PIK Notes and 84,000,000 Unit Warrants in the Rights Offering and related financing transactions. Concurrently with the closing of the Rights Offering and pursuant to a term loan credit agreement between us and Time Warner (the "2017 Term Loan Agreement"), Time Warner funded the 2017 Term Loan (as defined below). In addition, at the closing of the Rights Offering, we entered into an agreement with Time Warner for a revolving credit facility in the aggregate principal amount of US$ 115.0 million that will mature on December 1, 2017 (the “2017 Revolving Credit Facility”). In connection with these transactions, we issued Time Warner and TW Investor warrants to purchase 30,000,000 shares of Class A common stock (the "Initial Warrants") with substantially the same terms as the Unit Warrants.
	We used the net proceeds of the Rights Offering and related financing transactions and a portion of the 2017 Term Loan to discharge the indenture governing the 11.625% Senior Notes due 2016 (the "2016 Fixed Rate Notes") on May 2, 2014, including the early redemption premium and accrued interest thereon of approximately EUR 15.9 million (approximately US$ 22.0 million, at transaction date exchange rates) and EUR 6.7 million (approximately US$ 9.3 million, at transaction date exchange rates), respectively. We recognized a loss on extinguishment of the 2016 Fixed Rate Notes of US$ 24.2 million upon redemption.
	On November 14, 2014, we entered into a EUR 250.8 million senior unsecured term credit facility (the "2017 Euro Term Loan") agreement with BNP Paribas, as administrative agent, Time Warner, as guarantor, and the lenders party thereto; and the 2015 Refinancing Commitment Letter with Time Warner to provide or assist with arranging a replacement facility to refinance the outstanding principal amount of 2015 Convertible Notes at or immediately prior to their maturity.
	We applied the proceeds of the 2017 Euro Term Loan to discharge the indenture governing the 9.0% Senior Secured Notes due 2017 (the "2017 Fixed Rate Notes") including the early redemption premium and accrued interest thereon of approximately EUR 10.8 million (approximately US$ 13.4 million, at transaction date exchange rates) and EUR 2.6 million (approximately US$ 3.2 million, at transaction date exchange rates), respectively. We recognized a loss on extinguishment of US$ 15.0 million upon redemption of the 2017 Fixed Rate Notes.
	Overview
	Total senior debt and credit facilities comprised the following at December 31, 2014:
		Principal Amount of Liability Component				Unamortized (Discount) / Premium				Net Carrying Amount		Equity Component
	2015 Convertible Notes	$	261,034			$	(9,365	)		$	251,669	$	11,907
	2017 PIK Notes (1)	434,834				(169,205		)		265,629		178,626
	2017 Term Loan (2) (3)	33,051				(12,478		)		20,573		13,199
	2017 Revolving Credit Facility (3)	25,000				—				25,000		50,596
	2017 Euro Term Loan	304,496				—				304,496		—
		1,058,415				(191,048		)		867,367
	Other credit facilities (4)	3,403				(303		)		3,100		—
	Total senior debt and credit facilities	$	1,061,818			$	(191,351	)		$	870,467
	-1	The principal amount presented represents the original principal amount of US$ 400.0 million plus interest paid in kind by adding such amount to the original principal amount. The equity component above represents the fair value ascribed to the Unit Warrants (see Note 13, "Equity"). The fair value of the equity component is accounted for as a discount on the 2017 PIK Notes and is being amortized over the life of the 2017 PIK Notes using the effective interest method.
	-2	The principal amount presented represents the original principal amount of US$ 30.0 million plus interest paid in kind by adding such amount to the original principal amount.
	-3	The equity component of the 2017 Term Loan and 2017 Revolving Credit Facility represents the fair value ascribed to the Initial Warrants (see Note 13, "Equity") issued in consideration for these facilities based on their relative borrowing capacities. The fair value is accounted for as a discount on the 2017 Term Loan, which is being amortized over the life of the 2017 Term Loan using the effective interest method; and as debt issuance costs for the 2017 Revolving Credit Facility, which is being amortized on a straight-line basis over the life of the 2017 Revolving Credit Facility.
	-4	The unamortized discount on the other credit facilities represents the fair value adjustment recorded on issuance of the CNC loans (as defined and further described in item (c) under the heading 'Other Credit Facilities and Capital Lease Obligations' below).
	Senior Debt
	Our senior debt comprised the following at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
		Carrying Amount								Fair Value
		December 31, 2014				December 31, 2013				December 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
	2015 Convertible Notes	$	251,669			$	241,193			$	260,922	$	237,011
	2016 Fixed Rate Notes	—				379,182				—		374,573
	2017 Fixed Rate Notes	—				336,581				—		344,223
	2017 PIK Notes	265,629				—				476,957		—
	2017 Term Loan	20,573				—				35,923		—
	2017 Revolving Credit Facility	25,000				—				25,000		—
	2017 Euro Term Loan	304,496				—				304,496		—
		$	867,367			$	956,956			$	1,103,298	$	955,807
	2015 Convertible Notes
	As at December 31, 2014, the principal amount of our 5.0% Senior Convertible Notes due 2015 (the "2015 Convertibles Notes") outstanding was US$ 261.0 million. The 2015 Convertible Notes mature on November 15, 2015. We intend to repay the 2015 Convertible Notes with the proceeds from a replacement facility arranged with the assistance of or provided by Time Warner pursuant to the 2015 Refinancing Commitment Letter. The 2015 Refinancing Commitment Letter contains customary closing conditions (including the execution and delivery of documentation, the accuracy of representations, the absence of events of default and the absence of material adverse changes).
	Interest is payable semi-annually in arrears on each May 15 and November 15. The fair value of the liability component of the 2015 Convertible Notes as at December 31, 2014 of US$ 260.9 million (December 31, 2013: US$ 237.0 million) was calculated by multiplying the outstanding debt by the traded market price. This measurement of estimated fair value uses Level 2 inputs as described in Note 14, "Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements".
	The 2015 Convertible Notes are secured senior obligations and rank pari passu with all existing and future senior indebtedness and are effectively subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness of our subsidiaries. The amounts outstanding are guaranteed by our wholly owned subsidiaries Central European Media Enterprises N.V. (“CME NV”) and CME Media Enterprises B.V. ("CME BV") and are secured by a pledge of shares of those companies.
	Prior to August 15, 2015, the 2015 Convertible Notes are convertible following certain events and from that date, at any time, based on an initial conversion rate of 20 shares of our Class A common stock per US$ 1,000 principal amount of 2015 Convertible Notes (which is equivalent to an initial conversion price of US$ 50.00 per share). The conversion rate is subject to adjustment if we make certain distributions to the holders of shares of our Class A common stock, undergo certain corporate transactions or a fundamental change, and in other circumstances specified in the 2015 Convertible Notes. From time to time up to and including August 15, 2015, we will have the right to elect to deliver (i) shares of our Class A common stock, (ii) cash, or (iii) cash and, if applicable, shares of our Class A common stock upon conversion of the 2015 Convertible Notes. At present, we have elected to deliver cash and, if applicable, shares of our Class A common stock. As at December 31, 2014, the 2015 Convertible Notes may not be converted. In addition, the holders of the 2015 Convertible Notes have the right to put the 2015 Convertible Notes to us for cash equal to the aggregate principal amount of the 2015 Convertible Notes plus accrued but unpaid interest thereon following the occurrence of certain specified fundamental changes (including a change of control (which includes the acquisition by a person or group (as such term is defined in Section 13(d)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act")) of beneficial ownership of more than 50% of the outstanding shares of our Class A common stock), certain mergers, insolvency and a delisting).
	We separately account for the liability and equity components of the 2015 Convertible Notes. The embedded conversion option is not accounted for as a derivative.
		Principal Amount of Liability Component				Unamortized Discount				Net Carrying Amount		Equity Component
	BALANCE December 31, 2013	$	261,034			$	(19,841	)		$	241,193	$	11,907
	Amortization of debt issuance discount	—				10,476				10,476		—
	BALANCE December 31, 2014	$	261,034			$	(9,365	)		$	251,669	$	11,907
	The issuance discount is being amortized over the life of the 2015 Convertible Notes using the effective interest method. The effective interest rate on the liability component was 10.0%.
	Certain other derivative instruments have been identified as being embedded in the 2015 Convertible Notes, but as they are considered to be clearly and closely related to the 2015 Convertible Notes they are not accounted for separately.
	2017 PIK Notes
	As at December 31, 2014, the principal amount of the 15.0% Senior Secured Note due 2017 (the "2017 PIK Notes") outstanding was US$ 434.8 million. Interest is payable semi-annually in arrears on each June 1 and December 1, which the Company must pay in kind on a semi-annual basis until November 15, 2015 by adding such accrued interest to the principal amount of the 2017 PIK Notes and thereafter may pay such accrued interest in cash or in kind. The 2017 PIK Notes mature on December 1, 2017. The fair value of the 2017 PIK Notes as at December 31, 2014 of US$ 477.0 million was calculated using comparable instruments that trade in active markets and, where available, actual trade history of the 2017 PIK Notes in a market that is not active. This measurement of estimated fair value uses Level 2 inputs as described in Note 14, "Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements".
	The 2017 PIK Notes are senior secured obligations of CME, and are jointly and severally guaranteed by CME NV and CME BV and are secured by a pledge over 100% of the outstanding shares of each of CME NV and CME BV. Under the terms of the indenture governing the 2017 PIK Notes, CME is largely restricted from raising debt at the corporate level or making certain payments or investments if the ratio of Consolidated EBITDA to Consolidated Interest Expense of CME Ltd. and its Restricted Subsidiaries (as each is defined in the indenture) is less than 2.0 times. The terms of the 2017 PIK Notes also contain limitations on CME’s ability to incur guarantees, grant liens, enter into certain affiliate transactions, consolidate, merge or effect a corporate reconstruction, and make certain investments.
	In the event that (A) there is a change in control by which (i) any party other than certain of our present shareholders becomes the beneficial owner of more than 35% of our total voting power; (ii) we agree to sell substantially all of our operating assets; (iii) there is a specified change in the composition of a majority of our Board of Directors; or (iv) the adoption by our shareholders of a plan to liquidate; and (B) on the 60th day following any such change of control the rating of the 2017 PIK Notes is either withdrawn or downgraded from the rating in effect prior to the announcement of such change of control, we can be required to repurchase the 2017 PIK Notes at a purchase price in cash equal to 101% of the principal amount of the 2017 PIK Notes plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of purchase.
	The 2017 PIK Notes are redeemable at our option, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof.
	Certain derivative instruments, including contingent event of default and change of control put options, have been identified as being embedded in the 2017 PIK Notes. The embedded derivatives are not considered clearly and closely related to the 2017 PIK Notes, and as such are required to be accounted for separately. The probability-weighted fair value of the embedded derivatives was not material at issuance or at December 31, 2014.
	2017 Term Loan
	As at December 31, 2014, the principal amount outstanding of the 15% term loan facility due 2017 (the "2017 Term Loan") was US$ 33.1 million. The carrying value of the 2017 Term Loan is comprised of the original outstanding principal amount of US$ 30.0 million less an issuance discount, plus interest for which we paid in kind. Interest is payable semi-annually in arrears on each June 30 and December 31, which the Company may pay in cash or in kind. The Company has elected to pay interest in kind since the initial drawdown. The 2017 Term Loan matures on December 1, 2017. The fair value of the 2017 Term Loan as at December 31, 2014 of US$ 35.9 million was determined based on comparable instruments that trade in active markets. This measurement of estimated fair value uses Level 2 inputs as described in Note 14, "Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements".
	The 2017 Term Loan is jointly and severally guaranteed by CME NV and CME BV and is secured by a pledge over 100% of the outstanding shares of each of CME NV and CME BV. The terms of the 2017 Term Loan contains limitations on CME’s ability to incur indebtedness, incur guarantees, grant liens, pay dividends or make other distributions, enter into certain affiliate transactions, consolidate, merge or effect a corporate reconstruction, make certain investments acquisitions and loans, and conduct certain asset sales. The 2017 Term Loan also contains maintenance covenants in respect of interest cover, cash flow cover and total leverage ratios, and has more restrictive provisions, including covenants in respect of incurring indebtedness, the provision of guarantees, making investments and disposals, granting security and certain events of defaults, than corresponding provisions contained in the indenture governing the 2017 PIK Notes.
	Under the terms of the 2017 Term Loan, we are permitted to prepay the 2017 Term Loan in whole, but not in part, subject to the concurrent repayment and discharge of the 2017 PIK Notes.
	Certain derivative instruments, including contingent event of default and change of control put options, have been identified as being embedded in the 2017 Term Loan. The embedded derivatives are not considered clearly and closely related to the 2017 Term Loan, and as such are required to be accounted for separately. The probability-weighted fair value of the embedded derivatives was not material at issuance or at December 31, 2014.
2017 Revolving Credit Facility
As at December 31, 2014, we had drawings of US$ 25.0 million outstanding under the 2017 Revolving Credit Facility. The 2017 Revolving Credit Facility, as amended on November 14, 2014, bears interest at a rate per annum based on, at our option, an alternative base rate plus 8.0% or an amount equal to the greater of (i) an adjusted LIBO rate and (ii)1.0%, plus, in each case, 9.0%, which the Company may pay in cash or in kind by adding such accrued interest to the applicable principal amount drawn under the 2017 Revolving Credit Facility. As at December 31, 2014, the weighted average interest rate on drawings outstanding under the 2017 Revolving Credit Facility was 10.0%. The 2017 Revolving Credit Facility matures on December 1, 2017. Due to the proximity of the amendment to the agreement underlying the 2017 Revolving Credit Facility to December 31, 2014, we are not aware of any evidence that indicates the fair value is substantially different than the carrying value of the 2017 Revolving Credit Facility as at December 31, 2014. This measurement of estimated fair value uses Level 3 inputs as described in Note 14, "Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements".
The 2017 Revolving Credit Facility is jointly and severally guaranteed by CME NV and CME BV and is secured by a pledge over 100% of the outstanding shares of each of CME NV and CME BV. The covenants and events of default are substantially the same as under the 2017 Term Loan.
Each borrowing under the 2017 Revolving Credit Facility must be in integral multiples of US$ 1.0 million and not less than US$ 20.0 million. The 2017 Revolving Credit Facility permits prepayment at our option in whole or in part without penalty.
2017 Euro Term Loan
As at December 31, 2014, the principal amount of the 2017 Euro Term Loan outstanding was EUR 250.8 million (approximately US$ 304.5 million). The 2017 Euro Term Loan bears interest at three-month EURIBOR (fixed pursuant to customary hedging arrangements (see Note 14, "Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements")) plus a margin of between 1.07% and 1.90% depending on the credit rating of Time Warner, and is payable quarterly in arrears on each March 12, June 12, September 12 and December 12, commencing on March 12, 2015. As at December 31, 2014, the weighted average interest rate on drawings outstanding under the 2017 Euro Term Loan was 1.58%. The 2017 Euro Term Loan matures on November 1, 2017. Due to the proximity of the agreement underlying and the drawdown of the 2017 Euro Term Loan to December 31, 2014, we are not aware of any evidence that indicates the fair value is substantially different than the carrying value of the 2017 Euro Term Loan as at December 31, 2014. This measurement of estimated fair value uses Level 3 inputs as described in Note 14, "Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements".
The 2017 Euro Term Loan is a senior unsecured obligation of CME, and is unconditionally guaranteed by Time Warner and certain of its subsidiaries. In connection with this guarantee, we entered into a reimbursement agreement (the “Reimbursement Agreement") with Time Warner which provides that we will reimburse Time Warner for any amounts paid by them under any guarantee or through any loan purchase right exercised by Time Warner. Further, the Reimbursement Agreement is jointly and severally guaranteed by CME NV and CME BV and is secured by a pledge over100% of the outstanding shares of each of CME NV and CME BV. As consideration for the guarantee of the 2017 Euro Term Loan, we will pay a guarantee fee to Time Warner based on the amount outstanding on the 2017 Euro Term Loan calculated on a per annum basis equal to 8.5% minus the rate of interest paid by CME under the 2017 Euro Term Loan (the “Guarantee Fee Rate”). The guarantee fee is payable semi-annually in arrears on each May 1 and November 1, which CME may pay in cash or in kind. Unpaid amounts of the fee will bear interest per annum at the Guarantee Fee Rate from the dates the 2017 Euro Term Loan is drawn and be payable semi-annually in arrears on each May 1 and November 1, which CME may pay in cash or in kind. The covenants and events of default under the Reimbursement Agreement are substantially the same as under the 2017 Term Loan and the 2017 Revolving Credit Facility.
The 2017 Euro Term Loan may be prepaid at our option, in whole or in part, from June 1, 2016, without premium or penalty. Additionally Time Warner has the right to purchase any amount outstanding under the 2017 Euro Term Loan following an event of default under the 2017 Euro Term Loan or the Reimbursement Agreement.
Certain derivative instruments, including contingent event of default and change of control put options, have been identified as being embedded in the 2017 Euro Term Loan. The embedded derivatives are considered clearly and closely related to the 2017 Euro Term Loan, and as such are not required to be accounted for separately.
Other Credit Facilities and Capital Lease Obligations
Other credit facilities and capital lease obligations comprised the following at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
			December 31, 2014				December 31, 2013
Credit facilities	(a) – (c)		$	3,100			$	3,309
Capital leases			3,632				3,998
Total credit facilities and capital leases			6,732				7,307
Less current maturities			(1,190		)		(1,461		)
Total non-current credit facilities and capital leases			$	5,542			$	5,846
(a)	We have a cash pooling arrangement with Bank Mendes Gans (“BMG”), a subsidiary of ING Bank N.V. (“ING”), which enables us to receive credit across the group in respect of cash balances which our subsidiaries deposit with BMG. Cash deposited by our subsidiaries with BMG is pledged as security against the drawings of other subsidiaries up to the amount deposited.
As at December 31, 2014, we had deposits of US$ 10.5 million in and no drawings on the BMG cash pool. Interest is earned on deposits at the relevant money market rate and interest is payable on all drawings at the relevant money market. As at December 31, 2013, we had deposits of US$ 21.8 million in and drawings of US$ 0.8 million on the BMG cash pool.
(b)	As at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, there were no drawings outstanding under a CZK 910.0 million (approximately US$ 39.9 million) factoring framework agreement with Factoring Ceska Sporitelna (“FCS”). Under this facility up to CZK 910.0 million (approximately US$ 39.9 million) may be factored on a recourse or non-recourse basis. The facility bears interest at one-month PRIBOR plus 2.5% for the period that actively assigned accounts receivable are outstanding.
(c)	As at December 31, 2014 and 2013, our operations in Romania had an aggregate principal amount of RON 12.5 million (approximately US$ 3.4 million) and RON 12.5 million, respectively, of loans outstanding with the Central National al Cinematografei ("CNC"), a Romanian governmental organization which provides financing for qualifying filmmaking projects. Upon acceptance of a particular project, the CNC awards an agreed level of funding to each project in the form of an interest-free loan. Loans from the CNC are typically advanced for a period of ten years and are repaid through the proceeds from the distribution of the film content. At December 31, 2014, we had 15 loans outstanding with the CNC with maturity dates ranging from 2017 to 2024. The carrying amounts at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are net of a fair value adjustment of US$ 0.3 million and US$ 0.6 million, respectively, arising on acquisition.
Total Group
At December 31, 2014, the maturity of our senior debt and credit facilities was as follows:
2015 (1)	$	261,039
2016	—
2017 (2)	797,757
2018	460
2019	314
2020 and thereafter	2,248
Total senior debt and credit facilities	1,061,818
Net discount	(191,351		)
Carrying amount of senior debt and credit facilities	$	870,467
-1	Amount includes the outstanding principal amount of the 2015 Convertible Notes due November 15, 2015. As noted above under the heading 'Financing Transactions' we have entered into the 2015 Refinancing Commitment Letter to refinance the 2015 Convertible Notes at or immediately prior to their maturity with a new facility which will mature in 2019.
-2	Includes amounts drawn under the 2017 Revolving Credit Facility assumed to be repaid at maturity on December 1, 2017, although actual repayment may occur sooner based on cash amounts available and expected cash requirements.
Capital Lease Commitments
We lease certain of our office and broadcast facilities as well as machinery and equipment under various leasing arrangements. The future minimum lease payments, by year and in the aggregate, under capital leases with initial or remaining non-cancellable lease terms in excess of one year, consisted of the following at December 31, 2014:
2015	$	1,143
2016	963
2017	825
2018	525
2019	329
2020 and thereafter	82
Total undiscounted payments	3,867
Less: amount representing interest	(235		)
Present value of net minimum lease payments	$	3,632

PROGRAM_RIGHTS

PROGRAM RIGHTS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
PROGRAM RIGHTS [Abstract]
PROGRAM RIGHTS	PROGRAM RIGHTS
	Program rights comprised the following at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
		December 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Program rights:
	Acquired program rights, net of amortization	$	217,183		$	297,439
	Less: current portion of acquired program rights	(99,358		)	(96,099		)
	Total non-current acquired program rights	117,825			201,340
	Produced program rights – Feature Films:
	Released, net of amortization	4,553			4,171
	Completed and not released	558			128
	In production	—			1,600
	Development and pre-production	—			804
	Produced program rights – Television Programs:
	Released, net of amortization	60,691			41,174
	Completed and not released	7,370			3,915
	In production	15,786			17,012
	Development and pre-production	481			2,853
	Total produced program rights	89,439			71,657
	Total non-current acquired program rights and produced program rights	$	207,264		$	272,997

ACCOUNTS_RECEIVABLE

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounts Receivable, Net [Abstract]
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE	ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
	Accounts receivable comprised the following at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
		December 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Unrelated customers	$	186,404		$	182,517
	Less: allowance for bad debts and credit notes	(10,692		)	(14,558		)
	Related parties	197			1,326
	Less: allowance for bad debts and credit notes	(43		)	(231		)
	Total accounts receivable	$	175,866		$	169,054
	Bad debt expense for the year ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was US$ 4.2 million, US$ 3.7 million, and US$ 3.9 million, respectively.
	At December 31, 2014, there were CZK 509.3 million (approximately US$ 22.3 million) (December 31, 2013: CZK 13.1 million, approximately US$ 0.6 million based on December 31, 2014 rates), of receivables subject to the factoring framework agreement (see Note 5, "Long-term Debt and Other Financing Arrangements").

OTHER_ASSETS

OTHER ASSETS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Other Assets [Abstract]
OTHER ASSETS	OTHER ASSETS
	Other current and non-current assets comprised the following at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
		December 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Current:
	Prepaid acquired programming	$	19,162	$	22,566
	Other prepaid expenses	5,627		6,383
	Deferred tax	8,127		1,091
	VAT recoverable	835		3,311
	Income taxes recoverable	135		3,212
	Restricted cash	—		485
	Other	1,595		5,755
	Total other current assets	$	35,481	$	42,803
		December 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Non-current:
	Capitalized debt costs	$	55,472	$	9,272
	Deferred tax	456		763
	Other	2,188		3,665
	Total other non-current assets	$	58,116	$	13,700
	Capitalized debt costs are being amortized over the term of the related debt instruments using either the straight-line method, which approximates the effective interest method, or the effective interest method. The increase in capitalized debt costs from December 31, 2013 is primarily due to the issuance of the Initial Warrants, a portion of which is accounted for as capitalized debt costs related to the 2017 Revolving Credit Facility (see Note 5, "Long-term Debt and Other Financing Arrangements").

PROPERTY_PLANT_AND_EQUIPMENT

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT	PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT							[1]
	Property, plant and equipment comprised the following at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
		December 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Land and buildings	$	103,248		$	118,770
	Machinery, fixtures and equipment	172,929			203,027
	Other equipment	36,516			40,915
	Software licenses	56,176			59,228
	Construction in progress	3,325			9,947
	Total cost	372,194			431,887
	Less: Accumulated depreciation	(257,859		)	(288,980		)
	Total net book value	$	114,335		$	142,907
	Assets held under capital leases (included in the above)
	Land and buildings	$	4,243		$	4,778
	Machinery, fixtures and equipment	3,325			2,676
	Total cost	7,568			7,454
	Less: Accumulated depreciation	(2,760		)	(2,257		)
	Net book value	$	4,808		$	5,197
	Depreciation expense for the years ending December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was US$ 32.8 million, US$ 37.2 million and US$ 41.5 million, respectively.
	The movement in the net book value of property, plant and equipment during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 is comprised of:
		For The Year Ending December 31,
		2014			2013
	Opening balance	$	142,907		$	149,686
	Additions	27,860			29,624
	Disposals	(25		)	(174		)
	Depreciation	(32,836		)	(37,175		)
	Foreign currency movements	(16,572		)	946
	Other (1)	(6,999		)	—
	Ending balance	$	114,335		$	142,907
	-1	Represents the construction in progress and related land in our Bulgaria segment which is classified as held for sale as at December 31, 2014.
[1]	(1)Represents the construction in progress and related land in our Bulgaria segment which is classified as held for sale as at December 31, 2014.

ACCOUNTS_PAYABLE_AND_ACCRUED_L

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES	ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES
	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities comprised the following at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
		December 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	55,564	$	79,162
	Related party accounts payable	43		359
	Programming liabilities	42,828		69,777
	Related party programming liabilities	24,980		69,798
	Duties and other taxes payable	23,341		10,141
	Accrued staff costs	21,168		19,871
	Accrued interest payable	1,958		19,518
	Related party accrued interest payable	173		—
	Income taxes payable	460		525
	Accrued legal contingencies and professional fees	3,004		4,136
	Authors’ rights	4,434		2,473
	Other accrued liabilities	1,271		1,920
	Total accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	179,224	$	277,680

OTHER_LIABILITIES

OTHER LIABILITIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Other Liabilities [Abstract]
OTHER LIABILITIES	OTHER LIABILITIES
	Other current and non-current liabilities comprised the following at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
		December 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Current:
	Deferred revenue	$	4,938	$	8,364
	Deferred tax	279		933
	Restructuring provision (Note 15)	1,558		3,302
	Legal provisions (Note 21)	995		1,158
	Other	42		254
	Total other current liabilities	$	7,812	$	14,011
		December 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Non-current:
	Deferred tax	$	27,370	$	24,968
	Related party programming liabilities	316		386
	Programming liabilities	1,699		1,962
	Related party commitment fee payable (1)	9,136		—
	Related party guarantee fee payable (2)	1,163		—
	Accrued interest (3)	846		—
	Related party accrued interest (3)	4,589		—
	Other	1,366		183
	Total other non-current liabilities	$	46,485	$	27,499
	-1	Represents the commitment fee payable to Time Warner in respect of its obligation under the 2015 Refinancing Commitment Letter to provide or assist in arranging a replacement facility to refinance the 2015 Convertible Notes. The commitment fee is payable by the maturity date of the replacement facility, November 1, 2019, or earlier if the repayment of the replacement facility is accelerated. The commitment fee will bear interest at 8.5% per annum commencing on the effective date of the replacement facility. Interest on the commitment fee is payable in arrears on each May 1 and November 1, beginning May 1, 2016 and may be paid in cash or in kind, at our election.
	-2	Represents the fee payable to Time Warner for Time Warner's guarantee of the 2017 Euro Term Loan. The guarantee fee is calculated as 8.5% less the interest rate payable under the 2017 Euro Term Loan (including the effects of the interest rate hedges entered into) per annum (the "Guarantee Fee Rate") multiplied by the average outstanding principal of the 2017 Euro Term Loan. The guarantee fee is payable, in cash or in kind on a semi-annual basis in arrears on each May 1 and November 1. If the guarantee fee is paid in kind, the accrued balance will bear interest at the Guarantee Fee Rate and will be payable, in cash or in kind, in arrears on each May 1 and November 1.
	-3	Represents interest on the 2017 PIK Notes, which the Company must pay in kind on a semi-annual basis in arrears on each June 1 and December 1, from December 1, 2014 until November 15, 2015 by adding such accrued interest to the principal amount of the 2017 PIK Notes.

CONVERTIBLE_REDEEMABLE_PREFERR

CONVERTIBLE REDEEMABLE PREFERRED SHARES (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Temporary Equity Disclosure [Abstract]
CONVERTIBLE REDEEMABLE PREFERRED SHARES	CONVERTIBLE REDEEMABLE PREFERRED SHARES
	200,000 shares of our Series B Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock, par value US$ 0.08 per share (the “Series B Preferred Shares”) were issued and outstanding as at December 31, 2014 and 2013. As at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the carrying value of the Series B Preferred Shares was US$ 223.9 million and US$ 207.9 million, respectively.
	The initial stated value of the Series B Preferred Shares of US$ 1,000 per share accretes at an annual rate of 7.5%, compounded quarterly, from and including the date of issuance to but excluding the third anniversary of the date of issuance, and at an annual rate of 3.75%, compounded quarterly, from and including the third anniversary of the date of issuance to but excluding the fifth anniversary of the date of issuance. We have the right from June 25, 2016 to pay cash to the holder in lieu of any further accretion. From June 25, 2016, on the date that is 61 days after the earlier of (a) the date on which the ownership of our outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock by a group would not be greater than 49.9% of the outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock and (b) the date on which such beneficial ownership would not give to any person any right of redemption, repurchase or acceleration under any indenture or other document governing any of our indebtedness outstanding as of June 25, 2013, each Series B Preferred Share may, at the holder's option, be converted into the number of shares of our Class A common stock determined by dividing (i) the accreted stated value plus accrued but unpaid dividends, if any, in each case as of the conversion date, by (ii) the conversion price, which was approximately US$ 2.42 at December 31, 2014, but is subject to adjustment from time to time pursuant to customary weighted-average anti-dilution provisions with respect to our issuances of equity or equity-linked securities at a price below the then-applicable conversion price (excluding any securities issued under our benefit plans at or above fair market value). We have the right to redeem the Series B Preferred Shares in whole or in part from June 25, 2016, upon 30 days' written notice. The redemption price of each outstanding Series B Preferred Share is equal to its accreted stated value plus accrued but unpaid dividends, if any, in each case as of the redemption date specified in the redemption notice. After receipt of a redemption notice, each holder of Series B Preferred Shares will have the right to convert, prior to the date of redemption, all or part of such Series B Preferred Shares to be redeemed by us into shares of our Class A common stock in accordance with the terms of conversion described above.
	Holders of the Series B Preferred Shares will have no voting rights on any matter presented to holders of any class of our capital stock, with the exception that they may vote with holders of shares of our Class A common stock (i) with respect to a change of control event or (ii) as provided by our Bye-laws or applicable Bermuda law. Holders of Series B Preferred Shares will participate in any dividends declared or paid on our Class A common stock on an as-converted basis. The Series B Preferred Shares will rank pari passu with our Series A Convertible Preferred Stock and senior to all other equity securities of the Company in respect of payment of dividends and distribution of assets upon liquidation. The Series B Preferred Shares have such other rights, powers and preferences as are set forth in the Certificate of Designation for the Series B Preferred Shares.
	We concluded that the Series B Preferred Shares were not considered a liability and that the embedded conversion feature in the Series B Preferred Shares was clearly and closely related to the host contract and therefore did not need to be bifurcated. The Series B Preferred Shares are required to be classified outside of permanent equity because such shares can be redeemed for cash in certain circumstances. These shares are not currently redeemable and thus have been recorded on the consolidated balance sheet based on fair value at the time of issuance. We have determined that it is probable that the Series B Preferred Shares will become redeemable and thus have accreted changes in the redemption value since issuance. For the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, we recognized accretion on the Series B Preferred Shares of US$ 16.0 million and US$ 7.9 million, with corresponding decreases in additional paid-in capital.

EQUITY

EQUITY	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Equity [Abstract]
EQUITY	EQUITY
	Preferred Stock
	5,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock were authorized as at December 31, 2014 and 2013.
	One share of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Series A Preferred Share”) was issued and outstanding as at December 31, 2014 and 2013. The Series A Preferred Share is convertible into 11,211,449 shares of Class A common stock on the date that is 61 days after the date on which the ownership of our outstanding shares of Class A common stock by a group that includes TW Investor and its affiliates would not be greater than 49.9% of the outstanding shares of Class A common stock. The Series A Preferred Share is entitled to one vote per each share of Class A common stock into which it is convertible and has such other rights, powers and preferences, including potential adjustments to the number of shares of Class A common stock to be issued upon conversion, as are set forth in the Certificate of Designation for the Series A Preferred Share.
	200,000 shares of Series B Preferred Shares were issued and outstanding as at December 31, 2014 (see Note 12, "Convertible Redeemable Preferred Shares"). Assuming conversion on June 25, 2016 and no further adjustments to the conversion price under the Certificate of Designations for the Series B Preferred Shares, TW Investor would be issued 103.1 million shares of Class A common stock upon conversion.
	Class A and B Common Stock
	440,000,000 and 300,000,000 shares of Class A common stock were authorized as at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, and 15,000,000 shares of Class B common stock were authorized as at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013. The rights of the holders of Class A common stock and Class B common stock are identical except for voting rights. The shares of Class A common stock are entitled to one vote per share and the shares of Class B common stock are entitled to ten votes per share. Shares of Class B common stock are convertible into shares of Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis for no additional consideration. Holders of each class of shares are entitled to receive dividends and upon liquidation or dissolution are entitled to receive all assets available for distribution to shareholders. Under our bye-laws, the holders of each class have no preemptive or other subscription rights and there are no redemption or sinking fund provisions with respect to such shares.
	There were 135.3 million and 134.8 million shares of Class A common stock outstanding at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and no shares of Class B common stock outstanding at December 31, 2014 and 2013.
	As at December 31, 2014, TW Investor owns 45.4% of the outstanding shares of Class A common stock and has a 49.6% voting interest in the Company due to its ownership of the Series A Preferred Share.
	Common Stock Warrants
	On May 2, 2014, we issued Unit Warrants and the Initial Warrants to purchase 114,000,000 shares of Class A common stock at an exercise price of US$ 1.00 per share, generally exercisable from the second anniversary of the issue date to the fourth anniversary of the issue date. 100,926,996 (approximately 88.5%) of these warrants are held by Time Warner and TW Investor. Time Warner also holds the right to exercise such warrants prior to the second anniversary, at such times and in such amounts as would allow Time Warner to own up to 49.9% of the outstanding shares of the Class A Common Stock of the Company (including any shares attributed to it as part of a group under Section 12(d)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act).
	We utilized a Black-Scholes valuation model to determine the fair value of each warrant.The Black-Scholes valuation model uses subjective assumptions of expected volatility, risk-free interest rates, the expected term of options granted, and expected rates of dividends. Changes in these assumptions could materially affect the estimated fair value. The Company determines the volatility assumption for these stock options using historical volatilities data from its traded Class A common stock. The expected term is estimated based on management's expectation of future exercises. The risk-free rate assumed in valuing the warrants is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve at the grant date based on the expected term. The Company assumed a dividend rate of zero based on historical experience and expected dividends to be issued over the expected term. This measurement of estimated fair value uses Level 3 inputs as described in Note 14, "Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements".
	We determined the fair value of each warrant was US$ 2.1265 at the date of issuance. The warrants are classified in additional paid-in capital, a component of equity, and are not subject to subsequent revaluation. The fair value of the Initial Warrants was accounted for as a discount on the 2017 Term Loan and as debt issuance costs for the 2017 Revolving Credit Facility. The fair value of the Unit Warrants was accounted for as a discount to the 2017 PIK Notes (see Note 5, "Long-term Debt and Other Financing Arrangements").
	As at December 31, 2014, warrants to purchase up to 850,000 shares of Class A common stock for a six-year period terminating December 2015 at a price of US$ 21.75 per share were also outstanding.

FINANCIAL_INSTRUMENTS_AND_FAIR

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS [Abstract]
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS	FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
	ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosure”, establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to those valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are:
	Basis of Fair Value Measurement
	Level 1	Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted instruments.
	Level 2	Quoted prices in markets that are not considered to be active or financial instruments for which all significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly.
	Level 3	Prices or valuations that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable.
	A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
	We evaluate the position of each financial instrument measured at fair value in the hierarchy individually based on the valuation methodology we apply. The carrying amount of financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable and accrued liabilities, approximate their fair value due to the short-term nature of these items. The fair value of our long-term debt and other financing arrangements is included in Note 5, "Long-term Debt and Other Financing Arrangements".
	Hedging Activities
	Cash Flow Hedges of Interest Rate Risk
	During 2014, we entered into two interest rate swap agreements to mitigate our exposure to interest rate fluctuations on the outstanding principal amount of our 2017 Euro Term Loan. These interest rate swaps, designated as cash flow hedges, provide us with variable-rate cash receipts in exchange for fixed-rate payments over the lives of the agreements, with no exchange of the underlying notional amount. These instruments are carried at fair value on our consolidated balance sheets, and the effective portion of changes in the fair value is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income / loss and subsequently reclassified to interest expense when the hedged item affects earnings. The ineffective portion of changes in the fair value is recognized immediately in the change in fair value of derivatives in our consolidated statements of operations. For the year ended December 31, 2014, we did not recognize any charges related to hedge ineffectiveness.
	We value the interest rate swap agreements using a valuation model which calculates the fair value on the basis of the net present value of the estimated future cash flows. The most significant input used in the valuation model is the expected EURIBOR-based yield curve. This instrument was allocated to Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy because the critical inputs to this model, including current interest rates, relevant yield curves and the known contractual terms of the instrument, were readily observable.
		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
	BALANCE December 31, 2013	$	—
	Loss on interest rate swaps	(600		)
	Reclassified to interest expense	19
	BALANCE December 31, 2014	$	(581	)
	The change in fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments comprised the following for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:
		For The Year Ending December 31,
		2014			2013		2012
	Currency swap	$	2,311		$	—	$	665
	Interest rate swap	—			104		573
	Share subscription agreement	—			—		22,836
	Company option	—			—		24,953
	Change in fair value of derivatives	$	2,311		$	104	$	49,027
	Currency Risk
	On March 24, 2014, we entered into a foreign currency forward exchange contract to reduce our exposure to movements in the USD to EUR exchange rate from the expected proceeds of the Rights Offering. Under the contract, we received EUR 290.2 million in exchange for US$ 400.0 million on May 2, 2014, the maturity date. It was considered to be an economic hedge but was not designated as a hedging instrument, so changes in the fair value of the derivative were recorded in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income. This instrument was allocated to Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy because the critical inputs to this model, including foreign exchange forward rates and the known contractual terms of the instrument, were readily observable. We recognized a derivative gain of US$ 2.4 million on the maturity date.
	On April 27, 2006, we entered into currency swap agreements with two counterparties whereby we swapped a fixed annual coupon interest rate (of 9.0%) on notional principal of CZK 10.7 billion, payable quarterly, for a fixed annual coupon interest rate (of 9.0%) on notional principal of EUR 375.9 million, receivable quarterly up to the termination date of April 15, 2012. These financial instruments were used to minimize currency risk and were considered an economic hedge of foreign exchange rates. These instruments were not designated as hedging instruments, and so changes in their fair value were recorded in the consolidated statements of operations and other comprehensive income and in the consolidated balance sheet in other current liabilities.
	We valued these currency swap agreements using an industry-standard currency swap pricing model which calculated the fair value on the basis of the net present value of the estimated future cash flows receivable or payable. These instruments were allocated to Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy because the critical inputs to this model, including the relevant yield curves and the known contractual terms of the instrument, were readily observable.
	Interest Rate Risk
	On February 9, 2010, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement to reduce the impact of changing interest rates on our previously outstanding floating rate CZK-denominated debt. The interest rate swap expired in April 2013 and was used to minimize interest rate risk and was considered an economic hedge. The interest rate swap was not designated as a hedging instrument so changes in the fair value of the derivative were recorded in the consolidated statements of operations and other comprehensive income and in the consolidated balance sheet in other current liabilities.
	We valued the interest rate swap agreement using a valuation model which calculated the fair value on the basis of the net present value of the estimated future cash flows. The most significant input used in the valuation model was the expected PRIBOR-based yield curve. This instrument was allocated to Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy because the critical inputs to this model, including current interest rates, relevant yield curves and the known contractual terms of the instrument, were readily observable.
	Share Subscription Agreements and Company Option
	In 2012, we agreed to issue to TW Investor shares of Class A common stock at a fixed purchase price on a forward date. This forward sale was considered to be a derivative instrument due to the variability in the number of shares to be issued under the terms of the agreement. The shares were issued on June 15, 2012, and as a result, the derivative instrument was settled as of that date resulting in a net gain of US$ 22.8 million, which was recorded in the consolidated statement of operations and other comprehensive income.
	In addition, TW Investor granted to the Company an option (the "Company Option") to cause TW Investor to purchase, and the Company granted to TW Investor an option to purchase, at the Purchase Price, the number of shares of Class A common stock (the “Option Shares”) that would generate proceeds to repay the then outstanding principal amount drawn under the TW Credit Agreement. We exercised the Company Option on June 27, 2012, and recognized a net gain of US$ 25.0 million, which was recorded in the consolidated statement of operations and other comprehensive income.

RESTRUCTURING_COSTS_Notes

RESTRUCTURING COSTS (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
RESTRUCTURING COSTS	RESTRUCTURING COSTS
	Segment Reorganization Plan
	In the first quarter of 2013, the Company changed the composition of its operating segments. From January 1, 2013, the Broadcast, Media Pro Entertainment and New Media operating segments were reorganized to streamline central resources and create six operating segments: Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Romania, the Slovak Republic and Slovenia. In connection with this change in segments, we incurred restructuring costs to reorganize our businesses through these geographic segments (the "Segment Reorganization Plan"). Actions under the Segment Reorganization Plan were completed as of December 31, 2013; and payments related to these actions were completed by December 31, 2014.
	2014 Initiatives
	During 2014, we undertook further restructuring actions as our new segment management teams optimized their cost base across all departments (the "2014 Initiatives"). Actions under the 2014 Initiatives were completed as of December 31, 2014 and payments are expected to be completed by December 31, 2015. Information relating to restructuring by type of cost is as follows:
		Segment Reorganization Plan									2014 Initiatives
		Employee Termination Costs			Other Exit Costs			Total			Employee Termination Costs			Other Exit Costs			Total			Grand
																				Total
	Balance, December 31, 2012	$	—		$	—		—			$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
	Costs incurred	17,715			797			18,512			—			—			—			18,512
	Non-cash settled (1)	(1,919		)	—			(1,919		)	—			—			—			(1,919		)
	Cash paid	(13,060		)	(181		)	(13,241		)	—			—			—			(13,241		)
	Foreign currency movements	(65		)	15			(50		)	—			—			—			(50		)
	Balance, December 31, 2013	$	2,671		$	631		$	3,302		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	3,302
	Costs incurred	—			—			—			10,033			383			10,416			10,416
	Cash paid	(2,671		)	(82		)	(2,753		)	(8,648		)	(206		)	(8,854		)	(11,607		)
	Accrual reversal	—			(560		)	(560		)	—			—			—			(560		)
	Foreign currency movements	—			11			11			—			(4		)	(4		)	7
	Balance, December 31, 2014	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	1,385		$	173		$	1,558		$	1,558
	(1)    Reflects restructuring charges due to acceleration of stock-based compensation awards.
	A summary of restructuring charges for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 by operating segment is as follows:
		For The Year Ending December 31,
		2014												2013
		Employee Termination Costs			Other Exit Costs			Accrual Reversal			Total			Employee Termination Costs			Other Exit Costs			Total
	Bulgaria	$	3,312		$	80		$	—		$	3,392		$	447		$	—		$	447
	Croatia	—			—			—			—			95			—			95
	Czech Republic	1,861			—			—			1,861			2,316			68			2,384
	Romania	4,149			—			—			4,149			1,610			2			1,612
	Slovak Republic	429			23			(560		)	(108		)	1,943			630			2,573
	Slovenia	282			—			—			282			996			—			996
	Corporate	—			280			—			280			10,308			97			10,405
	Total restructuring costs	$	10,033		$	383		$	(560	)	$	9,856		$	17,715		$	797		$	18,512

INCOME_TAXES

INCOME TAXES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
INCOME TAXES	INCOME TAXES
	As our investments are predominantly owned by Dutch holding companies, the components of the provision / credit for income taxes and of the loss before tax have been analyzed between their Netherlands and non-Netherlands components. Similarly the Dutch corporate income tax rates have been used in the reconciliation of income taxes.
	Loss from continuing operations before income taxes
	The Netherlands and non-Netherlands components of loss from continuing operations before income taxes are:
		For The Year Ending December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Domestic	$	(117,247	)	$	(80,885	)	$	(22,676	)
	Foreign	(35,576		)	(213,542		)	(527,783		)
	Total	$	(152,823	)	$	(294,427	)	$	(550,459	)
	We had no intercompany dividend income for the years ended December 31, 2014 or 2013. Included in domestic income for the year ended December 31, 2012 is intercompany dividend income of US$ 49.0 million, with an equivalent expense included within foreign income. These dividends are neither taxable in The Netherlands nor deductible in the foreign entity.
	Total tax charge for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was allocated as follows:
		For The Year Ending December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Income tax credit from continuing operations	$	(1,358	)	$	(17,993	)	$	(14,751	)
	Income tax (credit) / expense from discontinued operations	(1,987		)	968			612
	Total tax credit	$	(3,345	)	$	(17,025	)	$	(14,139	)
	Income Tax Provision
	The Netherlands and non-Netherlands components of the provision for income taxes from continuing operations consist of:
		For The Year Ending December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Current income tax expense:
	Domestic	$	—		$	(57	)	$	757
	Foreign	558			34			8,232
		558			(23		)	8,989
	Deferred tax benefit:
	Domestic	—			(165		)	1,964
	Foreign	(1,916		)	(17,805		)	(25,704		)
		(1,916		)	(17,970		)	(23,740		)
	Credit for income taxes	$	(1,358	)	$	(17,993	)	$	(14,751	)
	In 2014, the net credit for income taxes is less than a credit computed at statutory tax rates primarily due to losses on which no tax benefit has been received.
	Reconciliation of Effective Income Tax Rate
	The following is a reconciliation of income taxes, calculated at statutory Netherlands rates, to the income tax provision included in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:
		For The Year Ending December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Income taxes at Netherlands rates (25%)	$	(38,193	)	$	(73,594	)	$	(137,602	)
	Jurisdictional differences in tax rates	12,965			13,231			29,041
	Tax effect of goodwill impairment	—			4,979			55,671
	Unrecognized tax benefits	(33		)	(4		)	11,089
	Losses expired	4,899			7,439			4,375
	Change in valuation allowance	7,012			23,123			15,871
	Non-deductible expenses	5,624			7,538			4,951
	Other	6,368			(705		)	1,853
	Credit for income taxes	$	(1,358	)	$	(17,993	)	$	(14,751	)
	In 2014, the jurisdictional rate difference mainly arises as a result of the loss in Bermuda where there is no income tax. In 2012 and 2013, it mainly arises as a result of the difference between the Bulgarian and Netherlands' tax rates.
	Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
	The following table shows the significant components included in deferred income taxes as at December 31, 2014 and 2013:
		December 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Assets:
	Tax benefit of loss carry-forwards and other tax credits	$	114,858		$	128,656
	Programming rights	15,158			16,207
	Property, plant and equipment	7,533			5,365
	Accrued expenses	3,922			4,342
	Other	12,718			11,766
	Gross deferred tax assets	154,189			166,336
	Valuation allowance	(124,263		)	(133,018		)
	Net deferred tax assets	$	29,926		$	33,318
	Liabilities:
	Broadcast licenses, trademarks and customer relationships	$	29,620		$	35,672
	Property, plant and equipment	177			106
	Programming rights	16,325			17,911
	Other	2,870			3,676
	Total deferred tax liabilities	48,992			57,365
	Net deferred income tax liability	$	(19,066	)	$	(24,047	)
	Deferred tax is recognized on the consolidated balance sheet as follows:
	December 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
Net current deferred tax assets	$	8,127		$	1,091
Net non-current deferred tax assets	456			763
	8,583			1,854
Net current deferred tax liabilities	(279		)	(933		)
Net non-current deferred tax liabilities	(27,370		)	(24,968		)
	(27,649		)	(25,901		)
Net deferred income tax liability	$	(19,066	)	$	(24,047	)
We provided a valuation allowance against potential deferred tax assets of US$ 124.3 million and US$ 133.0 million as at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, since it has been determined by management, based on the weight of all available evidence, that it is more likely than not that the benefits associated with these assets will not be realized.
During 2014, we had the following movements on valuation allowances:
Balance at December 31, 2013	$	133,018
Created during the period	18,148
Utilized	(11,136		)
Foreign exchange	(15,767		)
Balance at December 31, 2014	$	124,263
As of December 31, 2014 we had operating loss carry-forwards that will expire in the following periods:
	2015			2016			2017			2018		2019-23		Indefinite
Croatia	$	6,380		$	1,651		$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—
Czech Republic	—			97			—			53,034		—		—
The Netherlands	3,626			7,796			31,317			29,518		294,490		—
Romania	—			—			6,373			1,487		15,288		—
Slovak Republic	6,622			6,622			6,622			—		—		—
Slovenia	—			—			—			—		—		19,930
United Kingdom	—			—			—			—		—		1,924
Total	$	16,628		$	16,166		$	44,312		$	84,039	$	309,778	$	21,854
The losses are subject to examination by the tax authorities and to restriction on their utilization. In particular, the losses can only be utilized against profits arising in the legal entity in which they arose.
We have provided valuation allowances against most of the above loss carry-forwards. However valuation allowances have not been provided against the loss carry-forwards in our main operating company in the Czech Republic on the basis of future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences. The tax benefits associated with the tax losses in the United Kingdom are only recognized in the financial statements as they are utilized.
As at December 31, 2014 and 2013 the company had no undistributed earnings in subsidiaries giving rise to a temporary difference.
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:
Balance at December 31, 2011	$	23,130
Increases for tax positions taken during a prior period	8,283
Increases for tax positions taken during the current period	2,850
Settlements with tax authorities	(34,107		)
Decreases resulting from the expiry of the statute of limitations	(44		)
Balance at December 31, 2012	112
Increases for tax positions taken during a prior period	51
Increases for tax positions taken during the current period	20
Decreases resulting from the expiry of the statute of limitations	(75		)
Balance at December 31, 2013	108
Decreases resulting from the expiry of the statute of limitations	(51		)
Other	(4		)
Balance at December 31, 2014	$	53
During 2012, we agreed with the Dutch tax authorities as to the amount of the tax losses available to the Company's main Netherlands holding company. As a result, US$ 34.1 million of the provision for unrecognized tax benefits was applied against the deferred tax asset attributable to these tax losses.
Our subsidiaries file income tax returns in The Netherlands and various other tax jurisdictions. As at December 31, 2014, analyzed by major tax jurisdictions, our subsidiaries are generally no longer subject to income tax examinations for years before:
Country	Year
Bulgaria	2009
Croatia	2010
Czech Republic	2008
The Netherlands	2010
Romania	2008
Slovak Republic	2009
Slovenia	2008
United Kingdom	2013
We recognize, when applicable, both accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
There were no significant interest or penalties accrued in the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012.

INTEREST_EXPENSE

INTEREST EXPENSE	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Interest Expense [Abstract]
INTEREST EXPENSE	INTEREST EXPENSE
	Interest expense comprised the following for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:
		For The Year Ending December 31,
		2014		2013		2012
	Interest on Senior Debt	$	102,379	$	99,641	$	103,223
	Interest on capital leases and other financing arrangements	2,191		679		4,331
		104,570		100,320		107,554
	Amortization of capitalized debt issuance costs	18,297		4,101		14,101
	Amortization of debt issuance discount and premium, net	19,138		7,288		5,999
		37,435		11,389		20,100
	Total interest expense	$	142,005	$	111,709	$	127,654

STOCKBASED_COMPENSATION

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION	STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
	7,500,000 shares have been authorized for issuance in respect of equity awards under our Amended and Restated Stock Incentive Plan (“the Plan”). Under the Plan, awards are made to employees at the discretion of the Compensation Committee and to directors pursuant to an annual automatic grant under the Plan or at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
	The charge for stock-based compensation in our consolidated statements of operations was as follows:
		For The Year Ending December 31,
		2014			2013				2012
	Selling, general and administrative expenses	$	1,344		$	4,197			$	4,249
	Restructuring costs (Note 15)	—			1,919				—
	Total stock-based compensation charge	$	1,344		$	6,116			$	4,249
	Stock Options
	Grants of options allow the holders to purchase shares of Class A common stock at an exercise price, which is generally the market price prevailing at the date of the grant, with vesting between one and four years after the awards are granted. A summary of option activity for the year ended December 31, 2014 is presented below:
		Shares		Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share				Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years)		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
	Outstanding at January 1, 2014	390,500		$	27.26			1.4		$	—
	Forfeited	(114,500	)	30.87
	Expired	(121,000	)	$	20.48
	Outstanding at December 31, 2014	155,000		$	29.88			0.92		$	—
	Vested or expected to vest	155,000		29.88				0.92		—
	Exercisable at December 31, 2014	155,000		$	29.88			0.92		$	—
	When options are vested, holders may exercise them at any time up to the maximum contractual life of the instrument which is specified in the option agreement. At December 31, 2014, the maximum life of options that had been issued under the Plan was ten years. Upon providing the appropriate written notification, holders pay the exercise price and receive shares. Shares delivered under the Plan are newly issued shares.
	The fair value of stock options is estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model and recognized ratably over the requisite service period as a component of selling, general and administrative expenses.
	The aggregate intrinsic value (the difference between the stock price on the last day of trading of the fourth quarter of 2014 and the exercise prices multiplied by the number of in-the-money options) represents the total intrinsic value that would have been received by the option holders had they exercised all in-the-money options as at December 31, 2014. This amount changes based on the fair value of our common stock.
	There were no options granted during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 or 2012.
	The following table summarizes information about stock option activity during 2014, 2013, and 2012:
		2014						2013					2012
		Shares		Weighted Average Exercise Price (per share)				Shares			Weighted Average Exercise Price (per share)		Shares		Weighted Average Exercise Price (per share)
	Outstanding at beginning of year	390,500		$	27.26			2,219,625			$	31.51	2,901,687		$	32.86
	Awards exchanged (1)	—		—				(1,618,000	)		31.54		—		—
	Awards exercised	—		—				—			—		(16,000	)	2.06
	Awards forfeited	-114,500		30.87				(136,125	)		33.36		(636,062	)	35.61
	Awards expired	-121,000		20.48				(75,000	)		49.71		(30,000	)	90.54
	Outstanding at end of year	155,000		$	29.88			390,500			$	27.26	2,219,625		$	31.51
	-1	Options tendered in exchange for restricted stock units pursuant to an employee option exchange program completed in 2013.
	As at December 31, 2014, all of our outstanding stock options are exercisable. The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2014:
		Options outstanding and exercisable
	Range of exercise prices	Shares		Average remaining contractual life (years)		Aggregate intrinsic value				Weighted average exercise price (per share)
	$ 0.01 - 20.00	11,000		0.37		$	—			$	17.52
	$ 20.01 - 40.00	106,000		0.95		—				22.97
	$ 40.01 - 60.00	36,000		0.93		—				51.68
	$ 60.01 - 80.00	2,000		1.95		—				72.05
	Total	155,000		0.92		$	—			$	29.88
	Restricted Stock Units
	Pursuant to the Plan, we may grant RSUs to our employees and non-employee directors. Each RSU represents a right to receive one share of Class A common stock of the Company for each RSU that vests in accordance with the vesting schedule, generally between one to four years from the date of grant. Upon vesting, shares of CME Class A common stock are issued from authorized but unissued shares. Holders of RSU awards are not entitled to receive cash dividend equivalents and are not entitled to vote. The grant date fair value of RSUs is calculated as the closing price of our class A common shares on the date of grant. For certain awards with market conditions, the grant date fair value is calculated using a Monte Carlo simulation model. The Monte Carlo simulation model requires the input of subjective assumptions, including the expected volatility of our common stock, interest rates, dividend yields and correlation coefficient between our common stock and the relevant market index.
	The following table summarizes information about unvested RSUs as at December 31, 2014:
		Number of		Weighted-Average
		Shares / Units		Grant Date Fair Value
	Unvested at December 31, 2013	1,017,622		3.79
	Granted	1,146,489		3
	Vested	(535,168	)	3.95
	Forfeited	(261,709	)	3.82
	Unvested at December 31, 2014	1,367,234		3.06
	As at December 31, 2014, the intrinsic value of unvested RSUs was US$ 4.4 million. Total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested RSUs as at December 31, 2014 was US$ 3.2 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.8 years.

EARNINGS_PER_SHARE

EARNINGS PER SHARE	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
EARNINGS PER SHARE	EARNINGS PER SHARE
	We determined that the Series B Preferred Shares are a participating security, and accordingly, our basic and diluted net income / loss per share is calculated using the two-class method. Under the two-class method, basic net income / loss per common share is computed by dividing the net income available to common shareholders after deducting contractual amounts of accretion on our Series B Preferred Shares by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income / loss per share is computed by dividing the adjusted net income by the weighted-average number of dilutive shares outstanding during the period.
	The components of basic and diluted earnings per share are as follows:
		For The Year Ending December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Loss from continuing operations	$	(151,465	)	$	(276,434	)	$	(535,708	)
	Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	4,468			3,882			10,713
	Less: Preferred dividend paid in kind (Note 12)	(16,036		)	(7,890		)	—
	Loss from continuing operations available to common shareholders, net of noncontrolling interest	(163,033		)	(280,442		)	(524,995		)
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (Note 3)	(80,431		)	(5,099		)	(10,685		)
	Net loss attributable to CME Ltd. available to common shareholders - Basic	$	(243,464	)	$	(285,541	)	$	(535,680	)
	Effect of dilutive securities
	Preferred dividend paid in kind	—			—			—
	Net loss attributable to CME Ltd. available to common shareholders - Diluted	$	(243,464	)	$	(285,541	)	$	(535,680	)
	Weighted average outstanding shares of common stock - Basic (1)	146,509			125,723			76,919
	Dilutive effect of employee stock options and RSUs	—			—			—
	Weighted average outstanding shares of common stock - Diluted	146,509			125,723			76,919
	Net loss per share:
	Continuing operations - Basic	$	(1.11	)	$	(2.23	)	$	(6.83	)
	Continuing operations - Diluted	(1.11		)	(2.23		)	(6.83		)
	Discontinued operations - Basic	(0.55		)	(0.04		)	(0.13		)
	Discontinued operations - Diluted	(0.55		)	(0.04		)	(0.13		)
	Net loss attributable to CME Ltd. - Basic	(1.66		)	(2.27		)	(6.96		)
	Net loss attributable to CME Ltd. - Diluted	(1.66		)	(2.27		)	(6.96		)
	-1	For the purpose of computing basic earnings per share, the 11,211,449 shares of Class A common stock underlying the Series A Preferred Share are included in the weighted average outstanding shares of common stock - basic, primarily because the holder of the Series A Preferred Share is entitled to receive any dividends payable when dividends are declared by the Board of Directors with respect to any shares of the common stock.
	At December 31, 2014, 1,324,920 (December 31, 2013: 1,425,477) stock options and warrants were antidilutive to income from continuing operations and excluded from the calculation of earnings per share. These may become dilutive in the future. Shares of Class A common stock potentially issuable under the 2015 Convertible Notes may also become dilutive in the future, although they were antidilutive to income at December 31, 2014. Our Series B Preferred Shares were not considered for dilution as they are not convertible prior to June 25, 2016. As set forth in the Certificate of Designation for the Series B Preferred Shares, the holders of our Series B Preferred Shares are not contractually obligated to share in our losses.

SEGMENT_DATA

SEGMENT DATA	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
SEGMENT DATA	SEGMENT DATA
	We manage our business on a geographical basis, with six operating segments: Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Romania, the Slovak Republic and Slovenia, which are also our reportable segments and our main operating countries. These segments reflect how CME Ltd.’s operating performance is evaluated by our chief operating decision makers, who we have identified as our co-Chief Executive Officers; how operations are managed by segment managers; and the structure of our internal financial reporting.
	Our segments generate revenues primarily from the sale of advertising and sponsorship on our channels. This is supplemented by revenues from cable and satellite television service providers to carry our channels on their platforms and from revenues through the sale of distribution rights to third parties.
	We evaluate the performance of our segments based on net revenues and OIBDA. OIBDA, which includes amortization and impairment of program rights, is determined as operating income / loss before depreciation, amortization of intangible assets, impairments of assets and certain unusual or infrequent items that are not considered by our chief operating decision makers when evaluating our performance. Items that are not allocated to our segments for purposes of evaluating their performance and therefore are not included in their OIBDA, include stock-based compensation and certain other items.
	Our key performance measure of the efficiency of our segments is OIBDA margin. OIBDA margin is the ratio of OIBDA to net revenues. We believe OIBDA is useful to investors because it provides a more meaningful representation of our performance as it excludes certain items that either do not impact our cash flows or the operating results of our operations. OIBDA is also used as a component in determining management bonuses. Intersegment revenues and profits have been eliminated in consolidation.
	OIBDA may not be comparable to similar measures reported by other companies.
	Below are tables showing selected financial statement information by segment for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 for consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income data and as at December 31, 2014 and 2013 for consolidated balance sheet data:
	Net revenues:	For The Year Ending December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Bulgaria	$	87,078		$	87,448		$	85,241
	Croatia	62,026			61,864			59,299
	Czech Republic	202,779			174,939			252,161
	Romania	178,614			162,305			153,137
	Slovak Republic	90,556			82,404			96,174
	Slovenia	61,370			66,656			68,895
	Intersegment revenues (1)	(1,630		)	(2,482		)	(8,908		)
	Total net revenues	$	680,793		$	633,134		$	705,999
	-1	Reflects revenues earned from the sale of content to other country segments in CME. All other revenues are third party revenues.
	OIBDA:	For The Year Ending December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Bulgaria	$	9,367		$	13,391		$	13,121
	Croatia	7,835			8,258			7,924
	Czech Republic	61,964			(9,604		)	103,996
	Romania	37,259			2,454			15,404
	Slovak Republic	4,586			(19,859		)	8,604
	Slovenia	5,331			9,254			14,933
	Elimination	(16		)	(46		)	(1,073		)
	Total operating segments	126,326			3,848			162,909
	Corporate	(30,880		)	(52,253		)	(42,282		)
	Total OIBDA	$	95,446		$	(48,405	)	120,627
	Reconciliation to consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income:	For The Year Ending December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Total OIBDA:	$	95,446		$	(48,405	)	$	120,627
	Depreciation of property, plant and equipment	(32,836		)	(37,175		)	(41,506		)
	Amortization of intangible assets	(12,348		)	(14,761		)	(42,707		)
	Impairment charge	—			(79,676		)	(516,203		)
	Other items (1)	(11,982		)	—			—
	Operating income / (loss)	38,280			(180,017		)	(479,789		)
	Interest expense, net	(141,711		)	(111,213		)	(126,928		)
	Loss on extinguishment of debt	(39,203		)	(23,115		)	(198		)
	Foreign currency exchange (loss) / gain, net	(12,767		)	20,187			6,386
	Change in fair value of derivatives	2,311			104			49,027
	Other income / (expense)	267			(373		)	1,043
	Credit for income taxes	1,358			17,993			14,751
	Net loss from continuing operations	$	(151,465	)	$	(276,434	)	$	(535,708	)
	-1	Other items for the year ended December 31, 2014 consists solely of an accrual related to tax audits of certain subsidiaries in Romania (see Note 21, "Commitments and Contingencies").
	Total assets (1):	December 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Bulgaria	$	141,055		$	172,189
	Croatia	58,000			72,301
	Czech Republic	803,361			920,630
	Romania	297,256			358,535
	Slovak Republic	134,544			150,562
	Slovenia	78,403			99,619
	Total operating segments	1,512,619			1,773,836
	Corporate	76,875			71,035
	Assets held for sale	29,866			117,002
	Total assets	$	1,619,360		$	1,961,873
	-1	Segment assets exclude any intercompany balances.
	Capital Expenditures:	For The Year Ending December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Bulgaria	$	2,627		$	2,798		$	4,413
	Croatia	2,701			2,574			3,109
	Czech Republic	9,139			7,727			8,118
	Romania	4,686			5,194			6,039
Slovak Republic	2,240			1,590			1,990
Slovenia	3,502			4,018			4,638
Total operating segments	24,895			23,901			28,307
Corporate	3,790			6,217			3,020
Total capital expenditures	$	28,685		$	30,118		$	31,327
Long-lived assets by geography are as follows:
Long-lived assets (1):	December 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
Bulgaria	$	4,187		$	13,742
Croatia	5,579			6,234
Czech Republic	40,940			47,683
Romania	22,110			25,726
Slovak Republic	17,374			20,299
Slovenia	16,647			20,226
Total operating segments	106,837			133,910
Corporate	7,498			8,997
Total long-lived assets	$	114,335		$	142,907
-1	Reflects property, plant and equipment.
Revenue by type:	For The Year Ending December 31,
	2014			2013			2012
Television advertising	$	565,601		$	528,778		$	616,233
Carriage fees and subscriptions	80,487			58,990			43,357
Other	34,705			45,366			46,409
Total net revenues	$	680,793		$	633,134		$	705,999
We do not rely on any single major customer or group of major customers.

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGENCIES

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
	Commitments
	a)    Programming Rights Agreements and Other Commitments
	At December 31, 2014, we had total commitments of US$ 177.8 million (December 31, 2013: US$ 239.3 million) in respect of future programming, including contracts signed with license periods starting after the balance sheet date. In addition, we have digital transmission obligations, future minimum operating lease payments for non-cancellable operating leases with remaining terms in excess of one year (net of amounts to be recharged to third parties) and other commitments as follows:
		Programming purchase obligations		Digital transmission obligations		Operating leases		Capital expenditures
	2015	$	64,666	$	22,416	$	3,219	$	3,987
	2016	62,963		12,489		1,473		—
	2017	33,729		4,081		774		—
	2018	13,768		3,447		345		—
	2019	923		10,513		249		—
	2020 and thereafter	1,767		411		1,130		—
	Total	$	177,816	$	53,357	$	7,190	$	3,987
	For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, we incurred aggregate rent expense on all facilities of US$ 10.0 million, US$ 12.6 million and US$ 13.7 million, respectively.
	b)    Factoring of Trade Receivables
	CET 21 has a CZK 910 million (approximately US$ 39.9 million) factoring framework agreement with FCS. Under this facility up to CZK 910 million (approximately US$ 39.9 million) may be factored on a recourse or non-recourse basis. As at December 31, 2014, there were CZK 509.3 million (approximately US$ 22.3 million) (December 31, 2013: CZK 13.1 million, approximately US$ 0.6 million based on December 31, 2014 rates), of receivables subject to the factoring framework agreement.
	c)    Call option
	Top Tone Holdings Limited has exercised its right to acquire additional equity in CME Bulgaria, however the closing of this transaction has not yet occurred because the purchaser financing is still pending. If consummated, we would own 90.0% of our Bulgaria operations.
	Contingencies
	a)    Litigation
	We are from time to time party to legal proceedings, arbitrations and regulatory proceedings arising in the normal course of our business operations, including the proceeding described below. We evaluate, on a quarterly basis, developments in such matters and provide accruals for such matters, as appropriate. In making such decisions, we consider the degree of probability of an unfavorable outcome and our ability to make a reasonable estimate of the amount of a loss. An unfavorable outcome in any such proceedings, if material, could have an adverse effect on our business or consolidated financial statements.
	Slovenian Competition Proceeding
	On April 24, 2013 the Competition Protection Agency of the Republic of Slovenia (“CPA”) adopted a decision finding that our wholly-owned subsidiary Produkcija Plus d.o.o. (“Pro Plus”) has abused a dominant position on the Slovenian television advertising market in breach of applicable competition law, by requiring exclusivity from its advertising customers and by applying loyalty discounts in favor of its customers. Pro Plus filed an appeal with the Slovenian Supreme Court on May 24, 2013. On December 3, 2013, the Slovenian Supreme Court affirmed the decision of the CPA. On July 21, 2014 the CPA adopted a decision to impose a fine of EUR 5.1 million. Pro Plus appealed the decision and the fine was overturned on November 3, 2014. The CPA is appealing this decision.
	b)    Restrictions on dividends from Consolidated Subsidiaries and Unconsolidated Affiliates
	Corporate law in the Central and Eastern European countries in which we have operations stipulates generally that dividends may be declared by shareholders, out of yearly profits, subject to the maintenance of registered capital and required reserves after the recovery of accumulated losses. The reserve requirement restriction generally provides that before dividends may be distributed, a portion of annual net profits (typically 5.0%) be allocated to a reserve, which reserve is capped at a proportion of the registered capital of a company (ranging from 5.0% to 25.0%). The restricted net assets of our consolidated subsidiaries and equity in earnings of investments accounted for under the equity method together are less than 25.0% of consolidated net assets.

RELATED_PARTY_TRANSACTIONS

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS	RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
	We consider our related parties to be those shareholders who have direct control and/or influence and other parties that can significantly influence management as well as our officers and directors; a “connected” party is one in relation to whom we are aware of the existence of a family or business connection to a shareholder, director or officer. We have identified transactions with individuals or entities associated with Time Warner, who is represented on our Board of Directors and holds a 49.6% voting interest in CME Ltd. as at December 31, 2014, as material related party transactions.
		For The Year Ending December 31,
		2014		2013		2012
	Purchases of programming	$	20,713	$	58,636	$	39,405
	Sales	59		119		177
	Interest expense	61,887		—		—
		December 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Programming liabilities	$	24,980	$	70,184
	Other accounts payable and accrued liabilities	150		—
	Accounts receivable, gross	197		168
	Long-term debt and other financing arrangements (1)	269,862		—
	Accrued interest payable (2)	4,763		—
	Other non-current liabilities (3)	10,299		—
	-1	Amount represents the principal amount outstanding of the 2017 PIK Notes held by Time Warner and the amounts drawn on the 2017 Term Loan and 2017 Revolving Credit Facility, less respective issuance discounts, plus interest for which we made an election to pay in kind.
	-2	Amount represents the accrued interest on the principal amount of the outstanding 2017 PIK Notes held by Time Warner, which is payable in kind in arrears until November 15, 2015, and on the outstanding balance of the 2017 Term Loan and the 2017 Revolving Credit Facility.
	-3	Amount represents the commitment fee payable to Time Warner in connection with their agreement to provide or assist with arranging a loan facility to refinance the 2015 Convertible Notes at or immediately prior to their maturity in November 2015, as well as the accrued fee payable to Time Warner for guaranteeing the 2017 Euro Term Loan.
	In addition, Time Warner is a guarantor of our 2017 Euro Term Loan and has agreed to assist in arranging or to provide a term loan facility to refinance the 2015 Convertible Notes at their maturity in November 2015. See Note 5, "Long-term Debt and Other Financing Arrangements".

QUARTERLY_FINANCIAL_DATA

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA	QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA
	Selected quarterly financial data for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 is as follows:
		For the Year Ended December 31, 2014
		First Quarter (Unaudited)			Second Quarter (Unaudited)			Third Quarter (Unaudited)			Fourth Quarter (Unaudited)
	Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income Data:
	Net revenues	$	140,705		$	192,811		$	131,081		$	216,196
	Cost of revenues	119,579			125,514			105,823			138,125
	Operating (loss) / income	(14,682		)	22,687			(8,024		)	38,299
	Loss from continuing operations	(40,723		)	(41,621		)	(51,278		)	(17,843		)
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	(7,910		)	(10,886		)	(1,204		)	(60,431		)
	Net loss	(48,633		)	(52,507		)	(52,482		)	(78,274		)
	Net loss attributable to CME Ltd.	(47,916		)	(52,438		)	(52,138		)	(74,936		)
	Net loss per share:
	Basic EPS	$	(0.35	)	$	(0.39	)	$	(0.38	)	$	(0.54	)
	Effect of dilutive securities	—			—			—			—
	Diluted EPS	$	(0.35	)	$	(0.39	)	$	(0.38	)	$	(0.54	)
		For the Year Ended December 31, 2013
		First Quarter (Unaudited)			Second Quarter (Unaudited)			Third Quarter (Unaudited)			Fourth Quarter (Unaudited)
	Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income Data:
	Net revenues	$	124,119		$	166,689		$	123,018		$	219,308
	Cost of revenues	127,158			134,497			127,374			189,541
	Operating loss	(33,783		)	(4,759		)	(44,496		)	(96,979		)
	Loss from continuing operations	(107,381		)	(40,373		)	(21,893		)	(106,787		)
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	(1,581		)	(715		)	(1,381		)	(1,422		)
	Net loss	(108,962		)	(41,088		)	(23,274		)	(108,209		)
	Net loss attributable to CME Ltd.	(108,280		)	(40,957		)	(23,091		)	(105,323		)
	Net loss per share:
	Basic EPS	$	(1.22	)	$	(0.34	)	$	(0.18	)	$	(0.75	)
	Effect of dilutive securities	—			—			—			—
	Diluted EPS	$	(1.22	)	$	(0.34	)	$	(0.18	)	$	(0.75	)

GUARANTOR_AND_NONGUARANTOR_FIN

GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012
Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information [Abstract]
Guarantor and Non-guarantor Financial Information [Text Block]	24.    GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION
	As discussed in Note 5, "Long-term Debt and Other Financing Arrangements", our 100% owned subsidiaries, Central European Media Enterprises N.V. ("CME NV") and CME Media Enterprises B.V. ("CME BV" and with CME NV, the "Guarantor Subsidiaries"), have fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, subject to certain limits imposed by local law (the “Guarantees”), on a senior basis the 2017 PIK Notes. The Guarantor Subsidiaries are subject to the requirements of Rule 3-10 of Regulation S-X regarding financial statements of guarantors and issuers of guaranteed securities registered or being registered with the SEC. Our remaining subsidiaries (the “Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries”) are presented separately from CME Ltd. (the “Parent Issuer”) and the Guarantor Subsidiaries in the condensed consolidating financial statements presented below.
	The Guarantees are senior obligations of the Guarantors and rank equal in right of payment with all of the Guarantor Subsidiaries’ existing and future senior indebtedness, including in respect of their guarantees of the 2015 Convertible Notes, the 2017 Term Loan and the 2017 Revolving Credit Facility. In addition, the Guarantees rank senior in right of payment to any other existing and future obligations of the Guarantor Subsidiaries expressly subordinated in right of payment to the Guarantees. The Guarantees effectively rank junior to all of the future indebtedness and other liabilities of our Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries, including with respect to their obligations in respect of the 2017 PIK Notes.
	CME Ltd. and the Guarantor Subsidiaries are holding companies with no revenue-generating operations and rely on the repayment of intercompany indebtedness and the declaration of dividends to receive distributions of cash from our operating subsidiaries and affiliates. There are no significant restrictions on CME Ltd.'s ability to obtain funds from the Guarantor Subsidiaries.
	Subsequent to the issuance of our 2013 consolidated financial statements, we determined that the investors’ share of its subsidiaries’ other comprehensive loss had been recorded within the loss from investment in subsidiaries rather than in the investors’ other comprehensive income / loss. In addition, we determined that certain of the Guarantor Subsidiaries investments in subsidiaries had been eliminated within its balance sheet rather than as a consolidating elimination. The amounts have been reclassified in our condensed consolidating statements of operations and comprehensive income for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, and in our condensed consolidating balance sheets as at December 31, 2013, with no impact to our consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income or consolidated balance sheets.
	The following tables present condensed consolidating financial information relating to the Guarantor Subsidiaries as at December 31, 2014 and 2013, and for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets as at December 31, 2014
		Parent Issuer			Guarantor Subsidiaries				Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Consolidated
	ASSETS
	Current assets
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	613		$	2,931			$	30,754			$	—			$	34,298
	Accounts receivable, net	—			—				175,866				—				175,866
	Program rights, net	—			—				99,358				—				99,358
	Other current assets	1,007			346				34,128				—				35,481
	Assets held for sale	—			—				29,866				—				29,866
	Intercompany current assets	12,582			14,333				17,492				(44,407		)		—
	Total current assets	14,202			17,610				387,464				(44,407		)		374,869
	Non-current assets
	Investments in subsidiaries	110,186			1,516,707				—				(1,626,893		)		—
	Property, plant and equipment, net	—			—				114,335				—				114,335
	Program rights, net	—			—				207,264				—				207,264
	Goodwill	—			—				681,398				—				681,398
	Broadcast licenses and other intangible assets, net	—			—				183,378				—				183,378
	Other non-current assets	55,471			—				2,645				—				58,116
	Intercompany non-current assets	1,252,708			32,781				291,589				(1,577,078		)		—
	Total non-current assets	1,418,365			1,549,488				1,480,609				(3,203,971		)		1,244,491
	Total assets	$	1,432,567		$	1,567,098			$	1,868,073			$	(3,248,378	)		$	1,619,360
	LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
	Current liabilities
	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	5,109		$	286			$	173,829			$	—			$	179,224
	Current portion of long-term debt and other financing arrangements	251,669			—				1,190				—				252,859
	Other current liabilities	271			—				7,541				—				7,812
	Liabilities held for sale	—			—				10,632				—				10,632
	Intercompany current liabilities	7,003			35,151				2,253				(44,407		)		—
	Total current liabilities	264,052			35,437				195,445				(44,407		)		450,527
	Non-current liabilities
	Long-term debt and other financing arrangements	615,698			—				5,542				—				621,240
	Other non-current liabilities	16,315			482				29,688				—				46,485
	Intercompany non-current liabilities	32,782			1,392,535				151,761				(1,577,078		)		—
	Total non-current liabilities	664,795			1,393,017				186,991				(1,577,078		)		667,725
	Temporary equity	223,926			—				—				—				223,926
	Total CME Ltd. shareholders’ equity	279,794			138,644				1,488,249				(1,626,893		)		279,794
	Noncontrolling interests	—			—				(2,612		)		—				(2,612		)
	Total equity	279,794			138,644				1,485,637				(1,626,893		)		277,182
	Total liabilities and equity	$	1,432,567		$	1,567,098			$	1,868,073			$	(3,248,378	)		$	1,619,360
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets as at December 31, 2013
		Parent Issuer			Guarantor Subsidiaries				Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Consolidated
	ASSETS
	Current assets
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	19,461		$	5,422			$	77,439			$	—			$	102,322
	Accounts receivable, net	—			—				169,054				—				169,054
	Program rights, net	—			—				96,099				—				96,099
	Other current assets	2,638			31				40,134				—				42,803
	Assets held for sale	—			—				117,002				—				117,002
	Intercompany current assets	53,396			2,052				—				(55,448		)		—
	Total current assets	75,495			7,505				499,728				(55,448		)		527,280
	Non-current assets
	Investments in subsidiaries	—			1,447,178				—				(1,447,178		)		—
	Property, plant and equipment, net	—			—				142,907				—				142,907
	Program rights, net	—			—				272,997				—				272,997
	Goodwill	—			—				782,870				—				782,870
	Broadcast licenses and other intangible assets, net	—			—				222,119				—				222,119
	Other non-current assets	3,976			—				9,724				—				13,700
	Intercompany non-current assets	1,822,966			315,017				18,887				(2,156,870		)		—
Total non-current assets	1,826,942			1,762,195				1,449,504				(3,604,048		)		1,434,593
Total assets	$	1,902,437		$	1,769,700			$	1,949,232			$	(3,659,496	)		$	1,961,873
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	18,234		$	41			$	259,405			$	—				$	277,680
Current portion of long-term debt and other financing arrangements	—			71				1,390				—					1,461
Other current liabilities	500			—				13,511				—					14,011
Liabilities held for sale	—			—				29,529				—					29,529
Intercompany current liabilities	7,788			45,988				1,672				(55,448		)	—		—
Total current liabilities	26,522			46,100				305,507				(55,448		)			322,681
Non-current liabilities
Deficiency in excess of investments in subsidiaries	297,244			—				—				(297,244		)			—
Long-term debt and other financing arrangements	620,375			—				342,427				—					962,802
Other non-current liabilities	—			—				27,499				—					27,499
Intercompany non-current liabilities	310,298			1,846,572				—				(2,156,870		)			—
Total non-current liabilities	1,227,917			1,846,572				369,926				(2,454,114		)			990,301
Temporary equity	207,890			—				—				—					207,890
Total CME Ltd. shareholders’ equity / (deficit)	440,108			(122,972		)		1,272,906				(1,149,934		)			440,108
Noncontrolling interests	—			—				893				—					893
Total equity / (deficit)	440,108			(122,972		)		1,273,799				(1,149,934		)			441,001
Total liabilities and equity	$	1,902,437		$	1,769,700			$	1,949,232			$	(3,659,496	)			$	1,961,873
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the year ended December 31, 2014
	Parent Issuer			Guarantor Subsidiaries				Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Consolidated
Net revenues	$	—		$	—			$	680,793			$	—			$	680,793
Cost of revenues	—			—				489,041				—				489,041
Selling, general and administrative expenses	19,026			804				123,786				—				143,616
Restructuring costs	—			—				9,856				—				9,856
Operating (loss) / income	(19,026		)	(804		)		58,110				—				38,280
Interest income	138,020			26,198				1,668				(165,592		)		294
Interest expense	(138,480		)	(137,891		)		(31,226		)		165,592				(142,005		)
Loss on extinguishment of debt	(24,161		)	—				(15,042		)		—				(39,203		)
Foreign currency exchange gain / (loss), net	3,926			2,243				(18,936		)		—				(12,767		)
Change in fair value of derivatives	2,311			(6,663		)		6,663				—				2,311
Other income	—			—				267				—				267
(Loss) / income from continuing operations before tax and loss from investment in subsidiaries	(37,410		)	(116,917		)		1,504				—				(152,823		)
Credit / (provision) for income taxes	—			12,170				(10,812		)		—				1,358
Loss from continuing operations before loss from investment in subsidiaries	(37,410		)	(104,747		)		(9,308		)		—				(151,465		)
Loss from investment in subsidiaries	(190,018		)	(85,271		)		—				275,289				—
Loss from continuing operations	(227,428		)	(190,018		)		(9,308		)		275,289				(151,465		)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	—			—				(80,431		)		—				(80,431		)
Net loss	(227,428		)	(190,018		)		(89,739		)		275,289				(231,896		)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—				4,468				—				4,468
Net loss attributable to CME Ltd.	(227,428		)	(190,018		)		(85,271		)		275,289				(227,428		)
Net loss	$	(227,428	)	$	(190,018	)		$	(89,739	)		$	275,289			$	(231,896	)
Other comprehensive loss	(162,136		)	(319,647		)		(155,197		)		480,163				(156,817		)
Comprehensive loss	(389,564		)	(509,665		)		(244,936		)		755,452				(388,713		)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—				3,505				—				3,505
Comprehensive loss attributable to CME Ltd.	$	(389,564	)	$	(509,665	)		$	(241,431	)		$	755,452			$	(385,208	)
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the year ended December 31, 2013
	Parent Issuer			Guarantor Subsidiaries				Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Consolidated
Net revenues	$	—		$	—			$	633,134			$	—			$	633,134
Cost of revenues	—			—				578,570				—				578,570
Selling, general and administrative expenses	33,905			5				102,483				—				136,393
Restructuring costs	2,422			24				16,066				—				18,512
Impairment charge	—			—				79,676				—				79,676
Operating loss	(36,327		)	(29		)		(143,661		)		—				(180,017		)
Interest income	137,545			6,519				462				(144,030		)		496
Interest expense	(88,102		)	(124,100		)		(43,537		)		144,030				(111,709		)
Loss on extinguishment of debt	(23,115		)	—				—				—				(23,115		)
Foreign currency exchange gain / (loss), net	29,773			27,790				(37,376		)		—				20,187
Change in fair value of derivatives	—			(18,779		)		18,883				—				104
Other expense	—			(81		)		(292		)		—				(373		)
Income / (loss) from continuing operations before tax and loss from investment in subsidiaries	19,774			(108,680		)		(205,521		)		—				(294,427		)
Credit for income taxes	—			9,510				8,483				—				17,993
Income / (loss) from continuing operations before loss from investment in subsidiaries	19,774			(99,170		)		(197,038		)		—				(276,434		)
Loss on investment in subsidiaries	(297,425		)	(198,255		)		—				495,680				—
Loss from continuing operations	(277,651		)	(297,425		)		(197,038		)		495,680				(276,434		)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	—			—				(5,099		)		—				(5,099		)
Net loss	(277,651		)	(297,425		)		(202,137		)		495,680				(281,533		)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—				3,882				—				3,882
Net loss attributable to CME Ltd.	(277,651		)	(297,425		)		(198,255		)		495,680				(277,651		)
Net loss	$	(277,651	)	$	(297,425	)		$	(202,137	)		$	495,680			$	(281,533	)
Other comprehensive loss	(56,907		)	(73,313		)		(4,356		)		76,376				(58,200		)
Comprehensive loss	(334,558		)	(370,738		)		(206,493		)		572,056				(339,733		)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—				4,103				—				4,103
Comprehensive loss attributable to CME Ltd.	$	(334,558	)	$	(370,738	)		$	(202,390	)		$	572,056			$	(335,630	)
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the year ended December 31, 2012
	Parent Issuer			Guarantor Subsidiaries				Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Consolidated
Net revenues	$	—		$	—			$	705,999			$	—			$	705,999
Cost of revenues	—			—				544,819				—				544,819
Selling, general and administrative expenses	19,999			1,408				103,359				—				124,766
Impairment charge	—			—				516,203				—				516,203
Operating loss	(19,999		)	(1,408		)		(458,382		)		—				(479,789		)
Interest income	144,057			851				562				(144,744		)		726
Interest expense	(96,582		)	(118,530		)		(57,286		)		144,744				(127,654		)
Loss on extinguishment of debt	(198		)	—				—				—				(198		)
Foreign currency exchange gain / (loss), net	8,170			(7,402		)		5,618				—				6,386
Change in fair value of derivatives	48,453			—				574				—				49,027
Other income	—			—				1,043				—				1,043
Income / (loss) from continuing operations before tax and loss from investment in subsidiaries	83,901			(126,489		)		(507,871		)		—				(550,459		)
Credit for income taxes	—			13,657				1,094				—				14,751
Income / (loss) from continuing operations before loss from investment in subsidiaries	83,901			(112,832		)		(506,777		)		—				(535,708		)
Loss on investment in subsidiaries	(619,581		)	(506,749		)		—				1,126,330				—
Loss from continuing operations	(535,680		)	(619,581		)		(506,777		)		1,126,330				(535,708		)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	—			—				(10,685		)		—				(10,685		)
Net loss	(535,680		)	(619,581		)		(517,462		)		1,126,330				(546,393		)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—				10,713				—				10,713
Net loss attributable to CME Ltd.	$	(535,680	)	$	(619,581	)		$	(506,749	)		$	1,126,330			$	(535,680	)
Net loss	$	(535,680	)	$	(619,581	)		$	(517,462	)		$	1,126,330			$	(546,393	)
Other comprehensive income	28,555			28,555				51,333				(79,792		)		28,651
Comprehensive loss	(507,125		)	(591,026		)		(466,129		)		1,046,538				(517,742		)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—				10,617				—				10,617
Comprehensive loss attributable to CME Ltd.	$	(507,125	)	$	(591,026	)		$	(455,512	)		$	1,046,538			$	(507,125	)
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows for the year ended December 31, 2014
	Parent Issuer			Guarantor Subsidiaries				Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Consolidated
Net cash generated from / (used in) operating activities	$	67,171		$	(132,570	)		$	157			$	—			$	(65,242	)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	—			—				(28,685		)		—				(28,685		)
Disposal of property, plant and equipment	—			—				137				—				137
Intercompany investing receipts	703,941			356,217				—				(1,060,158		)		—
Intercompany investing payments	(900,009		)	(418,504		)		(260,529		)		1,579,042				—
Net cash used in investing activities	(196,068		)	(62,287		)		(289,077		)		518,884				(28,548		)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repayments of Senior Debt	(400,673		)	—				(312,246		)		—				(712,919		)
Debt transactions costs	(12,396		)	—				(1,810		)		—				(14,206		)
Issuance of Senior Debt	550,421			—				—				—				550,421
Proceeds from credit facilities	25,000			—				—				—				25,000
Payment of credit facilities and capital leases	—			—				(1,080		)		—				(1,080		)
Issuance of common stock warrants	191,825			—				—				—				191,825
Dividends paid to holders of noncontrolling interests	—			—				(46		)		—				(46		)
Intercompany financing receipts	—			634,862				720,248				(1,355,110		)		—
Intercompany financing payments	(243,778		)	(443,412		)		(149,036		)		836,226				—
Net cash provided by financing activities	110,399			191,450				256,030				(518,884		)		38,995
Net cash used in discontinued operations - operating activities	(350		)	—				(1,058		)		—				(1,408		)
Net cash used in discontinued operations - investing activities	—			—				(228		)		—				(228		)
Net cash used in discontinued operations - financing activities	—			—				(942		)		—				(942		)
Impact of exchange rate fluctuations on cash	—			916				(11,567		)		—				(10,651		)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(18,848		)	(2,491		)		(46,685		)		—				(68,024		)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period	19,461			5,422				77,439				—				102,322
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period	$	613		$	2,931			$	30,754			$	—			$	34,298
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows for the year ended December 31, 2013
	Parent Issuer			Guarantor Subsidiaries					Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries					Eliminations				Consolidated
Net cash (used in) / generated from operating activities	$	(80,304	)	$	288,651				$	(269,417	)			$	—			$	(61,070	)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	—			—					(30,118		)			—				(30,118		)
Disposal of property, plant and equipment	—			—					283					—				283
Intercompany investing receipts	609,801			9,323					—					(619,124		)		—
Intercompany investing payments	(580,533		)	(266,355		)			—					846,888				—
Net cash used in investing activities	29,268			(257,032		)			(29,835		)			227,764				(29,835		)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repayments of Senior Debt	(310,322		)	—					—					—				(310,322		)
Debt transactions costs	(785		)	—					—					—				(785		)
Change in restricted cash	20,467			—					138					—				20,605
Proceeds from credit facilities	—			—					40					—				40
Payment of credit facilities and capital leases	—			—					(1,648		)			—				(1,648		)
Issuance of common stock	157,116			—					—					—				157,116
Issuance of preferred stock	200,000			—					—					—				200,000
Equity issuance costs	(5,410		)	—					—					—				(5,410		)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	59			—					—					—				59
Dividends paid to holders of noncontrolling interests	—			—					(411		)			—				(411		)
Intercompany financing receipts	—			580,533			—		266,355			—		(846,888		)		—
Intercompany financing payments	—			(609,801		)	—		(9,323		)	—		619,124				—
Net cash provided / (used in) by financing activities	61,125			(29,268		)			255,151					(227,764		)		59,244
Net cash used in discontinued operations - operating activities	—			—					(1,952		)			—				(1,952		)
Net cash used in discontinued operations - investing activities	—			—					(301		)			—				(301		)
Net cash provided by discontinued operations - financing activities	—			—					77					—				77
Impact of exchange rate fluctuations on cash	—			235					(619		)			—				(384		)
Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	10,089			2,586					(46,896		)			—				(34,221		)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period	9,372			2,836					124,335					—				136,543
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period	$	19,461		$	5,422				$	77,439				$	—			$	102,322
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows for the year ended December 31, 2012
	Parent Issuer			Guarantor Subsidiaries					Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries					Eliminations				Consolidated
Net cash generated from / (used in) operating activities	$	5,223		(31,744		)			(1,149		)			—				(27,670		)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	—			—					(31,327		)			—				(31,327		)
Disposal of property, plant and equipment	—			—					236					—				236
Intercompany investing payments	(321,212		)	(303,558		)			—					624,770				—
Intercompany investing receipts	319,669			259,487					—					(579,156		)		—
Net cash used in investing activities	(1,543		)	(44,071		)			(31,091		)			45,614				(31,091		)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repayments of Senior Debt	(290,135		)	—					—					—				(290,135		)
Debt transactions costs	(4,350		)	—					(2,650		)			—				(7,000		)
Issuance of Senior Debt	135,949			—					92,941					—				228,890
Change in restricted cash	(20,972		)	—					(10		)			—				(20,982		)
Proceeds from credit facilities	180,179			—					11,080					—				191,259
Payment of credit facilities and capital leases	(15,330		)	—					(85,866		)			—				(101,196		)
Issuance of common stock	15,033			—					—					—				15,033
Equity issuance costs	(2,942		)	—					—					—				(2,942		)
Dividends paid to holders of noncontrolling interests	—			—					(308		)			—				(308		)
Intercompany financing receipts	—			321,212			—		303,558			—		(624,770		)		—
Intercompany financing payments	—			(294,222		)	—		(284,934		)	—		579,156				—
Net cash (used in) / provided by financing activities	(2,568		)	26,990					33,811					(45,614		)		12,619
Net cash used in discontinued operations - operating activities	—			—					(1,122		)			—				(1,122		)
Net cash used in discontinued operations - investing activities	—			—					(1,335		)			—				(1,335		)
Net cash used in discontinued operations - financing activities	—			—					(723		)			—				(723		)
Impact of exchange rate fluctuations on cash	—			—					4,564					—				4,564
Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	1,112			(48,825		)			2,955					—				(44,758		)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period	8,260			51,661					121,380					—				181,301
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period	$	9,372		$	2,836				$	124,335				$	—			$	136,543

BASIS_OF_PRESENTATION_AND_SIGN1

BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Consolidation	Basis of Consolidation
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of CME Ltd. and our subsidiaries, after the elimination of intercompany accounts and transactions. Entities in which we hold less than a majority voting interest but over which we have the ability to exercise significant influence are accounted for using the equity method. Other investments are accounted for using the cost method.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US 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 periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates and assumptions.
Going Concern	Going Concern
	These financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which implies that the Company will continue to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business. Our 2015 Convertible Notes mature on November 15, 2015. We have entered into a commitment letter with Time Warner (the "2015 Refinancing Commitment Letter") pursuant to which Time Warner has committed to provide or assist with arranging a replacement facility to refinance the 2015 Convertible Notes at or immediately prior to their maturity. Once the transaction contemplated under the 2015 Refinancing Commitment Letter has completed, we believe we will have adequate cash resources to continue operating as a going concern for the foreseeable future, however funding of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions (including the execution and delivery of documentation, the accuracy of representations, the absence of events of default and the absence of material adverse changes), certain of which are outside our direct control. While we believe that we will be able to complete the transaction, if the financing arrangements set forth in the 2015 Refinancing Commitment Letter are not completed and we are unable to secure additional financing, we will be unable to meet our repayment obligation when the 2015 Convertible Notes mature. The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of these uncertainties.
Programming Amortization Estimates	Programming Amortization Estimates
	During the year 2014, we concluded a comprehensive review of the future benefit of program rights and of the appropriateness of our program rights estimates. We perform our review on a triennial basis or when events occur or circumstances change that would so require. This triennial review included a study of the relative value generated by all runs of a license in past periods. We concluded that the existing allocation for acquired program rights with an estimated two or three runs was still appropriate. However, we estimate that the first run of our own-produced program rights library will generate more value relative to subsequent runs than our previous estimate.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition
	Revenue is recognized when there is persuasive evidence of an arrangement, delivery of products has occurred or services have been rendered, the price is fixed or determinable and collectibility is reasonably assured. A bad debt provision is maintained for estimated losses resulting from our customers' subsequent inability to make payments.
	Revenues are recognized net of discounts and customer sales incentives. Our principal revenue streams and their respective accounting treatments are discussed below:
	Advertising revenue
	Revenues primarily result from the sale of advertising time. Television advertising revenue is recognized as the commercials are aired. In many countries, we commit to provide advertisers with certain rating levels in connection with their advertising. Revenue is recorded net of estimated shortfalls, which are usually settled by providing the advertiser additional advertising time. Discounts and agency commissions are recognized at the point when the advertising is broadcast and are reflected as a reduction to gross revenue. Display advertising on our websites is recognized as impressions are delivered. Impressions are delivered when an advertisement appears in pages viewed by users.
	Carriage fees and subscription revenues
	Carriage fees from cable operators and direct-to-home broadcasters are recognized as revenue over the period for which the channels are provided and to which the fees relate. Subscriber revenue is recognized as contracted, based upon the number of subscribers.
	Barter transactions
	We enter into barter transactions which represent advertising time or other services exchanged for non-cash goods and/or other services, such as promotional items, advertising, supplies and equipment. Revenue from barter transactions is recognized as income when the services have been provided. Expenses are recognized when goods or services are received or used. We record barter transactions at the fair value of goods or services received or advertising surrendered, whichever is more readily determinable. Barter revenue amounted to US$ 1.5 million, US$ 2.2 million and US$ 2.5 million for the years ending December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand and marketable securities with original maturities of three months or less. Cash that is subject to restrictions is classified as restricted cash.
Program Rights	Program Rights
	Purchased program rights
	Purchased program rights and the related liabilities are recorded at their gross value when the license period begins and the programs are available for broadcast.
	Purchased program rights are classified as current or non-current assets based on anticipated usage, while the related program rights liability is classified as current or non-current according to the payment terms of the license agreement.
	Program rights are evaluated to determine if expected revenues are sufficient to cover the unamortized portion of the program. To the extent that expected revenues are insufficient, the program rights are written down to their expected net realizable value. Our analyses of our acquired program library during 2014 resulted in programming impairment charges of US$ 6.4 million. These programming impairment charges, along with programming impairment charges related to own-produced content, are presented as a component of content costs in our consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income.
	The costs incurred to acquire program rights are capitalized and amortized over their expected useful lives in a manner which reflects the pattern we expect to use and benefit from the programming. If the initial airing of content allowed by a license is expected to provide more value than subsequent airings, we apply an accelerated method of amortization. These accelerated methods of amortization depend on the estimated number of runs the content is expected to receive, and are determined based on a study of historical results for similar programming. For programming that is not advertising supported, each program's costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the license period. For content that is expected to be aired only once, the entire cost is recognized as expense on the first run.
	Produced program rights
	Program rights that are produced by us consist of deferred film and television costs including direct costs, production overhead and development costs. The costs are stated at the lower of cost, less accumulated amortization, or fair value. The amount of capitalized production costs recognized as cost of revenues for a given production as it is exhibited in various markets is determined using the film forecast method. The proportion of costs recognized is equal to the proportion of the revenue recognized compared to the total revenue expected to be generated throughout the product's life cycle (the “ultimate revenues”). Our process for evaluating ultimate revenues is tailored to the potential we believe a title has for generating multiple revenues. The majority of our production is intended primarily for exploitation by our own broadcasters. In such cases, we consider mainly the free television window in our calculation of the ultimate revenues. For produced and acquired feature films or other projects where we have a supportable expectation of generating multiple revenue streams, we base our estimates of ultimate revenues for each film on factors such as the historical performance of similar films, the star power of the actors and actresses, the rating and genre of the film, pre-release market research (including test market screenings) and the expected number of theaters in which the film will be released. These estimates are updated based on information available on the progress of the film's production and upon release, the actual results of each film.
	Produced program rights are amortized on an individual production basis using the ratio of the current period's gross revenues to estimated remaining total ultimate revenues from such programs. Produced program rights are evaluated to determine if expected revenues, less additional costs to be incurred (including exploitation costs) are sufficient to cover the unamortized portion of the program. To the extent that expected revenues are insufficient, the program rights are written down to their fair value. Our analyses of our produced program rights library during 2014 resulted in programming impairment charges of US$ 2.8 million.
Property, Plant and Equipment	Property, Plant and Equipment
	Property, plant and equipment is carried at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives assigned to each major asset category as below:
	Asset category	Estimated useful life
	Land	Indefinite
	Buildings	25 years
	Machinery, fixtures and equipment	4 - 8 years
	Other equipment	3 - 8 years
	Software licenses	3 - 5 years
	Construction-in-progress is not depreciated until put into use. Capital leases are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset or the lease term. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of the related lease term or the life of the asset. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of carrying amount or fair value, less expected costs of disposal.
Long-Lived Assets Including Intangible Assets with Finite Lives	Long-Lived Assets Including Intangible Assets with Finite Lives
	Long-lived assets include property, plant, equipment and intangible assets with finite lives.
	We review long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. The carrying amounts of long-lived assets are considered impaired when the anticipated undiscounted cash flows from such assets are less than their carrying amounts. In that event, a loss is recognized based on the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value.
Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets	Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
	Goodwill represents the excess of the fair value of consideration paid over the fair value of net tangible and other identifiable intangible assets acquired in a business combination.
	We evaluate the carrying amount of goodwill for impairment in the fourth quarter of each year, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. An impairment exists when the carrying amount of a reporting unit (including its goodwill), exceeds its fair value after adjusting for any impairments of long-lived assets or indefinite-lived intangible assets.
	Goodwill impairment is measured as the excess of the carrying amount of goodwill over its implied fair value, which is calculated by deducting the fair value of all assets and liabilities, including recognized and unrecognized intangible assets, from the fair value of the reporting unit. We have six operating segments, which were also our reportable segments and reporting units as described in Note 20, "Segment Data". The fair value of our reporting units is determined based on estimates of future cash flows discounted at appropriate rates and on publicly available information, where appropriate. In the assessment of discounted future cash flows the following data is used: management's long-term plan, a terminal value at the end of the forecasted periods assuming an inflationary perpetual growth rate, and a discount rate selected with reference to the relevant cost of capital.
	Indefinite-lived intangible assets at December 31, 2014 consist solely of trademarks, which are not amortized. We evaluate indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment in the fourth quarter of each year, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. An impairment loss is recognized if the carrying amount of an indefinite-lived intangible asset exceeds its fair value.
Income Taxes	Income Taxes
	We account for income taxes under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected tax consequences of temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the year in which the temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to amounts which are more likely than not to be realized. In evaluating the realizability of our deferred tax assets, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax planning strategies and recent financial operations.
	We recognize in the consolidated financial statements those tax positions determined to be “more likely than not” of being sustained upon examination, based on the technical merits of the positions and we recognize, when applicable, both accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income.
Foreign Currency	Foreign Currency
	Translation of financial statements
	Our reporting currency is the dollar. The financial statements of our operations whose functional currency is other than the dollar are translated from such functional currency to dollars at the exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date for assets and liabilities, and at weighted average rates for the period for revenues and expenses, including gains and losses. Translational gains and losses are charged or credited to accumulated other comprehensive income, a component of equity.
	Certain of our intercompany loans to our subsidiaries are of a long-term investment nature. We recorded a foreign exchange loss of US$ 164.4 million and US$ 16.4 million for the years ending December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, on the retranslation of these intercompany loans as an adjustment to accumulated other comprehensive income, a component of shareholders' equity, as settlement of these loans is not planned or anticipated in the foreseeable future.
	Transactions in foreign currencies
	Gains and losses from foreign currency transactions are included in foreign currency exchange gain / (loss), net in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income in the period during which they arise.
Leases	Leases
	Leases are classified as either capital or operating. Those leases that transfer substantially all benefits and risks of ownership of the property to us are accounted for as capital leases. All other leases are accounted for as operating leases.
	Capital leases are accounted for as assets and are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset or the lease term. Commitments to repay the principal amounts arising under capital lease obligations are included in current liabilities to the extent that the amount is repayable within one year; otherwise the principal is included in non-current liabilities. The capitalized lease obligation reflects the present value of future lease payments. The financing element of the lease payments is charged to interest expense over the term of the lease.
	Operating lease costs are expensed on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.
Financial Instruments	Financial Instruments
	Fair value of financial instruments
	The carrying amount of financial instruments, including cash, accounts receivable, and accounts payable and accrued liabilities, approximate their fair value due to the short-term nature of these items. The fair value of our Senior Debt (as defined hereinafter) is included in Note 5, "Long-term Debt and Other Financing Arrangements".
	Fair value is the price an asset or liability could be exchanged in an arm’s-length orderly transaction between knowledgeable, able and willing parties that is not a forced sale or liquidation. US GAAP requires significant management estimates in determining fair value. The extent of management’s judgments is highly dependent on the valuation model employed and the observability of inputs to the fair value model. The level of management judgment required in establishing fair value of financial instruments is more significant where there is no active market in which the instrument is traded. For financial instruments that are not remeasured through net income, including the 2014 Warrants (see Note 5, "Long-term Debt and Other Financing Arrangements" and Note 13, "Equity"), we estimate fair value at issuance and account for the instrument at amortized cost. For financial instruments that are remeasured through net income, we assess the fair value of the instrument at each period end or earlier when events occur or circumstances change that would so require (see Note 14, "Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements").
	Derivative financial instruments
	We use derivative financial instruments for the purpose of mitigating currency and interest rate risks, which exist as part of ongoing business operations and financing activities. As a policy, we do not engage in speculative or leveraged transactions, nor do we hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading purposes.
	Forward exchange contracts and currency swaps are used to mitigate exposures to currency fluctuations on certain short-term transactions generally denominated in currencies other than our functional currency. These contracts are marked to market at the balance sheet date, and the resultant unrealized gains and losses are recorded in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income, together with realized gains and losses arising on settlement of these contracts.
	Interest rate swaps and other instruments may be used to mitigate exposures to interest rate fluctuations on certain of our long-term debt instruments with variable interest rates. These contracts are marked to market at the balance sheet date, and the resultant unrealized gains and losses are recorded in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income, together with realized gains and losses arising on settlement of these contracts. From time to time, we may designate certain of these instruments as hedges and apply hedge accounting as discussed in Note 14, "Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements".
	ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosure”, establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to those valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are:
	Basis of Fair Value Measurement
	Level 1	Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted instruments.
	Level 2	Quoted prices in markets that are not considered to be active or financial instruments for which all significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly.
	Level 3	Prices or valuations that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable.
	A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
	We evaluate the position of each financial instrument measured at fair value in the hierarchy individually based on the valuation methodology we apply. The carrying amount of financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable and accrued liabilities, approximate their fair value due to the short-term nature of these items. The fair value of our long-term debt and other financing arrangements is included in Note 5, "Long-term Debt and Other Financing Arrangements".
Share-based Compensation	Stock-Based Compensation
	Stock-based compensation is recognized at fair value. We calculate the fair value of stock option awards using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and recognize the compensation cost over the vesting period of the award. The grant date fair value of restricted stock units ("RSUs") is calculated as the closing price of our Class A common stock on the date of grant. For certain awards with market conditions, the grant date fair value is calculated using a Monte Carlo simulation model. The Monte Carlo simulation model requires the input of subjective assumptions, including the expected volatility of our common stock, interest rates, dividend yields and correlation coefficient between our common stock and the relevant market index.
Contingencies	Contingencies
	The estimated loss from a loss contingency such as a legal proceeding or other claim is recorded in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income if it is probable that an asset has been impaired or a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Disclosure of a loss contingency is made if there is at least a reasonable possibility that a loss has been incurred.
Advertising Costs	Advertising Costs
	Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising expense incurred for the years ending December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 totaled US$ 3.7 million, US$ 6.0 million and US$ 5.7 million, respectively.
Earnings Per Share	Earnings Per Share
	Basic and diluted net income / loss per share is calculated using the two-class method. Under the two-class method, basic net income / loss per common share is computed by dividing the net income available to common shareholders after deducting contractual amounts of accretion on our Series B Preferred Shares by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income / loss per share is computed by dividing the adjusted net income by the weighted-average number of dilutive shares outstanding during the period.
Business Combinations	Business Combinations
	When we acquire a business, we allocate the purchase price to the various components of the acquisition based upon the fair value of each component. Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net tangible and intangible assets acquired in a business combination. A gain may be recognized to the extent the purchase price is less than the fair value of net tangible and intangible assets acquired. Transaction costs related to the acquisition of a business are expensed as incurred.
Discontinued Operations	Discontinued Operations
	We present our results of operations, financial position and cash flows of operations that have either been sold or that meet the criteria for "held-for-sale accounting" as discontinued operations if the cash flows associated with the group of assets will be significantly eliminated from the ongoing operations of the Company and we will have no significant continuing involvement in the group of assets after the disposal transaction. At the time an operation qualifies for held-for-sale accounting, the operation is evaluated to determine whether or not the carrying amount exceeds its fair value less cost to sell. Any loss as a result of carrying amounts in excess of fair value less cost to sell is recorded in the period the operation meets held-for-sale accounting. Management judgment is required to (1) assess the criteria required to meet held-for-sale accounting, and (2) estimate fair value. Changes to the operation could cause it to no longer qualify for held-for-sale accounting and changes to fair value could result in an increase or decrease to previously recognized losses. In 2014, we classified certain of our non-core businesses as discontinued operations and held-for-sale for all periods presented (see Note 3, "Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale").
Accounting Pronouncements Adopted	Accounting Pronouncements Adopted
	There are no accounting pronouncements adopted in the current period that are expected to have an impact on our consolidated financial statements.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements Issued	Recent Accounting Pronouncements Issued
	In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the "FASB") issued guidance which is intended to change the requirements for reporting discontinued operations. Upon adoption of the guidance, the disposal of a component of an entity or a group of components of an entity is required to be reported in discontinued operations only if the disposal represents a strategic shift that will have a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results. The guidance is effective for all disposals that occur subsequent to January 1, 2015. The adoption of this guidance may impact how we present and disclose discontinued operations in our consolidated financial statements.
	In May 2014, the FASB issued guidance which is intended to improve the comparability of revenue recognition practices across entities, industries, jurisdictions, and capital markets. The guidance supersedes existing revenue recognition guidance and requires an entity to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The guidance is effective for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2017. We are currently in the process of evaluating the impact of the adoption of this guidance on our consolidated financial statements.
	In November 2014, the FASB issued guidance which is intended to standardize the method used in the accounting for hybrid financial instruments issued in the form of a share. The guidance requires an entity to consider all relevant terms and features in evaluating the nature of the host contract in a hybrid financial instrument, including the embedded derivative feature being evaluated for bifurcation. The guidance is effective for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2016. We are currently in the process of evaluating the impact of the adoption of this guidance on our consolidated financial statements.

BASIS_OF_PRESENTATION_AND_SIGN2

BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Schedule of Change in Accounting Estimate [Table Text Block]	As a result, the prospective change in estimate had the following impacts on results for the year ended December 31, 2014:
		For The Year Ended December 31, 2014
	Increase in content costs	$	7,678
	Increase in loss from continuing operations	7,678
	Increase in net loss attributable to CME Ltd.	7,678
	PER SHARE DATA:
	Increase in loss from continuing operations - basic and diluted	$	0.05
	Increase in net loss attributable to CME Ltd. - basic and diluted	0.05
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment Estimated Useful Life	Property, plant and equipment is carried at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives assigned to each major asset category as below:
	Asset category	Estimated useful life
	Land	Indefinite
	Buildings	25 years
	Machinery, fixtures and equipment	4 - 8 years
	Other equipment	3 - 8 years
	Software licenses	3 - 5 years

DISCONTINUED_OPERATIONS_AND_AS1

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND ASSETS HELD FOR SALE (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale [Abstract]
Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures [Table Text Block]	The carrying amounts of the major classes of assets and liabilities held for sale in the consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were:
		31-Dec-14			31-Dec-13
	Assets held for sale
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,742		$	2,674
	Accounts receivable, net	3,232			15,523
	Inventory	777			6,335
	Program rights	10,347			29,843
	Property, plant and equipment	6,999			55,688
	Other assets	6,769			6,939
	Total assets held for sale	$	29,866		$	117,002
	Liabilities held for sale
	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	6,893		$	18,726
	Other liabilities	3,739			10,803
	Total liabilities held for sale	$	10,632		$	29,529
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes, comprised the following for the year ended December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
		For The Year Ending December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Net revenues	$	50,191		$	57,900		$	66,086
	Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes	(17,893		)	(4,131		)	(10,073		)
	Credit / (provision) for income taxes	1,987			(968		)	(612		)
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes, before loss on sale	(15,906		)	(5,099		)	(10,685		)
	Loss on sale of divested businesses, net of taxes (1)	(64,525		)	—			—
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes	$	(80,431	)	$	(5,099	)	$	(10,685	)
	-1	Amount includes realized losses on completed disposal transactions and the fair value adjustments required to measure assets held for sale at fair value less costs to sell for business classified as discontinued operations which are expected to be disposed in 2015. The fair value adjustment is a non-recurring fair value measurement based on active bids obtained from third-parties as part of the disposal process. This measurement of estimated fair value uses Level 2 inputs as described in Note 14, "Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements".

GOODWILL_AND_INTANGIBLE_ASSETS1

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill	Goodwill by reporting unit as at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 is summarized as follows:
		Bulgaria			Croatia			Czech Republic			Romania			Slovak Republic			Slovenia			Total
	Gross Balance, December 31, 2012	$	177,473		$	11,127		$	902,388		$	106,028		$	57,693		$	18,682		$	1,273,391
	Accumulated impairment losses	(127,826		)	(10,454		)	(287,545		)	(11,028		)	—			—			(436,853		)
	Balance, December 31, 2012	49,647			673			614,843			95,000			57,693			18,682			836,538
	Impairment charge	(16,813		)	—			—			—			—			(19,400		)	(36,213		)
	Foreign currency	2,136			22			(25,941		)	3,000			2,610			718			(17,455		)
	Balance, December 31, 2013	34,970			695			588,902			98,000			60,303			—			782,870
	Accumulated impairment losses	(144,639		)	(10,454		)	(287,545		)	(11,028		)	—			(19,400		)	(473,066		)
	Gross Balance, December 31, 2013	$	179,609		$	11,149		$	876,447		$	109,028		$	60,303		$	19,400		$	1,255,936
		Bulgaria			Croatia			Czech Republic			Romania			Slovak Republic			Slovenia			Total
	Gross Balance, December 31, 2013	$	179,609		$	11,149		$	876,447		$	109,028		$	60,303		$	19,400		$	1,255,936
	Accumulated impairment losses	(144,639		)	(10,454		)	(287,545		)	(11,028		)	—			(19,400		)	(473,066		)
	Balance, December 31, 2013	34,970			695			588,902			98,000			60,303			—			782,870
	Foreign currency	(4,115		)	(84		)	(75,807		)	(11,409		)	(7,215		)	—			(98,630		)
	Other (1)	—			—			—			(2,842		)	—			—			(2,842		)
	Balance, December 31, 2014	30,855			611			513,095			83,749			53,088			—			681,398
	Accumulated impairment losses	(144,639		)	(10,454		)	(287,545		)	(11,028		)	—			(19,400		)	(473,066		)
	Gross Balance, December 31, 2014	$	175,494		$	11,065		$	800,640		$	94,777		$	53,088		$	19,400		$	1,154,464
	-1	Amount represents the goodwill allocated to businesses held-for-sale based on their fair value relative to the fair value of the reporting unit's continuing operations.
Schedule of Intangible Assets Net	Changes in the net book value of our broadcast licenses and other intangible assets as at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 is summarized as follows:
		Broadcast Licenses			Trademarks			Customer Relationships			Other			Total
	Balance, December 31, 2012	$	119,570		$	120,976		$	39,094		$	305		$	279,945
	Additions	—			—			—			772			772
	Impairment	(7,596		)	(12,259		)	(23,608		)	—			(43,463		)
	Amortization	(9,970		)	—			(4,423		)	(368		)	(14,761		)
	Foreign currency movements	(4,197		)	2,950			979			(106		)	(374		)
	Balance, December 31, 2013	$	97,807		$	111,667		$	12,042		$	603		$	222,119
	Amortization	(8,462		)	—			(3,747		)	(139		)	(12,348		)
	Foreign currency movements	(11,816		)	(13,417		)	(1,142		)	(18		)	(26,393		)
	Balance, December 31, 2014	$	77,529		$	98,250		$	7,153		$	446		$	183,378
Schedule of Intangible Assets Gross	The gross value and accumulated amortization of broadcast licenses and other intangible assets was as follows at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
		December 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Gross value	$	276,985		$	316,846
	Accumulated amortization	(191,857		)	(206,394		)
	Net book value of amortized intangible assets	85,128			110,452
	Indefinite-lived trademarks	98,250			111,667
	Total broadcast licenses and other intangible assets, net	$	183,378		$	222,119
Schedule of Future Amortization Expense	The estimated amortization expense for our intangible assets with finite lives as of December 31, 2014 is as follows:
	2015	$	11,160
	2016	8,826
	2017	8,608
	2018	8,504
	2019	8,015
Schedule of Key Measurements Involved and Valuation Methods Applied	The table below shows the key measurements involved and the valuation methods applied:
	Measurement		Valuation Method
	Recoverability of carrying amount		Undiscounted future cash flows (Level 3 inputs*)
	Fair value of broadcast licenses		Build-out method (Level 3 inputs*)
	Fair value of indefinite-lived trademarks		Relief from royalty method (Level 3 inputs*)
	Fair value of reporting units		Discounted cash flow model (Level 3 inputs*)
	*As described in Note 14, "Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements".
Schedule of Impairment Charges	We recognized impairment charges in the following reporting units in respect of goodwill, tangible and intangible assets during the year ended December 31, 2013:
		Trademarks			Customer relationships			Broadcast licenses			Goodwill			Total
	Bulgaria	$	12,259		$	23,608		$	—		$	16,813		$	52,680
	Slovenia	—			—			7,596			19,400			26,996
	Total	$	12,259		$	23,608		$	7,596		$	36,213		$	79,676
	We recognized impairment charges in the following reporting units in respect of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets in the year ended December 31, 2012:
		Long-lived assets			Trademarks			Customer relationships			Broadcast licenses			Goodwill			Total
	Bulgaria	$	—		$	7,171		$	—		$	147,822		$	10,366		$	165,359
	Czech Republic	6,846			—			—			—			287,545			294,391
	Romania	—			—			—			20,620			—			20,620
	Slovak Republic	1,866			—			28,066			5,901			—			35,833
	Total	$	8,712		$	7,171		$	28,066		$	174,343		$	297,911		$	516,203

LONGTERM_DEBT_AND_OTHER_FINANC1

LONG-TERM DEBT AND OTHER FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Debt
		December 31, 2014				December 31, 2013
	Senior debt	$	867,367			$	956,956
	Other credit facilities and capital leases	6,732				7,307
	Total long-term debt and other financing arrangements	874,099				964,263
	Less: current maturities	(252,859		)		(1,461		)
	Total non-current long-term debt and other financing arrangements	$	621,240			$	962,802
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments	Total senior debt and credit facilities comprised the following at December 31, 2014:
		Principal Amount of Liability Component				Unamortized (Discount) / Premium				Net Carrying Amount		Equity Component
	2015 Convertible Notes	$	261,034			$	(9,365	)		$	251,669	$	11,907
	2017 PIK Notes (1)	434,834				(169,205		)		265,629		178,626
	2017 Term Loan (2) (3)	33,051				(12,478		)		20,573		13,199
	2017 Revolving Credit Facility (3)	25,000				—				25,000		50,596
	2017 Euro Term Loan	304,496				—				304,496		—
		1,058,415				(191,048		)		867,367
	Other credit facilities (4)	3,403				(303		)		3,100		—
	Total senior debt and credit facilities	$	1,061,818			$	(191,351	)		$	870,467
	-1	The principal amount presented represents the original principal amount of US$ 400.0 million plus interest paid in kind by adding such amount to the original principal amount. The equity component above represents the fair value ascribed to the Unit Warrants (see Note 13, "Equity"). The fair value of the equity component is accounted for as a discount on the 2017 PIK Notes and is being amortized over the life of the 2017 PIK Notes using the effective interest method.
	-2	The principal amount presented represents the original principal amount of US$ 30.0 million plus interest paid in kind by adding such amount to the original principal amount.
	-3	The equity component of the 2017 Term Loan and 2017 Revolving Credit Facility represents the fair value ascribed to the Initial Warrants (see Note 13, "Equity") issued in consideration for these facilities based on their relative borrowing capacities. The fair value is accounted for as a discount on the 2017 Term Loan, which is being amortized over the life of the 2017 Term Loan using the effective interest method; and as debt issuance costs for the 2017 Revolving Credit Facility, which is being amortized on a straight-line basis over the life of the 2017 Revolving Credit Facility.
	-4	The unamortized discount on the other credit facilities represents the fair value adjustment recorded on issuance of the CNC loans (as defined and further described in item (c) under the heading 'Other Credit Facilities and Capital Lease Obligations' below).
Schedule of Senior Debt [Table Text Block]	Our senior debt comprised the following at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
		Carrying Amount								Fair Value
		December 31, 2014				December 31, 2013				December 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
	2015 Convertible Notes	$	251,669			$	241,193			$	260,922	$	237,011
	2016 Fixed Rate Notes	—				379,182				—		374,573
	2017 Fixed Rate Notes	—				336,581				—		344,223
	2017 PIK Notes	265,629				—				476,957		—
	2017 Term Loan	20,573				—				35,923		—
	2017 Revolving Credit Facility	25,000				—				25,000		—
	2017 Euro Term Loan	304,496				—				304,496		—
		$	867,367			$	956,956			$	1,103,298	$	955,807
Schedule Of 2015 Convetible Notes	We separately account for the liability and equity components of the 2015 Convertible Notes. The embedded conversion option is not accounted for as a derivative.
		Principal Amount of Liability Component				Unamortized Discount				Net Carrying Amount		Equity Component
	BALANCE December 31, 2013	$	261,034			$	(19,841	)		$	241,193	$	11,907
	Amortization of debt issuance discount	—				10,476				10,476		—
	BALANCE December 31, 2014	$	261,034			$	(9,365	)		$	251,669	$	11,907
Credit Facilities And Capital Lease Obligations	Other credit facilities and capital lease obligations comprised the following at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
				December 31, 2014				December 31, 2013
	Credit facilities	(a) – (c)		$	3,100			$	3,309
	Capital leases			3,632				3,998
	Total credit facilities and capital leases			6,732				7,307
	Less current maturities			(1,190		)		(1,461		)
	Total non-current credit facilities and capital leases			$	5,542			$	5,846
	(a)	We have a cash pooling arrangement with Bank Mendes Gans (“BMG”), a subsidiary of ING Bank N.V. (“ING”), which enables us to receive credit across the group in respect of cash balances which our subsidiaries deposit with BMG. Cash deposited by our subsidiaries with BMG is pledged as security against the drawings of other subsidiaries up to the amount deposited.
	As at December 31, 2014, we had deposits of US$ 10.5 million in and no drawings on the BMG cash pool. Interest is earned on deposits at the relevant money market rate and interest is payable on all drawings at the relevant money market. As at December 31, 2013, we had deposits of US$ 21.8 million in and drawings of US$ 0.8 million on the BMG cash pool.
	(b)	As at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, there were no drawings outstanding under a CZK 910.0 million (approximately US$ 39.9 million) factoring framework agreement with Factoring Ceska Sporitelna (“FCS”). Under this facility up to CZK 910.0 million (approximately US$ 39.9 million) may be factored on a recourse or non-recourse basis. The facility bears interest at one-month PRIBOR plus 2.5% for the period that actively assigned accounts receivable are outstanding.
	(c)	As at December 31, 2014 and 2013, our operations in Romania had an aggregate principal amount of RON 12.5 million (approximately US$ 3.4 million) and RON 12.5 million, respectively, of loans outstanding with the Central National al Cinematografei ("CNC"), a Romanian governmental organization which provides financing for qualifying filmmaking projects. Upon acceptance of a particular project, the CNC awards an agreed level of funding to each project in the form of an interest-free loan. Loans from the CNC are typically advanced for a period of ten years and are repaid through the proceeds from the distribution of the film content. At December 31, 2014, we had 15 loans outstanding with the CNC with maturity dates ranging from 2017 to 2024. The carrying amounts at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are net of a fair value adjustment of US$ 0.3 million and US$ 0.6 million, respectively, arising on acquisition.
Maturity Of Senior Debt And Credit Facility	At December 31, 2014, the maturity of our senior debt and credit facilities was as follows:
	2015 (1)	$	261,039
	2016	—
	2017 (2)	797,757
	2018	460
	2019	314
	2020 and thereafter	2,248
	Total senior debt and credit facilities	1,061,818
	Net discount	(191,351		)
	Carrying amount of senior debt and credit facilities	$	870,467
	-1	Amount includes the outstanding principal amount of the 2015 Convertible Notes due November 15, 2015. As noted above under the heading 'Financing Transactions' we have entered into the 2015 Refinancing Commitment Letter to refinance the 2015 Convertible Notes at or immediately prior to their maturity with a new facility which will mature in 2019.
	-2	Includes amounts drawn under the 2017 Revolving Credit Facility assumed to be repaid at maturity on December 1, 2017, although actual repayment may occur sooner based on cash amounts available and expected cash requirements.
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital Leases	We lease certain of our office and broadcast facilities as well as machinery and equipment under various leasing arrangements. The future minimum lease payments, by year and in the aggregate, under capital leases with initial or remaining non-cancellable lease terms in excess of one year, consisted of the following at December 31, 2014:
	2015	$	1,143
	2016	963
	2017	825
	2018	525
	2019	329
	2020 and thereafter	82
	Total undiscounted payments	3,867
	Less: amount representing interest	(235		)
	Present value of net minimum lease payments	$	3,632

PROGRAM_RIGHTS_Tables

PROGRAM RIGHTS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
PROGRAM RIGHTS [Abstract]
Schedule of Program Rights	Program rights comprised the following at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
		December 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Program rights:
	Acquired program rights, net of amortization	$	217,183		$	297,439
	Less: current portion of acquired program rights	(99,358		)	(96,099		)
	Total non-current acquired program rights	117,825			201,340
	Produced program rights – Feature Films:
	Released, net of amortization	4,553			4,171
	Completed and not released	558			128
	In production	—			1,600
	Development and pre-production	—			804
	Produced program rights – Television Programs:
	Released, net of amortization	60,691			41,174
	Completed and not released	7,370			3,915
	In production	15,786			17,012
	Development and pre-production	481			2,853
	Total produced program rights	89,439			71,657
	Total non-current acquired program rights and produced program rights	$	207,264		$	272,997

ACCOUNTS_RECEIVABLE_Tables

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounts Receivable, Net [Abstract]
Schedule of Accounts Receivable	Accounts receivable comprised the following at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
		December 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Unrelated customers	$	186,404		$	182,517
	Less: allowance for bad debts and credit notes	(10,692		)	(14,558		)
	Related parties	197			1,326
	Less: allowance for bad debts and credit notes	(43		)	(231		)
	Total accounts receivable	$	175,866		$	169,054

OTHER_ASSETS_Tables

OTHER ASSETS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Other Assets [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Assets	Other current and non-current assets comprised the following at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
		December 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Current:
	Prepaid acquired programming	$	19,162	$	22,566
	Other prepaid expenses	5,627		6,383
	Deferred tax	8,127		1,091
	VAT recoverable	835		3,311
	Income taxes recoverable	135		3,212
	Restricted cash	—		485
	Other	1,595		5,755
	Total other current assets	$	35,481	$	42,803
		December 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Non-current:
	Capitalized debt costs	$	55,472	$	9,272
	Deferred tax	456		763
	Other	2,188		3,665
	Total other non-current assets	$	58,116	$	13,700

PROPERTY_PLANT_AND_EQUIPMENT_T

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment	Property, plant and equipment comprised the following at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
		December 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Land and buildings	$	103,248		$	118,770
	Machinery, fixtures and equipment	172,929			203,027
	Other equipment	36,516			40,915
	Software licenses	56,176			59,228
	Construction in progress	3,325			9,947
	Total cost	372,194			431,887
	Less: Accumulated depreciation	(257,859		)	(288,980		)
	Total net book value	$	114,335		$	142,907
	Assets held under capital leases (included in the above)
	Land and buildings	$	4,243		$	4,778
	Machinery, fixtures and equipment	3,325			2,676
	Total cost	7,568			7,454
	Less: Accumulated depreciation	(2,760		)	(2,257		)
	Net book value	$	4,808		$	5,197
Property Plant And Equipment Rollforward	The movement in the net book value of property, plant and equipment during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 is comprised of:
		For The Year Ending December 31,
		2014			2013
	Opening balance	$	142,907		$	149,686
	Additions	27,860			29,624
	Disposals	(25		)	(174		)
	Depreciation	(32,836		)	(37,175		)
	Foreign currency movements	(16,572		)	946
	Other (1)	(6,999		)	—
	Ending balance	$	114,335		$	142,907
	-1	Represents the construction in progress and related land in our Bulgaria segment which is classified as held for sale as at December 31, 2014.

ACCOUNTS_PAYABLE_AND_ACCRUED_L1

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]
Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities comprised the following at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
		December 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	55,564	$	79,162
	Related party accounts payable	43		359
	Programming liabilities	42,828		69,777
	Related party programming liabilities	24,980		69,798
	Duties and other taxes payable	23,341		10,141
	Accrued staff costs	21,168		19,871
	Accrued interest payable	1,958		19,518
	Related party accrued interest payable	173		—
	Income taxes payable	460		525
	Accrued legal contingencies and professional fees	3,004		4,136
	Authors’ rights	4,434		2,473
	Other accrued liabilities	1,271		1,920
	Total accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	179,224	$	277,680

OTHER_LIABILITIES_Tables

OTHER LIABILITIES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Other Liabilities [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Liabilities	Other current and non-current liabilities comprised the following at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
		December 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Current:
	Deferred revenue	$	4,938	$	8,364
	Deferred tax	279		933
	Restructuring provision (Note 15)	1,558		3,302
	Legal provisions (Note 21)	995		1,158
	Other	42		254
	Total other current liabilities	$	7,812	$	14,011
		December 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Non-current:
	Deferred tax	$	27,370	$	24,968
	Related party programming liabilities	316		386
	Programming liabilities	1,699		1,962
	Related party commitment fee payable (1)	9,136		—
	Related party guarantee fee payable (2)	1,163		—
	Accrued interest (3)	846		—
	Related party accrued interest (3)	4,589		—
	Other	1,366		183
	Total other non-current liabilities	$	46,485	$	27,499
	-1	Represents the commitment fee payable to Time Warner in respect of its obligation under the 2015 Refinancing Commitment Letter to provide or assist in arranging a replacement facility to refinance the 2015 Convertible Notes. The commitment fee is payable by the maturity date of the replacement facility, November 1, 2019, or earlier if the repayment of the replacement facility is accelerated. The commitment fee will bear interest at 8.5% per annum commencing on the effective date of the replacement facility. Interest on the commitment fee is payable in arrears on each May 1 and November 1, beginning May 1, 2016 and may be paid in cash or in kind, at our election.
	-2	Represents the fee payable to Time Warner for Time Warner's guarantee of the 2017 Euro Term Loan. The guarantee fee is calculated as 8.5% less the interest rate payable under the 2017 Euro Term Loan (including the effects of the interest rate hedges entered into) per annum (the "Guarantee Fee Rate") multiplied by the average outstanding principal of the 2017 Euro Term Loan. The guarantee fee is payable, in cash or in kind on a semi-annual basis in arrears on each May 1 and November 1. If the guarantee fee is paid in kind, the accrued balance will bear interest at the Guarantee Fee Rate and will be payable, in cash or in kind, in arrears on each May 1 and November 1.
	-3	Represents interest on the 2017 PIK Notes, which the Company must pay in kind on a semi-annual basis in arrears on each June 1 and December 1, from December 1, 2014 until November 15, 2015 by adding such accrued interest to the principal amount of the 2017 PIK Notes.

FINANCIAL_INSTRUMENTS_AND_FAIR1

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS [Abstract]
Schedule of Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
	BALANCE December 31, 2013	$	—
	Loss on interest rate swaps	(600		)
	Reclassified to interest expense	19
	BALANCE December 31, 2014	$	(581	)
Schedule of Changes in Fair Value of Derivatives	The change in fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments comprised the following for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:
		For The Year Ending December 31,
		2014			2013		2012
	Currency swap	$	2,311		$	—	$	665
	Interest rate swap	—			104		573
	Share subscription agreement	—			—		22,836
	Company option	—			—		24,953
	Change in fair value of derivatives	$	2,311		$	104	$	49,027

RESTRUCTURING_COSTS_Tables

RESTRUCTURING COSTS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]
		Segment Reorganization Plan									2014 Initiatives
		Employee Termination Costs			Other Exit Costs			Total			Employee Termination Costs			Other Exit Costs			Total			Grand
																				Total
	Balance, December 31, 2012	$	—		$	—		—			$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
	Costs incurred	17,715			797			18,512			—			—			—			18,512
	Non-cash settled (1)	(1,919		)	—			(1,919		)	—			—			—			(1,919		)
	Cash paid	(13,060		)	(181		)	(13,241		)	—			—			—			(13,241		)
	Foreign currency movements	(65		)	15			(50		)	—			—			—			(50		)
	Balance, December 31, 2013	$	2,671		$	631		$	3,302		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	3,302
	Costs incurred	—			—			—			10,033			383			10,416			10,416
	Cash paid	(2,671		)	(82		)	(2,753		)	(8,648		)	(206		)	(8,854		)	(11,607		)
	Accrual reversal	—			(560		)	(560		)	—			—			—			(560		)
	Foreign currency movements	—			11			11			—			(4		)	(4		)	7
	Balance, December 31, 2014	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	1,385		$	173		$	1,558		$	1,558
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]	A summary of restructuring charges for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 by operating segment is as follows:
		For The Year Ending December 31,
		2014												2013
		Employee Termination Costs			Other Exit Costs			Accrual Reversal			Total			Employee Termination Costs			Other Exit Costs			Total
	Bulgaria	$	3,312		$	80		$	—		$	3,392		$	447		$	—		$	447
	Croatia	—			—			—			—			95			—			95
	Czech Republic	1,861			—			—			1,861			2,316			68			2,384
	Romania	4,149			—			—			4,149			1,610			2			1,612
	Slovak Republic	429			23			(560		)	(108		)	1,943			630			2,573
	Slovenia	282			—			—			282			996			—			996
	Corporate	—			280			—			280			10,308			97			10,405
	Total restructuring costs	$	10,033		$	383		$	(560	)	$	9,856		$	17,715		$	797		$	18,512

INCOME_TAXES_Tables

INCOME TAXES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Income (Loss) before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign	The Netherlands and non-Netherlands components of loss from continuing operations before income taxes are:
		For The Year Ending December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Domestic	$	(117,247	)	$	(80,885	)	$	(22,676	)
	Foreign	(35,576		)	(213,542		)	(527,783		)
	Total	$	(152,823	)	$	(294,427	)	$	(550,459	)
Schedule Of Income Tax Expense From Continuing And Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block]	Total tax charge for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was allocated as follows:
		For The Year Ending December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Income tax credit from continuing operations	$	(1,358	)	$	(17,993	)	$	(14,751	)
	Income tax (credit) / expense from discontinued operations	(1,987		)	968			612
	Total tax credit	$	(3,345	)	$	(17,025	)	$	(14,139	)
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	The Netherlands and non-Netherlands components of the provision for income taxes from continuing operations consist of:
		For The Year Ending December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Current income tax expense:
	Domestic	$	—		$	(57	)	$	757
	Foreign	558			34			8,232
		558			(23		)	8,989
	Deferred tax benefit:
	Domestic	—			(165		)	1,964
	Foreign	(1,916		)	(17,805		)	(25,704		)
		(1,916		)	(17,970		)	(23,740		)
	Credit for income taxes	$	(1,358	)	$	(17,993	)	$	(14,751	)
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation	included in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:
		For The Year Ending December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Income taxes at Netherlands rates (25%)	$	(38,193	)	$	(73,594	)	$	(137,602	)
	Jurisdictional differences in tax rates	12,965			13,231			29,041
	Tax effect of goodwill impairment	—			4,979			55,671
	Unrecognized tax benefits	(33		)	(4		)	11,089
	Losses expired	4,899			7,439			4,375
	Change in valuation allowance	7,012			23,123			15,871
	Non-deductible expenses	5,624			7,538			4,951
	Other	6,368			(705		)	1,853
	Credit for income taxes	$	(1,358	)	$	(17,993	)	$	(14,751	)
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	The following table shows the significant components included in deferred income taxes as at December 31, 2014 and 2013:
		December 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Assets:
	Tax benefit of loss carry-forwards and other tax credits	$	114,858		$	128,656
	Programming rights	15,158			16,207
	Property, plant and equipment	7,533			5,365
	Accrued expenses	3,922			4,342
	Other	12,718			11,766
	Gross deferred tax assets	154,189			166,336
	Valuation allowance	(124,263		)	(133,018		)
	Net deferred tax assets	$	29,926		$	33,318
	Liabilities:
	Broadcast licenses, trademarks and customer relationships	$	29,620		$	35,672
	Property, plant and equipment	177			106
	Programming rights	16,325			17,911
	Other	2,870			3,676
	Total deferred tax liabilities	48,992			57,365
	Net deferred income tax liability	$	(19,066	)	$	(24,047	)
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities Balance Sheet Location	Deferred tax is recognized on the consolidated balance sheet as follows:
		December 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Net current deferred tax assets	$	8,127		$	1,091
	Net non-current deferred tax assets	456			763
		8,583			1,854
	Net current deferred tax liabilities	(279		)	(933		)
	Net non-current deferred tax liabilities	(27,370		)	(24,968		)
		(27,649		)	(25,901		)
	Net deferred income tax liability	$	(19,066	)	$	(24,047	)
Summary of Valuation Allowance	During 2014, we had the following movements on valuation allowances:
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	133,018
	Created during the period	18,148
	Utilized	(11,136		)
	Foreign exchange	(15,767		)
	Balance at December 31, 2014	$	124,263
Summary of Operating Loss Carryforwards	As of December 31, 2014 we had operating loss carry-forwards that will expire in the following periods:
		2015			2016			2017			2018		2019-23		Indefinite
	Croatia	$	6,380		$	1,651		$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—
	Czech Republic	—			97			—			53,034		—		—
	The Netherlands	3,626			7,796			31,317			29,518		294,490		—
	Romania	—			—			6,373			1,487		15,288		—
	Slovak Republic	6,622			6,622			6,622			—		—		—
	Slovenia	—			—			—			—		—		19,930
	United Kingdom	—			—			—			—		—		1,924
	Total	$	16,628		$	16,166		$	44,312		$	84,039	$	309,778	$	21,854
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:
	Balance at December 31, 2011	$	23,130
	Increases for tax positions taken during a prior period	8,283
	Increases for tax positions taken during the current period	2,850
	Settlements with tax authorities	(34,107		)
	Decreases resulting from the expiry of the statute of limitations	(44		)
	Balance at December 31, 2012	112
	Increases for tax positions taken during a prior period	51
	Increases for tax positions taken during the current period	20
	Decreases resulting from the expiry of the statute of limitations	(75		)
	Balance at December 31, 2013	108
	Decreases resulting from the expiry of the statute of limitations	(51		)
	Other	(4		)
	Balance at December 31, 2014	$	53
Schedule of Income Tax Examinations by Tax Jurisdiction	As at December 31, 2014, analyzed by major tax jurisdictions, our subsidiaries are generally no longer subject to income tax examinations for years before:
	Country	Year
	Bulgaria	2009
	Croatia	2010
	Czech Republic	2008
	The Netherlands	2010
	Romania	2008
	Slovak Republic	2009
	Slovenia	2008
	United Kingdom	2013

INTEREST_EXPENSE_Tables

INTEREST EXPENSE (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Interest Expense [Abstract]
Schedule of Interest Expense	Interest expense comprised the following for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:
		For The Year Ending December 31,
		2014		2013		2012
	Interest on Senior Debt	$	102,379	$	99,641	$	103,223
	Interest on capital leases and other financing arrangements	2,191		679		4,331
		104,570		100,320		107,554
	Amortization of capitalized debt issuance costs	18,297		4,101		14,101
	Amortization of debt issuance discount and premium, net	19,138		7,288		5,999
		37,435		11,389		20,100
	Total interest expense	$	142,005	$	111,709	$	127,654

STOCKBASED_COMPENSATION_Tables

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Stock-Based Compensation Charged	The charge for stock-based compensation in our consolidated statements of operations was as follows:
		For The Year Ending December 31,
		2014			2013				2012
	Selling, general and administrative expenses	$	1,344		$	4,197			$	4,249
	Restructuring costs (Note 15)	—			1,919				—
	Total stock-based compensation charge	$	1,344		$	6,116			$	4,249
Schedule of Stock Option Activity	A summary of option activity for the year ended December 31, 2014 is presented below:
		Shares		Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share				Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years)		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
	Outstanding at January 1, 2014	390,500		$	27.26			1.4		$	—
	Forfeited	(114,500	)	30.87
	Expired	(121,000	)	$	20.48
	Outstanding at December 31, 2014	155,000		$	29.88			0.92		$	—
	Vested or expected to vest	155,000		29.88				0.92		—
	Exercisable at December 31, 2014	155,000		$	29.88			0.92		$	—
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range	The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2014:
		Options outstanding and exercisable
	Range of exercise prices	Shares		Average remaining contractual life (years)		Aggregate intrinsic value				Weighted average exercise price (per share)
	$ 0.01 - 20.00	11,000		0.37		$	—			$	17.52
	$ 20.01 - 40.00	106,000		0.95		—				22.97
	$ 40.01 - 60.00	36,000		0.93		—				51.68
	$ 60.01 - 80.00	2,000		1.95		—				72.05
	Total	155,000		0.92		$	—			$	29.88
Schedule of Restricted Stock Unit Activity	The following table summarizes information about unvested RSUs as at December 31, 2014:
		Number of		Weighted-Average
		Shares / Units		Grant Date Fair Value
	Unvested at December 31, 2013	1,017,622		3.79
	Granted	1,146,489		3
	Vested	(535,168	)	3.95
	Forfeited	(261,709	)	3.82
	Unvested at December 31, 2014	1,367,234		3.06

EARNINGS_PER_SHARE_Tables

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted	The components of basic and diluted earnings per share are as follows:
		For The Year Ending December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Loss from continuing operations	$	(151,465	)	$	(276,434	)	$	(535,708	)
	Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	4,468			3,882			10,713
	Less: Preferred dividend paid in kind (Note 12)	(16,036		)	(7,890		)	—
	Loss from continuing operations available to common shareholders, net of noncontrolling interest	(163,033		)	(280,442		)	(524,995		)
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (Note 3)	(80,431		)	(5,099		)	(10,685		)
	Net loss attributable to CME Ltd. available to common shareholders - Basic	$	(243,464	)	$	(285,541	)	$	(535,680	)
	Effect of dilutive securities
	Preferred dividend paid in kind	—			—			—
	Net loss attributable to CME Ltd. available to common shareholders - Diluted	$	(243,464	)	$	(285,541	)	$	(535,680	)
	Weighted average outstanding shares of common stock - Basic (1)	146,509			125,723			76,919
	Dilutive effect of employee stock options and RSUs	—			—			—
	Weighted average outstanding shares of common stock - Diluted	146,509			125,723			76,919
	Net loss per share:
	Continuing operations - Basic	$	(1.11	)	$	(2.23	)	$	(6.83	)
	Continuing operations - Diluted	(1.11		)	(2.23		)	(6.83		)
	Discontinued operations - Basic	(0.55		)	(0.04		)	(0.13		)
	Discontinued operations - Diluted	(0.55		)	(0.04		)	(0.13		)
	Net loss attributable to CME Ltd. - Basic	(1.66		)	(2.27		)	(6.96		)
	Net loss attributable to CME Ltd. - Diluted	(1.66		)	(2.27		)	(6.96		)
	-1	For the purpose of computing basic earnings per share, the 11,211,449 shares of Class A common stock underlying the Series A Preferred Share are included in the weighted average outstanding shares of common stock - basic, primarily because the holder of the Series A Preferred Share is entitled to receive any dividends payable when dividends are declared by the Board of Directors with respect to any shares of the common stock.

SEGMENT_DATA_Tables

SEGMENT DATA (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers by Reporting Segments	Below are tables showing selected financial statement information by segment for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 for consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income data and as at December 31, 2014 and 2013 for consolidated balance sheet data:
	Net revenues:	For The Year Ending December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Bulgaria	$	87,078		$	87,448		$	85,241
	Croatia	62,026			61,864			59,299
	Czech Republic	202,779			174,939			252,161
	Romania	178,614			162,305			153,137
	Slovak Republic	90,556			82,404			96,174
	Slovenia	61,370			66,656			68,895
	Intersegment revenues (1)	(1,630		)	(2,482		)	(8,908		)
	Total net revenues	$	680,793		$	633,134		$	705,999
	-1	Reflects revenues earned from the sale of content to other country segments in CME. All other revenues are third party revenues.
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment
	OIBDA:	For The Year Ending December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Bulgaria	$	9,367		$	13,391		$	13,121
	Croatia	7,835			8,258			7,924
	Czech Republic	61,964			(9,604		)	103,996
	Romania	37,259			2,454			15,404
	Slovak Republic	4,586			(19,859		)	8,604
	Slovenia	5,331			9,254			14,933
	Elimination	(16		)	(46		)	(1,073		)
	Total operating segments	126,326			3,848			162,909
	Corporate	(30,880		)	(52,253		)	(42,282		)
	Total OIBDA	$	95,446		$	(48,405	)	120,627
Reconciliation of Other Significant Reconciling Items from Segments to Consolidated
	Reconciliation to consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income:	For The Year Ending December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Total OIBDA:	$	95,446		$	(48,405	)	$	120,627
	Depreciation of property, plant and equipment	(32,836		)	(37,175		)	(41,506		)
	Amortization of intangible assets	(12,348		)	(14,761		)	(42,707		)
	Impairment charge	—			(79,676		)	(516,203		)
	Other items (1)	(11,982		)	—			—
	Operating income / (loss)	38,280			(180,017		)	(479,789		)
	Interest expense, net	(141,711		)	(111,213		)	(126,928		)
	Loss on extinguishment of debt	(39,203		)	(23,115		)	(198		)
	Foreign currency exchange (loss) / gain, net	(12,767		)	20,187			6,386
	Change in fair value of derivatives	2,311			104			49,027
	Other income / (expense)	267			(373		)	1,043
	Credit for income taxes	1,358			17,993			14,751
	Net loss from continuing operations	$	(151,465	)	$	(276,434	)	$	(535,708	)
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated
	Total assets (1):	December 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Bulgaria	$	141,055		$	172,189
	Croatia	58,000			72,301
	Czech Republic	803,361			920,630
	Romania	297,256			358,535
	Slovak Republic	134,544			150,562
	Slovenia	78,403			99,619
	Total operating segments	1,512,619			1,773,836
	Corporate	76,875			71,035
	Assets held for sale	29,866			117,002
	Total assets	$	1,619,360		$	1,961,873
	-1	Segment assets exclude any intercompany balances.
Segment Reporting Capital Expenditure
	Capital Expenditures:	For The Year Ending December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Bulgaria	$	2,627		$	2,798		$	4,413
	Croatia	2,701			2,574			3,109
	Czech Republic	9,139			7,727			8,118
	Romania	4,686			5,194			6,039
	Slovak Republic	2,240			1,590			1,990
	Slovenia	3,502			4,018			4,638
	Total operating segments	24,895			23,901			28,307
	Corporate	3,790			6,217			3,020
	Total capital expenditures	$	28,685		$	30,118		$	31,327
Schedule of Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets in Individual Foreign Countries by Country [Table Text Block]	Long-lived assets by geography are as follows:
	Long-lived assets (1):	December 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Bulgaria	$	4,187		$	13,742
	Croatia	5,579			6,234
	Czech Republic	40,940			47,683
	Romania	22,110			25,726
	Slovak Republic	17,374			20,299
	Slovenia	16,647			20,226
	Total operating segments	106,837			133,910
	Corporate	7,498			8,997
	Total long-lived assets	$	114,335		$	142,907
	-1	Reflects property, plant and equipment.
	Revenue by type:	For The Year Ending December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Television advertising	$	565,601		$	528,778		$	616,233
	Carriage fees and subscriptions	80,487			58,990			43,357
	Other	34,705			45,366			46,409
	Total net revenues	$	680,793		$	633,134		$	705,999
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers Attributed to Foreign Countries by Geographic Area
	Revenue by type:	For The Year Ending December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Television advertising	$	565,601		$	528,778		$	616,233
	Carriage fees and subscriptions	80,487			58,990			43,357
	Other	34,705			45,366			46,409
	Total net revenues	$	680,793		$	633,134		$	705,999

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGENCIES_

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases	At December 31, 2014, we had total commitments of US$ 177.8 million (December 31, 2013: US$ 239.3 million) in respect of future programming, including contracts signed with license periods starting after the balance sheet date. In addition, we have digital transmission obligations, future minimum operating lease payments for non-cancellable operating leases with remaining terms in excess of one year (net of amounts to be recharged to third parties) and other commitments as follows:
		Programming purchase obligations		Digital transmission obligations		Operating leases		Capital expenditures
	2015	$	64,666	$	22,416	$	3,219	$	3,987
	2016	62,963		12,489		1,473		—
	2017	33,729		4,081		774		—
	2018	13,768		3,447		345		—
	2019	923		10,513		249		—
	2020 and thereafter	1,767		411		1,130		—
	Total	$	177,816	$	53,357	$	7,190	$	3,987

RELATED_PARTY_TRANSACTIONS_Tab

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Tables) (Time Warner [Member])	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Time Warner [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions
		For The Year Ending December 31,
		2014		2013		2012
	Purchases of programming	$	20,713	$	58,636	$	39,405
	Sales	59		119		177
	Interest expense	61,887		—		—
		December 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Programming liabilities	$	24,980	$	70,184
	Other accounts payable and accrued liabilities	150		—
	Accounts receivable, gross	197		168
	Long-term debt and other financing arrangements (1)	269,862		—
	Accrued interest payable (2)	4,763		—
	Other non-current liabilities (3)	10,299		—

QUARTERLY_FINANCIAL_DATA_Table

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information	Selected quarterly financial data for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 is as follows:
		For the Year Ended December 31, 2014
		First Quarter (Unaudited)			Second Quarter (Unaudited)			Third Quarter (Unaudited)			Fourth Quarter (Unaudited)
	Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income Data:
	Net revenues	$	140,705		$	192,811		$	131,081		$	216,196
	Cost of revenues	119,579			125,514			105,823			138,125
	Operating (loss) / income	(14,682		)	22,687			(8,024		)	38,299
	Loss from continuing operations	(40,723		)	(41,621		)	(51,278		)	(17,843		)
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	(7,910		)	(10,886		)	(1,204		)	(60,431		)
	Net loss	(48,633		)	(52,507		)	(52,482		)	(78,274		)
	Net loss attributable to CME Ltd.	(47,916		)	(52,438		)	(52,138		)	(74,936		)
	Net loss per share:
	Basic EPS	$	(0.35	)	$	(0.39	)	$	(0.38	)	$	(0.54	)
	Effect of dilutive securities	—			—			—			—
	Diluted EPS	$	(0.35	)	$	(0.39	)	$	(0.38	)	$	(0.54	)
		For the Year Ended December 31, 2013
		First Quarter (Unaudited)			Second Quarter (Unaudited)			Third Quarter (Unaudited)			Fourth Quarter (Unaudited)
	Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income Data:
	Net revenues	$	124,119		$	166,689		$	123,018		$	219,308
	Cost of revenues	127,158			134,497			127,374			189,541
	Operating loss	(33,783		)	(4,759		)	(44,496		)	(96,979		)
	Loss from continuing operations	(107,381		)	(40,373		)	(21,893		)	(106,787		)
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	(1,581		)	(715		)	(1,381		)	(1,422		)
	Net loss	(108,962		)	(41,088		)	(23,274		)	(108,209		)
	Net loss attributable to CME Ltd.	(108,280		)	(40,957		)	(23,091		)	(105,323		)
	Net loss per share:
	Basic EPS	$	(1.22	)	$	(0.34	)	$	(0.18	)	$	(0.75	)
	Effect of dilutive securities	—			—			—			—
	Diluted EPS	$	(1.22	)	$	(0.34	)	$	(0.18	)	$	(0.75	)

GUARANTOR_AND_NONGUARANTOR_FIN1

GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014																Dec. 31, 2013																					Dec. 31, 2012
Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information [Abstract]
Schedule of Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]	The following tables present condensed consolidating financial information relating to the Guarantor Subsidiaries as at December 31, 2014 and 2013, and for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:																Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets as at December 31, 2013
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets as at December 31, 2014
																		Parent Issuer			Guarantor Subsidiaries				Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Consolidated
		Parent Issuer			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
																	ASSETS
	ASSETS																Current assets
	Current assets																Cash and cash equivalents	$	19,461		$	5,422			$	77,439			$	—			$	102,322
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	613		$	2,931		$	30,754		$	—		$	34,298
																	Accounts receivable, net	—			—				169,054				—				169,054
	Accounts receivable, net	—			—			175,866			—			175,866
																	Program rights, net	—			—				96,099				—				96,099
	Program rights, net	—			—			99,358			—			99,358
																	Other current assets	2,638			31				40,134				—				42,803
	Other current assets	1,007			346			34,128			—			35,481
																	Assets held for sale	—			—				117,002				—				117,002
	Assets held for sale	—			—			29,866			—			29,866
																	Intercompany current assets	53,396			2,052				—				(55,448		)		—
	Intercompany current assets	12,582			14,333			17,492			(44,407		)	—
																	Total current assets	75,495			7,505				499,728				(55,448		)		527,280
	Total current assets	14,202			17,610			387,464			(44,407		)	374,869
																	Non-current assets
	Non-current assets
	Investments in subsidiaries	110,186			1,516,707			—			(1,626,893		)	—			Investments in subsidiaries	—			1,447,178				—				(1,447,178		)		—
	Property, plant and equipment, net	—			—			114,335			—			114,335			Property, plant and equipment, net	—			—				142,907				—				142,907
	Program rights, net	—			—			207,264			—			207,264			Program rights, net	—			—				272,997				—				272,997
	Goodwill	—			—			681,398			—			681,398			Goodwill	—			—				782,870				—				782,870
	Broadcast licenses and other intangible assets, net	—			—			183,378			—			183,378			Broadcast licenses and other intangible assets, net	—			—				222,119				—				222,119
	Other non-current assets	55,471			—			2,645			—			58,116			Other non-current assets	3,976			—				9,724				—				13,700
	Intercompany non-current assets	1,252,708			32,781			291,589			(1,577,078		)	—			Intercompany non-current assets	1,822,966			315,017				18,887				(2,156,870		)		—
	Total non-current assets	1,418,365			1,549,488			1,480,609			(3,203,971		)	1,244,491			Total non-current assets	1,826,942			1,762,195				1,449,504				(3,604,048		)		1,434,593
	Total assets	$	1,432,567		$	1,567,098		$	1,868,073		$	(3,248,378	)	$	1,619,360		Total assets	$	1,902,437		$	1,769,700			$	1,949,232			$	(3,659,496	)		$	1,961,873
	LIABILITIES AND EQUITY																LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
	Current liabilities																Current liabilities
	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	5,109		$	286		$	173,829		$	—		$	179,224		Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	18,234		$	41			$	259,405			$	—				$	277,680
	Current portion of long-term debt and other financing arrangements	251,669			—			1,190			—			252,859			Current portion of long-term debt and other financing arrangements	—			71				1,390				—					1,461
	Other current liabilities	271			—			7,541			—			7,812			Other current liabilities	500			—				13,511				—					14,011
	Liabilities held for sale	—			—			10,632			—			10,632			Liabilities held for sale	—			—				29,529				—					29,529
	Intercompany current liabilities	7,003			35,151			2,253			(44,407		)	—			Intercompany current liabilities	7,788			45,988				1,672				(55,448		)	—		—
	Total current liabilities	264,052			35,437			195,445			(44,407		)	450,527			Total current liabilities	26,522			46,100				305,507				(55,448		)			322,681
	Non-current liabilities																Non-current liabilities
	Long-term debt and other financing arrangements	615,698			—			5,542			—			621,240			Deficiency in excess of investments in subsidiaries	297,244			—				—				(297,244		)			—
	Other non-current liabilities	16,315			482			29,688			—			46,485			Long-term debt and other financing arrangements	620,375			—				342,427				—					962,802
	Intercompany non-current liabilities	32,782			1,392,535			151,761			(1,577,078		)	—			Other non-current liabilities	—			—				27,499				—					27,499
	Total non-current liabilities	664,795			1,393,017			186,991			(1,577,078		)	667,725			Intercompany non-current liabilities	310,298			1,846,572				—				(2,156,870		)			—
	Temporary equity	223,926			—			—			—			223,926			Total non-current liabilities	1,227,917			1,846,572				369,926				(2,454,114		)			990,301
	Total CME Ltd. shareholders’ equity	279,794			138,644			1,488,249			(1,626,893		)	279,794			Temporary equity	207,890			—				—				—					207,890
	Noncontrolling interests	—			—			(2,612		)	—			(2,612		)	Total CME Ltd. shareholders’ equity / (deficit)	440,108			(122,972		)		1,272,906				(1,149,934		)			440,108
	Total equity	279,794			138,644			1,485,637			(1,626,893		)	277,182			Noncontrolling interests	—			—				893				—					893
	Total liabilities and equity	$	1,432,567		$	1,567,098		$	1,868,073		$	(3,248,378	)	$	1,619,360		Total equity / (deficit)	440,108			(122,972		)		1,273,799				(1,149,934		)			441,001
																	Total liabilities and equity	$	1,902,437		$	1,769,700			$	1,949,232			$	(3,659,496	)			$	1,961,873
Schedule of Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block]	Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the year ended December 31, 2014																Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the year ended December 31, 2013																					Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the year ended December 31, 2012
		Parent Issuer			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated				Parent Issuer			Guarantor Subsidiaries				Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Consolidated						Parent Issuer			Guarantor Subsidiaries				Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Consolidated
	Net revenues	$	—		$	—		$	680,793		$	—		$	680,793		Net revenues	$	—		$	—			$	633,134			$	—			$	633,134				Net revenues	$	—		$	—			$	705,999			$	—			$	705,999
	Cost of revenues	—			—			489,041			—			489,041			Cost of revenues	—			—				578,570				—				578,570					Cost of revenues	—			—				544,819				—				544,819
	Selling, general and administrative expenses	19,026			804			123,786			—			143,616			Selling, general and administrative expenses	33,905			5				102,483				—				136,393					Selling, general and administrative expenses	19,999			1,408				103,359				—				124,766
	Restructuring costs	—			—			9,856			—			9,856			Restructuring costs	2,422			24				16,066				—				18,512					Impairment charge	—			—				516,203				—				516,203
	Operating (loss) / income	(19,026		)	(804		)	58,110			—			38,280			Impairment charge	—			—				79,676				—				79,676					Operating loss	(19,999		)	(1,408		)		(458,382		)		—				(479,789		)
	Interest income	138,020			26,198			1,668			(165,592		)	294			Operating loss	(36,327		)	(29		)		(143,661		)		—				(180,017		)			Interest income	144,057			851				562				(144,744		)		726
	Interest expense	(138,480		)	(137,891		)	(31,226		)	165,592			(142,005		)	Interest income	137,545			6,519				462				(144,030		)		496					Interest expense	(96,582		)	(118,530		)		(57,286		)		144,744				(127,654		)
	Loss on extinguishment of debt	(24,161		)	—			(15,042		)	—			(39,203		)	Interest expense	(88,102		)	(124,100		)		(43,537		)		144,030				(111,709		)			Loss on extinguishment of debt	(198		)	—				—				—				(198		)
	Foreign currency exchange gain / (loss), net	3,926			2,243			(18,936		)	—			(12,767		)	Loss on extinguishment of debt	(23,115		)	—				—				—				(23,115		)			Foreign currency exchange gain / (loss), net	8,170			(7,402		)		5,618				—				6,386
	Change in fair value of derivatives	2,311			(6,663		)	6,663			—			2,311			Foreign currency exchange gain / (loss), net	29,773			27,790				(37,376		)		—				20,187					Change in fair value of derivatives	48,453			—				574				—				49,027
	Other income	—			—			267			—			267			Change in fair value of derivatives	—			(18,779		)		18,883				—				104					Other income	—			—				1,043				—				1,043
	(Loss) / income from continuing operations before tax and loss from investment in subsidiaries	(37,410		)	(116,917		)	1,504			—			(152,823		)	Other expense	—			(81		)		(292		)		—				(373		)			Income / (loss) from continuing operations before tax and loss from investment in subsidiaries	83,901			(126,489		)		(507,871		)		—				(550,459		)
	Credit / (provision) for income taxes	—			12,170			(10,812		)	—			1,358			Income / (loss) from continuing operations before tax and loss from investment in subsidiaries	19,774			(108,680		)		(205,521		)		—				(294,427		)			Credit for income taxes	—			13,657				1,094				—				14,751
	Loss from continuing operations before loss from investment in subsidiaries	(37,410		)	(104,747		)	(9,308		)	—			(151,465		)	Credit for income taxes	—			9,510				8,483				—				17,993					Income / (loss) from continuing operations before loss from investment in subsidiaries	83,901			(112,832		)		(506,777		)		—				(535,708		)
	Loss from investment in subsidiaries	(190,018		)	(85,271		)	—			275,289			—			Income / (loss) from continuing operations before loss from investment in subsidiaries	19,774			(99,170		)		(197,038		)		—				(276,434		)			Loss on investment in subsidiaries	(619,581		)	(506,749		)		—				1,126,330				—
	Loss from continuing operations	(227,428		)	(190,018		)	(9,308		)	275,289			(151,465		)	Loss on investment in subsidiaries	(297,425		)	(198,255		)		—				495,680				—					Loss from continuing operations	(535,680		)	(619,581		)		(506,777		)		1,126,330				(535,708		)
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	—			—			(80,431		)	—			(80,431		)	Loss from continuing operations	(277,651		)	(297,425		)		(197,038		)		495,680				(276,434		)			Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	—			—				(10,685		)		—				(10,685		)
	Net loss	(227,428		)	(190,018		)	(89,739		)	275,289			(231,896		)	Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	—			—				(5,099		)		—				(5,099		)			Net loss	(535,680		)	(619,581		)		(517,462		)		1,126,330				(546,393		)
	Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			4,468			—			4,468			Net loss	(277,651		)	(297,425		)		(202,137		)		495,680				(281,533		)			Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—				10,713				—				10,713
	Net loss attributable to CME Ltd.	(227,428		)	(190,018		)	(85,271		)	275,289			(227,428		)	Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—				3,882				—				3,882					Net loss attributable to CME Ltd.	$	(535,680	)	$	(619,581	)		$	(506,749	)		$	1,126,330			$	(535,680	)
																	Net loss attributable to CME Ltd.	(277,651		)	(297,425		)		(198,255		)		495,680				(277,651		)
	Net loss	$	(227,428	)	$	(190,018	)	$	(89,739	)	$	275,289		$	(231,896	)																						Net loss	$	(535,680	)	$	(619,581	)		$	(517,462	)		$	1,126,330			$	(546,393	)
	Other comprehensive loss	(162,136		)	(319,647		)	(155,197		)	480,163			(156,817		)	Net loss	$	(277,651	)	$	(297,425	)		$	(202,137	)		$	495,680			$	(281,533	)			Other comprehensive income	28,555			28,555				51,333				(79,792		)		28,651
	Comprehensive loss	(389,564		)	(509,665		)	(244,936		)	755,452			(388,713		)	Other comprehensive loss	(56,907		)	(73,313		)		(4,356		)		76,376				(58,200		)			Comprehensive loss	(507,125		)	(591,026		)		(466,129		)		1,046,538				(517,742		)
	Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			3,505			—			3,505			Comprehensive loss	(334,558		)	(370,738		)		(206,493		)		572,056				(339,733		)			Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—				10,617				—				10,617
	Comprehensive loss attributable to CME Ltd.	$	(389,564	)	$	(509,665	)	$	(241,431	)	$	755,452		$	(385,208	)	Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—				4,103				—				4,103					Comprehensive loss attributable to CME Ltd.	$	(507,125	)	$	(591,026	)		$	(455,512	)		$	1,046,538			$	(507,125	)
																	Comprehensive loss attributable to CME Ltd.	$	(334,558	)	$	(370,738	)		$	(202,390	)		$	572,056			$	(335,630	)
Schedule of Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block]	Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows for the year ended December 31, 2014																Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows for the year ended December 31, 2013																					Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows for the year ended December 31, 2012
		Parent Issuer			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated				Parent Issuer			Guarantor Subsidiaries					Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries					Eliminations				Consolidated				Parent Issuer			Guarantor Subsidiaries					Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries					Eliminations				Consolidated
	Net cash generated from / (used in) operating activities	$	67,171		$	(132,570	)	$	157		$	—		$	(65,242	)	Net cash (used in) / generated from operating activities	$	(80,304	)	$	288,651				$	(269,417	)			$	—			$	(61,070	)	Net cash generated from / (used in) operating activities	$	5,223		(31,744		)			(1,149		)			—				(27,670		)
	CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:																CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:																					CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
	Purchase of property, plant and equipment	—			—			(28,685		)	—			(28,685		)																						Purchase of property, plant and equipment	—			—					(31,327		)			—				(31,327		)
																	Purchase of property, plant and equipment	—			—					(30,118		)			—				(30,118		)
	Disposal of property, plant and equipment	—			—			137			—			137																								Disposal of property, plant and equipment	—			—					236					—				236
																	Disposal of property, plant and equipment	—			—					283					—				283
	Intercompany investing receipts	703,941			356,217			—			(1,060,158		)	—																								Intercompany investing payments	(321,212		)	(303,558		)			—					624,770				—
																	Intercompany investing receipts	609,801			9,323					—					(619,124		)		—
	Intercompany investing payments	(900,009		)	(418,504		)	(260,529		)	1,579,042			—																								Intercompany investing receipts	319,669			259,487					—					(579,156		)		—
																	Intercompany investing payments	(580,533		)	(266,355		)			—					846,888				—
	Net cash used in investing activities	(196,068		)	(62,287		)	(289,077		)	518,884			(28,548		)																						Net cash used in investing activities	(1,543		)	(44,071		)			(31,091		)			45,614				(31,091		)
																	Net cash used in investing activities	29,268			(257,032		)			(29,835		)			227,764				(29,835		)
	CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:																																					CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
	Repayments of Senior Debt	(400,673		)	—			(312,246		)	—			(712,919		)	CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
																	Repayments of Senior Debt	(310,322		)	—					—					—				(310,322		)	Repayments of Senior Debt	(290,135		)	—					—					—				(290,135		)
	Debt transactions costs	(12,396		)	—			(1,810		)	—			(14,206		)
																	Debt transactions costs	(785		)	—					—					—				(785		)	Debt transactions costs	(4,350		)	—					(2,650		)			—				(7,000		)
	Issuance of Senior Debt	550,421			—			—			—			550,421
																	Change in restricted cash	20,467			—					138					—				20,605			Issuance of Senior Debt	135,949			—					92,941					—				228,890
	Proceeds from credit facilities	25,000			—			—			—			25,000
																	Proceeds from credit facilities	—			—					40					—				40			Change in restricted cash	(20,972		)	—					(10		)			—				(20,982		)
	Payment of credit facilities and capital leases	—			—			(1,080		)	—			(1,080		)
																	Payment of credit facilities and capital leases	—			—					(1,648		)			—				(1,648		)	Proceeds from credit facilities	180,179			—					11,080					—				191,259
	Issuance of common stock warrants	191,825			—			—			—			191,825
																	Issuance of common stock	157,116			—					—					—				157,116			Payment of credit facilities and capital leases	(15,330		)	—					(85,866		)			—				(101,196		)
	Dividends paid to holders of noncontrolling interests	—			—			(46		)	—			(46		)
																	Issuance of preferred stock	200,000			—					—					—				200,000			Issuance of common stock	15,033			—					—					—				15,033
	Intercompany financing receipts	—			634,862			720,248			(1,355,110		)	—
																	Equity issuance costs	(5,410		)	—					—					—				(5,410		)	Equity issuance costs	(2,942		)	—					—					—				(2,942		)
	Intercompany financing payments	(243,778		)	(443,412		)	(149,036		)	836,226			—
																	Proceeds from exercise of stock options	59			—					—					—				59			Dividends paid to holders of noncontrolling interests	—			—					(308		)			—				(308		)
	Net cash provided by financing activities	110,399			191,450			256,030			(518,884		)	38,995
																	Dividends paid to holders of noncontrolling interests	—			—					(411		)			—				(411		)	Intercompany financing receipts	—			321,212			—		303,558			—		(624,770		)		—
	Net cash used in discontinued operations - operating activities	(350		)	—			(1,058		)	—			(1,408		)	Intercompany financing receipts	—			580,533			—		266,355			—		(846,888		)		—			Intercompany financing payments	—			(294,222		)	—		(284,934		)	—		579,156				—
	Net cash used in discontinued operations - investing activities	—			—			(228		)	—			(228		)	Intercompany financing payments	—			(609,801		)	—		(9,323		)	—		619,124				—			Net cash (used in) / provided by financing activities	(2,568		)	26,990					33,811					(45,614		)		12,619
	Net cash used in discontinued operations - financing activities	—			—			(942		)	—			(942		)	Net cash provided / (used in) by financing activities	61,125			(29,268		)			255,151					(227,764		)		59,244
																																						Net cash used in discontinued operations - operating activities	—			—					(1,122		)			—				(1,122		)
	Impact of exchange rate fluctuations on cash	—			916			(11,567		)	—			(10,651		)	Net cash used in discontinued operations - operating activities	—			—					(1,952		)			—				(1,952		)	Net cash used in discontinued operations - investing activities	—			—					(1,335		)			—				(1,335		)
																	Net cash used in discontinued operations - investing activities	—			—					(301		)			—				(301		)	Net cash used in discontinued operations - financing activities	—			—					(723		)			—				(723		)
	Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(18,848		)	(2,491		)	(46,685		)	—			(68,024		)
																	Net cash provided by discontinued operations - financing activities	—			—					77					—				77
	CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period	19,461			5,422			77,439			—			102,322																								Impact of exchange rate fluctuations on cash	—			—					4,564					—				4,564
	CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period	$	613		$	2,931		$	30,754		$	—		$	34,298		Impact of exchange rate fluctuations on cash	—			235					(619		)			—				(384		)	Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	1,112			(48,825		)			2,955					—				(44,758		)
																	Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	10,089			2,586					(46,896		)			—				(34,221		)	CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period	8,260			51,661					121,380					—				181,301
																	CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period	9,372			2,836					124,335					—				136,543			CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period	$	9,372		$	2,836				$	124,335				$	—			$	136,543
																	CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period	$	19,461		$	5,422				$	77,439				$	—			$	102,322

ORGANIZATION_AND_BUSINESS_Deta

ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
	operatingsegments
Product Information [Line Items]
Number of Television Channels Within Broadcast Segment	33
Operating Segments [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Number of Operating Segments	6
Bulgaria [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent	94.00%
Bulgaria [Member] | Other Channel Member [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Number of Television Channels Within Broadcast Segment	5
Bulgaria [Member] | General Enterainment Channel [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Number of Television Channels Within Broadcast Segment	1
Croatia [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent	100.00%
Croatia [Member] | Other Channel Member [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Number of Television Channels Within Broadcast Segment	3
Croatia [Member] | General Enterainment Channel [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Number of Television Channels Within Broadcast Segment	1
Czech Republic [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent	100.00%
Czech Republic [Member] | Other Channel Member [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Number of Television Channels Within Broadcast Segment	5
Czech Republic [Member] | General Enterainment Channel [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Number of Television Channels Within Broadcast Segment	1
Romania [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent	100.00%
Romania [Member] | Other Channel Member [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Number of Television Channels Within Broadcast Segment	8
Romania [Member] | General Enterainment Channel [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Number of Television Channels Within Broadcast Segment	1
Slovak Republic [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent	100.00%
Slovak Republic [Member] | Other Channel Member [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Number of Television Channels Within Broadcast Segment	2
Slovak Republic [Member] | General Enterainment Channel [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Number of Television Channels Within Broadcast Segment	1
Slovenia [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent	100.00%
Slovenia [Member] | Other Channel Member [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Number of Television Channels Within Broadcast Segment	3
Slovenia [Member] | General Enterainment Channel [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Number of Television Channels Within Broadcast Segment	2

BASIS_OF_PRESENTATION_AND_SIGN3

BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Property, Plant and Equipment (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Building [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	25 years
Machinery, fixtures and equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	4 years
Machinery, fixtures and equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	8 years
Other equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	3 years
Other equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	8 years
Software licenses [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	3 years
Software licenses [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	5 years

BASIS_OF_PRESENTATION_AND_SIGN4

BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Other (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on Retranslation of Intercompany Loans of a Longterm Investment Nature	$164,400,000	$16,400,000
Advertising Barter Transactions, Advertising Barter Revenue	1,500,000	2,200,000	2,500,000
Advertising Expense	3,700,000	6,000,000	5,700,000
Operating Segments [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of Operating Segments	6
Acquired Program Rights [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Impairment of Program Rights	6,400,000
Produced Program Rights [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Impairment of Program Rights	2,800,000
Content Costs [Member] | Change in Accounting Method Accounted for as Change in Estimate [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Change in Accounting Estimate, Amount	7,678,000
Loss from continuing operations [Member] | Change in Accounting Method Accounted for as Change in Estimate [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Change in Accounting Estimate, Amount	7,678,000
Net loss attributable to CME Ltd. [Member] | Change in Accounting Method Accounted for as Change in Estimate [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Change in Accounting Estimate, Amount	$7,678,000
Loss From Continuing Operations - Basic [Member] | Change in Accounting Method Accounted for as Change in Estimate [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Change in Accounting Estimate, Per Share	$0.05
Loss From Continuing Operations - Diluted [Member] | Change in Accounting Method Accounted for as Change in Estimate [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Change in Accounting Estimate, Per Share	$0.05

DISCONTINUED_OPERATIONS_AND_AS2

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND ASSETS HELD FOR SALE Discontinued entities (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items]
Total assets held for sale	$29,866	[1]	$117,002	[1]
Total liabilities held for sale	10,632		29,529
Discontinued Operations [Member]
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	1,742		2,674
Accounts receivable, net	3,232		15,523
Inventory	777		6,335
Program rights	10,347		29,843
Property, plant and equipment	6,999		55,688
Other assets	6,769		6,939
Total assets held for sale	29,866		117,002
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	6,893		18,726
Other liabilities	3,739		10,803
Total liabilities held for sale	$10,632		$29,529
[1]	Segment assets exclude any intercompany balances.

DISCONTINUED_OPERATIONS_AND_AS3

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND ASSETS HELD FOR SALE Income statement (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Credit / (provision) for income taxes									$1,987		($968)		($612)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes, before loss on sale									-80,431		-5,099		-10,685
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (Note 3)	-60,431	-1,204	-10,886	-7,910	-1,422	-1,381	-715	-1,581	-80,431		-5,099		-10,685
Discontinued Operations [Member]
Net revenues									50,191		57,900		66,086
Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes									-17,893		-4,131		-10,073
Credit / (provision) for income taxes									1,987		-968		-612
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes, before loss on sale									-15,906		-5,099		-10,685
Loss on sale of divested businesses, net of taxes (1)									-64,525	[1]	0	[1]	0	[1]
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (Note 3)									($80,431)		($5,099)		($10,685)
[1]	(1)Amount includes realized losses on completed disposal transactions and the fair value adjustments required to measure assets held for sale at fair value less costs to sell for business classified as discontinued operations which are expected to be disposed in 2015. The fair value adjustment is a non-recurring fair value measurement based on active bids obtained from third-parties as part of the disposal process. This measurement of estimated fair value uses Level 2 inputs as described in Note 14, "Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements".

GOODWILL_AND_INTANGIBLE_ASSETS2

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS Goodwill (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Gross Beginning Balance	$1,255,936		$1,273,391
Accumulated Impairment Losses, Beginning Balance	-473,066		-436,853
Goodwill, Net Beginning Balance	782,870		836,538
Goodwill, Other Changes	-2,842	[1]
Impairment Charge			-36,213	-297,911
Foreign Currency	-98,630		-17,455
Goodwill, Net Ending Balance	681,398		782,870	836,538
Accumulated Impairment Losses, Ending Balance	-473,066		-473,066	-436,853
Goodwill, Gross Ending Balance	1,154,464		1,255,936	1,273,391
Bulgaria [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Gross Beginning Balance	179,609		177,473
Accumulated Impairment Losses, Beginning Balance	-144,639		-127,826
Goodwill, Net Beginning Balance	34,970		49,647
Goodwill, Other Changes	0
Impairment Charge			-16,813	-10,366
Foreign Currency	-4,115		2,136
Goodwill, Net Ending Balance	30,855		34,970	49,647
Accumulated Impairment Losses, Ending Balance	-144,639		-144,639	-127,826
Goodwill, Gross Ending Balance	175,494		179,609	177,473
Croatia [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Gross Beginning Balance	11,149		11,127
Accumulated Impairment Losses, Beginning Balance	-10,454		-10,454
Goodwill, Net Beginning Balance	695		673
Goodwill, Other Changes	0
Impairment Charge			0
Foreign Currency	-84		22
Goodwill, Net Ending Balance	611		695
Accumulated Impairment Losses, Ending Balance	-10,454		-10,454
Goodwill, Gross Ending Balance	11,065		11,149
Czech Republic [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Gross Beginning Balance	876,447		902,388
Accumulated Impairment Losses, Beginning Balance	-287,545		-287,545
Goodwill, Net Beginning Balance	588,902		614,843
Goodwill, Other Changes	0
Impairment Charge			0	-287,545
Foreign Currency	-75,807		-25,941
Goodwill, Net Ending Balance	513,095		588,902	614,843
Accumulated Impairment Losses, Ending Balance	-287,545		-287,545	-287,545
Goodwill, Gross Ending Balance	800,640		876,447	902,388
Romania [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Gross Beginning Balance	109,028		106,028
Accumulated Impairment Losses, Beginning Balance	-11,028		-11,028
Goodwill, Net Beginning Balance	98,000		95,000
Goodwill, Other Changes	-2,842	[1]
Impairment Charge			0	0
Foreign Currency	-11,409		3,000
Goodwill, Net Ending Balance	83,749		98,000	95,000
Accumulated Impairment Losses, Ending Balance	-11,028		-11,028	-11,028
Goodwill, Gross Ending Balance	94,777		109,028	106,028
Slovak Republic [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Gross Beginning Balance	60,303		57,693
Accumulated Impairment Losses, Beginning Balance	0		0
Goodwill, Net Beginning Balance	60,303		57,693
Goodwill, Other Changes	0
Impairment Charge			0	0
Foreign Currency	-7,215		2,610
Goodwill, Net Ending Balance	53,088		60,303	57,693
Accumulated Impairment Losses, Ending Balance	0		0	0
Goodwill, Gross Ending Balance	53,088		60,303	57,693
Slovenia [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Gross Beginning Balance	19,400		18,682
Accumulated Impairment Losses, Beginning Balance	-19,400		0
Goodwill, Net Beginning Balance	0		18,682
Goodwill, Other Changes	0
Impairment Charge			-19,400
Foreign Currency	0		718
Goodwill, Net Ending Balance	0		0
Accumulated Impairment Losses, Ending Balance	-19,400		-19,400
Goodwill, Gross Ending Balance	$19,400		$19,400
[1]	Amount represents the goodwill allocated to businesses held-for-sale based on their fair value relative to the fair value of the reporting unit's continuing operations.

GOODWILL_AND_INTANGIBLE_ASSETS3

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS Intangibles Net (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Intangible Asset [Roll Forward]
Intangible Assets Beginning Balance	$222,119
Finite Lived Intangible Asset Net Beginning Balance	110,452
Amortization	-12,348	-14,761	-42,707
Intangible Assets Ending Balance	183,378	222,119
Finite Lived Intangible Asset Net Ending Balance	85,128	110,452
Broadcast licenses
Intangible Asset [Roll Forward]
Finite Lived Intangible Asset Net Beginning Balance	97,807	119,570
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Asset, Amount		0
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived		-7,596
Amortization	-8,462	-9,970
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Foreign Currency Adjustments	-11,816	-4,197
Finite Lived Intangible Asset Net Ending Balance	77,529	97,807
Trademarks [Member]
Intangible Asset [Roll Forward]
Intangible Assets Beginning Balance	111,667	120,976
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Asset, Amount		0
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived		-12,259
Amortization	0	0
Foreign Currency Movements	-13,417	2,950
Intangible Assets Ending Balance	98,250	111,667
Customer Relationships [Member]
Intangible Asset [Roll Forward]
Finite Lived Intangible Asset Net Beginning Balance	12,042	39,094
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Asset, Amount		0
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived		-23,608
Amortization	-3,747	-4,423
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Foreign Currency Adjustments	-1,142	979
Finite Lived Intangible Asset Net Ending Balance	7,153	12,042
Other [Member]
Intangible Asset [Roll Forward]
Finite Lived Intangible Asset Net Beginning Balance	603	305
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Asset, Amount		772
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived		0
Amortization	-139	-368
Foreign Currency Movements	-18	-106
Finite Lived Intangible Asset Net Ending Balance	446	603
Intangible Assets Net Excluding Goodwill [Member]
Intangible Asset [Roll Forward]
Intangible Assets Beginning Balance	222,119	279,945
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Asset, Amount		772
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived		-43,463
Amortization	-12,348	-14,761
Foreign Currency Movements	-26,393	-374
Intangible Assets Ending Balance	$183,378	$222,119
Minimum [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Intangible Asset [Roll Forward]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life (in years)	5 years
Maximum [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Intangible Asset [Roll Forward]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life (in years)	15 years

GOODWILL_AND_INTANGIBLE_ASSETS4

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS Intangibles Gross (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Gross value	$276,985	$316,846
Accumulated amortization	-191,857	-206,394
Net book value of amortized intangible assets	85,128	110,452
Total broadcast licenses and other intangible assets, net	183,378	222,119
Broadcast Licenses And Trademarks [Member]
Indefinite-lived trademarks	$98,250	$111,667

GOODWILL_AND_INTANGIBLE_ASSETS5

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS Estimated Expense (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
2015	$11,160
2016	8,826
2017	8,608
2018	8,504
2019	$8,015

GOODWILL_AND_INTANGIBLE_ASSETS6

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS Impairment (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Schedule of Impaired Intangible Assets Including Goodwill [Line Items]
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of		$8,700,000
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	36,213,000	297,911,000
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment	-79,676,000	-516,203,000
Bulgaria [Member]
Schedule of Impaired Intangible Assets Including Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	16,813,000	10,366,000
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment	-52,680,000	-165,359,000
CZECH REPUBLIC
Schedule of Impaired Intangible Assets Including Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	0	287,545,000
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment		-294,391,000
Slovenia [Member]
Schedule of Impaired Intangible Assets Including Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	19,400,000
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment	-26,996,000
Romania [Member]
Schedule of Impaired Intangible Assets Including Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	0	0
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment		-20,620,000
SLOVAKIA
Schedule of Impaired Intangible Assets Including Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	0	0
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment		-35,833,000
Long-Lived Assets [Member]
Schedule of Impaired Intangible Assets Including Goodwill [Line Items]
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use		8,712,000
Long-Lived Assets [Member] | Bulgaria [Member]
Schedule of Impaired Intangible Assets Including Goodwill [Line Items]
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use		0
Long-Lived Assets [Member] | CZECH REPUBLIC
Schedule of Impaired Intangible Assets Including Goodwill [Line Items]
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use		6,846,000
Long-Lived Assets [Member] | Romania [Member]
Schedule of Impaired Intangible Assets Including Goodwill [Line Items]
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use		0
Long-Lived Assets [Member] | SLOVAKIA
Schedule of Impaired Intangible Assets Including Goodwill [Line Items]
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use		1,866,000
Trademarks [Member]
Schedule of Impaired Intangible Assets Including Goodwill [Line Items]
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)	12,259,000	7,171,000
Trademarks [Member] | Bulgaria [Member]
Schedule of Impaired Intangible Assets Including Goodwill [Line Items]
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)	12,259,000	7,171,000
Trademarks [Member] | CZECH REPUBLIC
Schedule of Impaired Intangible Assets Including Goodwill [Line Items]
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)		0
Trademarks [Member] | Slovenia [Member]
Schedule of Impaired Intangible Assets Including Goodwill [Line Items]
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)	0
Trademarks [Member] | Romania [Member]
Schedule of Impaired Intangible Assets Including Goodwill [Line Items]
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)		0
Trademarks [Member] | SLOVAKIA
Schedule of Impaired Intangible Assets Including Goodwill [Line Items]
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)		0
Broadcast licenses
Schedule of Impaired Intangible Assets Including Goodwill [Line Items]
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived	7,596,000	174,343,000
Broadcast licenses | Bulgaria [Member]
Schedule of Impaired Intangible Assets Including Goodwill [Line Items]
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived	0	147,822,000
Broadcast licenses | CZECH REPUBLIC
Schedule of Impaired Intangible Assets Including Goodwill [Line Items]
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived		0
Broadcast licenses | Slovenia [Member]
Schedule of Impaired Intangible Assets Including Goodwill [Line Items]
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived	7,596,000
Broadcast licenses | Romania [Member]
Schedule of Impaired Intangible Assets Including Goodwill [Line Items]
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived		20,620,000
Broadcast licenses | SLOVAKIA
Schedule of Impaired Intangible Assets Including Goodwill [Line Items]
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived		5,901,000
Customer Relationships [Member]
Schedule of Impaired Intangible Assets Including Goodwill [Line Items]
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived	23,608,000	28,066,000
Customer Relationships [Member] | Bulgaria [Member]
Schedule of Impaired Intangible Assets Including Goodwill [Line Items]
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived	23,608,000	0
Customer Relationships [Member] | CZECH REPUBLIC
Schedule of Impaired Intangible Assets Including Goodwill [Line Items]
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived		0
Customer Relationships [Member] | Slovenia [Member]
Schedule of Impaired Intangible Assets Including Goodwill [Line Items]
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived	0
Customer Relationships [Member] | Romania [Member]
Schedule of Impaired Intangible Assets Including Goodwill [Line Items]
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived		0
Customer Relationships [Member] | SLOVAKIA
Schedule of Impaired Intangible Assets Including Goodwill [Line Items]
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived		$28,066,000

LONGTERM_DEBT_AND_OTHER_FINANC2

LONG-TERM DEBT AND OTHER FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS Debt (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Long-term Debt, Current and Noncurrent [Abstract]
Carrying Value of Senior Debt	$867,367		$956,956
Other credit facilities and capital leases	6,732		7,307
Total long-term debt and other financing arrangements	874,099		964,263
Less: current maturities	-252,859		-1,461
Long-term debt and other financing arrangements	621,240		962,802
Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2015	261,039	[1]
2016	0
2017	797,757	[2]
2018	460
2019	314
2020 and thereafter	2,248
Total senior debt and credit facilities	1,061,818
Net discount	191,351
Carrying amount of senior debt and credit facilities	$870,467
[1]	(1)Amount includes the outstanding principal amount of the 2015 Convertible Notes due November 15, 2015. As noted above under the heading 'Financing Transactions' we have entered into the 2015 Refinancing Commitment Letter to refinance the 2015 Convertible Notes at or immediately prior to their maturity with a new facility which will mature in 2019.
[2]	(2)Includes amounts drawn under the 2017 Revolving Credit Facility assumed to be repaid at maturity on December 1, 2017, although actual repayment may occur sooner based on cash amounts available and expected cash requirements.

LONGTERM_DEBT_AND_OTHER_FINANC3

LONG-TERM DEBT AND OTHER FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS Financing Transactions (Details)

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

2-May-14

2-May-14

2-May-14

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Nov. 14, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

2-May-14

2-May-14

2-May-14

2-May-14

2-May-14

2-May-14

2-May-14

2-May-14

2-May-14

2-May-14

2-May-14

Dec. 31, 2014

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

2017 Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

2017 PIK Notes [Member]

2017 PIK Notes [Member]

2016 Fixed Rate Notes [Member]

2016 Fixed Rate Notes [Member]

2016 Fixed Rate Notes [Member]

2017 Euro Term Loan [Member]

2017 Euro Term Loan [Member]

2017 Euro Term Loan [Member]

2017 Fixed Rate Notes [Member]

2017 Fixed Rate Notes [Member]

Time Warner [Member]

2014 Unit [Member]

2014 Unit [Member]

2017 PIK Notes [Member]

2014 Unit Warrant [Member]

2018 Warrants [Member]

TW Private Placement [Member]

Backstop Private Placement [Member]

2014 Framework Agreement [Member]

Common Class A [Member]

Common Class A [Member]

Common Class A [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

USD ($)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

EUR (€)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

2017 Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Time Warner [Member]

Time Warner and TW Investor [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

2014 Unit [Member]

2014 Unit [Member]

2018 Warrants [Member]

2014 Unit [Member]

2018 Warrants [Member]

2018 Warrants [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

Time Warner [Member]

Time Warner [Member]

Time Warner [Member]

USD ($)

Time Warner and TW Investor [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Class of Warrant or Right, Outstanding

4,000,000

3,377,476

21

84,000,000

581,533

566,299

30,000,000

114,000,000

100,926,996

Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity

$115,000,000

Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights

$1

$1

Debt Instrument, Face Amount

1,058,415,000

25,000,000

[1]

400,000,000

304,496,000

250,800,000

250,800,000

100

Proceeds From Rights Offering And Related Transactions, Gross

400,000,000

Stated interest rate

15.00%

11.63%

9.00%

9.00%

Redemption Premium

22,000,000

15,900,000

13,400,000

10,800,000

Debt Instrument, Increase, Accrued Interest

9,300,000

6,700,000

3,200,000

2,600,000

Loss on extinguishment of debt (Note 5)

($39,203,000)

($23,115,000)

($198,000)

($24,200,000)

($15,000,000)

[1]

(3) The equity component of the 2017 Term Loan and 2017 Revolving Credit Facility represents the fair value ascribed to the Initial Warrants (see Note 13, "Equity") issued in consideration for these facilities based on their relative borrowing capacities. The fair value is accounted for as a discount on the 2017 Term Loan, which is being amortized over the life of the 2017 Term Loan using the effective interest method; and as debt issuance costs for the 2017 Revolving Credit Facility, which is being amortized on a straight-line basis over the life of the 2017 Revolving Credit Facility.

LONGTERM_DEBT_AND_OTHER_FINANC4

LONG-TERM DEBT AND OTHER FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS Senior Debt (Details)

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Nov. 14, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2014

2-May-14

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

2-May-14

2-May-14

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

2-May-14

2-May-14

2-May-14

2-May-14

2-May-14

2-May-14

2-May-14

2-May-14

2-May-14

2-May-14

2-May-14

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

2015 Convertible Notes [Member]

2015 Convertible Notes [Member]

2017 PIK Notes Including Interest Paid-In-Kind [Member]

2017 PIK Notes Including Interest Paid-In-Kind [Member]

2017 Term Loan Including Interest Paid-in-Kind [Member]

2017 Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

2017 Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

2017 Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

2017 Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

2017 Euro Term Loan [Member]

2017 Euro Term Loan [Member]

2017 Euro Term Loan [Member]

2017 Euro Term Loan [Member]

2017 PIK Notes [Member]

2017 PIK Notes [Member]

2017 Term Loan [Member]

2017 Term Loan [Member]

2016 Fixed Rate Notes [Member]

2016 Fixed Rate Notes [Member]

2016 Fixed Rate Notes [Member]

2016 Fixed Rate Notes [Member]

2017 Fixed Rate Notes [Member]

2017 Fixed Rate Notes [Member]

2017 Fixed Rate Notes [Member]

Other Credit Facilities [Member]

Senior Debt and Credit Facilities [Member]

CME NV and CME BV [Member]

CME NV and CME BV [Member]

CME NV and CME BV [Member]

CME NV and CME BV [Member]

Scenario, change of control [Member]

2014 Unit Warrant [Member]

2017 PIK Notes [Member]

2018 Warrants [Member]

Time Warner [Member]

Time Warner [Member]

Time Warner and TW Investor [Member]

TW Private Placement [Member]

Backstop Private Placement [Member]

2014 Framework Agreement [Member]

Common Class A [Member]

Common Class A [Member]

Common Class A [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Less than [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Alternative Base Rate [Member]

Base Rate [Member]

USD ($)

EUR (€)

EUR (€)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

2017 Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

2017 Euro Term Loan [Member]

2017 PIK Notes [Member]

2017 Term Loan [Member]

2017 PIK Notes [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

2017 Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

2014 Unit [Member]

2014 Unit [Member]

Time Warner [Member]

Time Warner [Member]

Time Warner [Member]

2014 Unit [Member]

2018 Warrants [Member]

Time Warner and TW Investor [Member]

2017 Euro Term Loan [Member]

2017 Euro Term Loan [Member]

Issuer and Restricted Subsidiary [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

2014 Unit [Member]

2014 Unit [Member]

2018 Warrants [Member]

USD ($)

2018 Warrants [Member]

times

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Class of Warrant or Right, Outstanding

21

84,000,000

4,000,000

3,377,476

581,533

566,299

30,000,000

114,000,000

100,926,996

Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity

$115,000,000

Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights

$1

$1

Proceeds From Rights Offering And Related Transactions, Gross

400,000,000

Threshold Stock Ownership for Change in Ownership Trigger, Percentage

35.00%

Debt Instrument, Face Amount

1,058,415,000

261,034,000

261,034,000

434,834,000

[1]

33,051,000

[2],[3]

25,000,000

[2]

304,496,000

250,800,000

250,800,000

400,000,000

30,000,000

3,403,000

[4]

1,061,818,000

100

Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount

-191,048,000

-9,365,000

-19,841,000

-169,205,000

[1]

-12,478,000

[2],[3]

0

[2]

0

-303,000

[4]

-191,351,000

Carrying Value of Senior Debt

867,367,000

956,956,000

251,669,000

241,193,000

265,629,000

[1]

0

20,573,000

[2],[3]

25,000,000

[2]

0

304,496,000

0

20,573,000

0

0

379,182,000

0

336,581,000

3,100,000

[4]

870,467,000

Debt Instrument, Convertible, Carrying Amount of Equity Component

11,907,000

11,907,000

178,626,000

[1]

13,199,000

[2],[3]

50,596,000

[2]

0

0

[4]

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate Terms

0.0107

0.019

Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate

8.00%

9.00%

Fair Value of Senior Debt

1,103,298,000

955,807,000

260,922,000

237,011,000

476,957,000

0

25,000,000

0

304,496,000

0

35,923,000

0

0

374,573,000

0

344,223,000

Outstanding Shares Pledged, Percentage

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

Coverage Ratio

2

Line of Credit Facility, Withdrawals, Integral Multiples

1,000,000

Line of Credit Facility, Withdrawals, Minimum

20,000,000

Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage

100.00%

101.00%

Stated interest rate

5.00%

1.00%

15.00%

15.00%

11.63%

9.00%

9.00%

Redemption Premium

22,000,000

15,900,000

13,400,000

10,800,000

Debt Instrument, Increase, Accrued Interest

9,300,000

6,700,000

3,200,000

2,600,000

Loss on extinguishment of debt

($39,203,000)

($23,115,000)

($198,000)

($24,200,000)

($15,000,000)

Long-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate

10.00%

1.58%

Guarantee fee, Interest Rate, Base Rate for Calculation

8.50%

8.50%

[1]

(1)The principal amount presented represents the original principal amount of US$ 400.0 million plus interest paid in kind by adding such amount to the original principal amount. The equity component above represents the fair value ascribed to the Unit Warrants (see Note 13, "Equity"). The fair value of the equity component is accounted for as a discount on the 2017 PIK Notes and is being amortized over the life of the 2017 PIK Notes using the effective interest method.

[2]

(3) The equity component of the 2017 Term Loan and 2017 Revolving Credit Facility represents the fair value ascribed to the Initial Warrants (see Note 13, "Equity") issued in consideration for these facilities based on their relative borrowing capacities. The fair value is accounted for as a discount on the 2017 Term Loan, which is being amortized over the life of the 2017 Term Loan using the effective interest method; and as debt issuance costs for the 2017 Revolving Credit Facility, which is being amortized on a straight-line basis over the life of the 2017 Revolving Credit Facility.

[3]

(2) The principal amount presented represents the original principal amount of US$ 30.0 million plus interest paid in kind by adding such amount to the original principal amount.

[4]

(4)The unamortized discount on the other credit facilities represents the fair value adjustment recorded on issuance of the CNC loans (as defined and further described in item (c) under the heading 'Other Credit Facilities and Capital Lease Obligations' below).

LONGTERM_DEBT_AND_OTHER_FINANC5

LONG-TERM DEBT AND OTHER FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS Convertible Notes (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	2-May-14
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$1,058,415,000
2015 Convertible Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate	5.00%
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	261,034,000	261,034,000
Beneficial Ownership Interest Total Voting Power Percentage	50.00%
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Effective Interest Rate	10.00%
2015 Convertible Notes [Member] | Common Class A [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Number of Convertible Equity Instruments	20
Debt Instrument Convertible Principle Amount	1,000
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price	$50
2017 PIK Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate	15.00%
Debt Instrument, Face Amount			$400,000,000

LONGTERM_DEBT_AND_OTHER_FINANC6

LONG-TERM DEBT AND OTHER FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS Convertiable Notes Tables (Details)	12 Months Ended							12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Nov. 14, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014
	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	2017 Euro Term Loan [Member]	2017 Euro Term Loan [Member]	2017 Euro Term Loan [Member]	2017 Euro Term Loan [Member]	2015 Convertible Notes [Member]
				USD ($)	EUR (€)	EUR (€)	USD ($)	USD ($)
Debt Instrument Rollforward [Roll Forward]
Principal Amount of Liability Component, Beginning Balance				$304,496,000	€ 250,800,000	€ 250,800,000		$261,034,000
Unamortized Discount, Beginning Balance				0				-19,841,000
Net Carrying Value, Beginning Balance	956,956,000			304,496,000			0	241,193,000
Equity Component, Beginning Balance				0				11,907,000
Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium)	-19,138,000	-7,288,000	-5,999,000					10,476,000
Principal Amount of Liability Component, Ending Balance	1,058,415,000			304,496,000	250,800,000	250,800,000		261,034,000
Unamortized Discount, Ending Balance	-191,048,000			0				-9,365,000
Net Carrying Value, Ending Balance	867,367,000	956,956,000		304,496,000			0	251,669,000
Equity Component, Ending Balance				$0				$11,907,000

LONGTERM_DEBT_AND_OTHER_FINANC7

LONG-TERM DEBT AND OTHER FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS Fixed Rate Note Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loss on extinguishment	$39,203	$23,115	$198
Senior Notes	$867,367	$956,956

LONGTERM_DEBT_AND_OTHER_FINANC8

LONG-TERM DEBT AND OTHER FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS Indenture Covenants (Details) (Less than [Member], Issuer and Restricted Subsidiary [Member])	Dec. 31, 2014
	times
Less than [Member] | Issuer and Restricted Subsidiary [Member]
Indenture Convenants [Line Items]
Coverage Ratio	2

LONGTERM_DEBT_AND_OTHER_FINANC9

LONG-TERM DEBT AND OTHER FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS Credit Facility (Details)

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2012

USD ($)

USD ($)

BMG Bank Mendes Gans [Member]

BMG Bank Mendes Gans [Member]

Ceska Sporitelna [Member]

Ceska Sporitelna [Member]

Ceska Sporitelna [Member]

CNC Central National Cinematografei [Member]

CNC Central National Cinematografei [Member]

CNC Central National Cinematografei [Member]

CNC Central National Cinematografei [Member]

CNC Central National Cinematografei [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

Subsidiaries [Member]

CET 21 [Member]

CET 21 [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

Media Pro Entertainment Segment [Member]

Media Pro Entertainment Segment [Member]

Media Pro Entertainment Segment [Member]

USD ($)

CZK

USD ($)

RON

RON

Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]

Credit facilities

($3,100,000)

[1],[2],[3]

($3,309,000)

[1],[2],[3]

$0

($800,000)

Capital leases

3,632,000

3,998,000

Total credit facilites and capital leases

6,732,000

7,307,000

Less current maturities

-1,190,000

-1,461,000

Total non current credit facilites an capital leasesd Capital Leases

5,542,000

5,846,000

Line of credit facility cash pooling arrangment deposit

10,500,000

21,800,000

Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate

2.50%

Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity

39,900,000

910,000,000

Long-term Debt

874,099,000

964,263,000

3,400,000

12,500,000

12,500,000

Number Of Loans Oustanding

15

Long Term Debt Fair Value Adjustment

$300,000

$600,000

[1]

As at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, there were no drawings outstanding under a CZK 910.0 million (approximately US$ 39.9 million) factoring framework agreement with Factoring Ceska Sporitelna (“FCS”). Under this facility up to CZK 910.0 million (approximately US$ 39.9 million) may be factored on a recourse or non-recourse basis. The facility bears interest at one-month PRIBOR plus 2.5% for the period that actively assigned accounts receivable are outstanding

[2]

As at December 31, 2014 and 2013, our operations in Romania had an aggregate principal amount of RON 12.5 million (approximately US$ 3.4 million) and RON 12.5 million, respectively, of loans outstanding with the Central National al Cinematografei ("CNC"), a Romanian governmental organization which provides financing for qualifying filmmaking projects. Upon acceptance of a particular project, the CNC awards an agreed level of funding to each project in the form of an interest-free loan. Loans from the CNC are typically advanced for a period of ten years and are repaid through the proceeds from the distribution of the film content. At December 31, 2014, we had 15 loans outstanding with the CNC with maturity dates ranging from 2017 to 2024. The carrying amounts at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are net of a fair value adjustment of US$ 0.3 million and US$ 0.6 million, respectively, arising on acquisition

[3]

We have a cash pooling arrangement with Bank Mendes Gans (“BMG”), a subsidiary of ING Bank N.V. (“ING”), which enables us to receive credit across the group in respect of cash balances which our subsidiaries deposit with BMG. Cash deposited by our subsidiaries with BMG is pledged as security against the drawings of other subsidiaries up to the amount deposited.As at December 31, 2014, we had deposits of US$ 10.5 million in and no drawings on the BMG cash pool. Interest is earned on deposits at the relevant money market rate and interest is payable on all drawings at the relevant money market. As at December 31, 2013, we had deposits of US$ 21.8 million in and drawings of US$ 0.8 million on the BMG cash pool

Recovered_Sheet1

LONG-TERM DEBT AND OTHER FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS Capital Lease (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2015	$1,143
2016	963
2017	825
2018	525
2019	329
2020 and thereafter	82
Total undiscounted payments	3,867
Less: amount representing interest	-235
Present value of net minimum lease payments	$3,632

PROGRAM_RIGHTS_Details

PROGRAM RIGHTS (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Less: current portion of acquired program rights	($99,358)	($96,099)
Program rights, net	207,264	272,997
Acquired Program Rights [Member]
Acquired program rights, net of amortization	217,183	297,439
Less: current portion of acquired program rights	-99,358	-96,099
Program rights, net	117,825	201,340
Produced Program Rights [Member]
Program rights, net	89,439	71,657
Produced Program Rights [Member] | Feature Films [Member]
Produced program rights – Feature Films:
Released, net of amortization	4,553	4,171
Completed and not released	558	128
In production	0	1,600
Development and pre-production	0	804
Produced Program Rights [Member] | Television Programs [Member]
Produced program rights – Television Programs:
Released, net of amortization	60,691	41,174
Completed and not released	7,370	3,915
In production	15,786	17,012
Development and pre-production	$481	$2,853

ACCOUNTS_RECEIVABLE_Details

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	Factoring Agreement [Member]	Factoring Agreement [Member]	Factoring Agreement [Member]	Factoring Agreement [Member]
				Czech Republic [Member]	Czech Republic [Member]	Czech Republic [Member]	Czech Republic [Member]
				USD ($)	CZK	USD ($)	CZK
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Unrelated customers	$186,404,000	$182,517,000
Less: allowance for bad debts and credit notes	-10,692,000	-14,558,000
Related parties	197,000	1,326,000
Less: allowance for bad debts and credit notes	-43,000	-231,000
Total accounts receivable	175,866,000	169,054,000
Provision for Doubtful Accounts	4,200,000	3,700,000	3,900,000
Receivables pledged as collateral related to factoring agreement				$22,300,000	509,300,000	$600,000	13,100,000

OTHER_ASSETS_Details

OTHER ASSETS (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current:
Prepaid acquired programming	$19,162	$22,566
Other prepaid expenses	5,627	6,383
Deferred tax	8,127	1,091
VAT recoverable	835	3,311
Income taxes recoverable	135	3,212
Restricted cash	0	485
Other	1,595	5,755
Total other current assets	35,481	42,803
Non-current:
Capitalized debt costs	55,472	9,272
Deferred tax	456	763
Other	2,188	3,665
Total other non-current assets	$58,116	$13,700

PROPERTY_PLANT_AND_EQUIPMENT_D

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, total cost	$372,194		$431,887
Less: Accumulated depreciation	-257,859		-288,980
Total net book value	114,335	[1]	142,907	[1]	149,686
Assets held under capital leases (included in the above)
Assets held under capital leases (included in the above)	7,568		7,454
Less: Accumulated depreciation	-2,760		-2,257
Net book value	4,808		5,197
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment	32,836		37,175		41,506
Land and buildings [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, total cost	103,248		118,770
Assets held under capital leases (included in the above)
Assets held under capital leases (included in the above)	4,243		4,778
Machinery, fixtures and equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, total cost	172,929		203,027
Assets held under capital leases (included in the above)
Assets held under capital leases (included in the above)	3,325		2,676
Other equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, total cost	36,516		40,915
Software licenses [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, total cost	56,176		59,228
Construction in progress [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, total cost	$3,325		$9,947
[1]	Reflects property, plant and equipment.

PROPERTY_PLANT_AND_EQUIPMENT_R

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Rollforward (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Movement in Property, Plant and Equipment [Roll Forward]
Opening balance	$142,907	[1]	$149,686
Additions	27,860		29,624
Disposals	-25		-174
Depreciation	-32,836		-37,175
Foreign currency movements	-16,572		946
Other (1)	-6,999	[2]	0
Ending balance	$114,335	[1]	$142,907	[1]
[1]	Reflects property, plant and equipment.
[2]	(1)Represents the construction in progress and related land in our Bulgaria segment which is classified as held for sale as at December 31, 2014.

ACCOUNTS_PAYABLE_AND_ACCRUED_L2

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$55,564	$79,162
Related party accounts payable	43	359
Programming liabilities	42,828	69,777
Related party programming liabilities	24,980	69,798
Duties and other taxes payable	23,341	10,141
Accrued staff costs	21,168	19,871
Accrued interest payable	1,958	19,518
Accrued interest payable (2)	173	0
Income taxes payable	460	525
Accrued legal contingencies and professional fees	3,004	4,136
Authors’ rights	4,434	2,473
Other accrued liabilities	1,271	1,920
Total accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$179,224	$277,680

OTHER_LIABILITIES_Details

OTHER LIABILITIES (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Accrued Interest, Related Parties, Noncurrent	$846	[1]	$0
Current:
Deferred revenue	4,938		8,364
Deferred tax	279		933
Restructuring provision (Note 15)	1,558		3,302	0
Legal provisions (Note 21)	995		1,158
Other	42		254
Total other current liabilities	7,812		14,011
Non-current:
Deferred tax	27,370		24,968
Related party programming liabilities	316		386
Programming liabilities	1,699		1,962
Other	1,366		183
Other non-current liabilities (Note 11)	46,485		27,499
Time Warner [Member]
Non-current:
Related party commitment fee payable (1)	9,136	[2]	0
Related party guarantee fee payable (2)	1,163	[3]	0
Accrued interest (3)	4,589	[1]	0
Related party accrued interest (3)	4,589	[1]	0
Other non-current liabilities (Note 11)	$10,299		$0
[1]	(3)Represents interest on the 2017 PIK Notes, which the Company must pay in kind on a semi-annual basis in arrears on each June 1 and December 1, from December 1, 2014 until November 15, 2015 by adding such accrued interest to the principal amount of the 2017 PIK Notes.
[2]	(1)Represents the commitment fee payable to Time Warner in respect of its obligation under the 2015 Refinancing Commitment Letter to provide or assist in arranging a replacement facility to refinance the 2015 Convertible Notes. The commitment fee is payable by the maturity date of the replacement facility, November 1, 2019, or earlier if the repayment of the replacement facility is accelerated. The commitment fee will bear interest at 8.5% per annum commencing on the effective date of the replacement facility. Interest on the commitment fee is payable in arrears on each May 1 and November 1, beginning May 1, 2016 and may be paid in cash or in kind, at our election.
[3]	(2)Represents the fee payable to Time Warner for Time Warner's guarantee of the 2017 Euro Term Loan. The guarantee fee is calculated as 8.5% less the interest rate payable under the 2017 Euro Term Loan (including the effects of the interest rate hedges entered into) per annum (the "Guarantee Fee Rate") multiplied by the average outstanding principal of the 2017 Euro Term Loan. The guarantee fee is payable, in cash or in kind on a semi-annual basis in arrears on each May 1 and November 1. If the guarantee fee is paid in kind, the accrued balance will bear interest at the Guarantee Fee Rate and will be payable, in cash or in kind, in arrears on each May 1 and November 1.

CONVERTIBLE_REDEEMABLE_PREFERR1

CONVERTIBLE REDEEMABLE PREFERRED SHARES (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jun. 25, 2013
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Temporary equity	$223,926	$207,890
Accretion on Series B Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock	$16,036	$7,890	$0
Series B Preferred Stock [Member]
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Preferred stock, shares issued	200,000			200,000
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$0.08	$0.08		$0.08
Sale of Stock, Price Per Share				$1,000
Preferred Stock, Conversion Basis				2.4239
Series B Preferred Stock [Member] | 1 - 3 years [Member]
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage				7.50%
Series B Preferred Stock [Member] | 4 - 5 years [Member]
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage				3.75%
Time Warner [Member]
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Ownership Percentage Related Party	49.60%
Maximum [Member] | Time Warner [Member] | Common Class A [Member]
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Ownership Percentage Related Party	49.90%

EQUITY_Details

EQUITY (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 09, 2009	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jun. 25, 2013	2-May-14
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Number of shares of Class B common stock to Class A common stock		1
Issuance of common stock warrants		$191,825,000	$157,116,000	$15,033,000
Fair value assumptions, expected term in years	6 years
T W Investor [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Convertible preferred stock, shares issued upon conversion		11,211,449
Ownership percentage, related party		45.40%
Time Warner [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Ownership percentage, related party		49.60%
Beneficial Ownership Interest Total Voting Power Percentage		49.60%
Preferred Stock [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Preferred stock, shares authorized		5,000,000	5,000,000
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Preferred stock, shares outstanding		1	1
Series A Preferred Stock [Member] | T W Investor [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Preferred stock, shares issued		1	1
Preferred Stock, Vote Per Share of Common Stock		1
Preferred stock, shares outstanding		1	1
Common Class A [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock, shares authorized		440,000,000	300,000,000
Common stock vote per share		1
Common stock, shares outstanding		135,300,000	134,800,000
Investment Warrants, Exercise Price		$21.75
Series B Preferred Stock [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Preferred stock, shares issued		200,000			200,000
Convertible Preferred Stock, Estimated Common Stock Issued in Future Conversion		103,100,000
Preferred stock, shares outstanding		200,000	200,000
Sale of stock, price per share					$1,000
Common Class B [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock, shares authorized		15,000,000	15,000,000
Common stock vote per share		10
Common stock, shares outstanding		0	0
Maximum [Member] | Common Class A [Member] | Time Warner [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Ownership percentage, related party		49.90%
2018 Warrants [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Warrant or Right, Outstanding						84,000,000
Warrants Not Settleable in Cash, Fair Value Disclosure						$2.13
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights						$1
2018 Warrants [Member] | Common Class A [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Warrant or Right, Outstanding						114,000,000
2018 Warrants [Member] | Common Class A [Member] | Time Warner and TW Investor [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Ownership percentage, related party						88.50%
Class of Warrant or Right, Outstanding		100,926,996
Year 2015 [Member] | Common Class A [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Warrant or Right, Outstanding		850,000

FINANCIAL_INSTRUMENTS_AND_FAIR2

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Details)

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

2-May-14

2-May-14

Apr. 27, 2006

Apr. 27, 2006

Dec. 31, 2014

2-May-14

Apr. 27, 2006

Apr. 27, 2006

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Jun. 15, 2012

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2014

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Currency Swap [Member]

Currency Swap [Member]

Currency Swap [Member]

Currency Swap [Member]

Currency Swap [Member]

Currency Swap [Member]

Currency Swap [Member]

Forward Contracts [Member]

Currency Swap Payable [Member]

Currency Swap Receivable [Member]

Interest rate swap [Member]

Interest rate swap [Member]

Interest rate swap [Member]

Time Warner [Member]

Time Warner [Member]

Time Warner [Member]

Time Warner [Member]

Time Warner [Member]

Time Warner [Member]

Time Warner [Member]

Interest Expense [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

CZK

EUR (€)

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Share subscription agreement [Member]

Share subscription agreement [Member]

Share subscription agreement [Member]

Share subscription agreement [Member]

Company option [Member]

Company option [Member]

Company option [Member]

Interest rate swap [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Fair Value, By Balance Sheet Grouping Disclosure Information [Line Items]

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

($169,609,000)

($11,829,000)

($581,000)

$0

Derivative Instruments, Loss Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion

-581,000

0

0

-600,000

Derivative Instruments, Loss Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion

19,000

Investment Foreign Currency, Contract, Amount Purchased

290,200,000

Investment Foreign Currency, Contract, Amount Sold

400,000,000

Derivative, Gain on Derivative

2,400,000

Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net

0

665,000

2,311,000

0

104,000

573,000

22,800,000

0

0

22,836,000

0

0

24,953,000

Change in fair value of derivatives

2,311,000

104,000

49,027,000

Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate

9.00%

9.00%

Derivative Asset, Notional Amount

375,900,000

Notional Amount of Foreign Currency Derivatives

10,700,000,000

RESTRUCTURING_COSTS_Details

RESTRUCTURING COSTS (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, December 31, 2012	$0		$3,302	$0
Costs incurred	18,512		10,416
Non-cash settled (1)	-1,919	[1]
Foreign currency movements	-50		7
Cash paid	-13,241		-11,607
Accrual reversal			-560
Foreign currency movements	-50		7
Balance, December 31, 2014			1,558	3,302	0
Restructuring Charges			9,856	18,512	0
Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Charges			10,033	17,715
Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Charges			383	797
Accrual reversal [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment			-560
Total operating segments [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of Operating Segments			6
Bulgaria [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Charges			3,392	447
Bulgaria [Member] | Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Charges			3,312	447
Bulgaria [Member] | Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Charges			80	0
Bulgaria [Member] | Accrual reversal [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment			0
Croatia [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Charges			0	95
Croatia [Member] | Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Charges			0	95
Croatia [Member] | Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Charges			0	0
Croatia [Member] | Accrual reversal [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment			0
Czech Republic [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Charges			1,861	2,384
Czech Republic [Member] | Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Charges			1,861	2,316
Czech Republic [Member] | Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Charges			0	68
Czech Republic [Member] | Accrual reversal [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment			0
Romania [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Charges			4,149	1,612
Romania [Member] | Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Charges			4,149	1,610
Romania [Member] | Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Charges			0	2
Romania [Member] | Accrual reversal [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment			0
Slovak Republic [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Charges			-108	2,573
Slovak Republic [Member] | Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Charges			429	1,943
Slovak Republic [Member] | Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Charges			23	630
Slovak Republic [Member] | Accrual reversal [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment			-560
Slovenia [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Charges			282	996
Slovenia [Member] | Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Charges			282	996
Slovenia [Member] | Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Charges			0	0
Slovenia [Member] | Accrual reversal [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment			0
Corporate [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Charges			280	10,405
Corporate [Member] | Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Charges			0	10,308
Corporate [Member] | Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Charges			280	97
Corporate [Member] | Accrual reversal [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment			0
2014 Initiatives [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, December 31, 2012	0		0	0
Costs incurred	0		10,416
Non-cash settled (1)	0	[1]
Foreign currency movements	0		-4
Cash paid	0		-8,854
Accrual reversal			0
Foreign currency movements	0		-4
Balance, December 31, 2014			1,558
2014 Initiatives [Member] | Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, December 31, 2012	0		0	0
Costs incurred	0		10,033
Non-cash settled (1)	0	[1]
Foreign currency movements	0		0
Cash paid	0		-8,648
Accrual reversal			0
Foreign currency movements	0		0
Balance, December 31, 2014			1,385
2014 Initiatives [Member] | Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, December 31, 2012	0		0	0
Costs incurred	0		383
Non-cash settled (1)	0	[1]
Foreign currency movements	0		-4
Cash paid	0		-206
Accrual reversal			0
Foreign currency movements	0		-4
Balance, December 31, 2014			173
Segment Reorganization [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, December 31, 2012	0		3,302	0
Costs incurred	18,512		0
Non-cash settled (1)	-1,919	[1]
Foreign currency movements	-50		11
Cash paid	-13,241		-2,753
Accrual reversal			-560
Foreign currency movements	-50		11
Balance, December 31, 2014			0
Segment Reorganization [Member] | Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, December 31, 2012	0		2,671	0
Costs incurred	17,715		0
Non-cash settled (1)	-1,919	[1]
Foreign currency movements	-65		0
Cash paid	-13,060		-2,671
Accrual reversal			0
Foreign currency movements	-65		0
Balance, December 31, 2014			0
Segment Reorganization [Member] | Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, December 31, 2012	0		631	0
Costs incurred	797		0
Non-cash settled (1)	0	[1]
Foreign currency movements	15		11
Cash paid	-181		-82
Accrual reversal			-560
Foreign currency movements	15		11
Balance, December 31, 2014			$0
[1]	Reflects restructuring charges due to acceleration of stock-based compensation awards.

INCOME_TAXES_Income_Loss_Befor

INCOME TAXES Income Loss Before Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Domestic	($117,247,000)	($80,885,000)	($22,676,000)
Foreign	-35,576,000	-213,542,000	-527,783,000
Loss before tax	-152,823,000	-294,427,000	-550,459,000
Intercompany [Member]
Dividend Income	$0	$0	$49,000,000

INCOME_TAXES_Expense_Benefit_D

INCOME TAXES Expense Benefit (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Credit for income taxes	($1,358)	($17,993)	($14,751)
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation	-1,987	968	612
Current income tax expense:
Domestic	0	-57	757
Foreign	558	34	8,232
Total	558	-23	8,989
Deferred tax benefit:
Domestic	0	-165	1,964
Foreign	-1,916	-17,805	-25,704
Total	-1,916	-17,970	-23,740
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Combined	($3,345)	($17,025)	($14,139)

INCOME_TAXES_Effective_Rate_Re

INCOME TAXES Effective Rate Reconciliation (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations, Tax Rate Reconciliation [Abstract]
Income taxes at Netherlands rates (25%)	($38,193)	($73,594)	($137,602)
Jurisdictional differences in tax rates	12,965	13,231	29,041
Tax effect of goodwill impairment	0	4,979	55,671
Unrecognized tax benefits	-33	-4	11,089
Losses expired	4,899	7,439	4,375
Change in valuation allowance	7,012	23,123	15,871
Non-deductible expenses	5,624	7,538	4,951
Other	6,368	-705	1,853
Credit for income taxes	($1,358)	($17,993)	($14,751)

INCOME_TAXES_Deferred_Tax_Asse

INCOME TAXES Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Assets:
Tax benefit of loss carry-forwards and other tax credits	$114,858	$128,656
Programming rights	15,158	16,207
Property, plant and equipment	7,533	5,365
Accrued expenses	3,922	4,342
Other	12,718	11,766
Gross deferred tax assets	154,189	166,336
Valuation allowance	-124,263	-133,018
Net deferred tax assets	29,926	33,318
Liabilities:
Broadcast licenses, trademarks and customer relationships	29,620	35,672
Property, plant and equipment	177	106
Programming rights	16,325	17,911
Other	2,870	3,676
Total deferred tax liabilities	48,992	57,365
Net deferred income tax liability	-19,066	-24,047
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Net current deferred tax liabilities	-279	-933
Net non-current deferred tax liabilities	-27,370	-24,968
Assets [Member]
Liabilities:
Net deferred income tax liability	8,583	1,854
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Net current deferred tax assets	8,127	1,091
Net non-current deferred tax assets	456	763
Liabilities, Total [Member]
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Net current deferred tax liabilities	-279	-933
Net non-current deferred tax liabilities	-27,370	-24,968
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net	($27,649)	($25,901)

INCOME_TAXES_Valuation_Allowan

INCOME TAXES Valuation Allowances (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Balance at December 31, 2013		$133,018
Balance at December 31, 2014	124,263	133,018
Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets [Member]
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Balance at December 31, 2013	133,018
Created during the period	18,148
Utilized	-11,136
Foreign exchange	-15,767
Balance at December 31, 2014	$124,263

INCOME_TAXES_Operating_Loss_Ca

INCOME TAXES Operating Loss Carryforward (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries	0	$0
Year 2015 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	16,628,000
Year 2016 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	16,166,000
Year 2017 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	44,312,000
Year 2018 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	84,039,000
Year 2019 - 2023 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	309,778,000
Thereafter [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	21,854,000
CROATIA | Year 2015 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	6,380,000
CROATIA | Year 2016 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	1,651,000
CROATIA | Year 2017 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	0
CROATIA | Year 2018 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	0
CROATIA | Year 2019 - 2023 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	0
CROATIA | Thereafter [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	0
CZECH REPUBLIC | Year 2015 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	0
CZECH REPUBLIC | Year 2016 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	97,000
CZECH REPUBLIC | Year 2017 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	0
CZECH REPUBLIC | Year 2018 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	53,034,000
CZECH REPUBLIC | Year 2019 - 2023 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	0
CZECH REPUBLIC | Thereafter [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	0
NETHERLANDS | Year 2015 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	3,626,000
NETHERLANDS | Year 2016 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	7,796,000
NETHERLANDS | Year 2017 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	31,317,000
NETHERLANDS | Year 2018 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	29,518,000
NETHERLANDS | Year 2019 - 2023 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	294,490,000
NETHERLANDS | Thereafter [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	0
ROMANIA | Year 2015 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	0
ROMANIA | Year 2016 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	0
ROMANIA | Year 2017 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	6,373,000
ROMANIA | Year 2018 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	1,487,000
ROMANIA | Year 2019 - 2023 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	15,288,000
ROMANIA | Thereafter [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	0
SLOVAKIA | Year 2015 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	6,622,000
SLOVAKIA | Year 2016 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	6,622,000
SLOVAKIA | Year 2017 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	6,622,000
SLOVAKIA | Year 2018 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	0
SLOVAKIA | Year 2019 - 2023 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	0
SLOVAKIA | Thereafter [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	0
Slovenia [Member] | Year 2015 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	0
Slovenia [Member] | Year 2016 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	0
Slovenia [Member] | Year 2017 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	0
Slovenia [Member] | Year 2018 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	0
Slovenia [Member] | Year 2019 - 2023 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	0
Slovenia [Member] | Thereafter [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	19,930,000
UNITED KINGDOM | Year 2015 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	0
UNITED KINGDOM | Year 2016 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	0
UNITED KINGDOM | Year 2017 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	0
UNITED KINGDOM | Year 2018 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	0
UNITED KINGDOM | Year 2019 - 2023 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	0
UNITED KINGDOM | Thereafter [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	1,924,000
Minimum [Member] | UNITED KINGDOM
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Income Tax Examination, Year under Examination	2013
Minimum [Member] | Slovenia [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Income Tax Examination, Year under Examination	2008
Minimum [Member] | SLOVAKIA
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Income Tax Examination, Year under Examination	2009
Minimum [Member] | ROMANIA
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Income Tax Examination, Year under Examination	2008
Minimum [Member] | NETHERLANDS
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Income Tax Examination, Year under Examination	2010
Minimum [Member] | CZECH REPUBLIC
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Income Tax Examination, Year under Examination	2008
Minimum [Member] | CROATIA
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Income Tax Examination, Year under Examination	2010
Minimum [Member] | BULGARIA
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Income Tax Examination, Year under Examination	2009

INCOME_TAXES_Unrocognized_Tax_

INCOME TAXES Unrocognized Tax Benefits (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning balance	$108,000	$112,000	$23,130,000
Increases for tax positions taken during a prior period		51,000	8,283,000
Increases for tax positions taken during the current period		20,000	2,850,000
Decreases resulting from the expiry of the statute of limitations	-51,000	-75,000
Decreases resulting from the expiry of the statute of limitations	-4,000		-44,000
Unrecognized tax benefits, ending balance	53,000	108,000	112,000
Accrued interest and penalties	0	0
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries	0	0
THE NETHERLANDS [Member]
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Settlements with tax authorities			-34,107,000
Intercompany [Member]
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Dividend Income, Operating	$0	$0	$49,000,000

INCOME_TAXES_Jurisdictions_Det

INCOME TAXES Jurisdictions (Details) (Minimum [Member])	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Bulgaria [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Examination, Year under Examination	2009
CROATIA
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Examination, Year under Examination	2010
Czech Republic [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Examination, Year under Examination	2008
THE NETHERLANDS [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Examination, Year under Examination	2010
Romania [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Examination, Year under Examination	2008
Slovak Republic [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Examination, Year under Examination	2009
Slovenia [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Examination, Year under Examination	2008
UNITED KINGDOM [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Examination, Year under Examination	2013

INTEREST_EXPENSE_Details

INTEREST EXPENSE (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Interest expense, debt	$104,570	$100,320	$107,554
Amortization of capitalized debt issuance costs	18,297	4,101	14,101
Amortization of debt issuance discount and premium, net	19,138	7,288	5,999
Total debt related expenses	37,435	11,389	20,100
Total interest expense	142,005	111,709	127,654
Interest on Senior Notes [Member]
Interest expense, debt	102,379	99,641	103,223
Interest on capital leases and other financing arrangements [Member]
Interest expense, debt	$2,191	$679	$4,331

STOCKBASED_COMPENSATION_Operat

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION Operations (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation charged	$1,344	$6,116	$4,249
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation charged	1,344	4,197	4,249
Restructuring Charges [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation charged	$0	$1,919	$0

STOCKBASED_COMPENSATION_Stock_

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION Stock Options Activity (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of Shares Authorized	7,500,000
Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share:
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, outstanding	$0
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, exercisable	0
Stock Options [Member]
Shares:
Outstanding at beginning of year	390,500		2,219,625		2,901,687
Granted	0		0		0
Exchanged	0	[1]	-1,618,000	[1]	0	[1]
Exercised	0		0		-16,000
Forfeited	-114,500		-136,125		-636,062
Expired	-121,000		-75,000		-30,000
Outstanding at end of year	155,000		390,500		2,219,625
Vested or expected to vest	155,000
Exercisable at end of period	155,000
Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share:
Outstanding at beginning of period	$27.26		$31.51		$32.86
Exchanged	$0	[1]	$31.54	[1]	$0	[1]
Exercised	$0		$0		$2.06
Forfeited	$30.87		$33.36		$35.61
Expired	$20.48		$49.71		$90.54
Oustanding at end of period	$29.88		$27.26		$31.51
Vested or expected to vest	$29.88
Exercisable at end of period	$29.88
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years), outstanding	0 years 11 months 3 days		1 year 4 months 26 days
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years), Vested or expected to vest	0 years 11 months 3 days
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years), exercisable	0 years 11 months 3 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, outstanding	0		0
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Vested or expected to vest	0
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, exercisable	0
Maximum life of issued options	10 years
Minimum [Member] | Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period	1 year
Minimum [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period	1 year
Maximum [Member] | Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period	4 years
Maximum [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period	4 years
$0.01 - 20.00 [Member]
Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share:
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, outstanding	0
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, exercisable	0
$20.01 - 40.00 [Member]
Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share:
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, outstanding	0
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, exercisable	0
$40.01 - 60.00 [Member]
Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share:
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, outstanding	0
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, exercisable	0
$60.01 - 80.00 [Member]
Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share:
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, outstanding	0
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, exercisable	0
$80.01 - 100.00 [Member]
Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share:
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, exercisable	0
$100.01 - 120.00 [Member]
Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share:
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, exercisable	$0
[1]	Options tendered in exchange for restricted stock units pursuant to an employee option exchange program completed in 2013.

STOCKBASED_COMPENSATION_Exerci

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION Exercise Price Range (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Shares, options outstanding	155,000
Averaged remaining contractual life (years), options outstanding	0 years 11 months 3 days
Aggregate intrinsic value (US$), options outstanding	$0
Weighted average exercise price (US$), options outstanding	$29.88
Shares, options exercisable	155,000
Average remaining contractual life (years), options exercisable	0 years 11 months 3 days
Aggregate intrinsic value (US$), options exercisable	0
Weighted average exercise price (US$), options exercisable	$29.88
$0.01 - 20.00 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Range of exercise prices, lower	$0.01
Range of exercise prices, upper	$20
Shares, options outstanding	11,000
Averaged remaining contractual life (years), options outstanding	0 years 4 months 14 days
Aggregate intrinsic value (US$), options outstanding	0
Weighted average exercise price (US$), options outstanding	$17.52
Shares, options exercisable	11,000
Average remaining contractual life (years), options exercisable	0 years 4 months 14 days
Aggregate intrinsic value (US$), options exercisable	0
Weighted average exercise price (US$), options exercisable	$17.52
$20.01 - 40.00 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Range of exercise prices, lower	$20.01
Range of exercise prices, upper	$40
Shares, options outstanding	106,000
Averaged remaining contractual life (years), options outstanding	0 years 11 months 13 days
Aggregate intrinsic value (US$), options outstanding	0
Weighted average exercise price (US$), options outstanding	$22.97
Shares, options exercisable	106,000
Average remaining contractual life (years), options exercisable	0 years 11 months 13 days
Aggregate intrinsic value (US$), options exercisable	0
Weighted average exercise price (US$), options exercisable	$22.97
$40.01 - 60.00 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Range of exercise prices, lower	$40.01
Range of exercise prices, upper	$60
Shares, options outstanding	36,000
Averaged remaining contractual life (years), options outstanding	0 years 11 months 6 days
Aggregate intrinsic value (US$), options outstanding	0
Weighted average exercise price (US$), options outstanding	$51.68
Shares, options exercisable	36,000
Average remaining contractual life (years), options exercisable	0 years 11 months 6 days
Aggregate intrinsic value (US$), options exercisable	0
Weighted average exercise price (US$), options exercisable	$51.68
$60.01 - 80.00 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Range of exercise prices, lower	$60.01
Range of exercise prices, upper	$80
Shares, options outstanding	2,000
Averaged remaining contractual life (years), options outstanding	1 year 11 months 13 days
Aggregate intrinsic value (US$), options outstanding	0
Weighted average exercise price (US$), options outstanding	$72.05
Shares, options exercisable	2,000
Average remaining contractual life (years), options exercisable	1 year 11 months 13 days
Aggregate intrinsic value (US$), options exercisable	0
Weighted average exercise price (US$), options exercisable	$72.05
$80.01 - 100.00 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Range of exercise prices, lower	$80.01
Range of exercise prices, upper	$100
Shares, options exercisable	0
Aggregate intrinsic value (US$), options exercisable	0
Weighted average exercise price (US$), options exercisable	$0
$100.01 - 120.00 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Range of exercise prices, lower	$100
Range of exercise prices, upper	$120
Shares, options exercisable	0
Aggregate intrinsic value (US$), options exercisable	$0
Weighted average exercise price (US$), options exercisable	$0

STOCKBASED_COMPENSATION_Restri

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION Restricted Stock Units (Details) (Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Number of Shares/Units:
Unvested at December 31, 2013	1,017,622
Granted	1,146,489
Vested	-535,168
Forfeited	-261,709
Unvested at December 31, 2014	1,367,234
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value:
Unvested at December 31, 2013	$3.79
Granted	$3
Vested	$3.95
Forfeited	$3.82
Unvested at December 31, 2014	$3.06
Intrinsic value	$4,400,000
Unrecognized compensation expense	$3.20
Compensation cost not yet recognized, period for recognition	2 years 10 months 3 days
Minimum [Member]
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value:
Award vesting period	1 year
Maximum [Member]
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value:
Award vesting period	4 years

EARNINGS_PER_SHARE_Details

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	($17,843)	($51,278)	($41,621)	($40,723)	($106,787)	($21,893)	($40,373)	($107,381)	($151,465)		($276,434)		($535,708)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest									-4,468		-3,882		-10,713
Preferred Stock Dividends and Other Adjustments									-16,036		-7,890		0
Income Loss From Continuing Operations Available to Common Shareholders, Net of Noncontrolling Interest, Basic									-163,033		-280,442		-524,995
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (Note 3)	-60,431	-1,204	-10,886	-7,910	-1,422	-1,381	-715	-1,581	-80,431		-5,099		-10,685
Net loss attributable to CME Ltd.	-74,936	-52,138	-52,438	-47,916	-105,323	-23,091	-40,957	-108,280	-227,428		-277,651		-535,680
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic									-243,464		-285,541		-535,680
Other Preferred Stock Dividends and Adjustments									0		0		0
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted									($243,464)		($285,541)		($535,680)
Weighted average outstanding shares of common stock - basic (in shares)									146,509,000	[1]	125,723,000	[1]	76,919,000	[1]
Dilutive effect of employee stock options and RSUs (in shares)									0		0		0
Weighted average outstanding shares of common stock - diluted (in shares)									146,509,000		125,723,000		76,919,000
Net loss per share:
Continuing operations - Basic (in dollars per share)									($1.11)		($2.23)		($6.83)
Continuing operations - Diluted (in dollars per share)									($1.11)		($2.23)		($6.83)
Discontinued operations – Basic (in dollars per share)									($0.55)		($0.04)		($0.13)
Discontinued operations - Diluted (in dollars per share)									($0.55)		($0.04)		($0.13)
Earnings Per Share, Basic	($0.54)	($0.38)	($0.39)	($0.35)	($0.75)	($0.18)	($0.34)	($1.22)	($1.66)		($2.27)		($6.96)
Diluted (in dollars per share)	($0.54)	($0.38)	($0.39)	($0.35)	($0.75)	($0.18)	($0.34)	($1.22)	($1.66)		($2.27)		($6.96)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount									1,324,920		1,425,477
T W Investor [Member]
Net loss per share:
Convertible preferred stock, shares issued upon conversion	11,211,449								11,211,449
[1]	For the purpose of computing basic earnings per share, the 11,211,449 shares of Class A common stock underlying the Series A Preferred Share are included in the weighted average outstanding shares of common stock - basic, primarily because the holder of the Series A Preferred Share is entitled to receive any dividends payable when dividends are declared by the Board of Directors with respect to any shares of the common stock.

SEGMENT_DATA_Net_Revenue_and_O

SEGMENT DATA Net Revenue and OIBDA (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	$216,196	$131,081	$192,811	$140,705	$219,308	$123,018	$166,689	$124,119	$680,793		$633,134		$705,999
Total OIBDA:									95,446		-48,405		120,627
Bulgaria [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues									87,078		87,448		85,241
Total OIBDA:									9,367		13,391		13,121
Croatia [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues									62,026		61,864		59,299
Total OIBDA:									7,835		8,258		7,924
Czech Republic [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues									202,779		174,939		252,161
Total OIBDA:									61,964		-9,604		103,996
Romania [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues									178,614		162,305		153,137
Total OIBDA:									37,259		2,454		15,404
Slovak Republic [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues									90,556		82,404		96,174
Total OIBDA:									4,586		-19,859		8,604
Slovenia [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues									61,370		66,656		68,895
Total OIBDA:									5,331		9,254		14,933
Total operating segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of Operating Segments									6
Total OIBDA:									126,326		3,848		162,909
Corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total OIBDA:									-30,880		-52,253		-42,282
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues									-1,630	[1]	-2,482	[1]	-8,908	[1]
Total OIBDA:									($16)		($46)		($1,073)
[1]	Reflects revenues earned from the sale of content to other country segments in CME. All other revenues are third party revenues.

SEGMENT_DATA_Reconciliation_De

SEGMENT DATA Reconciliation (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Total OIBDA:									$95,446		($48,405)	$120,627
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment									-32,836		-37,175	-41,506
Amortization of intangible assets									-12,348		-14,761	-42,707
Impairment charge									0		-79,676	-516,203
Other Items									-11,982	[1]	0	0
Operating income / (loss)	38,299	-8,024	22,687	-14,682	-96,979	-44,496	-4,759	-33,783	38,280		-180,017	-479,789
Interest expense, net									-141,711		-111,213	-126,928
Loss on extinguishment of debt									-39,203		-23,115	-198
Foreign currency exchange (loss) / gain, net									-12,767		20,187	6,386
Change in fair value of derivatives									2,311		104	49,027
Other income / (expense)									267		-373	1,043
Credit for income taxes									1,358		17,993	14,751
Net loss from continuing operations	($17,843)	($51,278)	($41,621)	($40,723)	($106,787)	($21,893)	($40,373)	($107,381)	($151,465)		($276,434)	($535,708)
[1]	(1)Other items for the year ended December 31, 2014 consists solely of an accrual related to tax audits of certain subsidiaries in Romania (see Note 21, "Commitments and Contingencies")

SEGMENT_DATA_Total_Assets_Deta

SEGMENT DATA Total Assets (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	$1,619,360	[1]	$1,961,873	[1]
Assets held for sale	29,866	[1]	117,002	[1]
Bulgaria [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	141,055	[1]	172,189	[1]
Croatia [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	58,000	[1]	72,301	[1]
Czech Republic [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	803,361	[1]	920,630	[1]
Romania [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	297,256	[1]	358,535	[1]
Slovak Republic [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	134,544	[1]	150,562	[1]
Slovenia [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	78,403	[1]	99,619	[1]
Total operating segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	1,512,619	[1]	1,773,836	[1]
Corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	$76,875	[1]	$71,035	[1]
[1]	Segment assets exclude any intercompany balances.

SEGMENT_DATA_Capital_Expenditu

SEGMENT DATA Capital Expenditure (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital expenditures	$28,685	$30,118	$31,327
Bulgaria [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital expenditures	2,627	2,798	4,413
Croatia [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital expenditures	2,701	2,574	3,109
Czech Republic [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital expenditures	9,139	7,727	8,118
Romania [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital expenditures	4,686	5,194	6,039
Slovak Republic [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital expenditures	2,240	1,590	1,990
Slovenia [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital expenditures	3,502	4,018	4,638
Total operating segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital expenditures	24,895	23,901	28,307
Corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital expenditures	$3,790	$6,217	$3,020

SEGMENT_DATA_Long_Lived_Assets

SEGMENT DATA Long Lived Assets (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	$1,619,360	[1]	$1,961,873	[1]
Long-lived assets	114,335	[2]	142,907	[2]	149,686
Bulgaria [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	141,055	[1]	172,189	[1]
Long-lived assets	4,187	[2]	13,742	[2]
Croatia [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	58,000	[1]	72,301	[1]
Long-lived assets	5,579	[2]	6,234	[2]
Czech Republic [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	803,361	[1]	920,630	[1]
Long-lived assets	40,940	[2]	47,683	[2]
Romania [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	297,256	[1]	358,535	[1]
Long-lived assets	22,110	[2]	25,726	[2]
Slovak Republic [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	134,544	[1]	150,562	[1]
Long-lived assets	17,374	[2]	20,299	[2]
Slovenia [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	78,403	[1]	99,619	[1]
Long-lived assets	16,647	[2]	20,226	[2]
Total operating segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	1,512,619	[1]	1,773,836	[1]
Long-lived assets	106,837	[2]	133,910	[2]
Corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	76,875	[1]	71,035	[1]
Long-lived assets	$7,498	[2]	$8,997	[2]
[1]	Segment assets exclude any intercompany balances.
[2]	Reflects property, plant and equipment.

SEGMENT_DATA_Revenues_Details

SEGMENT DATA Revenues (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Television advertising									$565,601	$528,778	$616,233
Carriage fees and subscriptions									80,487	58,990	43,357
Other									34,705	45,366	46,409
Total net revenues	$216,196	$131,081	$192,811	$140,705	$219,308	$123,018	$166,689	$124,119	$680,793	$633,134	$705,999

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGENCIES_1

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Operating Lease Payments (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2015	$3,219
2016	1,473
2017	774
2018	345
2019	249
2020 and thereafter	1,130
Total	7,190
Purchase Commitment [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
2015	64,666
2016	62,963
2017	33,729
2018	13,768
2019	923
2020 and thereafter	1,767
Total	177,816	239,300
Transmission Service Agreement [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
2015	22,416
2016	12,489
2017	4,081
2018	3,447
2019	10,513
2020 and thereafter	411
Total	53,357
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
2015	3,987
2016	0
2017	0
2018	0
2019	0
2020 and thereafter	0
Total	$3,987

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGENCIES_2

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Programming Rights Agreements and Other Commitments (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	Purchase Commitment [Member]	Purchase Commitment [Member]	CET 21 [Member]	CET 21 [Member]	Bulgaria [Member]	Bulgaria [Member]
				USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	CZK		Scenario, Adjustment [Member]
									Btv Group [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Total commitments				$177,816,000	$239,300,000
Rent expense	10,000,000	12,600,000	13,700,000
Line of credit, maximum borrowing capacity						$39,900,000	910,000,000
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent								94.00%	90.00%

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGENCIES_3

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Litigation (Details)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Maximum [Member]	Dividends Restrictions [Member]	Dividends Restrictions [Member]	Slovenian Competition Proceeding [Member]	Unfavorable Regulatory Action [Member]
		Minimum [Member]	Maximum [Member]	EUR (€)	USD ($)
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss				€ 5.10
Dividends Reserve Requirement Restriction Portion Of Annual Net Profits		5.00%
Dividends Reserve Requirement Restriction Portion Of Registered Company Capital		5.00%	25.00%
Restricted Net Assets as a Percentage of Total Assets	25.00%
Loss Contingency, Loss in Period					$12

RELATED_PARTY_TRANSACTIONS_Det

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party programming liabilities	$24,980	$69,798
Related party accounts payable	43	359
Related parties	197	1,326
Accrued interest payable (2)	173	0
Other non-current liabilities (Note 11)	46,485	27,499
Time Warner [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Ownership percentage, related party	49.60%
Purchases of programming	20,713	58,636	39,405
Sales	59	119	177
Interest expense	61,887	0	0
Related party programming liabilities	24,980	70,184
Related parties	197	168
Long-term debt and other financing arrangements (1)	269,862	0
Accrued interest payable (2)	4,763	0
Other non-current liabilities (Note 11)	10,299	0
Accounts Payable [Member] | Time Warner [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party accounts payable	$150	$0

QUARTERLY_FINANCIAL_DATA_Detai

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]
Net revenues	$216,196	$131,081	$192,811	$140,705	$219,308	$123,018	$166,689	$124,119	$680,793	$633,134	$705,999
Cost of revenues	138,125	105,823	125,514	119,579	189,541	127,374	134,497	127,158	489,041	578,570	544,819
Operating (loss) / income	38,299	-8,024	22,687	-14,682	-96,979	-44,496	-4,759	-33,783	38,280	-180,017	-479,789
Net loss	-17,843	-51,278	-41,621	-40,723	-106,787	-21,893	-40,373	-107,381	-151,465	-276,434	-535,708
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (Note 3)	-60,431	-1,204	-10,886	-7,910	-1,422	-1,381	-715	-1,581	-80,431	-5,099	-10,685
Net loss	-78,274	-52,482	-52,507	-48,633	-108,209	-23,274	-41,088	-108,962	-231,896	-281,533	-546,393
Net loss attributable to CME Ltd.	($74,936)	($52,138)	($52,438)	($47,916)	($105,323)	($23,091)	($40,957)	($108,280)	($227,428)	($277,651)	($535,680)
Net loss per share:
Basic EPS (in dollars per share)	($0.54)	($0.38)	($0.39)	($0.35)	($0.75)	($0.18)	($0.34)	($1.22)	($1.66)	($2.27)	($6.96)
Effect of dilutive securities (in dollars per share)	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Diluted (in dollars per share)	($0.54)	($0.38)	($0.39)	($0.35)	($0.75)	($0.18)	($0.34)	($1.22)	($1.66)	($2.27)	($6.96)

GUARANTOR_AND_NONGUARANTOR_FIN2

GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION Balance Sheet (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$34,298		$102,322		$136,543	$181,301
Accounts receivable, net	175,866		169,054
Program rights, net	99,358		96,099
Other current assets	35,481		42,803
Assets held for sale	29,866	[1]	117,002	[1]
Intercompany current assets	0		0
Total current assets	374,869		527,280
Investments in subsidiaries	0		0
Deficiency in excess of investments in subsidiaries			0
Property, plant and equipment, net (Note 9)	114,335	[2]	142,907	[2]	149,686
Program rights, net	207,264		272,997
Goodwill	681,398		782,870		836,538
Total broadcast licenses and other intangible assets, net	183,378		222,119
Other non-current assets	58,116		13,700
Intercompany non-current assets	0		0
Total non-current assets	1,244,491		1,434,593
Total assets	1,619,360	[1]	1,961,873	[1]
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	179,224		277,680
Current portion of long-term debt and other financing arrangements	252,859		1,461
Other current liabilities	7,812		14,011
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities	10,632		29,529
Intercompany current liabilities	0		0
Total current liabilities	450,527		322,681
Non-current liabilities
Long-term debt and other financing arrangements	621,240		962,802
Other non-current liabilities	46,485		27,499
Intercompany non-current liabilities	0		0
Total non-current liabilities	667,725		990,301
Temporary equity	223,926		207,890
Total CME Ltd. shareholders’ equity	279,794		440,108
Noncontrolling interests	-2,612		893
Total equity	277,182		441,001		631,267	1,017,942
Total liabilities and equity	1,619,360		1,961,873
CME Media Enterprises B.V. [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent			100.00%
Central European Media Enterprises N.V. [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent	100.00%
Parent Company [Member]
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	613		19,461		9,372	8,260
Accounts receivable, net	0		0
Program rights, net	0		0
Other current assets	1,007		2,638
Assets held for sale	0		0
Intercompany current assets	12,582		53,396
Total current assets	14,202		75,495
Investments in subsidiaries	110,186		0
Deficiency in excess of investments in subsidiaries			297,244
Property, plant and equipment, net (Note 9)	0		0
Program rights, net	0		0
Goodwill	0		0
Total broadcast licenses and other intangible assets, net	0		0
Other non-current assets	55,471		3,976
Intercompany non-current assets	1,252,708		1,822,966
Total non-current assets	1,418,365		1,826,942
Total assets	1,432,567		1,902,437
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	5,109		18,234
Current portion of long-term debt and other financing arrangements	251,669		0
Other current liabilities	271		500
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities	0		0
Intercompany current liabilities	7,003		7,788
Total current liabilities	264,052		26,522
Non-current liabilities
Long-term debt and other financing arrangements	615,698		620,375
Other non-current liabilities	16,315		0
Intercompany non-current liabilities	32,782		310,298
Total non-current liabilities	664,795		1,227,917
Temporary equity	223,926		207,890
Total CME Ltd. shareholders’ equity	279,794		440,108
Noncontrolling interests	0		0
Total equity	279,794		440,108
Total liabilities and equity	1,432,567		1,902,437
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	2,931		5,422		2,836	51,661
Accounts receivable, net	0		0
Program rights, net	0		0
Other current assets	346		31
Assets held for sale	0		0
Intercompany current assets	14,333		2,052
Total current assets	17,610		7,505
Investments in subsidiaries	1,516,707		1,447,178
Deficiency in excess of investments in subsidiaries			0
Property, plant and equipment, net (Note 9)	0		0
Program rights, net	0		0
Goodwill	0		0
Total broadcast licenses and other intangible assets, net	0		0
Other non-current assets	0		0
Intercompany non-current assets	32,781		315,017
Total non-current assets	1,549,488		1,762,195
Total assets	1,567,098		1,769,700
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	286		41
Current portion of long-term debt and other financing arrangements	0		71
Other current liabilities	0		0
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities	0		0
Intercompany current liabilities	35,151		45,988
Total current liabilities	35,437		46,100
Non-current liabilities
Long-term debt and other financing arrangements	0		0
Other non-current liabilities	482		0
Intercompany non-current liabilities	1,392,535		1,846,572
Total non-current liabilities	1,393,017		1,846,572
Temporary equity	0		0
Total CME Ltd. shareholders’ equity	138,644		-122,972
Noncontrolling interests	0		0
Total equity	138,644		-122,972
Total liabilities and equity	1,567,098		1,769,700
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	30,754		77,439		124,335	121,380
Accounts receivable, net	175,866		169,054
Program rights, net	99,358		96,099
Other current assets	34,128		40,134
Assets held for sale	29,866		117,002
Intercompany current assets	17,492		0
Total current assets	387,464		499,728
Investments in subsidiaries	0		0
Deficiency in excess of investments in subsidiaries			0
Property, plant and equipment, net (Note 9)	114,335		142,907
Program rights, net	207,264		272,997
Goodwill	681,398		782,870
Total broadcast licenses and other intangible assets, net	183,378		222,119
Other non-current assets	2,645		9,724
Intercompany non-current assets	291,589		18,887
Total non-current assets	1,480,609		1,449,504
Total assets	1,868,073		1,949,232
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	173,829		259,405
Current portion of long-term debt and other financing arrangements	1,190		1,390
Other current liabilities	7,541		13,511
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities	10,632		29,529
Intercompany current liabilities	2,253		1,672
Total current liabilities	195,445		305,507
Non-current liabilities
Long-term debt and other financing arrangements	5,542		342,427
Other non-current liabilities	29,688		27,499
Intercompany non-current liabilities	151,761		0
Total non-current liabilities	186,991		369,926
Temporary equity	0		0
Total CME Ltd. shareholders’ equity	1,488,249		1,272,906
Noncontrolling interests	-2,612		893
Total equity	1,485,637		1,273,799
Total liabilities and equity	1,868,073		1,949,232
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	0		0		0	0
Accounts receivable, net	0		0
Program rights, net	0		0
Other current assets	0		0
Assets held for sale	0		0
Intercompany current assets	-44,407		-55,448
Total current assets	-44,407		-55,448
Investments in subsidiaries	-1,626,893		-1,447,178
Deficiency in excess of investments in subsidiaries			-297,244
Property, plant and equipment, net (Note 9)	0		0
Program rights, net	0		0
Goodwill	0		0
Total broadcast licenses and other intangible assets, net	0		0
Other non-current assets	0		0
Intercompany non-current assets	-1,577,078		-2,156,870
Total non-current assets	-3,203,971		-3,604,048
Total assets	-3,248,378		-3,659,496
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	0		0
Current portion of long-term debt and other financing arrangements	0		0
Other current liabilities	0		0
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities	0		0
Intercompany current liabilities	-44,407		-55,448
Total current liabilities	-44,407		-55,448
Non-current liabilities
Long-term debt and other financing arrangements	0		0
Other non-current liabilities	0		0
Intercompany non-current liabilities	-1,577,078		-2,156,870
Total non-current liabilities	-1,577,078		-2,454,114
Temporary equity	0		0
Total CME Ltd. shareholders’ equity	-1,626,893		-1,149,934
Noncontrolling interests	0		0
Total equity	-1,626,893		-1,149,934
Total liabilities and equity	($3,248,378)		($3,659,496)
[1]	Segment assets exclude any intercompany balances.
[2]	Reflects property, plant and equipment.

GUARANTOR_AND_NONGUARANTOR_FIN3

GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION Income statement (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net revenues	$216,196	$131,081	$192,811	$140,705	$219,308	$123,018	$166,689	$124,119	$680,793	$633,134	$705,999
Cost of revenues	138,125	105,823	125,514	119,579	189,541	127,374	134,497	127,158	489,041	578,570	544,819
Selling, general and administrative expenses									143,616	136,393	124,766
Restructuring Charges									9,856	18,512	0
Impairment charge (Note 4)									0	79,676	516,203
Operating (loss) / income	38,299	-8,024	22,687	-14,682	-96,979	-44,496	-4,759	-33,783	38,280	-180,017	-479,789
Interest income									294	496	726
Interest Expense									-142,005	-111,709	-127,654
Loss on extinguishment of debt									-39,203	-23,115	-198
Foreign currency exchange (loss) / gain, net									-12,767	20,187	6,386
Change in fair value of derivatives									2,311	104	49,027
Other income									267	-373	1,043
Loss before tax									-152,823	-294,427	-550,459
Credit for income taxes									1,358	17,993	14,751
Income / (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Equity Method Investments And Noncontrolling Interest									-151,465	-276,434	-535,708
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments									0	0	0
Net loss from continuing operations	-17,843	-51,278	-41,621	-40,723	-106,787	-21,893	-40,373	-107,381	-151,465	-276,434	-535,708
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes, before loss on sale									-80,431	-5,099	-10,685
Net loss	-78,274	-52,482	-52,507	-48,633	-108,209	-23,274	-41,088	-108,962	-231,896	-281,533	-546,393
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest									4,468	3,882	10,713
Net loss attributable to CME Ltd.	-74,936	-52,138	-52,438	-47,916	-105,323	-23,091	-40,957	-108,280	-227,428	-277,651	-535,680
Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax									-156,817	-58,200	28,651
Comprehensive loss									-388,713	-339,733	-517,742
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest									3,505	4,103	10,617
Comprehensive loss attributable to CME Ltd.									-385,208	-335,630	-507,125
Parent Company [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net revenues									0	0	0
Cost of revenues									0	0	0
Selling, general and administrative expenses									19,026	33,905	19,999
Restructuring Charges									0	2,422
Impairment charge (Note 4)										0	0
Operating (loss) / income									-19,026	-36,327	-19,999
Interest income									138,020	137,545	144,057
Interest Expense									-138,480	-88,102	-96,582
Loss on extinguishment of debt									-24,161	-23,115	-198
Foreign currency exchange (loss) / gain, net									3,926	29,773	8,170
Change in fair value of derivatives									2,311	0	48,453
Other income									0	0	0
Loss before tax									-37,410	19,774	83,901
Credit for income taxes									0	0	0
Income / (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Equity Method Investments And Noncontrolling Interest									-37,410	19,774	83,901
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments									-190,018	-297,425	-619,581
Net loss from continuing operations									-227,428	-277,651	-535,680
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes, before loss on sale									0	0	0
Net loss									-227,428	-277,651	-535,680
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest									0	0	0
Net loss attributable to CME Ltd.									-227,428	-277,651	-535,680
Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax									-162,136	-56,907	28,555
Comprehensive loss									-389,564	-334,558	-507,125
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest									0	0	0
Comprehensive loss attributable to CME Ltd.									-389,564	-334,558	-507,125
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net revenues									0	0	0
Cost of revenues									0	0	0
Selling, general and administrative expenses									804	5	1,408
Restructuring Charges									0	24
Impairment charge (Note 4)										0	0
Operating (loss) / income									-804	-29	-1,408
Interest income									26,198	6,519	851
Interest Expense									-137,891	-124,100	-118,530
Loss on extinguishment of debt									0	0	0
Foreign currency exchange (loss) / gain, net									2,243	27,790	-7,402
Change in fair value of derivatives									-6,663	-18,779	0
Other income									0	-81	0
Loss before tax									-116,917	-108,680	-126,489
Credit for income taxes									12,170	9,510	13,657
Income / (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Equity Method Investments And Noncontrolling Interest									-104,747	-99,170	-112,832
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments									-85,271	-198,255	-506,749
Net loss from continuing operations									-190,018	-297,425	-619,581
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes, before loss on sale									0	0	0
Net loss									-190,018	-297,425	-619,581
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest									0	0	0
Net loss attributable to CME Ltd.									-190,018	-297,425	-619,581
Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax									-319,647	-73,313	28,555
Comprehensive loss									-509,665	-370,738	-591,026
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest									0	0	0
Comprehensive loss attributable to CME Ltd.									-509,665	-370,738	-591,026
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net revenues									680,793	633,134	705,999
Cost of revenues									489,041	578,570	544,819
Selling, general and administrative expenses									123,786	102,483	103,359
Restructuring Charges									9,856	16,066
Impairment charge (Note 4)										79,676	516,203
Operating (loss) / income									58,110	-143,661	-458,382
Interest income									1,668	462	562
Interest Expense									-31,226	-43,537	-57,286
Loss on extinguishment of debt									-15,042	0	0
Foreign currency exchange (loss) / gain, net									-18,936	-37,376	5,618
Change in fair value of derivatives									6,663	18,883	574
Other income									267	-292	1,043
Loss before tax									1,504	-205,521	-507,871
Credit for income taxes									-10,812	8,483	1,094
Income / (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Equity Method Investments And Noncontrolling Interest									-9,308	-197,038	-506,777
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments									0	0	0
Net loss from continuing operations									-9,308	-197,038	-506,777
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes, before loss on sale									-80,431	-5,099	-10,685
Net loss									-89,739	-202,137	-517,462
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest									4,468	3,882	10,713
Net loss attributable to CME Ltd.									-85,271	-198,255	-506,749
Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax									-155,197	-4,356	51,333
Comprehensive loss									-244,936	-206,493	-466,129
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest									3,505	4,103	10,617
Comprehensive loss attributable to CME Ltd.									-241,431	-202,390	-455,512
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net revenues									0	0	0
Cost of revenues									0	0	0
Selling, general and administrative expenses									0	0	0
Restructuring Charges									0	0
Impairment charge (Note 4)										0	0
Operating (loss) / income									0	0	0
Interest income									-165,592	-144,030	-144,744
Interest Expense									165,592	144,030	144,744
Loss on extinguishment of debt									0	0	0
Foreign currency exchange (loss) / gain, net									0	0	0
Change in fair value of derivatives									0	0	0
Other income									0	0	0
Loss before tax									0	0	0
Credit for income taxes									0	0	0
Income / (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Equity Method Investments And Noncontrolling Interest									0	0	0
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments									275,289	495,680	1,126,330
Net loss from continuing operations									275,289	495,680	1,126,330
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes, before loss on sale									0	0	0
Net loss									275,289	495,680	1,126,330
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest									0	0	0
Net loss attributable to CME Ltd.									275,289	495,680	1,126,330
Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax									480,163	76,376	-79,792
Comprehensive loss									755,452	572,056	1,046,538
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest									0	0	0
Comprehensive loss attributable to CME Ltd.									$755,452	$572,056	$1,046,538

GUARANTOR_AND_NONGUARANTOR_FIN4

GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION Cash flows (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash generated from / (used in) operating activities	($65,242)	($61,070)	($27,670)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES [Abstract]
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	-28,685	-30,118	-31,327
Disposal of property, plant and equipment	-137	-283	-236
Proceeds From Intercompany Investing Activities	0	0
Payments for Intercompany Investing Activities	0	0	0
Proceeds From (Payments For) Intercompany Investing Activities			0
Net cash used in investing activities	-28,548	-29,835	-31,091
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES [Abstract]
Repayments of Senior Debt	-712,919	-310,322	-290,135
Debt transactions costs	-14,206	-785	-7,000
Issuance of Senior Notes	-550,421	0	-228,890
Change in restricted cash	0	-20,605	20,982
Proceeds from credit facilities	-25,000	-40	-191,259
Payment of credit facilities and capital leases	-1,080	-1,648	-101,196
Issuance of common stock	191,825	157,116	15,033
Proceeds from Issuance of Warrants	191,825
Issuance of preferred stock	0	200,000	0
Equity issuance costs	0	-5,410	-2,942
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised		59
Dividends paid to holders of noncontrolling interests	-46	-411	-308
Other	0	-59	0
Proceeds From Intercompany Financing Activities	0	0	0
Payments For Intercompany Financing Activities	0	0	0
Net cash provided by financing activities	38,995	59,244	12,619
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations	1,408	1,952	1,122
Net cash used in discontinued operations - investing activities	-228	-301	-1,335
Net cash (used in) / provided by discontinued operations - financing activities	-942	77	-723
Impact of exchange rate fluctuations on cash	-10,651	-384	4,564
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-68,024	-34,221	-44,758
Cash and cash equivalents	34,298	102,322	136,543	181,301
Parent Company [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash generated from / (used in) operating activities	67,171	-80,304	5,223
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES [Abstract]
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	0	0	0
Disposal of property, plant and equipment	0	0	0
Proceeds From Intercompany Investing Activities	703,941	609,801
Payments for Intercompany Investing Activities	-900,009	-580,533	-321,212
Proceeds From (Payments For) Intercompany Investing Activities			319,669
Net cash used in investing activities	-196,068	29,268	-1,543
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES [Abstract]
Repayments of Senior Debt	-400,673	-310,322	-290,135
Debt transactions costs	-12,396	-785	-4,350
Issuance of Senior Notes	-550,421		-135,949
Change in restricted cash		-20,467	20,972
Proceeds from credit facilities	-25,000	0	-180,179
Payment of credit facilities and capital leases	0	0	-15,330
Issuance of common stock		157,116	15,033
Proceeds from Issuance of Warrants	191,825
Issuance of preferred stock		200,000
Equity issuance costs		-5,410	-2,942
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised		59
Dividends paid to holders of noncontrolling interests	0	0	0
Proceeds From Intercompany Financing Activities	0	0	0
Payments For Intercompany Financing Activities	-243,778	0	0
Net cash provided by financing activities	110,399	61,125	-2,568
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations	350	0	0
Net cash used in discontinued operations - investing activities	0	0	0
Net cash (used in) / provided by discontinued operations - financing activities	0	0	0
Impact of exchange rate fluctuations on cash	0	0	0
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-18,848	10,089	1,112
Cash and cash equivalents	613	19,461	9,372	8,260
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash generated from / (used in) operating activities	-132,570	288,651	-31,744
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES [Abstract]
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	0	0	0
Disposal of property, plant and equipment	0	0	0
Proceeds From Intercompany Investing Activities	356,217	9,323
Payments for Intercompany Investing Activities	-418,504	-266,355	-303,558
Proceeds From (Payments For) Intercompany Investing Activities			259,487
Net cash used in investing activities	-62,287	-257,032	-44,071
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES [Abstract]
Repayments of Senior Debt	0	0	0
Debt transactions costs	0	0	0
Issuance of Senior Notes	0		0
Change in restricted cash		0	0
Proceeds from credit facilities	0	0	0
Payment of credit facilities and capital leases	0	0	0
Issuance of common stock		0	0
Proceeds from Issuance of Warrants	0
Issuance of preferred stock		0
Equity issuance costs		0	0
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised		0
Dividends paid to holders of noncontrolling interests	0	0	0
Proceeds From Intercompany Financing Activities	634,862	580,533	321,212
Payments For Intercompany Financing Activities	-443,412	-609,801	-294,222
Net cash provided by financing activities	191,450	-29,268	26,990
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations	0	0	0
Net cash used in discontinued operations - investing activities	0	0	0
Net cash (used in) / provided by discontinued operations - financing activities	0	0	0
Impact of exchange rate fluctuations on cash	916	235	0
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-2,491	2,586	-48,825
Cash and cash equivalents	2,931	5,422	2,836	51,661
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash generated from / (used in) operating activities	157	-269,417	-1,149
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES [Abstract]
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	-28,685	-30,118	-31,327
Disposal of property, plant and equipment	-137	-283	-236
Proceeds From Intercompany Investing Activities	0	0
Payments for Intercompany Investing Activities	-260,529	0	0
Proceeds From (Payments For) Intercompany Investing Activities			0
Net cash used in investing activities	-289,077	-29,835	-31,091
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES [Abstract]
Repayments of Senior Debt	-312,246	0	0
Debt transactions costs	-1,810	0	-2,650
Issuance of Senior Notes	0		-92,941
Change in restricted cash		-138	10
Proceeds from credit facilities	0	-40	-11,080
Payment of credit facilities and capital leases	-1,080	-1,648	-85,866
Issuance of common stock		0	0
Proceeds from Issuance of Warrants	0
Issuance of preferred stock		0
Equity issuance costs		0	0
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised		0
Dividends paid to holders of noncontrolling interests	-46	-411	-308
Proceeds From Intercompany Financing Activities	720,248	266,355	303,558
Payments For Intercompany Financing Activities	-149,036	-9,323	-284,934
Net cash provided by financing activities	256,030	255,151	33,811
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations	1,058	1,952	1,122
Net cash used in discontinued operations - investing activities	-228	-301	-1,335
Net cash (used in) / provided by discontinued operations - financing activities	-942	77	-723
Impact of exchange rate fluctuations on cash	-11,567	-619	4,564
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-46,685	-46,896	2,955
Cash and cash equivalents	30,754	77,439	124,335	121,380
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash generated from / (used in) operating activities	0	0	0
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES [Abstract]
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	0	0	0
Disposal of property, plant and equipment	0	0	0
Proceeds From Intercompany Investing Activities	-1,060,158	-619,124
Payments for Intercompany Investing Activities	1,579,042	846,888	624,770
Proceeds From (Payments For) Intercompany Investing Activities			-579,156
Net cash used in investing activities	518,884	227,764	45,614
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES [Abstract]
Repayments of Senior Debt	0	0	0
Debt transactions costs	0	0	0
Issuance of Senior Notes	0		0
Change in restricted cash		0	0
Proceeds from credit facilities	0	0	0
Payment of credit facilities and capital leases	0	0	0
Issuance of common stock		0	0
Proceeds from Issuance of Warrants	0
Issuance of preferred stock		0
Equity issuance costs		0	0
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised		0
Dividends paid to holders of noncontrolling interests	0	0	0
Proceeds From Intercompany Financing Activities	-1,355,110	-846,888	-624,770
Payments For Intercompany Financing Activities	836,226	619,124	579,156
Net cash provided by financing activities	-518,884	-227,764	-45,614
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations	0	0	0
Net cash used in discontinued operations - investing activities	0	0	0
Net cash (used in) / provided by discontinued operations - financing activities	0	0	0
Impact of exchange rate fluctuations on cash	0	0	0
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents	$0	$0	$0	$0

GUARANTOR_AND_NONGUARANTOR_FIN5

GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION Other details (Details) (Central European Media Enterprises N.V. [Member])	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Central European Media Enterprises N.V. [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent	100.00%
Central European Media Enterprises N.V. [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent		100.00%