Lions Gate Entertainment (LGF-A) 10-Q 7 Aug 14 2015 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Aug. 01, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT CORP /CN/	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000929351	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Document Period End Date	30-Jun-14	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2015	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q1	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--03-31	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	137,094,417

Unaudited_Condensed_Consolidat

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
ASSETS	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$50,372	$25,692
Restricted cash	7,534	8,925
Accounts receivable, net of reserves for returns and allowances of $63,419 (March 31, 2014 - $106,680) and provision for doubtful accounts of $2,683 (March 31, 2014 - $4,876)	717,498	885,571
Investment in films and television programs, net	1,380,581	1,274,573
Property and equipment, net	15,092	14,552
Equity method investments	188,996	181,941
Goodwill	323,328	323,328
Other assets	67,396	71,067
Deferred tax assets	61,228	65,983
Total assets	2,812,025	2,851,632
LIABILITIES	'	'
Senior revolving credit facility	84,000	97,619
Senior secured second-priority notes	225,000	225,000
July 2013 7-Year Term Loan	222,842	222,753
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	223,386	332,457
Participations and residuals	467,976	469,390
Film obligations and production loans	636,292	499,787
Convertible senior subordinated notes	133,255	131,788
Deferred revenue	283,482	288,300
Total liabilities	2,276,233	2,267,094
Commitments and contingencies	'	'
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	'	'
Common shares, no par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 137,657,820 shares issued (March 31, 2014 - 141,007,461 shares)	651,110	743,788
Accumulated deficit	-114,614	-157,875
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-704	-1,375
Total shareholders' equity	535,792	584,538
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$2,812,025	$2,851,632

Unaudited_Condensed_Consolidat1

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Reserve for returns and allowances on accounts receivable	$63,419	$106,680
Provision for doubtful accounts on accounts receivable	$2,683	$4,876
Common stock, no par value	'	'
Authorized common shares	500,000,000	500,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	137,657,820	141,007,461

Unaudited_Condensed_Consolidat2

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Revenues	$449,383	$569,728
Expenses:	'	'
Direct operating	238,873	306,445
Distribution and marketing	97,321	171,460
General and administration	64,079	56,770
Depreciation and amortization	1,346	1,625
Total expenses	401,619	536,300
Operating income	47,764	33,428
Interest expense	'	'
Cash interest	9,442	16,273
Amortization of debt discount and deferred financing costs	3,530	4,541
Total interest expense	12,972	20,814
Interest and other income	-1,018	-1,496
Loss on extinguishment of debt	0	466
Total other expenses, net	11,954	19,784
Income before equity interests and income taxes	35,810	13,644
Equity interests income	18,210	7,977
Income before income taxes	54,020	21,621
Income tax provision	10,759	8,004
Net income	$43,261	$13,617
Basic net income per common share	$0.31	$0.10
Diluted net income per common share	$0.30	$0.10
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:	'	'
Basic	138,509	136,189
Diluted	152,210	140,745
Dividends declared per common share	$0.05	$0

Unaudited_Condensed_Consolidat3

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Net income	$43,261	$13,617
Foreign currency translation adjustments	1,482	549
Net unrealized loss on foreign exchange contracts, net of tax	-811	-336
Comprehensive income	$43,932	$13,830

Unaudited_Condensed_Consolidat4

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Common Shares [Member]	Accumulated Deficit [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
In Thousands, except Share data
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2014	$584,538	$743,788	($157,875)	($1,375)
Beginning balance, shares at Mar. 31, 2014	'	141,007,461	'	'
Exercise of stock options	446	446	'	'
Exercise of stock options, shares	'	32,522	'	'
Share-based compensation, net of withholding tax obligations of $10,247	11,791	11,791	'	'
Share-based compensation, net of withholding tax obligations of $10,247, shares	'	428,001	'	'
Conversion of October 2004 2.9375% Notes	109	109	'	'
Conversion of October 2004 2.9375% Notes, shares	'	9,846	'	'
Issuance of common shares to directors for services	276	276	'	'
Issuance of common shares to directors for services, shares	'	10,646	'	'
Repurchase of common shares, no par value	-101,190	-101,190	'	'
Repurchase of common shares, no par value, shares	'	-3,830,656	'	'
Dividends declared	-6,881	-6,881	'	'
Excess tax benefits on equity-based compensation awards	2,771	2,771	'	'
Net income	43,261	'	43,261	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments	1,482	'	'	1,482
Net unrealized loss on foreign exchange contracts, net of tax	-811	'	'	-811
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2014	$535,792	$651,110	($114,614)	($704)
Ending balance, shares at Jun. 30, 2014	'	137,657,820	'	'

Unaudited_Condensed_Consolidat5

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014
Withholding tax obligations for share-based compensation	$10,247
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member] | October 2004 Notes [Member]	'
Coupon rate	2.94%

Unaudited_Condensed_Consolidat6

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Operating Activities:	'	'
Net income	$43,261	$13,617
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	1,346	1,625
Amortization of films and television programs	158,808	219,364
Amortization of debt discount and deferred financing costs	3,530	4,541
Non-cash share-based compensation	16,537	13,220
Distribution from equity method investee	6,230	9,849
Loss on extinguishment of debt	0	466
Equity interests income	-18,210	-7,977
Deferred income taxes	5,105	2,063
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:	'	'
Restricted cash	1,391	1,662
Accounts receivable, net	169,514	-32,516
Investment in films and television programs	-263,851	-160,933
Other assets	382	-1,222
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	-95,666	-33,584
Participations and residuals	-1,539	-17,512
Film obligations	-34,589	-21,370
Deferred revenue	-4,883	-20,582
Net Cash Flows Used In Operating Activities	-12,634	-29,289
Investing Activities:	'	'
Proceeds from the sale of equity method investees	14,575	9,000
Investment in equity method investees	-9,650	-3,750
Distributions from equity method investee in excess of earnings	0	4,169
Purchases of property and equipment	-1,427	-1,428
Net Cash Flows Provided By Investing Activities	3,498	7,991
Financing Activities:	'	'
Senior revolving credit facility - borrowings	170,000	173,000
Senior revolving credit facility - repayments	-183,619	-172,000
Senior secured second-priority notes - repurchases	0	-4,280
Convertible senior subordinated notes - borrowings	0	60,000
Convertible senior subordinated notes - repurchases	-16	0
Production loans - borrowings	207,953	108,605
Production loans - repayments	-36,859	-82,292
Pennsylvania Regional Center credit facility - repayments	0	-65,000
Repurchase of common shares	-109,529	0
Dividends paid	-7,066	0
Excess tax benefits on equity-based compensation awards	2,771	0
Exercise of stock options	406	543
Tax withholding required on equity awards	-10,247	-9,019
Net Cash Flows Provided By Financing Activities	33,794	9,557
Net Change In Cash And Cash Equivalents	24,658	-11,741
Foreign Exchange Effects on Cash	22	397
Cash and Cash Equivalents - Beginning Of Period	25,692	62,363
Cash and Cash Equivalents - End Of Period	$50,372	$51,019

General

General	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
General	'
	General
	Nature of Operations
	Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. (the “Company,” “Lionsgate,” “we,” “us” or “our”) is a leading global entertainment company with a strong and diversified presence in motion picture production and distribution, television programming and syndication, home entertainment, family entertainment, digital distribution, new channel platforms and international distribution and sales.
	Basis of Presentation
	The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Lionsgate and all of its majority-owned and controlled subsidiaries.
	The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with United States (“U.S.”) generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and the instructions to quarterly report on Form 10-Q under the Exchange Act, and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of the Company’s management, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been reflected in these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. Operating results for the three months ended June 30, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015. The balance sheet at March 31, 2014 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date, but does not include all the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read together with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014.
	Certain amounts presented in prior years have been reclassified to conform to the current year’s presentation.
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. 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 revenue and expenses during the reporting period. The most significant estimates made by management in the preparation of the financial statements relate to ultimate revenue and costs for investment in films and television programs; estimates of sales returns and other allowances and provisions for doubtful accounts; fair value of equity-based compensation; fair value of assets and liabilities for allocation of the purchase price of companies acquired; income taxes and accruals for contingent liabilities; and impairment assessments for investment in films and television programs, property and equipment, equity investments, goodwill and intangible assets. Actual results could differ from such estimates.
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued an accounting standard update relating to the presentation of unrecognized tax benefits. The accounting update requires companies to present a deferred tax asset net of related unrecognized tax benefits if there is a net operating loss or other tax carryforwards that would apply in settlement of the uncertain tax position. To the extent that an uncertain tax position would not be settled through a reduction of a net operating loss or other tax carryforwards, the unrecognized tax benefit will be presented as a liability. The Company has adopted the new guidance effective April 1, 2014, with no material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
	In May 2014, the FASB issued an accounting standard update relating to the recognition of revenue from contracts with customers, which will supersede most current U.S. GAAP revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. The core principle is that a company should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration for which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The new revenue recognition standard provides a five-step analysis of transactions to determine when and how revenue is recognized. The guidance will be effective for the Company's fiscal year beginning April 1, 2017, and can be applied either retrospectively or under a cumulative-effect transition method. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of this new guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements.

Investment_In_Films_And_Televi

Investment In Films And Television Programs	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Investment In Films And Television Programs [Abstract]	'
Investment In Films And Television Programs	'
	Investment in Films and Television Programs
		June 30,			March 31,
		2014			2014
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Motion Pictures Segment - Theatrical and Non-Theatrical Films
	Released, net of accumulated amortization	$	454,356		$	509,831
	Acquired libraries, net of accumulated amortization	13,022			14,329
	Completed and not released	50,756			50,785
	In progress	466,155			351,047
	In development	27,784			22,336
	Product inventory	27,332			31,248
		1,039,405			979,576
	Television Production Segment - Direct-to-Television Programs
	Released, net of accumulated amortization	224,212			212,929
	In progress	111,186			76,459
	In development	5,778			5,609
		341,176			294,997
		$	1,380,581		$	1,274,573
	The following table sets forth acquired libraries that represent titles released three years prior to the date of acquisition. These libraries are being amortized over their expected revenue stream from the acquisition date over a period up to 20 years:
				Total		Remaining	Unamortized Costs
				Amortization		Amortization
	Acquired Library		Acquisition Date	Period		Period	June 30,		March 31,
							2014		2014
				(In years)			(Amounts in thousands)
	Artisan Entertainment		December 2003	20		9.5	$	9,261	$	10,236
	Summit Entertainment		Jan-12	20		17.5	3,761		4,093
	Total acquired libraries						$	13,022	$	14,329
	The Company expects approximately 47% of completed films and television programs, net of accumulated amortization, will be amortized during the one-year period ending June 30, 2015. Additionally, the Company expects approximately 81% of completed and released films and television programs, net of accumulated amortization and excluding acquired libraries, will be amortized during the three-year period ending June 30, 2017.

Equity_Method_Investments

Equity Method Investments	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures [Abstract]	'
Equity Method Investments	'
	Equity Method Investments
	The carrying amount of significant equity method investments at June 30, 2014 and March 31, 2014 were as follows:
		June 30,
		2014
	Equity Method Investee	Ownership		June 30,				March 31,
		Percentage		2014				2014
				(Amounts in thousands)
	EPIX	31.20%		$	81,036			$	78,758
	TVGN	50.00%		91,573				86,298
	Other equity method investments (1)	Various		16,387				16,885
				$	188,996			$	181,941
	Equity interests in equity method investments for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 were as follows (income (loss)):
		Three Months Ended
		June 30,
	Equity Method Investee	2014				2013
		(Amounts in thousands)
	EPIX	$	8,508			$	6,741
	TVGN	(2,225		)		2,864
	Other equity method investments (1)	11,927				(1,628		)
		$	18,210			$	7,977
	_________________________
	(1)The Company records its share of the net income or loss of other equity method investments on a one quarter lag and, accordingly, during the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company recorded its share of the income or loss generated by these entities for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. On April 14, 2014, the Company sold all of its 34.5% interest in FEARnet. The sales price was approximately $14.6 million, net of a working capital adjustment. The Company has recorded a gain on the sale of $11.4 million within equity interest income in the three months ended June 30, 2014. As a result of this transaction, the Company's equity interest in FEARnet has been reduced to zero as of June 30, 2014.
	The Company licenses certain of its theatrical releases and other films and television programs to EPIX and TVGN. A portion of the profits of these licenses reflecting the Company's ownership share in the venture are eliminated through an adjustment to the equity interest income (loss) of the venture. These profits are recognized as they are realized by the equity method investee through the amortization of the related asset, recorded on the equity method investee's balance sheet, over the license period.
	Distributions from equity method investees are recorded as a reduction of the Company's investment. Distributions received up to the Company's interest in the investee's retained earnings are considered returns on investments and are classified within cash flows from operating activities in the statement of cash flows. Distributions from equity method investments in excess of the Company's interest in the investee's retained earnings are considered returns of investments and are classified within cash flows provided by investing activities in the statement of cash flows.
	EPIX. In April 2008, the Company formed a joint venture with Viacom, its Paramount Pictures unit and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios to create a premium television channel and subscription video-on-demand service named “EPIX”. The Company invested $80.4 million through September 30, 2010, and no additional amounts have been funded since. During the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company received distributions from EPIX of $6.2 million and $14.0 million, respectively.
	EPIX Financial Information:
	The following table presents summarized balance sheet data as of June 30, 2014 and March 31, 2014 for EPIX:
		June 30,				March 31,
		2014				2014
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Current assets	$	183,748			$	184,471
	Non-current assets	$	251,669			$	247,231
	Current liabilities	$	121,262			$	126,217
	Non-current liabilities	$	10,336			$	9,459
	The following table presents the summarized statement of operations for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 for EPIX and a reconciliation of the net income reported by EPIX to equity interest income recorded by the Company:
		Three Months Ended
		June 30,
		2014				2013
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Revenues	$	91,449			$	85,197
	Expenses:
	Operating expenses	57,506				62,142
	Selling, general and administrative expenses	5,755				5,630
	Operating income	28,188				17,425
	Interest and other income (expense)	(394		)		430
	Net income	$	27,794			$	17,855
	Reconciliation of net income reported by EPIX to equity interest income:
	Net income reported by EPIX	$	27,794			$	17,855
	Ownership interest in EPIX	31.15		%		31.15		%
	The Company's share of net income	8,658				5,562
	Eliminations of the Company’s share of profits on licensing sales to EPIX (1)	(1,867		)		(3,521		)
	Realization of the Company’s share of profits on licensing sales to EPIX (2)	1,717				4,700
	Total equity interest income recorded	$	8,508			$	6,741
	__________________
	-1	Represents the elimination of the gross profit recognized by the Company on licensing sales to EPIX in proportion to the Company's ownership interest in EPIX. The amount of intra-entity profit is calculated as the total gross profit recognized on a title by title basis multiplied by the Company's percentage ownership of EPIX. The table below sets forth the revenues and gross profits recognized by the Company and the calculation of the profit eliminated for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:
		Three Months Ended
		June 30,
		2014				2013
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Revenue recognized on licensing sales to EPIX	$	6,937			$	14,804
	Gross profit on licensing sales to EPIX	$	5,995			$	11,304
	Ownership interest in EPIX	31.15		%		31.15		%
	Elimination of the Company's share of profits on licensing sales to EPIX	$	1,867			$	3,521
-2	Represents the realization of a portion of the profits previously eliminated. This profit remains eliminated until realized by EPIX. EPIX initially records the license fee for the title as inventory on its balance sheet and amortizes the inventory over the license period. Accordingly, the profit is realized as the inventory on EPIX's books is amortized. The profit amount realized is calculated by multiplying the percentage of the EPIX inventory amortized in the period reported by EPIX, by the amount of profit initially eliminated, on a title by title basis.
TVGN. The Company’s investment interest in TVGN consists of an equity investment in its common stock units and mandatorily redeemable preferred stock units. The Company has determined that it is not the primary beneficiary of TVGN because the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of TVGN is shared with the other 50% owner of TVGN. Accordingly, the Company's interest in TVGN is being accounted for under the equity method of accounting. During the three months ended June 30, 2014, the Company contributed $7.5 million to TVGN.
The mandatorily redeemable preferred stock units carry a dividend rate of 10% compounded annually and are mandatorily redeemable in May 2019 at the stated value plus the dividend return and any additional capital contributions less previous distributions. The mandatorily redeemable preferred stock units were initially recorded based on their estimated fair value, as determined using an option pricing model. The mandatorily redeemable preferred stock units and the 10% dividend are being accreted up to their redemption amount over the ten-year period to the redemption date, which is recorded as income within equity interest.
On May 31, 2013, the Company sold its 50% interest in TVGuide.com, a wholly-owned subsidiary of TVGN, to a subsidiary of CBS Corporation. The Company recorded a gain in the three months ended June 30, 2013 of $4.0 million. As a result of the transaction, TVGuide.com is considered a discontinued operation by TVGN, and accordingly, the revenues and expenses of TVGuide.com prior to the transaction for all periods presented, are reflected net within the discontinued operations section of the summarized statement of operations for TVGN shown below.
TVGN Financial Information:
The following table presents summarized balance sheet data as of June 30, 2014 and March 31, 2014 for TVGN:
	June 30,				March 31,
	2014				2014
	(Amounts in thousands)
Current assets	$	32,389			$	27,150
Non-current assets	$	193,859			$	196,011
Current liabilities	$	31,256			$	30,653
Non-current liabilities	$	8,791			$	12,334
Redeemable preferred stock	$	346,637			$	325,204
The following table presents the summarized statement of operations for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 for TVGN and a reconciliation of the net loss reported by TVGN to equity interest income (loss) recorded by the Company:
	Three Months Ended
	June 30,
	2014				2013
	(Amounts in thousands)
Revenues	$	18,828			$	16,792
Expenses:
Cost of services	8,490				7,246
Selling, marketing, and general and administration	12,471				9,728
Depreciation and amortization	1,997				2,008
Operating loss	(4,130		)		(2,190		)
Other income	110				(1,376		)
Interest expense, net	210				347
Accretion of redeemable preferred stock units (1)	10,932				9,308
Total interest expense, net	11,252				8,279
Loss from continuing operations	$	(15,382	)		$	(10,469	)
Loss from discontinued operations	—				(1,114		)
Net loss	$	(15,382	)		$	(11,583	)
Reconciliation of net loss reported by TVGN to equity interest loss:
Net loss reported by TVGN	$	(15,382	)		$	(11,583	)
Ownership interest in TVGN	50		%		50		%
The Company's share of net loss	(7,691		)		(5,792		)
Gain on sale of the Company's 50% share of TVGuide.com (2)	—				3,960
Accretion of dividend and interest income on redeemable preferred stock units (1)	5,466				4,654
Realization of the Company’s share of profits on licensing sales to TVGN	—				42
Total equity interest income (loss) recorded	$	(2,225	)		$	2,864
___________________
-1	Accretion of mandatorily redeemable preferred stock units represents TVGN’s 10% dividend and the amortization of discount on its mandatorily redeemable preferred stock units held by the Company and the other interest holder. The Company recorded its share of this expense as income from the accretion of dividend and discount on mandatorily redeemable preferred stock units within equity interest income (loss).
-2	Represents the gain on sale of the Company's 50% interest in TVGuide.com.
Other Equity Method Investments
Break Media and Defy Media (together the "Defy Media Group"). Break Media was a multi-platform digital media company and a leader in male-targeted content creation and distribution. In May 2013, the Company contributed $0.8 million to Break Media and combined with the losses recorded for the nine months ended December 31, 2013, reduced the investment in Break Media to zero as of December 31, 2013. In October 2013, the assets of Break Media were merged with Alloy Digital, a multi-platform digital media company with a strong presence in the youth market, to create a newly formed company, Defy Media. Break Media owns a 38% interest in Defy Media. In addition, Lions Gate invested $10 million in Defy Media in exchange for certain preferred units, representing an interest in Defy Media of approximately 3.5%. The Company's effective economic interest in Defy Media through its investment in Break Media and its direct investment in Defy Media is approximately 16.1%. The Company is accounting for its investment in Defy Media, a limited liability company, under the equity method of accounting due to the Company's board representation that provides significant influence over the investee.
Roadside Attractions. Roadside Attractions is an independent theatrical distribution company. The Company owns a 43.0% interest in Roadside Attractions.
Pantelion Films. Pantelion Films is a joint venture with Videocine, an affiliate of Televisa, which produces, acquires and distributes a slate of English and Spanish language feature films that target Hispanic moviegoers in the U.S. The Company owns a 49.0% interest in Pantelion Films.
MovieFriends. MovieFriends is a theatrical movie discovery service. The Company made an initial investment of $2.2 million in MovieFriends during the three months ended June 30, 2014. The Company owns a 12.3% interest in MovieFriends. The Company is accounting for its investment in MovieFriends, a limited liability company, under the equity method of accounting due to the Company's board representation that provides significant influence over the investee.

Other_Assets

Other Assets	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Other Assets, Unclassified [Abstract]	'
Other Assets	'
	Other Assets
	The composition of the Company’s other assets is as follows as of June 30, 2014 and March 31, 2014:
		June 30,		March 31,
		2014		2014
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization	$	32,678	$	34,722
	Prepaid expenses and other	32,173		33,347
	Finite-lived intangible assets	2,545		2,998
		$	67,396	$	71,067
	Deferred Financing Costs. Deferred financing costs primarily include costs incurred in connection with the Company's various debt issuances (see Note 5).
	Prepaid Expenses and Other. Prepaid expenses and other primarily include prepaid expenses and security deposits.
	Finite-lived Intangible Assets. Finite-lived intangibles consist primarily of sales agency relationships and trademarks.

Corporate_Debt

Corporate Debt	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations [Abstract]	'
Corporate Debt	'
	Corporate Debt
	The total carrying values of corporate debt of the Company, excluding film obligations and production loans, were as follows as of June 30, 2014 and March 31, 2014:
		June 30, 2014			March 31, 2014
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Senior revolving credit facility	$	84,000		$	97,619
	5.25% Senior Notes	225,000			225,000
	July 2013 7-Year Term Loan, net of unamortized discount of $2,158 (March 31, 2014 - $2,247)	222,842			222,753
	Convertible senior subordinated notes, net of unamortized discount of $8,805 (March 31, 2014 - $10,397)	133,255			131,788
		$	665,097		$	677,160
	The following table sets forth future annual contractual principal payment commitments of corporate debt as of June 30, 2014:
			Conversion Price Per Share	Maturity Date or Next Holder Redemption Date (1)		Year Ended March 31,
	Debt Type					2015				2016				2017				2018				2019				Thereafter		Total
						(Amounts in thousands)
	Senior revolving credit facility		N/A	Sep-17		$	—			$	—			$	—			$	84,000			$	—			$	—	$	84,000
	5.25% Senior Notes		N/A	Aug-18		—				—				—				—				225,000				—		225,000
	July 2013 7-Year Term Loan		N/A	Jul-20		—				—				—				—				—				225,000		225,000
	Principal amounts of convertible senior subordinated notes:
	April 2009 3.625% Notes		$8.21	Mar-15		40,210				—				—				—				—				—		40,210
	January 2012 4.00% Notes		$10.44	Jan-17		—				—				41,850				—				—				—		41,850
	April 2013 1.25% Notes		$29.84	Apr-18		—				—				—				—				60,000				—		60,000
						$	40,210			$	—			$	41,850			$	84,000			$	285,000			$	225,000	676,060
	Less aggregate unamortized discount																											(10,963		)
																												$	665,097
	-1	The future repayment dates of the convertible senior subordinated notes represent the next redemption date by holders for each series of notes respectively, as described below.
	Senior Revolving Credit Facility
	Availability of Funds. At June 30, 2014, there was $715.9 million available (March 31, 2014 — $702.3 million) under the senior revolving credit facility. The senior revolving credit facility provides for borrowings and letters of credit up to an aggregate of $800 million. The availability of funds is limited by a borrowing base and also reduced by outstanding letters of credit which amounted to less than $0.1 million at June 30, 2014 (March 31, 2014 — $0.1 million).
	Maturity Date. The senior revolving credit facility expires September 27, 2017.
	Interest. Interest is payable at an alternative base rate, as defined, plus 1.5%, or LIBOR plus 2.5% as designated by the Company. As of June 30, 2014, the senior revolving credit facility bore interest of 2.5% over the LIBOR rate (effective interest rate of 2.66% and 2.65% on borrowings outstanding as of June 30, 2014 and March 31, 2014, respectively).
	Commitment Fee. The Company is required to pay a quarterly commitment fee of 0.375% to 0.5% per annum, depending on the average balance of borrowings outstanding during the period, on the total senior revolving credit facility of $800 million less the amount drawn.
	Security. Obligations under the senior revolving credit facility are secured by collateral (as defined in the credit agreement) granted by the Company and certain subsidiaries of the Company, as well as a pledge of equity interests in certain of the Company’s subsidiaries.
	Covenants. The senior revolving credit facility contains a number of covenants that, among other things, require the Company to satisfy certain financial covenants and restrict the ability of the Company to incur additional debt, pay dividends, make certain investments and acquisitions, repurchase its stock, prepay certain indebtedness, create liens, enter into agreements with affiliates, modify the nature of its business, enter into sale-leaseback transactions, transfer and sell material assets and merge or consolidate. As of June 30, 2014, the Company was in compliance with all applicable covenants.
	Change in Control. Under the senior revolving credit facility, the Company may also be subject to an event of default upon a change in control (as defined in the credit agreement) which, among other things, includes a person or group acquiring ownership or control in excess of 50% of the Company’s common shares.
	5.25% Senior Notes and July 2013 7-Year Term Loan
	In July 2013, contemporaneous with the redemption of the 10.25% Senior Notes discussed below, Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. issued $225.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.25% Senior Secured Second-Priority Notes (the "5.25% Senior Notes"), and entered into a seven-year term loan (the "July 2013 7-Year Term Loan"), for an aggregate amount of $222.5 million, net of an original issue discount of $2.5 million (collectively, the "New Issuances"). Transaction costs of $4.2 million relating to these borrowings were capitalized as deferred financing costs and are being amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method over the terms of the respective borrowings. Transaction costs of $2.6 million relating to the portion of these borrowings deemed to be a modification of terms with creditors participating in both the New Issuances and the 10.25% Senior Notes redemption were expensed as an early extinguishment of debt in the quarter ended September 30, 2013.
	Interest:
	(i)	5.25% Senior Notes: Interest is payable semi-annually on February 1 and August 1 of each year at a rate of 5.25% per year, and commenced on February 1, 2014.
	(ii)	July 2013 7-Year Term Loan: Bears interest by reference to a base rate or the LIBOR rate, plus an applicable margin of 3.00% or 4.00%, respectively. The base rate is subject to a floor of 2.00%, and the LIBOR rate is subject to a floor of 1.00%. In the case of LIBOR loans, interest is paid according to the respective LIBOR maturity, and in the case of base rate loans, interest is paid quarterly on the last business day of the quarter. The effective interest rate on borrowings outstanding as of June 30, 2014 was approximately 5.00% (March 31, 2014 - 5.00%).
	Maturity:
	(i)	5.25% Senior Notes: August 1, 2018
	(ii)	July 2013 7-Year Term Loan: July 19, 2020
	Guarantees. The respective borrowings are guaranteed by all of the restricted subsidiaries of the Company that guarantee any material indebtedness of the Company or any other guarantor, subject, in the case of certain special purpose producers, to receipt of certain consents.
	Security Interest and Ranking. The respective borrowings and the guarantees are secured by second-priority liens on substantially all of the Company’s and the guarantors’ tangible and intangible personal property, subject to certain exceptions and permitted liens. The 5.25% Senior Notes rank equally in right of payment with all of the Company’s existing and future debt that is not subordinated in right of payment to the 5.25% Senior Notes and July 2013 7-Year Term Loan, including the Company’s existing convertible senior subordinated notes. The respective borrowings are structurally subordinated to all existing and future liabilities (including trade payables) of the subsidiaries that do not guarantee the 5.25% Senior Notes and July 2013 7-Year Term Loan.
	Optional Redemption or Prepayment:
	(i)	5.25% Senior Notes: Redeemable by the Company, in whole or in part, at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount, plus the Applicable Premium, as defined in the indenture governing the 5.25% Senior Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption. The Applicable Premium amounts to the greater of (i) 1.0% of the principal amount redeemed and (ii) the excess of the present value of the principal amount of the notes redeemed plus interest through the maturity date over the principal amount of the notes redeemed on the redemption date.
	(ii)	July 2013 7-Year Term Loan: The Company may voluntarily prepay at any time, provided that if prepaid (i) on or before July 19, 2015, the Company shall pay to the lenders a prepayment premium of 2.0% on the principal amount prepaid; (ii) after July 19, 2015 and on or before July 19, 2016, the Company shall pay to the lenders a prepayment premium of 1.0% on the principal amount prepaid; and (iii) after July 19, 2016, no prepayment premium shall be payable.
	Change of Control. The occurrence of a change of control will be a triggering event requiring the Company to offer to purchase from holders some or all of the 5.25% Senior Notes, or prepay some or all of the July 2013 7-Year Term Loan, at a price equal to 101% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of purchase or prepayment. In addition, certain asset dispositions will be triggering events that may require the Company to use the excess proceeds from such dispositions to make an offer to purchase the 5.25% Senior Notes, or prepay the July 2013 7-Year Term Loan, at 100% of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any to the date of purchase or prepayment.
	Covenants. The 5.25% Senior Notes and July 2013 7-Year Term Loan contain certain restrictions and covenants that, subject to certain exceptions, limit the Company’s ability to incur additional indebtedness, pay dividends or repurchase the Company’s common shares, make certain loans or investments, and sell or otherwise dispose of certain assets subject to certain conditions, among other limitations. As of June 30, 2014, the Company was in compliance with all applicable covenants.
	10.25% Senior Notes
	In June 2013, Lions Gate Entertainment, Inc. ("LGEI"), the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, paid $4.3 million to repurchase $4.0 million of aggregate principal amount (carrying value - $4.0 million) of the 10.25% Senior Secured Second-Priority Notes (the "10.25% Senior Notes"). The Company recorded a loss on extinguishment in the quarter ended June 30, 2013 of $0.5 million, which included $0.2 million of deferred financing costs written off.
	In July 2013, the Company called for early redemption of the $432.0 million remaining outstanding principal amount of the 10.25% Senior Notes. The 10.25% Senior Notes were due November 1, 2016, but were redeemable by the Company at any time prior to November 1, 2013 at a redemption price of 100% of the principal amount plus the Applicable Premium, as defined in the indenture, and accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption. In July 2013, the proceeds from the issuance of the 5.25% Senior Notes and the July 2013 7-Year Term Loan discussed above, whose principal amount collectively totaled $450.0 million, together with cash on hand and borrowings under the Company's senior revolving credit facility, were used to fund the discharge of the 10.25% Senior Notes. In conjunction with the early redemption of the 10.25% Senior Notes, the Company paid $34.3 million, representing the present value of interest through the first call date of November 1, 2013 and related call premium pursuant to the terms of the indenture governing the 10.25% Senior Notes. This, along with $19.8 million of deferred financing costs and unamortized debt discount related to the redeemed notes, will be amortized over the life of the New Issuances to the extent deemed to be a modification of terms with creditors participating in both the New Issuances and the 10.25% Senior Notes redemption. The remaining amount of those costs plus certain New Issuance costs (as discussed above) amounting to $35.9 million in aggregate was expensed as an early extinguishment of debt in the quarter ended September 30, 2013.
	Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes
	Outstanding Amount. The following table sets forth the convertible senior subordinated notes outstanding at June 30, 2014 and March 31, 2014:
			Conversion Price Per Share as of June 30, 2014	June 30, 2014												March 31, 2014
				Principal				Unamortized				Net Carrying				Principal				Unamortized				Net Carrying
								Discount				Amount								Discount				Amount
				(Amounts in thousands)
	Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes
	October 2004 2.9375% Notes (1)		N/A	$	—			$	—			$	—			$	115			$	—			$	115
	April 2009 3.625% Notes (1)		$8.21	40,210				(3,472		)		36,738				40,220				(4,605		)		35,615
	January 2012 4.00% Notes (1)		$10.44	41,850				(5,333		)		36,517				41,850				(5,792		)		36,058
	April 2013 1.25% Notes (2)		$29.84	60,000				—				60,000				60,000				—				60,000
				$	142,060			$	(8,805	)		$	133,255			$	142,185			$	(10,397	)		$	131,788
	________________
-1	The convertible senior subordinated notes provide, with the exception of the 1.25% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes issued in April 2013 (the "April 2013 1.25% Notes"), at the Company's option, that the conversion of the notes may be settled in cash rather than in the Company's common shares, or a combination of cash and the Company's common shares. Accounting rules require that convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash upon conversion (including partial cash settlement) are recorded by separately accounting for the liability and equity component (i.e., conversion feature), thereby reducing the principal amount with a debt discount that is amortized as interest expense over the expected life of the note using the effective interest method. The effective interest rate on the liability component of the 3.625% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes issued in April 2009 (the "April 2009 3.625% Notes") is 17.26%, and the effective interest rate on the liability component of the 4.00% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes issued in January 2012 (the "January 2012 4.00% Notes") is 9.56%.
-2	The April 2013 1.25% Notes are convertible only into the Company's common shares, and do not carry an option to be settled in cash upon conversion. Accordingly, the April 2013 1.25% Notes have been recorded at their principal amount and are not reduced by a debt discount for the equity component.
Interest Expense. The amount of interest expense recognized for the convertible senior subordinated notes, which includes both the contractual interest coupon and amortization of the discount on the liability component, for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 is presented below.
	Three Months Ended
	June 30,
	2014			2013
	(Amounts in thousands)
Interest Expense
Contractual interest coupon	$	973		$	1,196
Amortization of discount on liability component and debt issuance costs	1,619			2,096
	$	2,592		$	3,292
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes Terms
April 2009 3.625% Notes. In April 2009, LGEI issued approximately $66.6 million of April 2009 3.625% Notes, of which $16.2 million was allocated to the equity component.
Outstanding Amount: As of June 30, 2014, $40.2 million of aggregate principal amount (carrying value — $36.7 million) remains outstanding.
Interest: Interest is payable at 3.625% per annum semi-annually on March 15 and September 15 of each year.
Maturity Date: March 15, 2025.
Redeemable by LGEI: Redeemable by the Company on or after March 15, 2015, in whole or in part, at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the April 2009 3.625% Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest through the date of redemption.
Repurchase Events: The holder may require LGEI to repurchase the April 2009 3.625% Notes on March 15, 2015, 2018 and 2023 or upon a “designated event,” (as defined in the governing indenture), at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the April 2009 3.625% Notes to be repurchased plus accrued and unpaid interest.
Conversion Features: Convertible into common shares of the Company at any time before maturity, redemption or repurchase by the Company, at an initial conversion price of approximately $8.25 per share, subject to adjustment in certain circumstances, as specified in the governing indenture (June 30, 2014 - $8.21). Upon conversion, the Company has the option to deliver, in lieu of common shares, cash or a combination of cash and common shares of the Company.
Make Whole Premium: Under certain circumstances, if the holder requires LGEI to repurchase all or a portion of their notes upon a change in control, they will be entitled to receive a make whole premium. The amount of the make whole premium, if any, will be based on the price of the Company’s common shares on the effective date of the change in control. No make whole premium will be paid if the price of the Company’s common shares at such time is less than $5.36 per share or exceeds $50.00 per share.
January 2012 4.00% Notes. In January 2012, LGEI issued approximately $45.0 million of January 2012 4.00% Notes, of which $10.1 million was allocated to the equity component.
Outstanding Amount: As of June 30, 2014, $41.9 million of aggregate principal amount (carrying value — $36.5 million) remains outstanding.
Interest: Interest is payable at 4.00% per annum semi-annually on January 15 and July 15 of each year.
Maturity Date: January 11, 2017.
Conversion Features: Convertible into common shares of the Company at any time prior to maturity or repurchase by the Company, at an initial conversion price of approximately $10.50 per share, subject to adjustment in certain circumstances as specified in the governing indenture (June 30, 2014 - $10.44). Upon conversion, the Company has the option to deliver, in lieu of common shares, cash or a combination of cash and common shares of the Company.
April 2013 1.25% Notes. In April 2013, LGEI issued approximately $60.0 million in aggregate principal amount of April 2013 1.25% Notes.
Outstanding Amount: As of June 30, 2014, $60.0 million of aggregate principal amount (carrying value - $60.0 million) remains outstanding.
Interest: Interest is payable semi-annually on April 15 and October 15 of each year, and commenced on October 15, 2013.
Maturity Date: April 15, 2018.
Conversion Features: Convertible into common shares of the Company at any time prior to maturity or repurchase by the Company, at an initial conversion price of approximately $30.00 per share, subject to adjustment in certain circumstances, as specified in the governing indenture (June 30, 2014 - $29.84).

Participations_and_Residuals

Participations and Residuals	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Participations And Residuals [abstract]	'
Participations And Residuals	'
	Participations and Residuals
	The Company expects approximately 59% of accrued participations and residuals will be paid during the one-year period ending June 30, 2015.

Film_Obligations_and_Productio

Film Obligations and Production Loans	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Film Obligations And Production Loans [Abstract]	'
Film Obligations And Production Loans	'
	Film Obligations and Production Loans
		June 30,		March 31,
		2014		2014
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Film obligations	$	46,315	$	80,904
	Production loans	589,977		418,883
	Total film obligations and production loans	$	636,292	$	499,787
	The following table sets forth future annual repayment of film obligations and production loans as of June 30, 2014:
		Nine Months Ended
		March 31,		Year Ended March 31,
		2015		2016		2017		2018		2019		Thereafter		Total
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Film obligations	$	24,526	$	16,680	$	2,964	$	2,000	$	1,000	$	—	$	47,170
	Production loans	93,862		421,777		74,338		—		—		—		589,977
		$	118,388	$	438,457	$	77,302	$	2,000	$	1,000	$	—	637,147
	Less imputed interest on film obligations													(855		)
														$	636,292
	Film Obligations
	Film obligations include minimum guarantees, which represent amounts payable for film rights that the Company has acquired and certain theatrical marketing obligations for amounts received from third parties that are contractually committed for theatrical marketing expenditures associated with specific titles.
	Production Loans
	Production loans represent individual loans for the production of film and television programs that the Company produces. Production loans have contractual repayment dates either at or near the expected completion date, with the exception of certain loans containing repayment dates on a longer term basis, and incur interest at rates ranging from 3.24% to 3.49%.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Measurements	'
	Fair Value Measurements
	Fair Value
	Accounting guidance and standards about fair value define fair value as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.
	Fair Value Hierarchy
	Accounting guidance and standards about fair value establish a fair value hierarchy that requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. A financial instrument’s categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The accounting guidance and standards establish three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
	•	Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
	•	Level 2 — Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets with insufficient volume or infrequent transactions (less active markets); or model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. Level 2 liabilities that are not required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis include the Company’s convertible senior subordinated notes, production loans, senior secured second-priority notes, and July 2013 7-Year Term Loan, which are priced using discounted cash flow techniques that use observable market inputs, such as LIBOR-based yield curves, three- and seven-year swap rates, and credit ratings.
	•	Level 3 — Unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of fair value of assets or liabilities. The Company measures the fair value of its investment in TVGN's Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred Stock Units using primarily a discounted cash flow analysis based on the expected cash flows of the investment. The analysis reflects the contractual terms of the investment, including the period to maturity, and uses a discount rate commensurate with the risk associated with the investment.
	The following table sets forth the carrying values and fair values of the Company’s investment in TVGN's mandatorily redeemable preferred stock units and outstanding debt at June 30, 2014 and March 31, 2014:
		June 30, 2014				March 31, 2014
		(Amounts in thousands)
		Carrying		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
		Value
				(Level 3)				(Level 3)
	Assets:
	Investment in TVGN's Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred Stock Units	$	91,573	$	108,704	$	86,298	$	99,907
		Carrying		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
		Value
				(Level 2)				(Level 2)
	Liabilities:
	October 2004 2.9375% Notes	$	—	$	—	$	115	$	111
	April 2009 3.625% Notes	36,738		40,548		35,615		40,140
	January 2012 4.00% Notes	36,517		42,038		36,058		41,401
	April 2013 1.25% Notes	60,000		52,238		60,000		51,411
	Production loans	589,977		589,977		418,883		418,883
	Senior secured second-priority notes	225,000		231,750		225,000		223,313
	July 2013 7-Year Term Loan	222,842		227,813		222,753		225,844
		$	1,171,074	$	1,184,364	$	998,424	$	1,001,103

Direct_Operating_Expenses

Direct Operating Expenses	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Direct Operating Costs [Abstract]	'
Direct Operating Expenses	'
	Direct Operating Expenses
		Three Months Ended
		June 30,
		2014			2013
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Amortization of films and television programs	$	158,808		$	219,364
	Participations and residual expense	82,871			85,826
	Other direct operating expenses	(2,806		)	1,255
		$	238,873		$	306,445

Net_Income_Per_Share

Net Income Per Share	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Net Income Per Share	'
	Net Income Per Share
	Basic net income per share is calculated based on the weighted average common shares outstanding for the period. Basic net income per share for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 is presented below:
		Three Months Ended
		June 30,
		2014			2013
		(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
	Basic Net Income Per Common Share:
	Numerator:
	Net income	$	43,261		$	13,617
	Denominator:
	Weighted average common shares outstanding	138,509			136,189
	Basic Net Income Per Common Share	$	0.31		$	0.1
	Diluted net income per common share reflects the potential dilutive effect, if any, of the conversion of convertible senior subordinated notes under the "if converted" method. Diluted net income per common share also reflects share purchase options, including equity-settled share appreciation rights and restricted share units using the treasury stock method when dilutive, and any contingently issuable shares when dilutive. Diluted net income per common share for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 is presented below:
		Three Months Ended
		June 30,
		2014			2013
		(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
	Diluted Net Income Per Common Share:
	Numerator:
	Net income	$	43,261		$	13,617
	Add:
	Interest on convertible notes, net of tax	1,643			99
	Numerator for Diluted Net Income Per Common Share	$	44,904		$	13,716
	Denominator:
	Weighted average common shares outstanding	138,509			136,189
	Effect of dilutive securities:
	Conversion of notes	10,909			1,692
	Share purchase options	2,366			2,207
	Restricted share units	426			657
	Adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding	152,210			140,745
	Diluted Net Income Per Common Share	$	0.3		$	0.1
	For the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company's outstanding common shares issuable presented below were excluded from diluted net income per common share because their inclusion would have had an anti-dilutive effect.
		Three Months Ended
		June 30,
		2014		2013
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Anti-dilutive shares issuable
	Conversion of notes	—		12,264
	Share purchase options	5,107		1,774
	Restricted share units	288		27
	Contingently issuable shares	275		442
	Total weighted average anti-dilutive shares issuable excluded from Diluted Net Income Per Common Share	5,670		14,507

Capital_Stock

Capital Stock	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Equity and Share-based Compensation [Abstract]	'
Capital Stock	'
	Capital Stock
	(a) Common Shares
	The Company had 500 million authorized common shares at June 30, 2014 and March 31, 2014. The table below outlines common shares reserved for future issuance:
		June 30,			March 31,
		2014			2014
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Stock options outstanding, average exercise price $21.14 (March 31, 2014 - $20.83)	11,553			10,894
	Restricted share units — unvested	1,770			2,139
	Share purchase options and restricted share units available for future issuance	1,711			3,471
	Shares issuable upon conversion of October 2004 2.9375% Notes at conversion price of $11.46 per share at March 31, 2014	—			10
	Shares issuable upon conversion of April 2009 3.625% Notes at conversion price of $8.21 per share (March 31, 2014 - $8.22)	4,898			4,893
	Shares issuable upon conversion of January 2012 4.00% Notes at conversion price of $10.44 per share (March 31, 2014 - $10.46)	4,009			4,001
	Shares issuable upon conversion of April 2013 1.25% Notes at conversion price of $29.84 per share (March 31, 2014 - $29.89)	2,011			2,007
	Shares reserved for future issuance	25,952			27,415
	In September 2012, the Company adopted the 2012 Performance Incentive Plan (the "2012 Plan"). The 2012 Plan provides for the issuance of up to an additional 18.3 million common shares of the Company, stock options, share appreciation rights, restricted shares, stock bonuses and other forms of awards granted or denominated in common shares or units of common shares of the Company, as well as certain cash bonus awards to eligible directors of the Company, officers or employees of the Company or any of its subsidiaries, and certain consultants and advisors to the Company or any of its subsidiaries.
	(b) Share-based Compensation
	The Company recognized the following share-based compensation expense during the three months ended June 30, 2014, and 2013:
		Three Months Ended
		June 30,
		2014				2013
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Compensation Expense:
	Stock Options	$	8,643			$	3,767
	Restricted Share Units and Other Share-based Compensation	6,049				7,403
	Share Appreciation Rights	1,729				6,577
		16,421				17,747
	Impact of accelerated vesting on stock options and restricted share units (1)	1,194				—
	Total share-based compensation expense	$	17,615			$	17,747
	Tax impact (2)	(6,458		)		(6,566		)
	Reduction in net income	$	11,157			$	11,181
	____________________________
	-1	Represents the impact of the acceleration of certain vesting schedules for stock options and restricted share units pursuant to the severance arrangements related to the integration of the marketing operations of the Company's Lionsgate and Summit film labels.
	-2	Represents the income tax benefit recognized in the statements of income for share-based compensation arrangements.
	During the three months ended June 30, 2014, the Company granted 701,667 and 435,613 stock options and restricted share units ("RSU"), respectively, at a weighted-average grant-date fair value of $9.57 and $26.65, respectively. During the three months ended June 30, 2013, the Company granted 2,113,756 and 782,072 stock options and RSUs, respectively, at a weighted-average grant-date fair value of $12.17 and $25.34, respectively.
	During the three months ended June 30, 2014, 75,000 cash-settled share appreciation rights ("SARs") were exercised resulting in a cash payment of $1.7 million. During the three months ended June 30, 2013, there were no cash-settled SARs exercised.
	During the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, 32,522 and 42,420 options, respectively, were exercised. The total intrinsic value of options exercised as of each exercise date during the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 was $0.4 million and $0.7 million, respectively.
	The excess tax benefits realized from tax deductions associated with option exercises and RSU activity were $2.8 million and nil for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	Total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options and restricted share unit awards at June 30, 2014 are $64.9 million and $30.5 million, respectively, and are expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.4 and 1.9 years, respectively.
	(c) Share Repurchases
	On December 17, 2013, our Board of Directors authorized the Company to increase our previously announced share repurchase plan from a total authorization of $150 million to $300 million. From April 1, 2014 through June 30, 2014, the Company repurchased a total of 3.8 million common shares for an aggregate price of $101.2 million. See Note 18 for shares repurchased through July 25, 2014.
	(d) Dividends
	On June 13, 2014, the Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per common share payable on August 8, 2014, to shareholders of record as of June 30, 2014. As the Company had an accumulated deficit at the time the dividend was declared, this dividend was recorded as a reduction to common shares on the unaudited consolidated statement of shareholders' equity at June 30, 2014. As of June 30, 2014, the Company had $6.9 million of cash dividends payable included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the unaudited consolidated balance sheet.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	The Company had an income tax expense of $10.8 million, or 19.9%, of income before income taxes in the three months ended June 30, 2014, compared to an expense of $8.0 million, or 37.0%, of income before income taxes in the three months ended June 30, 2013.
	The income tax provision for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 is calculated by estimating the Company's annual effective tax rate (estimated annual tax provision divided by estimated annual income before income taxes), and then applying the effective tax rate to income before income taxes for the quarter, plus or minus the tax effects of items that relate discretely to the quarter, if any.

Segment_Information

Segment Information	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Information	'
	Segment Information
	Accounting guidance requires the Company to make certain disclosures about each reportable segment. The Company’s reportable segments are determined based on the distinct nature of their operations and each segment is a strategic business unit that offers different products and services and is managed separately. The Company has two reportable business segments as of June 30, 2014: Motion Pictures and Television Production.
	Motion Pictures consists of the development and production of feature films, acquisition of North American and worldwide distribution rights, North American theatrical, home entertainment and television distribution of feature films produced and acquired, and worldwide licensing of distribution rights to feature films produced and acquired.
	Television Production consists of the development, production and worldwide distribution of television productions including television series, television movies and mini-series and non-fiction programming.
	Segment information by business unit is as follows:
		Three Months Ended
		June 30,
		2014			2013
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Segment revenues
	Motion Pictures	$	331,916		$	438,646
	Television Production	117,467			131,082
		$	449,383		$	569,728
	Direct operating expenses
	Motion Pictures	$	147,194		$	203,450
	Television Production	91,679			102,995
		$	238,873		$	306,445
	Distribution and marketing
	Motion Pictures	$	88,605		$	165,100
	Television Production	8,716			6,360
		$	97,321		$	171,460
	Gross segment contribution
	Motion Pictures	$	96,117		$	70,096
	Television Production	17,072			21,727
		$	113,189		$	91,823
	Segment general and administration
	Motion Pictures	$	17,353		$	16,425
	Television Production	3,410			3,007
		$	20,763		$	19,432
	Segment profit
	Motion Pictures	$	78,764		$	53,671
	Television Production	13,662			18,720
		$	92,426		$	72,391
	Gross segment contribution is defined as segment revenue less segment direct operating and distribution and marketing expenses.
	Segment profit is defined as segment revenue less segment direct operating, distribution and marketing, and general and administration expenses. The reconciliation of total segment profit to the Company’s income before income taxes is as follows:
		Three Months Ended
		June 30,
		2014			2013
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Company’s total segment profit	$	92,426		$	72,391
	Shared services and corporate expenses:
	Share-based compensation expense	(16,421		)	(17,747		)
	Restructuring charges (1)	(4,888		)	—
	Other shared services and corporate expenses	(22,007		)	(19,591		)
	Total shared services and corporate expenses	(43,316		)	(37,338		)
	Depreciation and amortization	(1,346		)	(1,625		)
	Operating income	47,764			33,428
	Interest expense	(12,972		)	(20,814		)
	Interest and other income	1,018			1,496
	Loss on extinguishment of debt	—			(466		)
	Equity interests income	18,210			7,977
	Income before income taxes	$	54,020		$	21,621
	________________________
	-1	Restructuring charges in the three months ended June 30, 2014 primarily consist of severance costs associated with the integration of the marketing operations of the Company's Lionsgate and Summit film labels and costs related to the move of our international sales and distribution organization to the United Kingdom. Approximately $1.2 million of the costs are non-cash charges resulting from the acceleration of vesting of stock awards (see Note 11).
	The following table sets forth significant assets as broken down by segment and other unallocated assets as of June 30, 2014 and March 31, 2014:
		June 30, 2014								March 31, 2014
		Motion			Television			Total		Motion		Television		Total
		Pictures			Production					Pictures		Production
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Significant assets by segment
	Accounts receivable	$	405,907		$	311,591		$	717,498	$	580,906	$	304,665	$	885,571
	Investment in films and television programs, net	1,039,405			341,176			1,380,581		979,576		294,997		1,274,573
	Goodwill	294,367			28,961			323,328		294,367		28,961		323,328
	$	1,739,679		$	681,728		$	2,421,407	$	1,854,849	$	628,623	$	2,483,472
Other unallocated assets (primarily cash, other assets, and equity method investments)							390,618						368,160
Total assets							$	2,812,025					$	2,851,632
The following table sets forth acquisition of investment in films and television programs as broken down by segment for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:
	Three Months Ended
	June 30,
	2014			2013
	(Amounts in thousands)
Acquisition of investment in films and television programs
Motion Pictures	$	152,421		$	122,239
Television Production	111,430			38,694
	$	263,851		$	160,933
Purchases of property and equipment amounted to $1.4 million and $1.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, primarily pertaining to purchases for the Company’s corporate headquarters.

Contingencies

Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Contingencies	'
	Contingencies
	Two purported Lions Gate stockholders have initiated legal proceedings in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York relating to the March 13, 2014 announcement that the Company had entered into an administrative order with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") that resolved the SEC’s investigation into transactions that the Company announced on July 20, 2010. These actions are captioned Laborers Pension Trust Fund-Detroit & Vicinity v. Lions Gate Entertainment Corp., et al., Case No. 14 CV 5197 (filed July 11, 1014) and Barger v. Lions Gate Entertainment Corp., Case No. 14 CV 5477 (filed July 21, 2014). The actions allege, among other things, that the Company and certain of its current and former officers and directors violated the federal securities laws by failing to disclose the SEC’s investigation prior to March 13, 2014. The Company does not believe these actions have any merit and intends to vigorously defend against them.
	In addition, on May 16, 2014, the Company received a letter from another purported stockholder, Arkansas Teachers Retirement System, demanding that the Company seek to recover the costs of the SEC investigation, including the fine paid, from the directors who were on the board at the time the July 20, 2010 transactions occurred. The board will consider the demand as provided by law.
	From time to time, the Company is involved in other claims and legal proceedings arising in the normal course of business. While the resolution of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty, we do not believe, based on current knowledge, that the outcome of any currently pending legal proceedings in which the Company is currently involved will have a material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flow.

Consolidating_Financial_Inform

Consolidating Financial Information - Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes (Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member])	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]	'
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]	'
Consolidating Financial Information - Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes	'
	Consolidating Financial Information — Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes
	The April 2009 3.625% Notes, the January 2012 4.00% Notes, and the April 2013 1.25% Notes by their terms, are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Company. LGEI, the issuer of the April 2009 3.625% Notes, the January 2012 4.00% Notes, and the April 2013 1.25% Notes that are guaranteed by the Company, is 100% owned by the parent company guarantor, Lions Gate Entertainment Corp.
	The following tables present condensed consolidating financial information as of June 30, 2014 and March 31, 2014, and for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 for (1) the Company, on a stand-alone basis, (2) LGEI, on a stand-alone basis, (3) the non-guarantor subsidiaries of the Company (including the subsidiaries of LGEI), on a combined basis (collectively, the “Non-guarantor Subsidiaries”) and (4) the Company, on a consolidated basis.
		As of
		June 30, 2014
		Lions Gate			Lions Gate			Non-guarantor			Consolidating			Lions Gate
		Entertainment			Entertainment			Subsidiaries			Adjustments			Consolidated
		Corp.			Inc.
		(Amounts in thousands)
	BALANCE SHEET
	Assets
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	10,338		$	5,273		$	34,761		$	—		$	50,372
	Restricted cash	—			7,534						—			7,534
	Accounts receivable, net	689			2,408			714,401			—			717,498
	Investment in films and television programs, net	—			6,394			1,372,886			1,301			1,380,581
	Property and equipment, net	—			14,778			314			—			15,092
	Equity method investments	—			5,978			183,018			—			188,996
	Goodwill	10,172			—			313,156			—			323,328
	Other assets	3,948			66,777			2,896			(6,225		)	67,396
	Deferred tax assets	8,011			43,776			9,441			—			61,228
	Subsidiary investments and advances	1,049,411			1,161,128			1,751,527			(3,962,066		)	—
		$	1,082,569		$	1,314,046		$	4,382,400		$	(3,966,990	)	$	2,812,025
	Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity (Deficiency)
	Senior revolving credit facility	$	84,000		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	84,000
	Senior secured second-priority notes	225,000			—			—			—			225,000
	July 2013 7-Year Term Loan	222,842			—			—			—			222,842
	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	14,935			53,842			154,609			—			223,386
	Participations and residuals	—			3,417			464,559			—			467,976
	Film obligations and production loans	—			—			636,292			—			636,292
	Convertible senior subordinated notes	—			133,255			—			—			133,255
	Deferred revenue	—			11,327			272,155			—			283,482
	Intercompany payable	—			1,328,362			1,531,380			(2,859,742		)	—
	Shareholders’ equity (deficiency)	535,792			(216,157		)	1,323,405			(1,107,248		)	535,792
		$	1,082,569		$	1,314,046		$	4,382,400		$	(3,966,990	)	$	2,812,025
		Three Months Ended
		June 30, 2014
		Lions Gate			Lions Gate			Non-guarantor			Consolidating			Lions Gate
		Entertainment			Entertainment			Subsidiaries			Adjustments			Consolidated
		Corp.			Inc.
					(Amounts in thousands)
	STATEMENT OF INCOME
	Revenues	$	—		$	2,896		$	446,586		$	(99	)	$	449,383
	EXPENSES:
	Direct operating	2			(829		)	239,586			114			238,873
	Distribution and marketing	—			568			96,753			—			97,321
	General and administration	564			39,942			23,692			(119		)	64,079
	Depreciation and amortization	—			752			594			—			1,346
	Total expenses	566			40,433			360,625			(5		)	401,619
	OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)	(566		)	(37,537		)	85,961			(94		)	47,764
	Other expenses (income):
	Interest expense	7,373			46,575			33,125			(74,101		)	12,972
	Interest and other income	(43,039		)	(31		)	(31,933		)	73,985			(1,018		)
	Total other expenses (income)	(35,666		)	46,544			1,192			(116		)	11,954
	INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE EQUITY INTERESTS AND INCOME TAXES	35,100			(84,081		)	84,769			22			35,810
	Equity interests income (loss)	8,550			94,758			18,050			(103,148		)	18,210
	INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES	43,650			10,677			102,819			(103,126		)	54,020
	Income tax provision (benefit)	389			2,127			20,477			(12,234		)	10,759
	NET INCOME (LOSS)	43,261			8,550			82,342			(90,892		)	43,261
	Foreign currency translation adjustments	671			2,217			(391		)	(1,015		)	1,482
	Net unrealized loss on foreign exchange contracts, net of tax	—			—			(811		)	—			(811		)
	COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	$	43,932		$	10,767		$	81,140		$	(91,907	)	$	43,932
		Three Months Ended
		June 30, 2014
	Lions Gate			Lions Gate			Non-guarantor			Consolidating			Lions Gate
	Entertainment			Entertainment			Subsidiaries			Adjustments			Consolidated
	Corp.			Inc.
	(Amounts in thousands)
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES	$	142,265		$	(26	)	$	(154,873	)	$	—		$	(12,634	)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from the sale of equity method investees	—			—			14,575			—			14,575
Investment in equity method investees	—			(2,150		)	(7,500		)	—			(9,650		)
Purchases of property and equipment	—			(1,305		)	(122		)	—			(1,427		)
NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES	—			(3,455		)	6,953			—			3,498
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Senior revolving credit facility - borrowings	170,000			—			—			—			170,000
Senior revolving credit facility - repayments	(183,619		)	—			—			—			(183,619		)
Convertible senior subordinated notes - repurchases	—			(16		)	—			—			(16		)
Production loans - borrowings	—			—			207,953			—			207,953
Production loans - repayments	—			—			(36,859		)	—			(36,859		)
Repurchase of common shares	(109,529		)	—			—			—			(109,529		)
Dividends paid	(7,066		)	—			—			—			(7,066		)
Excess tax benefits on equity-based compensation awards	—			2,771			—			—			2,771
Exercise of stock options	406			—			—			—			406
Tax withholding required on equity awards	(10,247		)	—			—			—			(10,247		)
NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES	(140,055		)	2,755			171,094			—			33,794
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	2,210			(726		)	23,174			—			24,658
FOREIGN EXCHANGE EFFECTS ON CASH	—			—			22			—			22
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS — BEGINNING OF PERIOD	8,128			5,999			11,565			—			25,692
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS — END OF PERIOD	$	10,338		$	5,273		$	34,761		$	—		$	50,372
	As of
	March 31, 2014
	Lions Gate			Lions Gate			Non-guarantor			Consolidating			Lions Gate
	Entertainment			Entertainment			Subsidiaries			Adjustments			Consolidated
	Corp.			Inc.
	(Amounts in thousands)
BALANCE SHEET
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	8,128		$	5,999		$	11,565		$	—		$	25,692
Restricted cash	—			8,925			—			—			8,925
Accounts receivable, net	688			2,514			882,369			—			885,571
Investment in films and television programs, net	(18		)	6,394			1,266,703			1,494			1,274,573
Property and equipment, net	—			14,185			367			—			14,552
Equity method investments	—			3,668			178,273			—			181,941
Goodwill	10,172			—			313,156			—			323,328
Other assets	4,113			67,612			5,682			(6,340		)	71,067
Deferred tax assets	8,417			48,125			9,441			—			65,983
Subsidiary investments and advances	1,118,356			1,065,274			1,532,070			(3,715,700		)	—
	$	1,149,856		$	1,222,696		$	4,199,626		$	(3,720,546	)	$	2,851,632
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity (Deficiency)
Senior revolving credit facility	$	97,619		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	97,619
Senior secured second-priority notes	225,000			—			—			—			225,000
July 2013 7-Year Term Loan	222,753			—			—			—			222,753
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	19,946			73,045			239,466			—			332,457
Participations and residuals	—			3,417			465,973			—			469,390
Film obligations and production loans	—			—			499,787			—			499,787
Convertible senior subordinated notes	—			131,788			—			—			131,788
Deferred revenue	—			11,689			276,611			—			288,300
Intercompany payable	—			1,232,310			1,480,273			(2,712,583		)	—
Shareholders’ equity (deficiency)	584,538			(229,553		)	1,237,516			(1,007,963		)	584,538
	$	1,149,856		$	1,222,696		$	4,199,626		$	(3,720,546	)	$	2,851,632
	Three Months Ended
	June 30, 2013
	Lions Gate			Lions Gate			Non-guarantor			Consolidating			Lions Gate
	Entertainment			Entertainment			Subsidiaries			Adjustments			Consolidated
	Corp.			Inc.
	(Amounts in thousands)
STATEMENT OF INCOME
Revenues	$	—		$	6,534		$	563,194		$	—		$	569,728
EXPENSES:
Direct operating	—			709			305,736			—			306,445
Distribution and marketing	—			1,568			169,892			—			171,460
General and administration	245			36,702			19,976			(153		)	56,770
Depreciation and amortization	—			566			1,059			—			1,625
Total expenses	245			39,545			496,663			(153		)	536,300
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)	(245		)	(33,011		)	66,531			153			33,428
Other expenses (income):
Interest expense	—			19,497			1,441			(124		)	20,814
Interest and other income	(2		)	(833		)	(785		)	124			(1,496		)
Loss on extinguishment of debt	—			466			—			—			466
Total other expenses (income)	(2		)	19,130			656			—			19,784
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE EQUITY INTERESTS AND INCOME TAXES	(243		)	(52,141		)	65,875			153			13,644
Equity interests income (loss)	13,860			74,141			9,747			(89,771		)	7,977
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES	13,617			22,000			75,622			(89,618		)	21,621
Income tax provision (benefit)	—			8,140			27,270			(27,406		)	8,004
NET INCOME (LOSS)	13,617			13,860			48,352			(62,212		)	13,617
Foreign currency translation adjustments	213			6,989			13,685			(20,338		)	549
Net unrealized loss on foreign exchange contracts, net of tax	—			—			(336		)	—			(336		)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	$	13,830		$	20,849		$	61,701		$	(82,550	)	$	13,830
	Three Months Ended
	June 30, 2013
	Lions Gate			Lions Gate			Non-guarantor			Consolidating			Lions Gate
	Entertainment			Entertainment			Subsidiaries			Adjustments			Consolidated
	Corp.			Inc.
	(Amounts in thousands)
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES	$	9,091		$	(68,860	)	$	30,480		$	—		$	(29,289	)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from the sale of equity method investees	—			—			9,000			—			9,000
Investment in equity method investees	—			(750		)	(3,000		)	—			(3,750		)
Distributions from equity method investee in excess of earnings	—			—			4,169			—			4,169
Purchases of property and equipment	—			(1,343		)	(85		)	—			(1,428		)
NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES	—			(2,093		)	10,084			—			7,991
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Senior revolving credit facility - borrowings	—			173,000			—			—			173,000
Senior revolving credit facility - repayments	—			(172,000		)	—			—			(172,000		)
Senior secured second-priority notes - repurchases	—			(4,280		)	—			—			(4,280		)
Convertible senior subordinated notes - borrowings	—			60,000			—			—			60,000
Production loans - borrowings	—			—			108,605			—			108,605
Production loans - repayments	—			—			(82,292		)	—			(82,292		)
Pennsylvania Regional Center credit facility - repayments	—			—			(65,000		)	—			(65,000		)
Exercise of stock options	543			—			—			—			543
Tax withholding required on equity awards	(9,019		)	—			—			—			(9,019		)
NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES	(8,476		)	56,720			(38,687		)	—			9,557
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	615			(14,233		)	1,877			—			(11,741		)
FOREIGN EXCHANGE EFFECTS ON CASH	(24		)	—			421			—			397
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS — BEGINNING OF PERIOD	592			36,834			24,937			—			62,363
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS — END OF PERIOD	$	1,183		$	22,601		$	27,235		$	—		$	51,019

Derivative_Instruments_and_Hed

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities	'
	Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
	The Company enters into forward foreign exchange contracts to hedge its foreign currency exposures on future production expenses denominated in various foreign currencies. As of June 30, 2014, the Company had the following outstanding forward foreign exchange contracts with maturities of less than 10 months from June 30, 2014:
	30-Jun-14
	Foreign Currency	Foreign Currency Amount			US Dollar Amount		Weighted Average Exchange Rate Per $1 USD
		(Amounts in millions)			(Amounts in millions)
	British Pound Sterling		£16.6	in exchange for		$27.90	£0.60
	Australian Dollar		A$26.4	in exchange for		$23.20	A$1.14
	Euro		€ 0.50	in exchange for		$0.60	€ 0.74
	Canadian Dollar		C$11.3	in exchange for		$10.30	C$1.09
	Changes in the fair value representing a net unrealized fair value gain (loss) on foreign exchange contracts that qualified as effective hedge contracts outstanding during the three months ended June 30, 2014 were losses of $0.8 million, and are included in accumulated other comprehensive loss, a separate component of shareholders’ equity. As of June 30, 2013, there were no outstanding forward foreign exchange contracts. The Company monitors its positions with, and the credit quality of, the financial institutions that are party to its financial transactions.
	As of June 30, 2014, $1.9 million was included in other assets and $1.2 million in accounts payable and accrued liabilities (March 31, 2014 - $1.8 million in other assets) in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets related to the Company's use of foreign currency derivatives. The Company classifies its forward foreign exchange contracts within Level 2 as the valuation inputs are based on quoted prices and market observable data of similar instruments.
	During the three months ended June 30, 2014, the Company did not have any significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive loss.

Supplementary_Cash_Flow_Statem

Supplementary Cash Flow Statement Information	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]	'
Supplementary Cash Flow Statement Information	'
	Supplementary Cash Flow Statement Information
	The supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities for the three months ended June 30, 2014 is presented below. There were no significant non-cash investing or financing activities for the three months ended June 30, 2013.
		Three Months Ended
		June 30,
		2014
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Non-cash financing activities:
	Accrued dividends (see Note 11)	$	6,881

Subsequent_Events_Unaudited

Subsequent Events (Unaudited)	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Subsequent Events [Abstract]	'
Subsequent Events	'
	Subsequent Events (Unaudited)
	Share Repurchases. On December 17, 2013, our Board of Directors authorized the Company to increase our previously announced share repurchase plan from a total authorization of $150 million to $300 million. Since the December 17, 2013 increase in share repurchase authorization, through July 25, 2014, we have repurchased a total of 4.7 million common shares for an aggregate price of $126.4 million. As a result of these repurchases, the Company has $108.4 million of remaining capacity in its $300 million share repurchase plan as of July 25, 2014.

Net_Income_Per_Share_Policies

Net Income Per Share (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Net Income Per Share	'
	Diluted net income per common share reflects the potential dilutive effect, if any, of the conversion of convertible senior subordinated notes under the "if converted" method. Diluted net income per common share also reflects share purchase options, including equity-settled share appreciation rights and restricted share units using the treasury stock method when dilutive, and any contingently issuable shares when dilutive.
	Basic net income per share is calculated based on the weighted average common shares outstanding for the period.

Investment_In_Films_And_Televi1

Investment In Films And Television Programs (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Investment In Films And Television Programs [Abstract]	'
Investment In Films And Television Programs	'
		June 30,			March 31,
		2014			2014
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Motion Pictures Segment - Theatrical and Non-Theatrical Films
	Released, net of accumulated amortization	$	454,356		$	509,831
	Acquired libraries, net of accumulated amortization	13,022			14,329
	Completed and not released	50,756			50,785
	In progress	466,155			351,047
	In development	27,784			22,336
	Product inventory	27,332			31,248
		1,039,405			979,576
	Television Production Segment - Direct-to-Television Programs
	Released, net of accumulated amortization	224,212			212,929
	In progress	111,186			76,459
	In development	5,778			5,609
		341,176			294,997
		$	1,380,581		$	1,274,573
Schedule of Acquired Libraries Unamortized Costs	'
	The following table sets forth acquired libraries that represent titles released three years prior to the date of acquisition. These libraries are being amortized over their expected revenue stream from the acquisition date over a period up to 20 years:
				Total		Remaining	Unamortized Costs
				Amortization		Amortization
	Acquired Library		Acquisition Date	Period		Period	June 30,		March 31,
							2014		2014
				(In years)			(Amounts in thousands)
	Artisan Entertainment		December 2003	20		9.5	$	9,261	$	10,236
	Summit Entertainment		Jan-12	20		17.5	3,761		4,093
	Total acquired libraries						$	13,022	$	14,329

Equity_Method_Investments_Tabl

Equity Method Investments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'
Carrying Amount Of Significant Equity Method Investments	'
	The carrying amount of significant equity method investments at June 30, 2014 and March 31, 2014 were as follows:
		June 30,
		2014
	Equity Method Investee	Ownership		June 30,				March 31,
		Percentage		2014				2014
				(Amounts in thousands)
	EPIX	31.20%		$	81,036			$	78,758
	TVGN	50.00%		91,573				86,298
	Other equity method investments (1)	Various		16,387				16,885
				$	188,996			$	181,941
Equity Method Investee, Income (Loss)	'
	Equity interests in equity method investments for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 were as follows (income (loss)):
		Three Months Ended
		June 30,
	Equity Method Investee	2014				2013
		(Amounts in thousands)
	EPIX	$	8,508			$	6,741
	TVGN	(2,225		)		2,864
	Other equity method investments (1)	11,927				(1,628		)
		$	18,210			$	7,977
	_________________________
	(1)The Company records its share of the net income or loss of other equity method investments on a one quarter lag and, accordingly, during the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company recorded its share of the income or loss generated by these entities for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. On April 14, 2014, the Company sold all of its 34.5% interest in FEARnet. The sales price was approximately $14.6 million, net of a working capital adjustment. The Company has recorded a gain on the sale of $11.4 million within equity interest income in the three months ended June 30, 2014. As a result of this transaction, the Company's equity interest in FEARnet has been reduced to zero as of June 30, 2014.
EPIX [Member]	'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'
Summarized Balance Sheet	'
	The following table presents summarized balance sheet data as of June 30, 2014 and March 31, 2014 for EPIX:
		June 30,				March 31,
		2014				2014
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Current assets	$	183,748			$	184,471
	Non-current assets	$	251,669			$	247,231
	Current liabilities	$	121,262			$	126,217
	Non-current liabilities	$	10,336			$	9,459
Summarized Statement Of Operations	'
	The following table presents the summarized statement of operations for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 for EPIX and a reconciliation of the net income reported by EPIX to equity interest income recorded by the Company:
		Three Months Ended
		June 30,
		2014				2013
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Revenues	$	91,449			$	85,197
	Expenses:
	Operating expenses	57,506				62,142
	Selling, general and administrative expenses	5,755				5,630
	Operating income	28,188				17,425
	Interest and other income (expense)	(394		)		430
	Net income	$	27,794			$	17,855
	Reconciliation of net income reported by EPIX to equity interest income:
	Net income reported by EPIX	$	27,794			$	17,855
	Ownership interest in EPIX	31.15		%		31.15		%
	The Company's share of net income	8,658				5,562
	Eliminations of the Company’s share of profits on licensing sales to EPIX (1)	(1,867		)		(3,521		)
	Realization of the Company’s share of profits on licensing sales to EPIX (2)	1,717				4,700
	Total equity interest income recorded	$	8,508			$	6,741
	__________________
	-1	Represents the elimination of the gross profit recognized by the Company on licensing sales to EPIX in proportion to the Company's ownership interest in EPIX. The amount of intra-entity profit is calculated as the total gross profit recognized on a title by title basis multiplied by the Company's percentage ownership of EPIX. The table below sets forth the revenues and gross profits recognized by the Company and the calculation of the profit eliminated for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:
		Three Months Ended
		June 30,
		2014				2013
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Revenue recognized on licensing sales to EPIX	$	6,937			$	14,804
	Gross profit on licensing sales to EPIX	$	5,995			$	11,304
	Ownership interest in EPIX	31.15		%		31.15		%
	Elimination of the Company's share of profits on licensing sales to EPIX	$	1,867			$	3,521
	-2	Represents the realization of a portion of the profits previously eliminated. This profit remains eliminated until realized by EPIX. EPIX initially records the license fee for the title as inventory on its balance sheet and amortizes the inventory over the license period. Accordingly, the profit is realized as the inventory on EPIX's books is amortized. The profit amount realized is calculated by multiplying the percentage of the EPIX inventory amortized in the period reported by EPIX, by the amount of profit initially eliminated, on a title by title basis.
TVGN [Member]	'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'
Summarized Balance Sheet	'
	The following table presents summarized balance sheet data as of June 30, 2014 and March 31, 2014 for TVGN:
		June 30,				March 31,
		2014				2014
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Current assets	$	32,389			$	27,150
	Non-current assets	$	193,859			$	196,011
	Current liabilities	$	31,256			$	30,653
	Non-current liabilities	$	8,791			$	12,334
	Redeemable preferred stock	$	346,637			$	325,204
Summarized Statement Of Operations	'
	The following table presents the summarized statement of operations for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 for TVGN and a reconciliation of the net loss reported by TVGN to equity interest income (loss) recorded by the Company:
		Three Months Ended
		June 30,
		2014				2013
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Revenues	$	18,828			$	16,792
	Expenses:
	Cost of services	8,490				7,246
	Selling, marketing, and general and administration	12,471				9,728
	Depreciation and amortization	1,997				2,008
	Operating loss	(4,130		)		(2,190		)
	Other income	110				(1,376		)
	Interest expense, net	210				347
	Accretion of redeemable preferred stock units (1)	10,932				9,308
	Total interest expense, net	11,252				8,279
	Loss from continuing operations	$	(15,382	)		$	(10,469	)
	Loss from discontinued operations	—				(1,114		)
	Net loss	$	(15,382	)		$	(11,583	)
	Reconciliation of net loss reported by TVGN to equity interest loss:
	Net loss reported by TVGN	$	(15,382	)		$	(11,583	)
	Ownership interest in TVGN	50		%		50		%
	The Company's share of net loss	(7,691		)		(5,792		)
	Gain on sale of the Company's 50% share of TVGuide.com (2)	—				3,960
	Accretion of dividend and interest income on redeemable preferred stock units (1)	5,466				4,654
	Realization of the Company’s share of profits on licensing sales to TVGN	—				42
	Total equity interest income (loss) recorded	$	(2,225	)		$	2,864
	___________________
	-1	Accretion of mandatorily redeemable preferred stock units represents TVGN’s 10% dividend and the amortization of discount on its mandatorily redeemable preferred stock units held by the Company and the other interest holder. The Company recorded its share of this expense as income from the accretion of dividend and discount on mandatorily redeemable preferred stock units within equity interest income (loss).
	-2	Represents the gain on sale of the Company's 50% interest in TVGuide.com.

Other_Assets_Tables

Other Assets (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Other Assets, Unclassified [Abstract]	'
Other Assets	'
	The composition of the Company’s other assets is as follows as of June 30, 2014 and March 31, 2014:
		June 30,		March 31,
		2014		2014
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization	$	32,678	$	34,722
	Prepaid expenses and other	32,173		33,347
	Finite-lived intangible assets	2,545		2,998
		$	67,396	$	71,067

Corporate_Debt_Tables

Corporate Debt (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations [Abstract]	'
Carrying Values of Corporate Debt, Excluding Film Obligations and Production Loans	'
	The total carrying values of corporate debt of the Company, excluding film obligations and production loans, were as follows as of June 30, 2014 and March 31, 2014:
		June 30, 2014			March 31, 2014
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Senior revolving credit facility	$	84,000		$	97,619
	5.25% Senior Notes	225,000			225,000
	July 2013 7-Year Term Loan, net of unamortized discount of $2,158 (March 31, 2014 - $2,247)	222,842			222,753
	Convertible senior subordinated notes, net of unamortized discount of $8,805 (March 31, 2014 - $10,397)	133,255			131,788
		$	665,097		$	677,160
Future Annual Contractual Principal Payment Commitments Under Corporate Debt	'
	The following table sets forth future annual contractual principal payment commitments of corporate debt as of June 30, 2014:
			Conversion Price Per Share	Maturity Date or Next Holder Redemption Date (1)		Year Ended March 31,
	Debt Type					2015				2016				2017				2018				2019				Thereafter		Total
						(Amounts in thousands)
	Senior revolving credit facility		N/A	Sep-17		$	—			$	—			$	—			$	84,000			$	—			$	—	$	84,000
	5.25% Senior Notes		N/A	Aug-18		—				—				—				—				225,000				—		225,000
	July 2013 7-Year Term Loan		N/A	Jul-20		—				—				—				—				—				225,000		225,000
	Principal amounts of convertible senior subordinated notes:
	April 2009 3.625% Notes		$8.21	Mar-15		40,210				—				—				—				—				—		40,210
	January 2012 4.00% Notes		$10.44	Jan-17		—				—				41,850				—				—				—		41,850
	April 2013 1.25% Notes		$29.84	Apr-18		—				—				—				—				60,000				—		60,000
						$	40,210			$	—			$	41,850			$	84,000			$	285,000			$	225,000	676,060
	Less aggregate unamortized discount																											(10,963		)
																												$	665,097
	-1	The future repayment dates of the convertible senior subordinated notes represent the next redemption date by holders for each series of notes respectively, as described below.
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes Outstanding	'
	The following table sets forth the convertible senior subordinated notes outstanding at June 30, 2014 and March 31, 2014:
			Conversion Price Per Share as of June 30, 2014	June 30, 2014												March 31, 2014
				Principal				Unamortized				Net Carrying				Principal				Unamortized				Net Carrying
								Discount				Amount								Discount				Amount
				(Amounts in thousands)
	Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes
	October 2004 2.9375% Notes (1)		N/A	$	—			$	—			$	—			$	115			$	—			$	115
	April 2009 3.625% Notes (1)		$8.21	40,210				(3,472		)		36,738				40,220				(4,605		)		35,615
	January 2012 4.00% Notes (1)		$10.44	41,850				(5,333		)		36,517				41,850				(5,792		)		36,058
	April 2013 1.25% Notes (2)		$29.84	60,000				—				60,000				60,000				—				60,000
				$	142,060			$	(8,805	)		$	133,255			$	142,185			$	(10,397	)		$	131,788
	________________
	-1	The convertible senior subordinated notes provide, with the exception of the 1.25% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes issued in April 2013 (the "April 2013 1.25% Notes"), at the Company's option, that the conversion of the notes may be settled in cash rather than in the Company's common shares, or a combination of cash and the Company's common shares. Accounting rules require that convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash upon conversion (including partial cash settlement) are recorded by separately accounting for the liability and equity component (i.e., conversion feature), thereby reducing the principal amount with a debt discount that is amortized as interest expense over the expected life of the note using the effective interest method. The effective interest rate on the liability component of the 3.625% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes issued in April 2009 (the "April 2009 3.625% Notes") is 17.26%, and the effective interest rate on the liability component of the 4.00% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes issued in January 2012 (the "January 2012 4.00% Notes") is 9.56%.
	-2	The April 2013 1.25% Notes are convertible only into the Company's common shares, and do not carry an option to be settled in cash upon conversion. Accordingly, the April 2013 1.25% Notes have been recorded at their principal amount and are not reduced by a debt discount for the equity component.
Interest Expense on Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes	'
	The amount of interest expense recognized for the convertible senior subordinated notes, which includes both the contractual interest coupon and amortization of the discount on the liability component, for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 is presented below.
		Three Months Ended
		June 30,
		2014			2013
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Interest Expense
	Contractual interest coupon	$	973		$	1,196
	Amortization of discount on liability component and debt issuance costs	1,619			2,096
		$	2,592		$	3,292

Film_Obligations_and_Productio1

Film Obligations and Production Loans (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Film Obligations And Production Loans [Abstract]	'
Films Obligations And Production Loans	'
		June 30,		March 31,
		2014		2014
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Film obligations	$	46,315	$	80,904
	Production loans	589,977		418,883
	Total film obligations and production loans	$	636,292	$	499,787
Future Annual Repayment of Film Obligations and Production Loans	'
	The following table sets forth future annual repayment of film obligations and production loans as of June 30, 2014:
		Nine Months Ended
		March 31,		Year Ended March 31,
		2015		2016		2017		2018		2019		Thereafter		Total
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Film obligations	$	24,526	$	16,680	$	2,964	$	2,000	$	1,000	$	—	$	47,170
	Production loans	93,862		421,777		74,338		—		—		—		589,977
		$	118,388	$	438,457	$	77,302	$	2,000	$	1,000	$	—	637,147
	Less imputed interest on film obligations													(855		)
														$	636,292

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value of Investment in Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred Stock and Outstanding Debt	'
	The following table sets forth the carrying values and fair values of the Company’s investment in TVGN's mandatorily redeemable preferred stock units and outstanding debt at June 30, 2014 and March 31, 2014:
		June 30, 2014				March 31, 2014
		(Amounts in thousands)
		Carrying		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
		Value
				(Level 3)				(Level 3)
	Assets:
	Investment in TVGN's Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred Stock Units	$	91,573	$	108,704	$	86,298	$	99,907
		Carrying		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
		Value
				(Level 2)				(Level 2)
	Liabilities:
	October 2004 2.9375% Notes	$	—	$	—	$	115	$	111
	April 2009 3.625% Notes	36,738		40,548		35,615		40,140
	January 2012 4.00% Notes	36,517		42,038		36,058		41,401
	April 2013 1.25% Notes	60,000		52,238		60,000		51,411
	Production loans	589,977		589,977		418,883		418,883
	Senior secured second-priority notes	225,000		231,750		225,000		223,313
	July 2013 7-Year Term Loan	222,842		227,813		222,753		225,844
		$	1,171,074	$	1,184,364	$	998,424	$	1,001,103

Direct_Operating_Expenses_Tabl

Direct Operating Expenses (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Direct Operating Costs [Abstract]	'
Direct Operating Expenses	'
		Three Months Ended
		June 30,
		2014			2013
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Amortization of films and television programs	$	158,808		$	219,364
	Participations and residual expense	82,871			85,826
	Other direct operating expenses	(2,806		)	1,255
		$	238,873		$	306,445

Net_Income_Per_Share_Tables

Net Income Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Basic Net Income Per Common Share	'
	Basic net income per share for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 is presented below:
		Three Months Ended
		June 30,
		2014			2013
		(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
	Basic Net Income Per Common Share:
	Numerator:
	Net income	$	43,261		$	13,617
	Denominator:
	Weighted average common shares outstanding	138,509			136,189
	Basic Net Income Per Common Share	$	0.31		$	0.1
Diluted Net Income Per Common Share	'
	Diluted net income per common share for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 is presented below:
		Three Months Ended
		June 30,
		2014			2013
		(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
	Diluted Net Income Per Common Share:
	Numerator:
	Net income	$	43,261		$	13,617
	Add:
	Interest on convertible notes, net of tax	1,643			99
	Numerator for Diluted Net Income Per Common Share	$	44,904		$	13,716
	Denominator:
	Weighted average common shares outstanding	138,509			136,189
	Effect of dilutive securities:
	Conversion of notes	10,909			1,692
	Share purchase options	2,366			2,207
	Restricted share units	426			657
	Adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding	152,210			140,745
	Diluted Net Income Per Common Share	$	0.3		$	0.1
Anti-dilutive Shares Issuable	'
	For the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company's outstanding common shares issuable presented below were excluded from diluted net income per common share because their inclusion would have had an anti-dilutive effect.
		Three Months Ended
		June 30,
		2014		2013
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Anti-dilutive shares issuable
	Conversion of notes	—		12,264
	Share purchase options	5,107		1,774
	Restricted share units	288		27
	Contingently issuable shares	275		442
	Total weighted average anti-dilutive shares issuable excluded from Diluted Net Income Per Common Share	5,670		14,507

Capital_Stock_Tables

Capital Stock (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Equity and Share-based Compensation [Abstract]	'
Common Shares Reserved For Future Issuance	'
	The table below outlines common shares reserved for future issuance:
		June 30,			March 31,
		2014			2014
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Stock options outstanding, average exercise price $21.14 (March 31, 2014 - $20.83)	11,553			10,894
	Restricted share units — unvested	1,770			2,139
	Share purchase options and restricted share units available for future issuance	1,711			3,471
	Shares issuable upon conversion of October 2004 2.9375% Notes at conversion price of $11.46 per share at March 31, 2014	—			10
	Shares issuable upon conversion of April 2009 3.625% Notes at conversion price of $8.21 per share (March 31, 2014 - $8.22)	4,898			4,893
	Shares issuable upon conversion of January 2012 4.00% Notes at conversion price of $10.44 per share (March 31, 2014 - $10.46)	4,009			4,001
	Shares issuable upon conversion of April 2013 1.25% Notes at conversion price of $29.84 per share (March 31, 2014 - $29.89)	2,011			2,007
	Shares reserved for future issuance	25,952			27,415
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Share-Based Compensation Expense	'
	The Company recognized the following share-based compensation expense during the three months ended June 30, 2014, and 2013:
		Three Months Ended
		June 30,
		2014				2013
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Compensation Expense:
	Stock Options	$	8,643			$	3,767
	Restricted Share Units and Other Share-based Compensation	6,049				7,403
	Share Appreciation Rights	1,729				6,577
		16,421				17,747
	Impact of accelerated vesting on stock options and restricted share units (1)	1,194				—
	Total share-based compensation expense	$	17,615			$	17,747
	Tax impact (2)	(6,458		)		(6,566		)
	Reduction in net income	$	11,157			$	11,181
	____________________________
	-1	Represents the impact of the acceleration of certain vesting schedules for stock options and restricted share units pursuant to the severance arrangements related to the integration of the marketing operations of the Company's Lionsgate and Summit film labels.
	-2	Represents the income tax benefit recognized in the statements of income for share-based compensation arrangements.

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Information By Business Unit	'
	Segment information by business unit is as follows:
		Three Months Ended
		June 30,
		2014			2013
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Segment revenues
	Motion Pictures	$	331,916		$	438,646
	Television Production	117,467			131,082
		$	449,383		$	569,728
	Direct operating expenses
	Motion Pictures	$	147,194		$	203,450
	Television Production	91,679			102,995
		$	238,873		$	306,445
	Distribution and marketing
	Motion Pictures	$	88,605		$	165,100
	Television Production	8,716			6,360
		$	97,321		$	171,460
	Gross segment contribution
	Motion Pictures	$	96,117		$	70,096
	Television Production	17,072			21,727
		$	113,189		$	91,823
	Segment general and administration
	Motion Pictures	$	17,353		$	16,425
	Television Production	3,410			3,007
		$	20,763		$	19,432
	Segment profit
	Motion Pictures	$	78,764		$	53,671
	Television Production	13,662			18,720
		$	92,426		$	72,391
Reconciliation Of Total Segment Profit To The Company's Income Before Income Taxes	'
	The reconciliation of total segment profit to the Company’s income before income taxes is as follows:
		Three Months Ended
		June 30,
		2014			2013
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Company’s total segment profit	$	92,426		$	72,391
	Shared services and corporate expenses:
	Share-based compensation expense	(16,421		)	(17,747		)
	Restructuring charges (1)	(4,888		)	—
	Other shared services and corporate expenses	(22,007		)	(19,591		)
	Total shared services and corporate expenses	(43,316		)	(37,338		)
	Depreciation and amortization	(1,346		)	(1,625		)
	Operating income	47,764			33,428
	Interest expense	(12,972		)	(20,814		)
	Interest and other income	1,018			1,496
	Loss on extinguishment of debt	—			(466		)
	Equity interests income	18,210			7,977
	Income before income taxes	$	54,020		$	21,621
	________________________
	-1	Restructuring charges in the three months ended June 30, 2014 primarily consist of severance costs associated with the integration of the marketing operations of the Company's Lionsgate and Summit film labels and costs related to the move of our international sales and distribution organization to the United Kingdom. Approximately $1.2 million of the costs are non-cash charges resulting from the acceleration of vesting of stock awards (see Note 11).
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated	'
	The following table sets forth significant assets as broken down by segment and other unallocated assets as of June 30, 2014 and March 31, 2014:
		June 30, 2014								March 31, 2014
		Motion			Television			Total		Motion		Television		Total
		Pictures			Production					Pictures		Production
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Significant assets by segment
	Accounts receivable	$	405,907		$	311,591		$	717,498	$	580,906	$	304,665	$	885,571
	Investment in films and television programs, net	1,039,405			341,176			1,380,581		979,576		294,997		1,274,573
	Goodwill	294,367			28,961			323,328		294,367		28,961		323,328
		$	1,739,679		$	681,728		$	2,421,407	$	1,854,849	$	628,623	$	2,483,472
	Other unallocated assets (primarily cash, other assets, and equity method investments)							390,618						368,160
	Total assets							$	2,812,025					$	2,851,632
Acquisition of Investment in Films and Television Programs by Segment	'
	The following table sets forth acquisition of investment in films and television programs as broken down by segment for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:
		Three Months Ended
		June 30,
		2014			2013
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Acquisition of investment in films and television programs
	Motion Pictures	$	152,421		$	122,239
	Television Production	111,430			38,694
		$	263,851		$	160,933

Consolidating_Financial_Inform1

Consolidating Financial Information - Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes (Tables) (Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member])	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]	'
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]	'
Consolidated Financial Information - Balance Sheet	'
		As of
		June 30, 2014
		Lions Gate			Lions Gate			Non-guarantor			Consolidating			Lions Gate
		Entertainment			Entertainment			Subsidiaries			Adjustments			Consolidated
		Corp.			Inc.
		(Amounts in thousands)
	BALANCE SHEET
	Assets
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	10,338		$	5,273		$	34,761		$	—		$	50,372
	Restricted cash	—			7,534						—			7,534
	Accounts receivable, net	689			2,408			714,401			—			717,498
	Investment in films and television programs, net	—			6,394			1,372,886			1,301			1,380,581
	Property and equipment, net	—			14,778			314			—			15,092
	Equity method investments	—			5,978			183,018			—			188,996
	Goodwill	10,172			—			313,156			—			323,328
	Other assets	3,948			66,777			2,896			(6,225		)	67,396
	Deferred tax assets	8,011			43,776			9,441			—			61,228
	Subsidiary investments and advances	1,049,411			1,161,128			1,751,527			(3,962,066		)	—
		$	1,082,569		$	1,314,046		$	4,382,400		$	(3,966,990	)	$	2,812,025
	Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity (Deficiency)
	Senior revolving credit facility	$	84,000		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	84,000
	Senior secured second-priority notes	225,000			—			—			—			225,000
	July 2013 7-Year Term Loan	222,842			—			—			—			222,842
	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	14,935			53,842			154,609			—			223,386
	Participations and residuals	—			3,417			464,559			—			467,976
	Film obligations and production loans	—			—			636,292			—			636,292
	Convertible senior subordinated notes	—			133,255			—			—			133,255
	Deferred revenue	—			11,327			272,155			—			283,482
	Intercompany payable	—			1,328,362			1,531,380			(2,859,742		)	—
	Shareholders’ equity (deficiency)	535,792			(216,157		)	1,323,405			(1,107,248		)	535,792
		$	1,082,569		$	1,314,046		$	4,382,400		$	(3,966,990	)	$	2,812,025
		As of
		March 31, 2014
		Lions Gate			Lions Gate			Non-guarantor			Consolidating			Lions Gate
		Entertainment			Entertainment			Subsidiaries			Adjustments			Consolidated
		Corp.			Inc.
		(Amounts in thousands)
	BALANCE SHEET
	Assets
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	8,128		$	5,999		$	11,565		$	—		$	25,692
	Restricted cash	—			8,925			—			—			8,925
	Accounts receivable, net	688			2,514			882,369			—			885,571
	Investment in films and television programs, net	(18		)	6,394			1,266,703			1,494			1,274,573
	Property and equipment, net	—			14,185			367			—			14,552
	Equity method investments	—			3,668			178,273			—			181,941
	Goodwill	10,172			—			313,156			—			323,328
	Other assets	4,113			67,612			5,682			(6,340		)	71,067
	Deferred tax assets	8,417			48,125			9,441			—			65,983
	Subsidiary investments and advances	1,118,356			1,065,274			1,532,070			(3,715,700		)	—
		$	1,149,856		$	1,222,696		$	4,199,626		$	(3,720,546	)	$	2,851,632
	Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity (Deficiency)
	Senior revolving credit facility	$	97,619		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	97,619
	Senior secured second-priority notes	225,000			—			—			—			225,000
	July 2013 7-Year Term Loan	222,753			—			—			—			222,753
	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	19,946			73,045			239,466			—			332,457
	Participations and residuals	—			3,417			465,973			—			469,390
	Film obligations and production loans	—			—			499,787			—			499,787
	Convertible senior subordinated notes	—			131,788			—			—			131,788
	Deferred revenue	—			11,689			276,611			—			288,300
	Intercompany payable	—			1,232,310			1,480,273			(2,712,583		)	—
	Shareholders’ equity (deficiency)	584,538			(229,553		)	1,237,516			(1,007,963		)	584,538
		$	1,149,856		$	1,222,696		$	4,199,626		$	(3,720,546	)	$	2,851,632
Consolidated Financial Information - Statement of Income	'
		Three Months Ended
		June 30, 2014
		Lions Gate			Lions Gate			Non-guarantor			Consolidating			Lions Gate
		Entertainment			Entertainment			Subsidiaries			Adjustments			Consolidated
		Corp.			Inc.
					(Amounts in thousands)
	STATEMENT OF INCOME
	Revenues	$	—		$	2,896		$	446,586		$	(99	)	$	449,383
	EXPENSES:
	Direct operating	2			(829		)	239,586			114			238,873
	Distribution and marketing	—			568			96,753			—			97,321
	General and administration	564			39,942			23,692			(119		)	64,079
	Depreciation and amortization	—			752			594			—			1,346
	Total expenses	566			40,433			360,625			(5		)	401,619
	OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)	(566		)	(37,537		)	85,961			(94		)	47,764
	Other expenses (income):
	Interest expense	7,373			46,575			33,125			(74,101		)	12,972
	Interest and other income	(43,039		)	(31		)	(31,933		)	73,985			(1,018		)
	Total other expenses (income)	(35,666		)	46,544			1,192			(116		)	11,954
	INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE EQUITY INTERESTS AND INCOME TAXES	35,100			(84,081		)	84,769			22			35,810
	Equity interests income (loss)	8,550			94,758			18,050			(103,148		)	18,210
	INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES	43,650			10,677			102,819			(103,126		)	54,020
	Income tax provision (benefit)	389			2,127			20,477			(12,234		)	10,759
	NET INCOME (LOSS)	43,261			8,550			82,342			(90,892		)	43,261
	Foreign currency translation adjustments	671			2,217			(391		)	(1,015		)	1,482
	Net unrealized loss on foreign exchange contracts, net of tax	—			—			(811		)	—			(811		)
	COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	$	43,932		$	10,767		$	81,140		$	(91,907	)	$	43,932
		Three Months Ended
		June 30, 2013
		Lions Gate			Lions Gate			Non-guarantor			Consolidating			Lions Gate
		Entertainment			Entertainment			Subsidiaries			Adjustments			Consolidated
		Corp.			Inc.
		(Amounts in thousands)
	STATEMENT OF INCOME
	Revenues	$	—		$	6,534		$	563,194		$	—		$	569,728
	EXPENSES:
	Direct operating	—			709			305,736			—			306,445
	Distribution and marketing	—			1,568			169,892			—			171,460
	General and administration	245			36,702			19,976			(153		)	56,770
	Depreciation and amortization	—			566			1,059			—			1,625
	Total expenses	245			39,545			496,663			(153		)	536,300
	OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)	(245		)	(33,011		)	66,531			153			33,428
	Other expenses (income):
	Interest expense	—			19,497			1,441			(124		)	20,814
	Interest and other income	(2		)	(833		)	(785		)	124			(1,496		)
	Loss on extinguishment of debt	—			466			—			—			466
	Total other expenses (income)	(2		)	19,130			656			—			19,784
	INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE EQUITY INTERESTS AND INCOME TAXES	(243		)	(52,141		)	65,875			153			13,644
	Equity interests income (loss)	13,860			74,141			9,747			(89,771		)	7,977
	INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES	13,617			22,000			75,622			(89,618		)	21,621
	Income tax provision (benefit)	—			8,140			27,270			(27,406		)	8,004
	NET INCOME (LOSS)	13,617			13,860			48,352			(62,212		)	13,617
	Foreign currency translation adjustments	213			6,989			13,685			(20,338		)	549
	Net unrealized loss on foreign exchange contracts, net of tax	—			—			(336		)	—			(336		)
	COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	$	13,830		$	20,849		$	61,701		$	(82,550	)	$	13,830
Consolidated Financial Information - Statement of Cash Flows	'
		Three Months Ended
		June 30, 2014
		Lions Gate			Lions Gate			Non-guarantor			Consolidating			Lions Gate
		Entertainment			Entertainment			Subsidiaries			Adjustments			Consolidated
		Corp.			Inc.
		(Amounts in thousands)
	STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
	NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES	$	142,265		$	(26	)	$	(154,873	)	$	—		$	(12,634	)
	INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
	Proceeds from the sale of equity method investees	—			—			14,575			—			14,575
	Investment in equity method investees	—			(2,150		)	(7,500		)	—			(9,650		)
	Purchases of property and equipment	—			(1,305		)	(122		)	—			(1,427		)
	NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES	—			(3,455		)	6,953			—			3,498
	FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
	Senior revolving credit facility - borrowings	170,000			—			—			—			170,000
	Senior revolving credit facility - repayments	(183,619		)	—			—			—			(183,619		)
	Convertible senior subordinated notes - repurchases	—			(16		)	—			—			(16		)
	Production loans - borrowings	—			—			207,953			—			207,953
	Production loans - repayments	—			—			(36,859		)	—			(36,859		)
	Repurchase of common shares	(109,529		)	—			—			—			(109,529		)
	Dividends paid	(7,066		)	—			—			—			(7,066		)
	Excess tax benefits on equity-based compensation awards	—			2,771			—			—			2,771
	Exercise of stock options	406			—			—			—			406
	Tax withholding required on equity awards	(10,247		)	—			—			—			(10,247		)
	NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES	(140,055		)	2,755			171,094			—			33,794
	NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	2,210			(726		)	23,174			—			24,658
	FOREIGN EXCHANGE EFFECTS ON CASH	—			—			22			—			22
	CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS — BEGINNING OF PERIOD	8,128			5,999			11,565			—			25,692
	CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS — END OF PERIOD	$	10,338		$	5,273		$	34,761		$	—		$	50,372
		Three Months Ended
		June 30, 2013
		Lions Gate			Lions Gate			Non-guarantor			Consolidating			Lions Gate
		Entertainment			Entertainment			Subsidiaries			Adjustments			Consolidated
		Corp.			Inc.
		(Amounts in thousands)
	STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
	NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES	$	9,091		$	(68,860	)	$	30,480		$	—		$	(29,289	)
	INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
	Proceeds from the sale of equity method investees	—			—			9,000			—			9,000
	Investment in equity method investees	—			(750		)	(3,000		)	—			(3,750		)
	Distributions from equity method investee in excess of earnings	—			—			4,169			—			4,169
	Purchases of property and equipment	—			(1,343		)	(85		)	—			(1,428		)
	NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES	—			(2,093		)	10,084			—			7,991
	FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
	Senior revolving credit facility - borrowings	—			173,000			—			—			173,000
	Senior revolving credit facility - repayments	—			(172,000		)	—			—			(172,000		)
	Senior secured second-priority notes - repurchases	—			(4,280		)	—			—			(4,280		)
	Convertible senior subordinated notes - borrowings	—			60,000			—			—			60,000
	Production loans - borrowings	—			—			108,605			—			108,605
	Production loans - repayments	—			—			(82,292		)	—			(82,292		)
	Pennsylvania Regional Center credit facility - repayments	—			—			(65,000		)	—			(65,000		)
	Exercise of stock options	543			—			—			—			543
	Tax withholding required on equity awards	(9,019		)	—			—			—			(9,019		)
	NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES	(8,476		)	56,720			(38,687		)	—			9,557
	NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	615			(14,233		)	1,877			—			(11,741		)
	FOREIGN EXCHANGE EFFECTS ON CASH	(24		)	—			421			—			397
	CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS — BEGINNING OF PERIOD	592			36,834			24,937			—			62,363
	CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS — END OF PERIOD	$	1,183		$	22,601		$	27,235		$	—		$	51,019

Derivative_Instruments_and_Hed1

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Outstanding Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts	'
	As of June 30, 2014, the Company had the following outstanding forward foreign exchange contracts with maturities of less than 10 months from June 30, 2014:
	30-Jun-14
	Foreign Currency	Foreign Currency Amount			US Dollar Amount		Weighted Average Exchange Rate Per $1 USD
		(Amounts in millions)			(Amounts in millions)
	British Pound Sterling		£16.6	in exchange for		$27.90	£0.60
	Australian Dollar		A$26.4	in exchange for		$23.20	A$1.14
	Euro		€ 0.50	in exchange for		$0.60	€ 0.74
	Canadian Dollar		C$11.3	in exchange for		$10.30	C$1.09

Supplementary_Cash_Flow_Statem1

Supplementary Cash Flow Statement Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]	'
Supplemental Schedule of Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities	'
		Three Months Ended
		June 30,
		2014
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Non-cash financing activities:
	Accrued dividends (see Note 11)	$	6,881

Investment_In_Films_And_Televi2

Investment In Films And Television Programs (Narrative) (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Investment In Films And Television Programs [Abstract]	'
Percentage of unamortized film costs, one year	47.00%
Percentage of unamortized film costs, three years	81.00%

Investment_In_Films_And_Televi3

Investment In Films And Television Programs (Schedule of Investment In Films And Television Programs) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Acquired libraries, net of accumulated amortization	$13,022	$14,329
Total investment in film and television programs	1,380,581	1,274,573
Motion Pictures Segment - Theatrical and Non-Theatrical Films [Member]	'	'
Released, net of accumulated amortization	454,356	509,831
Acquired libraries, net of accumulated amortization	13,022	14,329
Completed and not released	50,756	50,785
In progress	466,155	351,047
In development	27,784	22,336
Product inventory	27,332	31,248
Total investment in film and television programs	1,039,405	979,576
Television Production Segment - Direct-to-Television Programs [Member]	'	'
Released, net of accumulated amortization	224,212	212,929
In progress	111,186	76,459
In development	5,778	5,609
Total investment in film and television programs	$341,176	$294,997

Investment_In_Films_And_Televi4

Investment In Films And Television Programs (Schedule Of Acquired Libraries) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
Total acquired libraries	$13,022	$14,329
Artisan Entertainment [Member]	'	'
Total amortization period (in years)	'20 years	'
Remaining amortization period (in years)	'9 years 6 months	'
Total acquired libraries	9,261	10,236
Summit Entertainment [Member]	'	'
Total amortization period (in years)	'20 years	'
Remaining amortization period (in years)	'17 years 6 months	'
Total acquired libraries	$3,761	$4,093
Maximum [Member]	'	'
Total amortization period (in years)	'20 years	'

Equity_Method_Investments_Narr

Equity Method Investments (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

30 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2010

Mar. 31, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

31-May-13

31-May-13

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

EPIX [Member]

EPIX [Member]

EPIX [Member]

EPIX [Member]

TVGN [Member]

TVGN [Member]

TVGN [Member]

TVGuide.com [Member]

Break Media [Member]

Break Media [Member]

Defy Media, LLC (Defy Media) [Member]

Defy Media, LLC (Defy Media) [Member]

Roadside Attractions [Member]

Pantelion Films [Member]

MovieFriends [Member]

Redeemable Preferred Stock [Member]

TVGN [Member]

Schedule of Long-term Investments [Line Items]

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Investment in equity method investees

$9,650,000

$3,750,000

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$80,400,000

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$7,500,000

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$800,000

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$10,000,000

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$2,200,000

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Equity method investment distributions received

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6,200,000

14,000,000

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Other equity holders, ownership percentage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

50.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

38.00%

'

'

'

'

Rate of dividend on preferred stock

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

10.00%

Total accretion period to redemption date of mandatorily redeemable preferred stock units and dividend

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'10 years

Percentage sold of equity interest

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

50.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Gain on sale of equity method investee

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

[1]

3,960,000

[1]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Equity method investments, carrying amount

$188,996,000

'

$181,941,000

$81,036,000

'

'

$78,758,000

$91,573,000

'

$86,298,000

'

'

$0

'

'

'

'

'

'

Effective economic interest in Defy Media

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

16.10%

'

'

'

'

Equity method investment, ownership percentage

'

'

'

31.15%

31.15%

'

'

50.00%

50.00%

'

'

'

'

'

3.50%

43.00%

49.00%

12.30%

'

[1]

Represents the gain on sale of the Company's 50% interest in TVGuide.com.

Equity_Method_Investments_Carr

Equity Method Investments (Carrying Amount Of Significant Equity Method Investments) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014		Mar. 31, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'		'		'
Equity method investments	$188,996		$181,941		'
EPIX [Member]	'		'		'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'		'		'
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	31.15%		'		31.15%
Equity method investments	81,036		78,758		'
TVGN [Member]	'		'		'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'		'		'
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	50.00%		'		50.00%
Equity method investments	91,573		86,298		'
Other equity method investments [Member]	'		'		'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'		'		'
Equity method investments	$16,387	[1]	$16,885	[1]	'
[1]	The Company records its share of the net income or loss of other equity method investments on a one quarter lag and, accordingly, during the three months ended JuneB 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company recorded its share of the income or loss generated by these entities for the three months ended MarchB 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. On April 14, 2014, the Company sold all of its 34.5% interest in FEARnet. The sales price was approximately $14.6 million, net of a working capital adjustment. The Company has recorded a gain on the sale of $11.4 million within equity interest income in the three months ended June 30, 2014. As a result of this transaction, the Company's equity interest in FEARnet has been reduced to zero as of June 30, 2014.

Equity_Method_Investments_Equi

Equity Method Investments (Equity Method Investee, Income (Loss)) (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Apr. 14, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

EPIX [Member]

EPIX [Member]

EPIX [Member]

TVGN [Member]

TVGN [Member]

TVGN [Member]

Other equity method investments [Member]

Other equity method investments [Member]

Other equity method investments [Member]

FEARnet [Member]

FEARnet [Member]

Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Equity interests income (loss)

$18,210,000

$7,977,000

'

$8,508,000

$6,741,000

'

($2,225,000)

$2,864,000

'

$11,927,000

[1]

($1,628,000)

[1]

'

'

'

Equity method investment, ownership percentage

'

'

'

31.15%

31.15%

'

50.00%

50.00%

'

'

'

'

34.50%

'

Equity method investment, sales price

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

14,600,000

'

Gain on sale of equity method investee

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

[2]

3,960,000

[2]

'

'

'

'

'

11,400,000

Equity method investments, carrying amount

$188,996,000

'

$181,941,000

$81,036,000

'

$78,758,000

$91,573,000

'

$86,298,000

$16,387,000

[1]

'

$16,885,000

[1]

'

$0

[1]

The Company records its share of the net income or loss of other equity method investments on a one quarter lag and, accordingly, during the three months ended JuneB 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company recorded its share of the income or loss generated by these entities for the three months ended MarchB 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. On April 14, 2014, the Company sold all of its 34.5% interest in FEARnet. The sales price was approximately $14.6 million, net of a working capital adjustment. The Company has recorded a gain on the sale of $11.4 million within equity interest income in the three months ended June 30, 2014. As a result of this transaction, the Company's equity interest in FEARnet has been reduced to zero as of June 30, 2014.

[2]

Represents the gain on sale of the Company's 50% interest in TVGuide.com.

Equity_Method_Investments_Summ

Equity Method Investments (Summarized Balance Sheet) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
EPIX [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'
Current assets	$183,748	$184,471
Non-current assets	251,669	247,231
Current liabilities	121,262	126,217
Non-current liabilities	10,336	9,459
TVGN [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'
Current assets	32,389	27,150
Non-current assets	193,859	196,011
Current liabilities	31,256	30,653
Non-current liabilities	8,791	12,334
Redeemable preferred stock	$346,637	$325,204

Equity_Method_Investments_Summ1

Equity Method Investments (Summarized Statement Of Operations) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013
Reconciliation of net income (loss) reported by investee to equity interest income (loss):	'		'
Total equity interest income (loss) recorded	$18,210		$7,977
EPIX [Member]	'		'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'		'
Revenues	91,449		85,197
Expenses:	'		'
Operating expenses	57,506		62,142
Selling, marketing, general and administrative expenses	5,755		5,630
Operating income (loss)	28,188		17,425
Interest and other income (expense)	-394		430
Net income (loss)	27,794		17,855
Reconciliation of net income (loss) reported by investee to equity interest income (loss):	'		'
Net income (loss)	27,794		17,855
Ownership interest in investee	31.15%		31.15%
The Company's share of net income (loss)	8,658		5,562
Eliminations of the Company's share of profits on licensing sales to investee	-1,867	[1]	-3,521	[1]
Realization of the Company's share of profits on licensing sales to investee	1,717	[2]	4,700	[2]
Total equity interest income (loss) recorded	8,508		6,741
TVGN [Member]	'		'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'		'
Revenues	18,828		16,792
Expenses:	'		'
Cost of services	8,490		7,246
Selling, marketing, general and administrative expenses	12,471		9,728
Depreciation and amortization	1,997		2,008
Operating income (loss)	-4,130		-2,190
Other income	110		-1,376
Interest expense, net	210		347
Accretion of redeemable preferred stock units	10,932	[3]	9,308	[3]
Total interest expense, net	11,252		8,279
Loss from continuing operations	-15,382		-10,469
Loss from discontinued operations	0		-1,114
Net income (loss)	-15,382		-11,583
Reconciliation of net income (loss) reported by investee to equity interest income (loss):	'		'
Net income (loss)	-15,382		-11,583
Ownership interest in investee	50.00%		50.00%
The Company's share of net income (loss)	-7,691		-5,792
Gain on sale of a portion of equity method investee	0	[4]	3,960	[4]
Accretion of dividend and interest income on redeemable preferred stock units	5,466	[3]	4,654	[3]
Realization of the Company's share of profits on licensing sales to investee	0		42
Total equity interest income (loss) recorded	($2,225)		$2,864
[1]	Represents the elimination of the gross profit recognized by the Company on licensing sales to EPIX in proportion to the Company's ownership interest in EPIX. The amount of intra-entity profit is calculated as the total gross profit recognized on a title by title basis multiplied by the Company's percentage ownership of EPIX. The table below sets forth the revenues and gross profits recognized by the Company and the calculation of the profit eliminated for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013: (Amounts in thousands) Three months ended June 30, 2014: Revenue recognized on licensing sales to EPIX - $6,937; Gross profit on licensing sales to EPIX - $5,995; Ownership interest in EPIX - 31.15%; Elimination of the Company's share of profits on licensing sales to EPIX - $1,867. Three months ended June 30, 2013: Revenue recognized on licensing sales to EPIX - $14,804; Gross profit on licensing sales to EPIX - $11,304; Ownership interest in EPIX - 31.15%; Elimination of the Company's share of profits on licensing sales to EPIX - $3,521.
[2]	Represents the realization of a portion of the profits previously eliminated. This profit remains eliminated until realized by EPIX. EPIX initially records the license fee for the title as inventory on its balance sheet and amortizes the inventory over the license period. Accordingly, the profit is realized as the inventory on EPIX's books is amortized. The profit amount realized is calculated by multiplying the percentage of the EPIX inventory amortized in the period reported by EPIX, by the amount of profit initially eliminated, on a title by title basis.
[3]	Accretion of mandatorily redeemable preferred stock units represents TVGNbs 10% dividend and the amortization of discount on its mandatorily redeemable preferred stock units held by the Company and the other interest holder. The Company recorded its share of this expense as income from the accretion of dividend and discount on mandatorily redeemable preferred stock units within equity interest income (loss).
[4]	Represents the gain on sale of the Company's 50% interest in TVGuide.com.

Equity_Method_Investments_Inte

Equity Method Investments (Intercompany Revenue and Gross Profit and Calculation of Profit Eliminated) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'		'
Revenue recognized on licensing sales to investee	$449,383		$569,728
EPIX [Member]	'		'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'		'
Revenue recognized on licensing sales to investee	6,937		14,804
Gross profit on licensing sales to investee	5,995		11,304
Ownership interest in investee	31.15%		31.15%
Elimination of the Company's share of profit on licensing sales to investee	$1,867	[1]	$3,521	[1]
[1]	Represents the elimination of the gross profit recognized by the Company on licensing sales to EPIX in proportion to the Company's ownership interest in EPIX. The amount of intra-entity profit is calculated as the total gross profit recognized on a title by title basis multiplied by the Company's percentage ownership of EPIX. The table below sets forth the revenues and gross profits recognized by the Company and the calculation of the profit eliminated for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013: (Amounts in thousands) Three months ended June 30, 2014: Revenue recognized on licensing sales to EPIX - $6,937; Gross profit on licensing sales to EPIX - $5,995; Ownership interest in EPIX - 31.15%; Elimination of the Company's share of profits on licensing sales to EPIX - $1,867. Three months ended June 30, 2013: Revenue recognized on licensing sales to EPIX - $14,804; Gross profit on licensing sales to EPIX - $11,304; Ownership interest in EPIX - 31.15%; Elimination of the Company's share of profits on licensing sales to EPIX - $3,521.

Other_Assets_Composition_Of_Ot

Other Assets (Composition Of Other Assets) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Other Assets, Unclassified [Abstract]	'	'
Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization	$32,678	$34,722
Prepaid expenses and other	32,173	33,347
Finite-lived intangible assets	2,545	2,998
Total other assets	$67,396	$71,067

Corporate_Debt_Narrative_Senio

Corporate Debt (Narrative - Senior Revolving Credit Facility) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Senior Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	Senior Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	Letter of Credit [Member]	Letter of Credit [Member]	Minimum [Member]	Maximum [Member]	Base Rate [Member]	LIBOR [Member]
					Senior Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	Senior Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	Senior Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	Senior Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Senior revolving credit facility, available amount	$715.90	$702.30	'	'	'	'	'	'
Senior revolving credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity	800	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Letters of credit outstanding, amount	'	'	$0.10	$0.10	'	'	'	'
Basis spread on variable interest rate	'	'	'	'	'	'	1.50%	2.50%
Effective interest rate	2.66%	2.65%	'	'	'	'	'	'
Senior revolving credit facility, commitment fee annual percentage	'	'	'	'	0.38%	0.50%	'	'
Change in control, trigger percentage	50.00%	'	'	'	'	'	'	'

Corporate_Debt_Narrative_525_S

Corporate Debt (Narrative - 5.25% Senior Notes and July 2013 7-Year Term Loan) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Carrying value of debt outstanding	$665,097,000	'	$677,160,000	'
Unamortized Discount	-10,963,000	'	'	'
5.25% Senior Notes [Member] | Senior Secured Second-Priority Notes [Member]	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Coupon rate	5.25%	'	'	5.25%
Principal amount of notes	'	'	'	225,000,000
Carrying value of debt outstanding	225,000,000	'	225,000,000	'
Transaction costs capitalized as deferred financing costs	'	4,200,000	'	'
Transaction costs expensed as early extinguishment of debt	'	2,600,000	'	'
Debt instrument redemption premium percentage	1.00%	'	'	'
Change of control, redemption or prepayment price percentage	101.00%	'	'	'
Certain asset dispositions, redemption or prepayment price percentage	100.00%	'	'	'
July 2013 7-Year Term Loan [Member] | Term Loan [Member]	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
July 2013 7-Year Term Loan, term	'7 years	'	'	'
Carrying value of debt outstanding	222,842,000	'	222,753,000	222,500,000
Unamortized Discount	($2,158,000)	'	($2,247,000)	($2,500,000)
Effective interest rate	5.00%	'	5.00%	'
July 2013 7-Year Term Loan, prepayment premium on or before July 19, 2015	2.00%	'	'	'
July 2013 7-Year Term Loan, prepayment premium after July 19, 2015 and on or before July 19, 2016	1.00%	'	'	'
July 2013 7-Year Term Loan, prepayment premium after July 19, 2016	0.00%	'	'	'
July 2013 7-Year Term Loan [Member] | Base Rate [Member] | Term Loan [Member]	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Basis spread on variable interest rate	3.00%	'	'	'
Interest rate floor	2.00%	'	'	'
July 2013 7-Year Term Loan [Member] | LIBOR [Member] | Term Loan [Member]	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Basis spread on variable interest rate	4.00%	'	'	'
Interest rate floor	1.00%	'	'	'
10.25% Senior Notes [Member] | Senior Secured Second-Priority Notes [Member]	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Coupon rate	10.25%	'	'	10.25%

Corporate_Debt_Narrative_1025_

Corporate Debt (Narrative - 10.25% Senior Notes) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended				3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014
			10.25% Senior Notes and New Issuances [Member]	5.25% Senior Notes and July 2013 7-Year Term Loans [Member]	Senior Secured Second-Priority Notes [Member]	Senior Secured Second-Priority Notes [Member]	Senior Secured Second-Priority Notes [Member]	Senior Secured Second-Priority Notes [Member]	Senior Secured Second-Priority Notes [Member]	Senior Secured Second-Priority Notes [Member]	Term Loan [Member]
					10.25% Senior Notes [Member]	10.25% Senior Notes [Member]	10.25% Senior Notes [Member]	10.25% Senior Notes [Member]	5.25% Senior Notes [Member]	5.25% Senior Notes [Member]	July 2013 7-Year Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Amounts paid for repurchases	$0	$4,280,000	'	'	'	$4,300,000	'	'	'	'	'
Principal amount of notes repurchased	'	'	'	'	432,000,000	4,000,000	'	'	'	'	'
Carrying value of notes extinguished	'	'	'	'	'	4,000,000	'	'	'	'	'
Loss on extinguishment of debt	0	466,000	35,900,000	'	'	'	'	500,000	'	'	'
Write-off of deferred debt financing costs	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	200,000	'	'	'
Coupon rate	'	'	'	'	10.25%	'	10.25%	'	5.25%	5.25%	'
July 2013 7-Year Term Loan, term	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'7 years
Principal amount of notes	'	'	'	450,000,000	'	'	'	'	'	225,000,000	'
Premium and interest paid for early redemption of 10.25% Senior Notes	'	'	'	'	34,300,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Deferred financing costs and unamortized discount related to redeemed notes	'	'	'	'	$19,800,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt instrument redemption price percentage	'	'	'	'	'	'	100.00%	'	100.00%	'	'

Corporate_Debt_Narrative_Conve

Corporate Debt (Narrative - Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes) (Details) (USD $)

Jun. 30, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Apr. 30, 2009

Jun. 30, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Jan. 31, 2012

Jun. 30, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Apr. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Apr. 30, 2009

Jun. 30, 2014

Jan. 31, 2012

Jun. 30, 2014

Apr. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]

Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]

Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]

Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]

Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]

Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]

Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]

Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]

Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]

Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]

Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]

Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]

Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]

Common Shares [Member]

Common Shares [Member]

Common Shares [Member]

Common Shares [Member]

Common Shares [Member]

Common Shares [Member]

Common Shares [Member]

Common Shares [Member]

April 2009 3.625% Notes, Redemption, On or after March 15, 2015 [Member]

On March 15, 2015, March 15, 2018, March 15, 2023 Or Upon A Designated Event [Member]

October 2004 Notes [Member]

October 2004 Notes [Member]

April 2009 Notes [Member]

April 2009 Notes [Member]

April 2009 Notes [Member]

January 2012 Notes [Member]

January 2012 Notes [Member]

January 2012 Notes [Member]

April 2013 Notes [Member]

April 2013 Notes [Member]

April 2013 Notes [Member]

Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]

Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]

Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]

Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]

Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]

Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Issuer [Member]

Holder [Member]

April 2009 Notes [Member]

April 2009 Notes [Member]

January 2012 Notes [Member]

January 2012 Notes [Member]

April 2013 Notes [Member]

April 2013 Notes [Member]

Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]

Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]

Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]

Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]

April 2009 Notes [Member]

April 2009 Notes [Member]

April 2009 Notes [Member]

April 2009 Notes [Member]

Coupon rate

'

'

'

'

2.94%

'

3.63%

'

'

4.00%

'

'

1.25%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Effective interest rate of liability component

'

'

'

'

'

'

17.26%

'

'

9.56%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Principal amount of notes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$66,600,000

'

'

$45,000,000

'

'

$60,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Equity component

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

16,200,000

'

'

10,100,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Principal amount of debt outstanding

676,060,000

'

142,060,000

142,185,000

0

[1]

115,000

[1]

40,210,000

[1],[2]

40,220,000

[1]

'

41,850,000

[1],[2]

41,850,000

[1]

'

60,000,000

[2],[3]

60,000,000

[3]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Carrying value of debt outstanding

$665,097,000

$677,160,000

$133,255,000

$131,788,000

$0

[1]

$115,000

[1]

$36,738,000

[1]

$35,615,000

[1]

'

$36,517,000

[1]

$36,058,000

[1]

'

$60,000,000

[3]

$60,000,000

[3]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt instrument redemption price percentage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100.00%

100.00%

Conversion price per share

'

'

'

'

'

'

$8.21

'

'

$10.44

'

'

$29.84

'

'

$8.21

$8.25

$10.44

$10.50

$29.84

$30

'

'

'

'

Applicable price range for make-whole premium

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$5.36

$50

'

'

[1]

The convertible senior subordinated notes provide, with the exception of the 1.25% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes issued in April 2013 (the "April 2013 1.25% Notes"), at the Company's option, that the conversion of the notes may be settled in cash rather than in the Company's common shares, or a combination of cash and the Company's common shares. Accounting rules require that convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash upon conversion (including partial cash settlement) are recorded by separately accounting for the liability and equity component (i.e., conversion feature), thereby reducing the principal amount with a debt discount that is amortized as interest expense over the expected life of the note using the effective interest method. The effective interest rate on the liability component of the 3.625% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes issued in April 2009 (the "April 2009 3.625% Notes") is 17.26%, and the effective interest rate on the liability component of the 4.00% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes issued in January 2012 (the "January 2012 4.00% Notes") is 9.56%.

[2]

The future repayment dates of the convertible senior subordinated notes represent the next redemption date by holders for each series of notes respectively, as described below.

[3]

The April 2013 1.25% Notes are convertible only into the Company's common shares, and do not carry an option to be settled in cash upon conversion. Accordingly, the April 2013 1.25% Notes have been recorded at their principal amount and are not reduced by a debt discount for the equity component.

Corporate_Debt_Carrying_Values

Corporate Debt (Carrying Values of Corporate Debt) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Corporate debt	$665,097	$677,160	'
Unamortized discount	10,963	'	'
Senior Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Senior revolving credit facility	84,000	97,619	'
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Corporate debt	133,255	131,788	'
Unamortized discount	8,805	10,397	'
5.25% Senior Notes [Member] | Senior Secured Second-Priority Notes [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Corporate debt	225,000	225,000	'
Coupon rate	5.25%	'	5.25%
10.25% Senior Notes [Member] | Senior Secured Second-Priority Notes [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Coupon rate	10.25%	'	10.25%
July 2013 7-Year Term Loan [Member] | Term Loan [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Corporate debt	222,842	222,753	222,500
Unamortized discount	$2,158	$2,247	$2,500
July 2013 7-Year Term Loan, term	'7 years	'	'

Corporate_Debt_Future_Annual_C

Corporate Debt (Future Annual Contractual Principal Payment Commitments) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014		Mar. 31, 2014		Jul. 31, 2013
Year Ended March 31, 2015	$40,210		'		'
Year Ended March 31, 2016	0		'		'
Year Ended March 31, 2017	41,850		'		'
Year Ended March 31, 2018	84,000		'		'
Year Ended March 31, 2019	285,000		'		'
Thereafter	225,000		'		'
Total	676,060		'		'
Less aggregate unamortized discount	-10,963		'		'
Carrying value of debt outstanding	665,097		677,160		'
Senior Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	'		'		'
Year Ended March 31, 2015	0		'		'
Year Ended March 31, 2016	0		'		'
Year Ended March 31, 2017	0		'		'
Year Ended March 31, 2018	84,000		'		'
Year Ended March 31, 2019	0		'		'
Thereafter	0		'		'
Total	84,000		'		'
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]	'		'		'
Total	142,060		142,185		'
Less aggregate unamortized discount	-8,805		-10,397		'
Carrying value of debt outstanding	133,255		131,788		'
5.25% Senior Notes [Member] | Senior Secured Second-Priority Notes [Member]	'		'		'
Year Ended March 31, 2015	0		'		'
Year Ended March 31, 2016	0		'		'
Year Ended March 31, 2017	0		'		'
Year Ended March 31, 2018	0		'		'
Year Ended March 31, 2019	225,000		'		'
Thereafter	0		'		'
Total	225,000		'		'
Carrying value of debt outstanding	225,000		225,000		'
Coupon rate	5.25%		'		5.25%
July 2013 7-Year Term Loan [Member] | Term Loan [Member]	'		'		'
Year Ended March 31, 2015	0		'		'
Year Ended March 31, 2016	0		'		'
Year Ended March 31, 2017	0		'		'
Year Ended March 31, 2018	0		'		'
Year Ended March 31, 2019	0		'		'
Thereafter	225,000		'		'
Total	225,000		'		'
Less aggregate unamortized discount	-2,158		-2,247		-2,500
Carrying value of debt outstanding	222,842		222,753		222,500
July 2013 7-Year Term Loan, term	'7 years		'		'
April 2009 Notes [Member] | Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]	'		'		'
Year Ended March 31, 2015	40,210	[1]	'		'
Year Ended March 31, 2016	0	[1]	'		'
Year Ended March 31, 2017	0	[1]	'		'
Year Ended March 31, 2018	0	[1]	'		'
Year Ended March 31, 2019	0	[1]	'		'
Thereafter	0	[1]	'		'
Total	40,210	[1],[2]	40,220	[2]	'
Less aggregate unamortized discount	-3,472	[2]	-4,605	[2]	'
Carrying value of debt outstanding	36,738	[2]	35,615	[2]	'
Conversion price per share	$8.21		'		'
Coupon rate	3.63%		'		'
January 2012 Notes [Member] | Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]	'		'		'
Year Ended March 31, 2015	0	[1]	'		'
Year Ended March 31, 2016	0	[1]	'		'
Year Ended March 31, 2017	41,850	[1]	'		'
Year Ended March 31, 2018	0	[1]	'		'
Year Ended March 31, 2019	0	[1]	'		'
Thereafter	0	[1]	'		'
Total	41,850	[1],[2]	41,850	[2]	'
Less aggregate unamortized discount	-5,333	[2]	-5,792	[2]	'
Carrying value of debt outstanding	36,517	[2]	36,058	[2]	'
Conversion price per share	$10.44		'		'
Coupon rate	4.00%		'		'
April 2013 Notes [Member] | Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]	'		'		'
Year Ended March 31, 2015	0	[1]	'		'
Year Ended March 31, 2016	0	[1]	'		'
Year Ended March 31, 2017	0	[1]	'		'
Year Ended March 31, 2018	0	[1]	'		'
Year Ended March 31, 2019	60,000	[1]	'		'
Thereafter	0	[1]	'		'
Total	60,000	[1],[3]	60,000	[3]	'
Less aggregate unamortized discount	0	[3]	0	[3]	'
Carrying value of debt outstanding	$60,000	[3]	$60,000	[3]	'
Conversion price per share	$29.84		'		'
Coupon rate	1.25%		'		'
[1]	The future repayment dates of the convertible senior subordinated notes represent the next redemption date by holders for each series of notes respectively, as described below.
[2]	The convertible senior subordinated notes provide, with the exception of the 1.25% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes issued in April 2013 (the "April 2013 1.25% Notes"), at the Company's option, that the conversion of the notes may be settled in cash rather than in the Company's common shares, or a combination of cash and the Company's common shares. Accounting rules require that convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash upon conversion (including partial cash settlement) are recorded by separately accounting for the liability and equity component (i.e., conversion feature), thereby reducing the principal amount with a debt discount that is amortized as interest expense over the expected life of the note using the effective interest method. The effective interest rate on the liability component of the 3.625% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes issued in April 2009 (the "April 2009 3.625% Notes") is 17.26%, and the effective interest rate on the liability component of the 4.00% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes issued in January 2012 (the "January 2012 4.00% Notes") is 9.56%.
[3]	The April 2013 1.25% Notes are convertible only into the Company's common shares, and do not carry an option to be settled in cash upon conversion. Accordingly, the April 2013 1.25% Notes have been recorded at their principal amount and are not reduced by a debt discount for the equity component.

Corporate_Debt_Convertible_Sen

Corporate Debt (Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes Outstanding) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014		Mar. 31, 2014
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'
Principal amount of debt outstanding	$676,060		'
Unamortized Discount	-10,963		'
Net carrying amount	665,097		677,160
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]	'		'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'
Principal amount of debt outstanding	142,060		142,185
Unamortized Discount	-8,805		-10,397
Net carrying amount	133,255		131,788
October 2004 Notes [Member] | Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]	'		'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'
Principal amount of debt outstanding	0	[1]	115	[1]
Unamortized Discount	0	[1]	0	[1]
Net carrying amount	0	[1]	115	[1]
Coupon rate	2.94%		'
April 2009 Notes [Member] | Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]	'		'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'
Principal amount of debt outstanding	40,210	[1],[2]	40,220	[1]
Unamortized Discount	-3,472	[1]	-4,605	[1]
Net carrying amount	36,738	[1]	35,615	[1]
Coupon rate	3.63%		'
Conversion price per share	$8.21		'
January 2012 Notes [Member] | Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]	'		'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'
Principal amount of debt outstanding	41,850	[1],[2]	41,850	[1]
Unamortized Discount	-5,333	[1]	-5,792	[1]
Net carrying amount	36,517	[1]	36,058	[1]
Coupon rate	4.00%		'
Conversion price per share	$10.44		'
April 2013 Notes [Member] | Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]	'		'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'
Principal amount of debt outstanding	60,000	[2],[3]	60,000	[3]
Unamortized Discount	0	[3]	0	[3]
Net carrying amount	$60,000	[3]	$60,000	[3]
Coupon rate	1.25%		'
Conversion price per share	$29.84		'
[1]	The convertible senior subordinated notes provide, with the exception of the 1.25% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes issued in April 2013 (the "April 2013 1.25% Notes"), at the Company's option, that the conversion of the notes may be settled in cash rather than in the Company's common shares, or a combination of cash and the Company's common shares. Accounting rules require that convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash upon conversion (including partial cash settlement) are recorded by separately accounting for the liability and equity component (i.e., conversion feature), thereby reducing the principal amount with a debt discount that is amortized as interest expense over the expected life of the note using the effective interest method. The effective interest rate on the liability component of the 3.625% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes issued in April 2009 (the "April 2009 3.625% Notes") is 17.26%, and the effective interest rate on the liability component of the 4.00% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes issued in January 2012 (the "January 2012 4.00% Notes") is 9.56%.
[2]	The future repayment dates of the convertible senior subordinated notes represent the next redemption date by holders for each series of notes respectively, as described below.
[3]	The April 2013 1.25% Notes are convertible only into the Company's common shares, and do not carry an option to be settled in cash upon conversion. Accordingly, the April 2013 1.25% Notes have been recorded at their principal amount and are not reduced by a debt discount for the equity component.

Corporate_Debt_Interest_Expens

Corporate Debt (Interest Expense) (Details) (Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]	'	'
Contractual interest coupon	$973	$1,196
Amortization of discount on liability component and debt issuance costs	1,619	2,096
Interest expense, total	$2,592	$3,292

Participations_and_Residuals_D

Participations and Residuals (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Participations And Residuals [abstract]	'
Percentage of accrued participations and residuals payable within one year	59.00%

Film_Obligations_and_Productio2

Film Obligations and Production Loans (Narrative) (Details) (Production Loans [Member])	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Production Loans [Member]	'
Interest rate range, minimum	3.24%
Interest rate range, maximum	3.49%

Film_Obligations_and_Productio3

Film Obligations and Production Loans (Film Obligations And Production Loans) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Film obligations	$46,315	$80,904
Production loans	589,977	418,883
Total film obligations and production loans	$636,292	$499,787

Film_Obligations_and_Productio4

Film Obligations and Production Loans (Future Annual Repayment of Film Obligations And Production Loans) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Future Annual Repayment Of Film Obligations And Production Loans	'	'
Nine Months Ended March 31, 2015	$118,388	'
Year Ended March 31, 2016	438,457	'
Year Ended March 31, 2017	77,302	'
Year Ended March 31, 2018	2,000	'
Year Ended March 31, 2019	1,000	'
Thereafter	0	'
Total	637,147	'
Less imputed interest on film obligations	-855	'
Total film obligations and production loans	636,292	499,787
Film Obligations [Member]	'	'
Future Annual Repayment Of Film Obligations And Production Loans	'	'
Nine Months Ended March 31, 2015	24,526	'
Year Ended March 31, 2016	16,680	'
Year Ended March 31, 2017	2,964	'
Year Ended March 31, 2018	2,000	'
Year Ended March 31, 2019	1,000	'
Thereafter	0	'
Total	47,170	'
Production Loans [Member]	'	'
Future Annual Repayment Of Film Obligations And Production Loans	'	'
Nine Months Ended March 31, 2015	93,862	'
Year Ended March 31, 2016	421,777	'
Year Ended March 31, 2017	74,338	'
Year Ended March 31, 2018	0	'
Year Ended March 31, 2019	0	'
Thereafter	0	'
Total	$589,977	'

Fair_Value_Measurements_Carryi

Fair Value Measurements (Carrying Values And Fair Values Of Investment in Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred Stock and Outstanding Debt) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014		Mar. 31, 2014		Jul. 31, 2013
Fair Value [Line Items]	'		'		'
Corporate debt	$665,097		$677,160		'
Production loans	589,977		418,883		'
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value [Line Items]	'		'		'
Corporate debt	133,255		131,788		'
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member] | October 2004 Notes [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value [Line Items]	'		'		'
Corporate debt	0	[1]	115	[1]	'
Coupon rate	2.94%		'		'
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member] | April 2009 Notes [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value [Line Items]	'		'		'
Corporate debt	36,738	[1]	35,615	[1]	'
Coupon rate	3.63%		'		'
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member] | January 2012 Notes [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value [Line Items]	'		'		'
Corporate debt	36,517	[1]	36,058	[1]	'
Coupon rate	4.00%		'		'
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member] | April 2013 Notes [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value [Line Items]	'		'		'
Corporate debt	60,000	[2]	60,000	[2]	'
Coupon rate	1.25%		'		'
Term Loan [Member] | July 2013 7-Year Term Loan [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value [Line Items]	'		'		'
Corporate debt	222,842		222,753		222,500
July 2013 7-Year Term Loan, term	'7 years		'		'
Carrying Value [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value [Line Items]	'		'		'
Investment in TVGN's Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred Stock Units	91,573		86,298		'
Corporate debt and production loans	1,171,074		998,424		'
Carrying Value [Member] | Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member] | October 2004 Notes [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value [Line Items]	'		'		'
Corporate debt	0		115		'
Carrying Value [Member] | Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member] | April 2009 Notes [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value [Line Items]	'		'		'
Corporate debt	36,738		35,615		'
Carrying Value [Member] | Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member] | January 2012 Notes [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value [Line Items]	'		'		'
Corporate debt	36,517		36,058		'
Carrying Value [Member] | Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member] | April 2013 Notes [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value [Line Items]	'		'		'
Corporate debt	60,000		60,000		'
Carrying Value [Member] | Film Obligations and Production Loans [Member] | Production Loans [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value [Line Items]	'		'		'
Production loans	589,977		418,883		'
Carrying Value [Member] | Senior Secured Second-Priority Notes [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value [Line Items]	'		'		'
Corporate debt	225,000		225,000		'
Carrying Value [Member] | Term Loan [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value [Line Items]	'		'		'
Corporate debt	222,842		222,753		'
Fair Value (Level 3) [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value [Line Items]	'		'		'
Investment in TVGN's Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred Stock Units	108,704		99,907		'
Fair Value (Level 2) [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value [Line Items]	'		'		'
Corporate debt and production loans	1,184,364		1,001,103		'
Fair Value (Level 2) [Member] | Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member] | October 2004 Notes [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value [Line Items]	'		'		'
Corporate debt	0		111		'
Fair Value (Level 2) [Member] | Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member] | April 2009 Notes [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value [Line Items]	'		'		'
Corporate debt	40,548		40,140		'
Fair Value (Level 2) [Member] | Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member] | January 2012 Notes [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value [Line Items]	'		'		'
Corporate debt	42,038		41,401		'
Fair Value (Level 2) [Member] | Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member] | April 2013 Notes [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value [Line Items]	'		'		'
Corporate debt	52,238		51,411		'
Fair Value (Level 2) [Member] | Film Obligations and Production Loans [Member] | Production Loans [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value [Line Items]	'		'		'
Production loans	589,977		418,883		'
Fair Value (Level 2) [Member] | Senior Secured Second-Priority Notes [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value [Line Items]	'		'		'
Corporate debt	231,750		223,313		'
Fair Value (Level 2) [Member] | Term Loan [Member]	'		'		'
Fair Value [Line Items]	'		'		'
Corporate debt	$227,813		$225,844		'
[1]	The convertible senior subordinated notes provide, with the exception of the 1.25% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes issued in April 2013 (the "April 2013 1.25% Notes"), at the Company's option, that the conversion of the notes may be settled in cash rather than in the Company's common shares, or a combination of cash and the Company's common shares. Accounting rules require that convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash upon conversion (including partial cash settlement) are recorded by separately accounting for the liability and equity component (i.e., conversion feature), thereby reducing the principal amount with a debt discount that is amortized as interest expense over the expected life of the note using the effective interest method. The effective interest rate on the liability component of the 3.625% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes issued in April 2009 (the "April 2009 3.625% Notes") is 17.26%, and the effective interest rate on the liability component of the 4.00% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes issued in January 2012 (the "January 2012 4.00% Notes") is 9.56%.
[2]	The April 2013 1.25% Notes are convertible only into the Company's common shares, and do not carry an option to be settled in cash upon conversion. Accordingly, the April 2013 1.25% Notes have been recorded at their principal amount and are not reduced by a debt discount for the equity component.

Direct_Operating_Expenses_Dire

Direct Operating Expenses (Direct Operating Expenses) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Direct Operating Costs [Abstract]	'	'
Amortization of films and television programs	$158,808	$219,364
Participations and residual expense	82,871	85,826
Other direct operating expenses	-2,806	1,255
Total direct operating expenses	$238,873	$306,445

Net_Income_Per_Share_Basic_Det

Net Income Per Share (Basic) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Numerator:	'	'
Net income	$43,261	$13,617
Denominator:	'	'
Weighted average common shares outstanding	138,509	136,189
Basic net income per common share	$0.31	$0.10

Net_Income_Per_Share_Diluted_D

Net Income Per Share (Diluted) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Numerator:	'	'
Net income	$43,261	$13,617
Interest on convertible notes, net of tax	1,643	99
Numerator for Diluted Net Income Per Common Share	$44,904	$13,716
Denominator:	'	'
Weighted average common shares outstanding	138,509	136,189
Conversion of notes	10,909	1,692
Share purchase options	2,366	2,207
Restricted share units	426	657
Adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding	152,210	140,745
Diluted net income per common share	$0.30	$0.10

Net_Income_Per_Share_Antidilut

Net Income Per Share (Anti-dilutive Shares Issuable) (Details)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Anti-dilutive shares issuable [Line Items]	'	'
Anti-dilutive shares issuable	5,670	14,507
Conversion of Notes [Member]	'	'
Anti-dilutive shares issuable [Line Items]	'	'
Anti-dilutive shares issuable	0	12,264
Share Purchase Options [Member]	'	'
Anti-dilutive shares issuable [Line Items]	'	'
Anti-dilutive shares issuable	5,107	1,774
Restricted Share Units (RSUs) [Member]	'	'
Anti-dilutive shares issuable [Line Items]	'	'
Anti-dilutive shares issuable	288	27
Contingently Issuable Shares [Member]	'	'
Anti-dilutive shares issuable [Line Items]	'	'
Anti-dilutive shares issuable	275	442

Capital_Stock_Narrative_Detail

Capital Stock (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended			3 Months Ended
	Jun. 13, 2014	Dec. 18, 2013	Dec. 16, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Authorized common shares	'	'	'	500,000,000	'	500,000,000
Excess tax benefits on equity-based compensation awards	'	'	'	$2,771,000	'	'
Share repurchase plan, authorized amount	'	300,000,000	150,000,000	'	'	'
Common shares repurchased during period, value	'	'	'	101,190,000	'	'
Dividends declared per common share	$0.05	'	'	$0.05	$0	'
Cash dividends payable	'	'	'	6,881,000	'	'
Stock Options [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Stock options granted	'	'	'	701,667	2,113,756	'
Stock options granted, weighted average grant date fair value, per share	'	'	'	$9.57	$12.17	'
Exercised, shares	'	'	'	32,522	42,420	'
Exercised, total intrinsic value	'	'	'	400,000	700,000	'
Total unrecognized compensation cost	'	'	'	64,900,000	'	'
Total unrecognized compensation cost, weighted average period for recognition	'	'	'	'2 years 4 months 24 days	'	'
Restricted Share Units (RSUs) [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Restricted share units granted	'	'	'	435,613	782,072	'
Granted, weighted average grant date fair value, per share	'	'	'	$26.65	$25.34	'
Total unrecognized compensation cost	'	'	'	30,500,000	'	'
Total unrecognized compensation cost, weighted average period for recognition	'	'	'	'1 year 10 months 24 days	'	'
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash-settled SARs exercised	'	'	'	75,000	0	'
Cash paid for the exercise of cash-settled SARs	'	'	'	1,700,000	'	'
Performance Incentive Plan of 2012 [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Number of common shares available for grant under the share-based compensation arrangement plan	'	'	'	18,300,000	'	'
Common Shares [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Exercised, shares	'	'	'	32,522	'	'
Excess tax benefits on equity-based compensation awards	'	'	'	2,771,000	0	'
Common shares repurchased during period, shares	'	'	'	3,830,656	'	'
Common shares repurchased during period, value	'	'	'	$101,190,000	'	'

Capital_Stock_Common_Shares_Re

Capital Stock (Common Shares Reserved for Future Issuance) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
Common Shares Reserved For Future Issuance [Line Items]	'	'
Shares reserved for future issuance	25,952	27,415
Stock Options [Member]	'	'
Common Shares Reserved For Future Issuance [Line Items]	'	'
Shares reserved for future issuance	11,553	10,894
Stock options outstanding, average exercise price	21.14	20.83
Restricted Share Units (RSUs) - Unvested [Member]	'	'
Common Shares Reserved For Future Issuance [Line Items]	'	'
Shares reserved for future issuance	1,770	2,139
Share Purchase Options and Restricted Share Units [Member]	'	'
Common Shares Reserved For Future Issuance [Line Items]	'	'
Shares reserved for future issuance	1,711	3,471
October 2004 Notes [Member]	'	'
Common Shares Reserved For Future Issuance [Line Items]	'	'
Shares reserved for future issuance	0	10
Conversion price per share	'	11.46
April 2009 Notes [Member]	'	'
Common Shares Reserved For Future Issuance [Line Items]	'	'
Shares reserved for future issuance	4,898	4,893
Conversion price per share	8.21	8.22
January 2012 Notes [Member]	'	'
Common Shares Reserved For Future Issuance [Line Items]	'	'
Shares reserved for future issuance	4,009	4,001
Conversion price per share	10.44	10.46
April 2013 Notes [Member]	'	'
Common Shares Reserved For Future Issuance [Line Items]	'	'
Shares reserved for future issuance	2,011	2,007
Conversion price per share	29.84	29.89

Capital_Stock_ShareBased_Compe

Capital Stock (Share-Based Compensation Expense) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013
Share-Based Compensation Expense [Line Items]	'		'
Share-based compensation expense	$16,421		$17,747
Impact of accelerated vesting on stock options and restricted share units	1,194	[1]	0	[1]
Total share-based compensation expense	17,615		17,747
Tax impact	-6,458	[2]	-6,566	[2]
Reduction in net income	11,157		11,181
Stock Options [Member]	'		'
Share-Based Compensation Expense [Line Items]	'		'
Share-based compensation expense	8,643		3,767
Restricted Share Units and Other Share-based Compensation [Member]	'		'
Share-Based Compensation Expense [Line Items]	'		'
Share-based compensation expense	6,049		7,403
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]	'		'
Share-Based Compensation Expense [Line Items]	'		'
Share-based compensation expense	$1,729		$6,577
[1]	Represents the impact of the acceleration of certain vesting schedules for stock options and restricted share units pursuant to the severance arrangements related to the integration of the marketing operations of the Company's Lionsgate and Summit film labels.
[2]	Represents the income tax benefit recognized in the statements of income for share-based compensation arrangements.

Income_Taxes_Narrative_Details

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Income tax provision	$10,759	$8,004
Income tax expense as a percent of income (loss) before income taxes	19.90%	37.00%

Segment_Information_Segment_In

Segment Information (Segment Information By Business Unit) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
	segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Number of reportable business segments	2	'
Segment revenues	$449,383	$569,728
Direct operating expenses	238,873	306,445
Distribution and marketing	97,321	171,460
Gross segment contribution	113,189	91,823
Segment general and administration	20,763	19,432
Segment profit	92,426	72,391
Motion Pictures [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Segment revenues	331,916	438,646
Direct operating expenses	147,194	203,450
Distribution and marketing	88,605	165,100
Gross segment contribution	96,117	70,096
Segment general and administration	17,353	16,425
Segment profit	78,764	53,671
Television Production [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Segment revenues	117,467	131,082
Direct operating expenses	91,679	102,995
Distribution and marketing	8,716	6,360
Gross segment contribution	17,072	21,727
Segment general and administration	3,410	3,007
Segment profit	$13,662	$18,720

Segment_Information_Reconcilia

Segment Information (Reconciliation Of Total Segment Profit To The Company's Income Before Income Taxes) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]	'		'
Companybs total segment profit	$92,426		$72,391
Shared services and corporate expenses:	'		'
Share-based compensation expense	-16,421		-17,747
Restructuring charges	-4,888	[1]	0	[1]
Other shared services and corporate expenses	-22,007		-19,591
Total shared services and corporate expenses	-43,316		-37,338
Depreciation and amortization	-1,346		-1,625
Operating income	47,764		33,428
Interest expense	-12,972		-20,814
Interest and other income	1,018		1,496
Loss on extinguishment of debt	0		-466
Equity interests income	18,210		7,977
Income before income taxes	54,020		21,621
Non-cash charges resulting from the acceleration of vesting of stock awards	$1,194	[2]	$0	[2]
[1]	Restructuring charges in the three months ended June 30, 2014 primarily consist of severance costs associated with the integration of the marketing operations of the Company's Lionsgate and Summit film labels and costs related to the move of our international sales and distribution organization to the United Kingdom. Approximately $1.2 million of the costs are non-cash charges resulting from the acceleration of vesting of stock awards (see Note 11).
[2]	Represents the impact of the acceleration of certain vesting schedules for stock options and restricted share units pursuant to the severance arrangements related to the integration of the marketing operations of the Company's Lionsgate and Summit film labels.

Segment_Information_Significan

Segment Information (Significant Assets Broken Down By Segment And Other Unallocated Assets) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014
Significant assets by segment	'	'	'
Accounts receivable	$717,498	'	$885,571
Investment in films and television programs, net	1,380,581	'	1,274,573
Goodwill	323,328	'	323,328
Total allocated assets by segment	2,421,407	'	2,483,472
Other unallocated assets (primarily cash, other assets, and equity method investments)	390,618	'	368,160
Total assets	2,812,025	'	2,851,632
Purchases of property and equipment	1,427	1,428	'
Motion Pictures [Member]	'	'	'
Significant assets by segment	'	'	'
Accounts receivable	405,907	'	580,906
Investment in films and television programs, net	1,039,405	'	979,576
Goodwill	294,367	'	294,367
Total allocated assets by segment	1,739,679	'	1,854,849
Television Production [Member]	'	'	'
Significant assets by segment	'	'	'
Accounts receivable	311,591	'	304,665
Investment in films and television programs, net	341,176	'	294,997
Goodwill	28,961	'	28,961
Total allocated assets by segment	$681,728	'	$628,623

Segment_Information_Acquisitio

Segment Information (Acquisition of Investment in Films and Television Programs by Segment) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Acquisition of investment in films and television programs	$263,851	$160,933
Motion Pictures [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Acquisition of investment in films and television programs	152,421	122,239
Television Production [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Acquisition of investment in films and television programs	$111,430	$38,694

Consolidating_Financial_Inform2

Consolidating Financial Information - Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes (Narrative) (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
April 2009 Notes [Member] | Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]	'
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]	'
Coupon rate	3.63%
January 2012 Notes [Member] | Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]	'
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]	'
Coupon rate	4.00%
April 2013 Notes [Member] | Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]	'
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]	'
Coupon rate	1.25%
July 2013 7-Year Term Loan [Member] | Term Loan [Member]	'
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]	'
July 2013 7-Year Term Loan, term	'7 years
Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. [Member]	'
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]	'
Percentage ownership of LGEI, the issuer, by parent company guarantor	100.00%

Consolidating_Financial_Inform3

Consolidating Financial Information - Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes (Balance Sheet) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Assets	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$50,372	$25,692	$51,019	$62,363
Restricted cash	7,534	8,925	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	717,498	885,571	'	'
Investment in films and television programs, net	1,380,581	1,274,573	'	'
Property and equipment, net	15,092	14,552	'	'
Equity method investments	188,996	181,941	'	'
Goodwill	323,328	323,328	'	'
Other assets	67,396	71,067	'	'
Deferred tax assets	61,228	65,983	'	'
Total assets	2,812,025	2,851,632	'	'
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity (Deficiency)	'	'	'	'
Senior revolving credit facility	84,000	97,619	'	'
Senior secured second-priority notes	225,000	225,000	'	'
July 2013 7-Year Term Loan	222,842	222,753	'	'
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	223,386	332,457	'	'
Participations and residuals	467,976	469,390	'	'
Film obligations and production loans	636,292	499,787	'	'
Deferred revenue	283,482	288,300	'	'
Shareholders' equity (deficiency)	535,792	584,538	'	'
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	2,812,025	2,851,632	'	'
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]	'	'	'	'
Assets	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	50,372	25,692	51,019	62,363
Restricted cash	7,534	8,925	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	717,498	885,571	'	'
Investment in films and television programs, net	1,380,581	1,274,573	'	'
Property and equipment, net	15,092	14,552	'	'
Equity method investments	188,996	181,941	'	'
Goodwill	323,328	323,328	'	'
Other assets	67,396	71,067	'	'
Deferred tax assets	61,228	65,983	'	'
Subsidiary investments and advances	0	0	'	'
Total assets	2,812,025	2,851,632	'	'
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity (Deficiency)	'	'	'	'
Senior revolving credit facility	84,000	97,619	'	'
Senior secured second-priority notes	225,000	225,000	'	'
July 2013 7-Year Term Loan	222,842	222,753	'	'
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	223,386	332,457	'	'
Participations and residuals	467,976	469,390	'	'
Film obligations and production loans	636,292	499,787	'	'
Convertible senior subordinated notes	133,255	131,788	'	'
Deferred revenue	283,482	288,300	'	'
Intercompany payable	0	0	'	'
Shareholders' equity (deficiency)	535,792	584,538	'	'
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	2,812,025	2,851,632	'	'
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member] | Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. [Member]	'	'	'	'
Assets	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	10,338	8,128	1,183	592
Restricted cash	0	0	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	689	688	'	'
Investment in films and television programs, net	0	-18	'	'
Property and equipment, net	0	0	'	'
Equity method investments	0	0	'	'
Goodwill	10,172	10,172	'	'
Other assets	3,948	4,113	'	'
Deferred tax assets	8,011	8,417	'	'
Subsidiary investments and advances	1,049,411	1,118,356	'	'
Total assets	1,082,569	1,149,856	'	'
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity (Deficiency)	'	'	'	'
Senior revolving credit facility	84,000	97,619	'	'
Senior secured second-priority notes	225,000	225,000	'	'
July 2013 7-Year Term Loan	222,842	222,753	'	'
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	14,935	19,946	'	'
Participations and residuals	0	0	'	'
Film obligations and production loans	0	0	'	'
Convertible senior subordinated notes	0	0	'	'
Deferred revenue	0	0	'	'
Intercompany payable	0	0	'	'
Shareholders' equity (deficiency)	535,792	584,538	'	'
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	1,082,569	1,149,856	'	'
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member] | Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. [Member]	'	'	'	'
Assets	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	5,273	5,999	22,601	36,834
Restricted cash	7,534	8,925	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	2,408	2,514	'	'
Investment in films and television programs, net	6,394	6,394	'	'
Property and equipment, net	14,778	14,185	'	'
Equity method investments	5,978	3,668	'	'
Goodwill	0	0	'	'
Other assets	66,777	67,612	'	'
Deferred tax assets	43,776	48,125	'	'
Subsidiary investments and advances	1,161,128	1,065,274	'	'
Total assets	1,314,046	1,222,696	'	'
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity (Deficiency)	'	'	'	'
Senior revolving credit facility	0	0	'	'
Senior secured second-priority notes	0	0	'	'
July 2013 7-Year Term Loan	0	0	'	'
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	53,842	73,045	'	'
Participations and residuals	3,417	3,417	'	'
Film obligations and production loans	0	0	'	'
Convertible senior subordinated notes	133,255	131,788	'	'
Deferred revenue	11,327	11,689	'	'
Intercompany payable	1,328,362	1,232,310	'	'
Shareholders' equity (deficiency)	-216,157	-229,553	'	'
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	1,314,046	1,222,696	'	'
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member] | Non-guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'
Assets	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	34,761	11,565	27,235	24,937
Restricted cash	'	0	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	714,401	882,369	'	'
Investment in films and television programs, net	1,372,886	1,266,703	'	'
Property and equipment, net	314	367	'	'
Equity method investments	183,018	178,273	'	'
Goodwill	313,156	313,156	'	'
Other assets	2,896	5,682	'	'
Deferred tax assets	9,441	9,441	'	'
Subsidiary investments and advances	1,751,527	1,532,070	'	'
Total assets	4,382,400	4,199,626	'	'
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity (Deficiency)	'	'	'	'
Senior revolving credit facility	0	0	'	'
Senior secured second-priority notes	0	0	'	'
July 2013 7-Year Term Loan	0	0	'	'
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	154,609	239,466	'	'
Participations and residuals	464,559	465,973	'	'
Film obligations and production loans	636,292	499,787	'	'
Convertible senior subordinated notes	0	0	'	'
Deferred revenue	272,155	276,611	'	'
Intercompany payable	1,531,380	1,480,273	'	'
Shareholders' equity (deficiency)	1,323,405	1,237,516	'	'
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	4,382,400	4,199,626	'	'
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member] | Consolidating Adjustments [Member]	'	'	'	'
Assets	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0	0
Restricted cash	0	0	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	0	0	'	'
Investment in films and television programs, net	1,301	1,494	'	'
Property and equipment, net	0	0	'	'
Equity method investments	0	0	'	'
Goodwill	0	0	'	'
Other assets	-6,225	-6,340	'	'
Deferred tax assets	0	0	'	'
Subsidiary investments and advances	-3,962,066	-3,715,700	'	'
Total assets	-3,966,990	-3,720,546	'	'
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity (Deficiency)	'	'	'	'
Senior revolving credit facility	0	0	'	'
Senior secured second-priority notes	0	0	'	'
July 2013 7-Year Term Loan	0	0	'	'
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	0	0	'	'
Participations and residuals	0	0	'	'
Film obligations and production loans	0	0	'	'
Convertible senior subordinated notes	0	0	'	'
Deferred revenue	0	0	'	'
Intercompany payable	-2,859,742	-2,712,583	'	'
Shareholders' equity (deficiency)	-1,107,248	-1,007,963	'	'
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	($3,966,990)	($3,720,546)	'	'

Consolidating_Financial_Inform4

Consolidating Financial Information - Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes (Statement of Income) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Revenues	$449,383	$569,728
Expenses:	'	'
Direct operating	238,873	306,445
Distribution and marketing	97,321	171,460
General and administration	64,079	56,770
Depreciation and amortization	1,346	1,625
Total expenses	401,619	536,300
Operating income	47,764	33,428
Other expenses (income):	'	'
Interest expense	12,972	20,814
Interest and other income	-1,018	-1,496
Loss on extinguishment of debt	0	466
Total other expenses (income)	11,954	19,784
Income before equity interests and income taxes	35,810	13,644
Equity interests income	18,210	7,977
Income (loss) before income taxes	54,020	21,621
Income tax provision (benefit)	10,759	8,004
Foreign currency translation adjustments	1,482	549
Net unrealized loss on foreign exchange contracts, net of tax	-811	-336
Comprehensive income	43,932	13,830
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]	'	'
Revenues	449,383	569,728
Expenses:	'	'
Direct operating	238,873	306,445
Distribution and marketing	97,321	171,460
General and administration	64,079	56,770
Depreciation and amortization	1,346	1,625
Total expenses	401,619	536,300
Operating income	47,764	33,428
Other expenses (income):	'	'
Interest expense	12,972	20,814
Interest and other income	-1,018	-1,496
Loss on extinguishment of debt	'	466
Total other expenses (income)	11,954	19,784
Income before equity interests and income taxes	35,810	13,644
Equity interests income	18,210	7,977
Income (loss) before income taxes	54,020	21,621
Income tax provision (benefit)	10,759	8,004
Net income	43,261	13,617
Foreign currency translation adjustments	1,482	549
Net unrealized loss on foreign exchange contracts, net of tax	-811	-336
Comprehensive income	43,932	13,830
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member] | Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. [Member]	'	'
Revenues	0	0
Expenses:	'	'
Direct operating	2	0
Distribution and marketing	0	0
General and administration	564	245
Depreciation and amortization	0	0
Total expenses	566	245
Operating income	-566	-245
Other expenses (income):	'	'
Interest expense	7,373	0
Interest and other income	-43,039	-2
Loss on extinguishment of debt	'	0
Total other expenses (income)	-35,666	-2
Income before equity interests and income taxes	35,100	-243
Equity interests income	8,550	13,860
Income (loss) before income taxes	43,650	13,617
Income tax provision (benefit)	389	0
Net income	43,261	13,617
Foreign currency translation adjustments	671	213
Net unrealized loss on foreign exchange contracts, net of tax	0	0
Comprehensive income	43,932	13,830
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member] | Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. [Member]	'	'
Revenues	2,896	6,534
Expenses:	'	'
Direct operating	-829	709
Distribution and marketing	568	1,568
General and administration	39,942	36,702
Depreciation and amortization	752	566
Total expenses	40,433	39,545
Operating income	-37,537	-33,011
Other expenses (income):	'	'
Interest expense	46,575	19,497
Interest and other income	-31	-833
Loss on extinguishment of debt	'	466
Total other expenses (income)	46,544	19,130
Income before equity interests and income taxes	-84,081	-52,141
Equity interests income	94,758	74,141
Income (loss) before income taxes	10,677	22,000
Income tax provision (benefit)	2,127	8,140
Net income	8,550	13,860
Foreign currency translation adjustments	2,217	6,989
Net unrealized loss on foreign exchange contracts, net of tax	0	0
Comprehensive income	10,767	20,849
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member] | Non-guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'
Revenues	446,586	563,194
Expenses:	'	'
Direct operating	239,586	305,736
Distribution and marketing	96,753	169,892
General and administration	23,692	19,976
Depreciation and amortization	594	1,059
Total expenses	360,625	496,663
Operating income	85,961	66,531
Other expenses (income):	'	'
Interest expense	33,125	1,441
Interest and other income	-31,933	-785
Loss on extinguishment of debt	'	0
Total other expenses (income)	1,192	656
Income before equity interests and income taxes	84,769	65,875
Equity interests income	18,050	9,747
Income (loss) before income taxes	102,819	75,622
Income tax provision (benefit)	20,477	27,270
Net income	82,342	48,352
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-391	13,685
Net unrealized loss on foreign exchange contracts, net of tax	-811	-336
Comprehensive income	81,140	61,701
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member] | Consolidating Adjustments [Member]	'	'
Revenues	-99	0
Expenses:	'	'
Direct operating	114	0
Distribution and marketing	0	0
General and administration	-119	-153
Depreciation and amortization	0	0
Total expenses	-5	-153
Operating income	-94	153
Other expenses (income):	'	'
Interest expense	-74,101	-124
Interest and other income	73,985	124
Loss on extinguishment of debt	'	0
Total other expenses (income)	-116	0
Income before equity interests and income taxes	22	153
Equity interests income	-103,148	-89,771
Income (loss) before income taxes	-103,126	-89,618
Income tax provision (benefit)	-12,234	-27,406
Net income	-90,892	-62,212
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-1,015	-20,338
Net unrealized loss on foreign exchange contracts, net of tax	0	0
Comprehensive income	($91,907)	($82,550)

Consolidating_Financial_Inform5

Consolidating Financial Information - Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes (Statement of Cash Flows) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]	'	'
Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities	($12,634)	($29,289)
Investing Activities:	'	'
Proceeds from the sale of equity method investees	14,575	9,000
Investment in equity method investees	-9,650	-3,750
Distributions from equity method investee in excess of earnings	0	4,169
Purchases of property and equipment	-1,427	-1,428
Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In) Investing Activities	3,498	7,991
Financing Activities:	'	'
Senior revolving credit facility - borrowings	170,000	173,000
Senior revolving credit facility - repayments	-183,619	-172,000
Senior secured second-priority notes - repurchases	0	-4,280
Convertible senior subordinated notes - borrowings	0	60,000
Convertible senior subordinated notes - repurchases	-16	0
Production loans - borrowings	207,953	108,605
Production loans - repayments	-36,859	-82,292
Pennsylvania Regional Center credit facility - repayments	0	-65,000
Repurchase of common shares	-109,529	0
Dividends paid	-7,066	0
Excess tax benefits on equity-based compensation awards	2,771	0
Exercise of stock options	406	543
Tax withholding required on equity awards	-10,247	-9,019
Net Cash Flows Provided By Financing Activities	33,794	9,557
Net Change In Cash And Cash Equivalents	24,658	-11,741
Foreign Exchange Effects on Cash	22	397
Cash and Cash Equivalents - Beginning Of Period	25,692	62,363
Cash and Cash Equivalents - End Of Period	50,372	51,019
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]	'	'
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]	'	'
Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities	-12,634	-29,289
Investing Activities:	'	'
Proceeds from the sale of equity method investees	14,575	9,000
Investment in equity method investees	-9,650	-3,750
Distributions from equity method investee in excess of earnings	'	4,169
Purchases of property and equipment	-1,427	-1,428
Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In) Investing Activities	3,498	7,991
Financing Activities:	'	'
Senior revolving credit facility - borrowings	170,000	173,000
Senior revolving credit facility - repayments	-183,619	-172,000
Senior secured second-priority notes - repurchases	'	-4,280
Convertible senior subordinated notes - borrowings	'	60,000
Convertible senior subordinated notes - repurchases	-16	'
Production loans - borrowings	207,953	108,605
Production loans - repayments	-36,859	-82,292
Pennsylvania Regional Center credit facility - repayments	'	-65,000
Repurchase of common shares	-109,529	'
Dividends paid	-7,066	'
Excess tax benefits on equity-based compensation awards	2,771	'
Exercise of stock options	406	543
Tax withholding required on equity awards	-10,247	-9,019
Net Cash Flows Provided By Financing Activities	33,794	9,557
Net Change In Cash And Cash Equivalents	24,658	-11,741
Foreign Exchange Effects on Cash	22	397
Cash and Cash Equivalents - Beginning Of Period	25,692	62,363
Cash and Cash Equivalents - End Of Period	50,372	51,019
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member] | Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. [Member]	'	'
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]	'	'
Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities	142,265	9,091
Investing Activities:	'	'
Proceeds from the sale of equity method investees	0	0
Investment in equity method investees	0	0
Distributions from equity method investee in excess of earnings	'	0
Purchases of property and equipment	0	0
Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In) Investing Activities	0	0
Financing Activities:	'	'
Senior revolving credit facility - borrowings	170,000	0
Senior revolving credit facility - repayments	-183,619	0
Senior secured second-priority notes - repurchases	'	0
Convertible senior subordinated notes - borrowings	'	0
Convertible senior subordinated notes - repurchases	0	'
Production loans - borrowings	0	0
Production loans - repayments	0	0
Pennsylvania Regional Center credit facility - repayments	'	0
Repurchase of common shares	-109,529	'
Dividends paid	-7,066	'
Excess tax benefits on equity-based compensation awards	0	'
Exercise of stock options	406	543
Tax withholding required on equity awards	-10,247	-9,019
Net Cash Flows Provided By Financing Activities	-140,055	-8,476
Net Change In Cash And Cash Equivalents	2,210	615
Foreign Exchange Effects on Cash	0	-24
Cash and Cash Equivalents - Beginning Of Period	8,128	592
Cash and Cash Equivalents - End Of Period	10,338	1,183
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member] | Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. [Member]	'	'
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]	'	'
Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities	-26	-68,860
Investing Activities:	'	'
Proceeds from the sale of equity method investees	0	0
Investment in equity method investees	-2,150	-750
Distributions from equity method investee in excess of earnings	'	0
Purchases of property and equipment	-1,305	-1,343
Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In) Investing Activities	-3,455	-2,093
Financing Activities:	'	'
Senior revolving credit facility - borrowings	0	173,000
Senior revolving credit facility - repayments	0	-172,000
Senior secured second-priority notes - repurchases	'	-4,280
Convertible senior subordinated notes - borrowings	'	60,000
Convertible senior subordinated notes - repurchases	-16	'
Production loans - borrowings	0	0
Production loans - repayments	0	0
Pennsylvania Regional Center credit facility - repayments	'	0
Repurchase of common shares	0	'
Dividends paid	0	'
Excess tax benefits on equity-based compensation awards	2,771	'
Exercise of stock options	0	0
Tax withholding required on equity awards	0	0
Net Cash Flows Provided By Financing Activities	2,755	56,720
Net Change In Cash And Cash Equivalents	-726	-14,233
Foreign Exchange Effects on Cash	0	0
Cash and Cash Equivalents - Beginning Of Period	5,999	36,834
Cash and Cash Equivalents - End Of Period	5,273	22,601
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member] | Non-guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]	'	'
Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities	-154,873	30,480
Investing Activities:	'	'
Proceeds from the sale of equity method investees	14,575	9,000
Investment in equity method investees	-7,500	-3,000
Distributions from equity method investee in excess of earnings	'	4,169
Purchases of property and equipment	-122	-85
Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In) Investing Activities	6,953	10,084
Financing Activities:	'	'
Senior revolving credit facility - borrowings	0	0
Senior revolving credit facility - repayments	0	0
Senior secured second-priority notes - repurchases	'	0
Convertible senior subordinated notes - borrowings	'	0
Convertible senior subordinated notes - repurchases	0	'
Production loans - borrowings	207,953	108,605
Production loans - repayments	-36,859	-82,292
Pennsylvania Regional Center credit facility - repayments	'	-65,000
Repurchase of common shares	0	'
Dividends paid	0	'
Excess tax benefits on equity-based compensation awards	0	'
Exercise of stock options	0	0
Tax withholding required on equity awards	0	0
Net Cash Flows Provided By Financing Activities	171,094	-38,687
Net Change In Cash And Cash Equivalents	23,174	1,877
Foreign Exchange Effects on Cash	22	421
Cash and Cash Equivalents - Beginning Of Period	11,565	24,937
Cash and Cash Equivalents - End Of Period	34,761	27,235
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member] | Consolidating Adjustments [Member]	'	'
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]	'	'
Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities	0	0
Investing Activities:	'	'
Proceeds from the sale of equity method investees	0	0
Investment in equity method investees	0	0
Distributions from equity method investee in excess of earnings	'	0
Purchases of property and equipment	0	0
Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In) Investing Activities	0	0
Financing Activities:	'	'
Senior revolving credit facility - borrowings	0	0
Senior revolving credit facility - repayments	0	0
Senior secured second-priority notes - repurchases	'	0
Convertible senior subordinated notes - borrowings	'	0
Convertible senior subordinated notes - repurchases	0	'
Production loans - borrowings	0	0
Production loans - repayments	0	0
Pennsylvania Regional Center credit facility - repayments	'	0
Repurchase of common shares	0	'
Dividends paid	0	'
Excess tax benefits on equity-based compensation awards	0	'
Exercise of stock options	0	0
Tax withholding required on equity awards	0	0
Net Cash Flows Provided By Financing Activities	0	0
Net Change In Cash And Cash Equivalents	0	0
Foreign Exchange Effects on Cash	0	0
Cash and Cash Equivalents - Beginning Of Period	0	0
Cash and Cash Equivalents - End Of Period	$0	$0

Derivative_Instruments_and_Hed2

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014
			Other Assets [Member]	Other Assets [Member]	Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Member]
			Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]	Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]	Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Remaining maturity of forward foreign exchange contracts, maximum	'10 months	'	'	'	'
Net unrealized fair value loss on foreign exchange contracts, effective portion	($811,000)	($336,000)	'	'	'
Derivative asset	'	'	1,900,000	'	'
Derivative liability	'	'	'	'	1,200,000
Derivative assets (liabilities) at fair value, net	'	'	'	$1,800,000	'

Derivative_Instruments_and_Hed3

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Outstanding Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts) (Details) (Foreign Exchange Forward [Member])	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014
	British Pounds Sterling	British Pounds Sterling	Canada, Dollars	Canada, Dollars	Australia, Dollars	Australia, Dollars	Euro Member Countries, Euro	Euro Member Countries, Euro
	USD ($)	GBP (£)	USD ($)	CAD	USD ($)	AUD	USD ($)	EUR (€)
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Derivative, foreign currency bought	'British Pound Sterling	'British Pound Sterling	'Canadian Dollar	'Canadian Dollar	'Australian Dollar	'Australian Dollar	'Euro	'Euro
Foreign currency amount of foreign currency derivatives	'	£ 16.6	'	11.3	'	26.4	'	€ 0.50
US Dollar Amount	$27.90	'	$10.30	'	$23.20	'	$0.60	'
Weighted average exchange rate per $1 USD	0.6	0.6	1.09	1.09	1.14	1.14	0.74	0.74

Supplementary_Cash_Flow_Statem2

Supplementary Cash Flow Statement Information (Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Non-cash financing activities	'
Accrued dividends	$6,881

Subsequent_Events_Unaudited_De

Subsequent Events (Unaudited) (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	0 Months Ended	7 Months Ended
	Dec. 18, 2013	Dec. 16, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jul. 25, 2014	Jul. 25, 2014
				Subsequent Event [Member]	Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Share repurchase plan, authorized amount	$300,000,000	$150,000,000	'	$300,000,000	'
Common shares repurchased during period, shares	'	'	'	'	4,700,000
Common shares repurchased during period, value	'	'	101,190,000	'	126,400,000
Share repurchase plan, remaining capacity	'	'	'	$108,400,000	'