Outerwall 10-Q 31 Jul 14 2014 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jul. 25, 2014
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Document Period End Date	30-Jun-14	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Entity Registrant Name	'OUTERWALL INC	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000941604	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q2	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	19,856,628

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current Assets:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$233,226	$251,546	$371,437	$370,245	$453,452	$282,894
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $1,493 and $1,826	44,968	'	50,296	'	'	'
Content library	152,382	'	199,868	'	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	63,645	'	84,709	'	'	'
Total current assets	494,221	'	706,310	'	'	'
Property and equipment, net	475,740	'	520,865	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	8,277	'	6,443	'	'	'
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net	630,995	'	638,690	'	'	'
Other long-term assets	9,725	'	19,075	'	'	'
Total assets	1,618,958	'	1,891,383	'	'	'
Current Liabilities:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable	160,086	'	236,018	'	'	'
Accrued payable to retailers	127,773	'	134,140	'	'	'
Other accrued liabilities	131,044	'	134,127	'	'	'
Current portion of long-term debt and other long-term liabilities	53,008	'	103,889	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	31,432	'	23,143	'	'	'
Total current liabilities	503,343	'	631,317	'	'	'
Long-term debt and other long-term liabilities	981,717	'	681,403	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	36,937	'	58,528	'	'	'
Total liabilities	1,521,997	'	1,371,248	'	'	'
Commitments and contingencies	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt conversion feature	163	'	1,446	'	'	'
Stockholders’ Equity:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value - 5,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding	0	'	0	'	'	'
Common stock	479,494	'	482,481	'	'	'
Treasury stock	-941,167	'	-476,796	'	'	'
Retained earnings	558,699	'	513,771	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-228	'	-767	'	'	'
Total stockholders’ equity	96,798	121,230	518,689	'	'	'
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$1,618,958	'	$1,891,383	'	'	'

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]	'	'
Accounts receivable, allowances	$1,493	$1,826
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.00	$0.00
Preferred stock, shares authorized	5,000,000	5,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.00	$0.00
Common stock, shares authorized	60,000,000	60,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	36,627,171	36,356,357
Common stock, shares outstanding	19,865,273	26,150,900

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Com

Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended						6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'		'	'		'	'		'
Revenue	$549,170		'	$553,050		'	$1,149,539		$1,126,357
Expenses:	'		'	'		'	'		'
Direct operating	386,059	[1]	'	363,950	[1]	'	810,704	[1]	768,845	[1]
Marketing	9,783		'	7,122		'	17,380		14,508
Research and development	3,412		'	2,354		'	6,886		4,661
General and administrative	48,974		'	54,294		'	101,965		107,755
Depreciation and other	49,180		'	47,331		'	98,275		93,911
Amortization of intangible assets	3,847		'	1,877		'	7,695		3,894
Total expenses	501,255		'	476,928		'	1,042,905		993,574
Operating income	47,915		'	76,122		'	106,634		132,783
Other income (expense), net:	'		'	'		'	'		'
Loss from equity method investments, net	-10,541		'	-9,629		'	-19,909		-16,654
Interest expense, net	-12,929		'	-12,018		'	-22,574		-17,551
Other, net	2,902		'	-980		'	1,158		-921
Total other expense, net	-20,568		'	-22,627		'	-41,325		-35,126
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	27,347		'	53,495		'	65,309		97,657
Income tax expense	-5,537		'	-3,082		'	-19,613		-19,237
Income from continuing operations	21,810		'	50,413		'	45,696		78,420
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (Note 13)	-57		'	-3,556		'	-768		-8,959
Net income	21,753		'	46,857		'	44,928		69,461
Other comprehensive income:	'		'	'		'	'		'
Foreign currency translation adjustment	-336	[2]	'	-242		'	539	[3],[4]	-2,156	[3]
Comprehensive income	$21,417		'	$46,615		'	$45,467		$67,305
Basic earnings (loss) per share:	'		'	'		'	'		'
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$1.12		'	$1.84		'	$2.10		$2.86
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	$0		'	($0.13)		'	($0.03)		($0.33)
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	'		$1.12	'		$1.71	$2.07		$2.53
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:	'		'	'		'	'		'
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$1.08		'	$1.77		'	$2.03		$2.73
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	$0		'	($0.13)		'	($0.03)		($0.31)
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$1.08		'	$1.64		'	$2		$2.42
Weighted average shares used in basic per share calculations	19,541		'	27,438		'	21,730		27,465
Weighted average shares used in diluted per share calculations (Note 14)	20,181		'	28,537		'	22,488		28,737
[1]	“Direct operating” excludes depreciation and other of $32.2 million and $64.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively
[2]	Foreign currency translation adjustment has no tax effect for the three months ended June 30, 2014.
[3]	Foreign currency translation adjustment had no tax effect for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
[4]	Foreign currency translation adjustment has no tax effect for the six months ended June 30, 2014.

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Com1

Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Depreciation and other excluded from direct operating expenses	$32.20	$31.30	$64.50	$64.30

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Sto

Consolidated Statements Of Stockholders' Equity (USD $)		Total	Common Stock [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2013		$518,689	$482,481	($476,796)	$513,771	($767)
BALANCE (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2013		26,150,900	26,150,900	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]		'	'	'	'	'
Proceeds from exercise of stock options, net (in shares)		84,000	83,877	'	'	'
Proceeds from exercise of stock options, net		2,790	2,790	'	'	'
Adjustments related to tax withholding for share-based compensation (in shares)		'	-53,957	'	'	'
Adjustments related to tax withholding for share-based compensation		-3,815	-3,815	'	'	'
Share-based payments expense (in shares)		'	240,894	'	'	'
Share-based payments expense		6,844	6,844	'	'	'
Excess tax benefit on share-based compensation expense		825	825	'	'	'
Repurchases of common stock (in shares)		'	-6,739,257	'	'	'
Repurchases of common stock		-474,569	'	-474,569	'	'
Conversion of debt, issuance of common stock (shares)		'	182,816	'	'	'
Conversion of callable convertible debt, net of tax		-716	-10,914	10,198	'	'
Adjustment of debt conversion feature classified as temporary equity		1,283	1,283	'	'	'
Net income		44,928	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustment	[1],[2]	539	'	'	'	'
BALANCE at Jun. 30, 2014		96,798	479,494	-941,167	558,699	-228
BALANCE (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2014		19,865,273	'	'	'	'
BALANCE at Mar. 31, 2014		121,230	485,537	-901,361	536,946	108
BALANCE (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2014		'	20,390,589	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]		'	'	'	'	'
Proceeds from exercise of stock options, net (in shares)		'	26,924	'	'	'
Proceeds from exercise of stock options, net		809	809	'	'	'
Adjustments related to tax withholding for share-based compensation (in shares)		'	-3,982	'	'	'
Adjustments related to tax withholding for share-based compensation		-267	-267	'	'	'
Share-based payments expense (in shares)		'	-19,479	'	'	'
Share-based payments expense		3,079	3,079	'	'	'
Excess tax benefit on share-based compensation expense		514	514	'	'	'
Repurchases of common stock (in shares)		'	-711,556	'	'	'
Repurchases of common stock		-50,000	'	-50,000	'	'
Conversion of debt, issuance of common stock (shares)		'	182,777	'	'	'
Conversion of callable convertible debt, net of tax		-720	-10,914	10,194	'	'
Adjustment of debt conversion feature classified as temporary equity		736	736	'	'	'
Net income		21,753	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustment	[3]	-336	'	'	'	'
BALANCE at Jun. 30, 2014		$96,798	$479,494	($941,167)	$558,699	($228)
BALANCE (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2014		19,865,273	'	'	'	'
[1]	Foreign currency translation adjustment had no tax effect for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
[2]	Foreign currency translation adjustment has no tax effect for the six months ended June 30, 2014.
[3]	Foreign currency translation adjustment has no tax effect for the three months ended June 30, 2014.

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Cas

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $)	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013
Operating Activities:	'		'		'		'
Net income	$21,753,000		$46,857,000		$44,928,000		$69,461,000
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities:	'		'		'		'
Depreciation and other	49,154,000		47,617,000		98,258,000		94,509,000
Amortization of Intangible Assets	3,847,000		1,877,000		7,695,000		3,894,000
Share-based payments expense	3,079,000		3,843,000		6,844,000		8,680,000
Windfall excess tax benefits related to share-based payments	-243,000		-960,000		-1,953,000		-3,029,000
Deferred income taxes	-5,440,000		-47,327,000		-15,004,000		-36,911,000
Impairment expense	0		130,000		0	[1]	2,676,000
Loss from equity method investments, net	10,541,000		9,629,000		19,909,000		16,654,000
Amortization of deferred financing fees and debt discount	1,216,000		1,824,000		2,522,000		4,047,000
Loss from early extinguishment of debt	1,963,000		4,011,000		1,963,000		5,949,000
Other	-1,040,000		-482,000		-1,164,000		-1,811,000
Cash flows from changes in operating assets and liabilities:	'		'		'		'
Accounts receivable, net	11,283,000		-4,955,000		5,331,000		-2,650,000
Content library	27,505,000		-16,700,000		47,486,000		4,912,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	-24,952,000		-2,690,000		22,003,000		-10,611,000
Other assets	599,000		388,000		1,036,000		902,000
Accounts payable	-43,605,000		-40,389,000		-70,995,000		-55,458,000
Accrued payable to retailers	8,762,000		14,424,000		-6,723,000		-273,000
Other accrued liabilities	-1,589,000		13,077,000		-4,716,000		-14,763,000
Net cash flows from operating activities	62,833,000	[1]	30,174,000	[1]	157,420,000	[1]	86,178,000	[1]
Investing Activities:	'		'		'		'
Purchases of property and equipment	-26,076,000		-36,111,000		-53,016,000		-84,244,000
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	962,000		12,700,000		1,793,000		12,832,000
Net sales (purchases) of short term investments	0		43,000,000		0		-10,000,000
Receipt of note receivable principal	0		0		0		95,000
Cash paid for equity investments	0		0		-10,500,000		-14,000,000
Net cash flows used in investing activities	-25,114,000	[1]	19,589,000	[1]	-61,723,000	[1]	-95,317,000	[1]
Financing Activities:	'		'		'		'
Proceeds from issuance of senior unsecured notes	295,500,000		0		295,500,000		343,769,000
Proceeds from new borrowing on Credit Facility	230,000,000		0		505,000,000		0
Principal payments on Credit Facility	-505,000,000		-3,281,000		-534,375,000		-6,562,000
Financing costs associated with Credit Facility and senior unsecured notes	-2,082,000		-142,000		-2,082,000		-444,000
Conversion of convertible debt	-17,720,000		-107,179,000		-17,724,000		-169,634,000
Repurchases of common stock(2)	-53,413,000	[2]	-24,906,000	[2]	-474,480,000	[2]	-71,388,000	[2]
Principal payments on capital lease obligations and other debt	-3,384,000		-4,200,000		-7,081,000		-7,451,000
Windfall excess tax benefits related to share-based payments	243,000		960,000		1,953,000		3,029,000
Withholding tax paid on vesting of restricted stock net of proceeds from exercise of stock options	563,000		5,652,000		-1,025,000		6,745,000
Net cash flows from (used in) financing activities	-55,293,000	[1]	-133,096,000	[1]	-234,314,000	[1]	98,064,000	[1]
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	-746,000		126,000		406,000		-1,574,000
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-18,320,000		-83,207,000		-138,211,000		87,351,000
Cash and cash equivalents:	'		'		'		'
Beginning of period	251,546,000		453,452,000		371,437,000		282,894,000
End of period	233,226,000		370,245,000		233,226,000		370,245,000
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:	'		'		'		'
Cash paid during the period for interest	3,198,000		1,502,000		17,210,000		5,910,000
Cash paid during the period for income taxes, net	32,853,000		44,193,000		9,189,000		44,998,000
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:	'		'		'		'
Purchases of property and equipment financed by capital lease obligations	2,467,000		2,160,000		5,513,000		5,615,000
Purchases of property and equipment included in ending accounts payable	1,724,000		9,460,000		1,724,000		9,460,000
Common stock issued on conversion of callable convertible debt	12,715,000		14,278,000		12,715,000		14,278,000
Non-cash debt issue costs	6,069,000	[3]	0	[3]	6,069,000	[3]	6,231,000	[3]
Additional cash flow information	'		'		'		'
Repurchases of common stock	-50,000,000		'		-474,569,000		'
Debt discount	9,833,000		'		9,833,000		'
Deferred financing fees	$5,577,000		'		$5,577,000		'
[1]	During 2013, we discontinued four ventures previously included in our New Ventures operating segment, Orango, Rubi, Crisp Market, and Star Studio. Cash flows from these discontinued operations are not segregated from cash flows from continuing operations in all periods presented because they were not material.
[2]	The total cost of repurchases of common stock during the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 was $50.0 million and $474.6 million, respectively, which includes $3.8 million in fees and expenses relating to the tender offer recorded as part of the cost of treasury stock in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. See Note 10: Repurchases of Common Stock for more information.
[3]	2014 Non-cash debt issue costs includes $4.5 million of debt discount and $1.5 million in deferred financing fees associated with our issuance of $300.0 million senior unsecured notes due 2021 and $0.1 million of deferred financing fees associated with the refinancing of our credit facility.

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Prin

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation (Notes)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	Note 1: Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation
	The unaudited consolidated financial information included herein has been prepared by Outerwall Inc., pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The unaudited consolidated financial statements of Outerwall Inc. included herein reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments that, in the opinion of management, are necessary to present fairly our consolidated financial position, results of operations, and cash flows for the periods presented. The financial information as of December 31, 2013, is derived from our 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The consolidated financial statements included within this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in our 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The results of operations for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
	The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Outerwall Inc. and our wholly-owned subsidiaries. Investments in companies of which we may have significant influence, but not a controlling interest, are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
	Revision of Previously Issued Financial Statements
	During the second quarter of 2014, we identified adjustments to prior periods related to the amount of purchases of property and equipment included in ending accounts payable which impact the amounts presented as cash paid for purchases of property and equipment in the investing activities section of our consolidated statements of cash flows, the change in accounts payable within the operating activities section of the cash flow statement and the supplemental non-cash investing and financing activities disclosure of purchases of property and equipment included in ending accounts payable. We concluded that the error was not material to any of our prior period financial statements under the guidance of SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) No. 99, Materiality. We applied the guidance of SAB No. 108, Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in the Current Year Financial Statements, and revised the prior period financial statements presented.
	The impact of the immaterial error on our prior period consolidated statements of cash flows is presented in the following table:
		As Reported						Adjustment						As Revised
		Three Months Ended			Six Months Ended			Three Months Ended			Six Months Ended			Three Months Ended			Six Months Ended
	Dollars in thousands	June 30, 2013						June 30, 2013						June 30, 2013
	Cash flows from changes in operating assets and liabilities:
	Accounts payable	$	(41,001	)	$	(70,972	)	$	612		$	15,514		$	(40,389	)	$	(55,458	)
	Net cash flows from operating activities	$	29,562		$	70,664		$	612		$	15,514		$	30,174		$	86,178
	Investing Activities:
	Purchases of property and equipment	$	(35,499	)	$	(68,730	)	$	(612	)	$	(15,514	)	$	(36,111	)	$	(84,244	)
	Net cash flows from investing activities	$	20,201		$	(79,803	)	$	(612	)	$	(15,514	)	$	19,589		$	(95,317	)
	Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:
	Purchases of property and equipment included in ending accounts payable	$	26,829		$	26,829		$	(17,369	)	$	(17,369	)	$	9,460		$	9,460
	Accounting Pronouncements Adopted During the Current Year
	In May 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-05, "Foreign Currency Matters (Topic 830): Parent’s Accounting for the Cumulative Translation Adjustment upon Derecognition of Certain Subsidiaries or Groups of Assets within a Foreign Entity or of an Investment in a Foreign Entity." This ASU addresses the accounting for the cumulative translation adjustment when a parent either sells a part or all of its investment in a foreign entity or no longer holds a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets that is a nonprofit activity or a business within a foreign entity. For public entities, the ASU is effective prospectively for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. The amendments should be applied prospectively to derecognition events occurring after the effective date. Prior periods should not be adjusted. Our adoption of ASU No. 2013-05 in the first quarter of 2014 did not have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
	In November 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-11, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists." This ASU requires an entity to present an unrecognized tax benefit as a reduction of a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss (NOL) carryforward, or similar tax loss or tax credit carryforward, rather than as a liability when:
	1	the uncertain tax position would reduce the NOL or other carryforward under the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction, and
	2	the entity intends to use the deferred tax asset for that purpose.
	The ASU changes existing presentation requirements but does not require new recurring disclosures. The ASU is effective prospectively for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013 for public entities. Our adoption of ASU No. 2013-11 in the first quarter of 2014 did not have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
	Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
	In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360) Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity
	ASU 2014-08 changes the requirements for reporting discontinued operations. Under the ASU discontinued operations is defined as either a:
	•	Component of an entity, or group of components, that
	◦	has been disposed of meets the criteria to be classified as held-for-sale, or has been abandoned/spun-off; and
	◦	represents a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results, or a
	•	Business or nonprofit activity that, on acquisition, meets the criteria to be classified as held-for-sale.
	We are currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2014-08, which is effective for the us in our fiscal year beginning on January 1, 2015.
	In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). ASU 2014-09 requires revenue recognition to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 sets forth a new revenue recognition model that requires identifying the contract, identifying the performance obligations, determining the transaction price, allocating the transaction price to performance obligations and recognizing the revenue upon satisfaction of performance obligations. The amendments in the ASU can be applied either retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect of initially applying the update recognized at the date of the initial application along with additional disclosures. We are currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2014-09, which is effective for us in our fiscal year beginning on January 1, 2017.

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	'
	Note 2: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	Content Library
	Content library consists of movies and video games available for rent or purchase. We obtain our movie and video game content primarily through revenue sharing agreements and license agreements with studios and game publishers, as well as through distributors and other suppliers. The cost of content mainly includes the cost of the movies and video games, labor, overhead, freight, and studio revenue sharing expenses. The content purchases are capitalized and amortized to their estimated salvage value as a component of direct operating expenses over the usage period. For purchased content that we expect to sell at the end of its useful life, we determine an estimated salvage value. Content salvage values are estimated based on the amounts that we have historically recovered on disposal. For licensed content that we do not expect to sell, no salvage value is provided. The useful lives and salvage value of our content library are periodically reviewed and evaluated. The amortization charges were derived utilizing rental curves based on historical performance of movies and games over their useful lives and recorded on an accelerated basis, reflecting higher rentals of movies and video games in the first few weeks after release, and substantially all of the amortization expense is recognized within one year of purchase.
	In the second quarter of 2013, the Company completed a review of its content library amortization methodology and updated the methodology in order to add greater precision to product cost amortization. The previous method recognized accelerated amortization of content library costs at a rate faster than the decline in the content library's value due to the recognition of charges in addition to the normal rental curve amortization whenever individual discs were removed from kiosks, a process we define as "thinning". The Company's most recent analysis has shown that its amortization curves can reasonably capture the effect of thinning and therefore eliminates the need for additional charges at the time of thinning and provides a better correlation of costs to revenue. The modified approach to amortizing the cost of the content library is based on updated rental curves, which incorporate thinning estimates, and provides a more systematic method for recognizing the costs of movie and game titles. The Company anticipates that this new method will better align the recognition of costs with the related revenue.
	The Company believes that the change in its content library amortization methodology, made on a prospective basis, is a change in accounting estimate that is effected by a change in accounting principle. The Company believes that the modified content library amortization methodology is preferable because it better reflects the pattern of consumption of the expected benefits of the content library. A copy of our auditor's preferability letter is filed as an exhibit to our 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2013.
	The effect of this change resulted in a reduction of product costs, as reported in direct operating expenses, of approximately $21.7 million in the second quarter of 2013, with those costs shifted to primarily the third and fourth quarters and some into 2014. The change resulted in a corresponding increase to the balance of our content library. In addition, the change in amortization methodology shifted product costs on titles purchased during the second half of 2013 into 2014 as amortization is less accelerated than under the prior method. Under the modified amortization methodology we continue to recognize substantially all of the amortization expense within one year of purchase.
	Reclassifications
	During 2013 we discontinued four new venture concepts, Rubi, Crisp Market, Orango, and Star Studio. We have reclassified the results of operations of these four ventures to discontinued operations for all periods presented in our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. See Note 13: Discontinued Operations for more information.
	As of June 30, 2014, we reclassified certain deferred fees associated with the issuance of our Senior Notes due 2019 from Other long-term assets to Long-term debt and other long-term liabilities. We have reclassified these amounts for all periods presented in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Organization_and_Business

Organization and Business	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Organization And Business [Abstract]	'
Organization and Business [Text Block]	'
	Note 3: Organization and Business
	Description of Business
	We are a leading provider of automated retail solutions offering convenient products and services that benefit consumers and drive incremental retail traffic and revenue for retailers.
	Our core offerings in automated retail include our Redbox and Coinstar segments. Our Redbox segment consists of self-service kiosks where consumers can rent or purchase movies and video games. Our Coinstar segment consists of self-service coin-counting kiosks where consumers can convert their coins to cash or stored value products. We also offer self-service kiosks that exchange gift cards for cash under our Coinstar™ Exchange brand. Our New Ventures segment is focused on identifying, evaluating, building, or acquiring and developing innovative self-service concepts in the marketplace. New Ventures concepts are regularly assessed to determine whether continued funding or other alternatives are appropriate.
	On July 23, 2013 we acquired the remaining 77.0% equity interest in our ecoATM business which provides an automated self-service kiosk system to purchase used mobile phones, tablets and MP3 players for cash. The primary reason for the business combination was to expand Outerwall’s presence in automated retail and gain exposure to the growing demand for refurbished products and mobile devices. Since the acquisition date, the results of ecoATM operations, with the exception of expense for rights to receive cash which are unallocated corporate expenses, are included in our New Ventures segment. See Note 15: Business Segments and Enterprise-Wide Information for more information. The majority of our New Ventures kiosks are those of our ecoATM business.
	Our kiosks are located primarily in supermarkets, drug stores, mass merchants, financial institutions, convenience stores, malls and restaurants. Our kiosk and location counts as of June 30, 2014, are as follows:
		Kiosks	Locations
	Redbox	43,900	36,300
	Coinstar	21,200	20,300
	New Ventures	1,010	780
	Total	66,110	57,380

Cash_and_Cash_Equivalents_Note

Cash and Cash Equivalents (Notes)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Text Block]	'
	Note 4: Cash and Cash Equivalents
	We consider all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Our cash and cash equivalents were $233.2 million and $371.4 million at June 30, 2014, and December 31, 2013, respectively. Of this total, cash equivalents were $6.8 million and $65.8 million, respectively, and consisted of money market demand accounts and investment grade fixed income securities such as money market funds, certificate of deposits, and commercial paper. Our cash balances with financial institutions may exceed the deposit insurance limits.
	Included in our cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 2014, and December 31, 2013, were $91.9 million and $85.5 million, respectively that we identified for settling our accrued payable to our retailer partners in relation to our Coinstar kiosks.
	Separately included in our cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 2014, and December 31, 2013, were $58.8 million and $199.0 million, respectively in cash and cash equivalents held in financial institutions domestically and $16.6 million and $15.2 million, respectively in cash and cash equivalents held in foreign financial institutions.

Prepaid_Expenses_and_Other_Cur

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets and Other Accrued Liabilities	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets and Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets and Other Accrued Liabilities [Text Block]	'
	Note 5: Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets and Other Accrued Liabilities
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets:
	Dollars in thousands	June 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Income taxes receivable	$	14,333	$	37,466
	Spare parts	14,031		18,975
	Licenses	10,110		4,568
	Electronic devices inventory	6,789		3,529
	DVD cases and labels	1,566		2,596
	Prepaid rent	912		1,302
	Other	15,904		16,273
	Total prepaid and other current assets	$	63,645	$	84,709
	Other accrued liabilities consist of the following:
	Dollars in thousands	June 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Payroll related expenses	$	34,896	$	33,852
	Accrued content library expense	22,496		21,602
	Business taxes	21,550		22,939
	Insurance	13,259		13,379
	Professional fees	4,728		930
	Service contract provider expenses	6,841		8,134
	Deferred rent expense	5,878		5,713
	Accrued interest expense	7,914		7,015
	Other	13,482		20,563
	Total other accrued liabilities	$	131,044	$	134,127

Property_and_Equipment

Property and Equipment	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Property and Equipment [Text Block]	'
	Note 6: Property and Equipment
	Dollars in thousands	June 30,			December 31,
		2014			2013
	Kiosks and components	$	1,136,353		$	1,105,761
	Computers, servers, and software	225,852			226,389
	Office furniture and equipment	8,229			7,260
	Vehicles	6,401			6,553
	Leasehold improvements	23,247			23,198
	Property and equipment, at cost	1,400,082			1,369,161
	Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(924,342		)	(848,296		)
	Property and equipment, net	$	475,740		$	520,865

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Text Block]	'
	Note 7: Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
	Goodwill
	The carrying amount of goodwill was as follows:
	Dollars in thousands	June 30,				December 31,
		2014				2013
	Goodwill	$	559,307			$	559,307
	Other Intangible Assets
	The gross amount of our other intangible assets and the related accumulated amortization were as follows:
	Dollars in thousands	Amortization		June 30,				December 31,
		Period		2014				2013
	Retailer relationships	5 - 10 years		$	53,295			$	53,295
	Accumulated amortization			(20,839		)		(17,768		)
	Retailer relationships, net			32,456				35,527
	Developed technology	5 years		34,000				34,000
	Accumulated amortization			(6,233		)		(2,833		)
	Developed technology, net			27,767				31,167
	Other	1 - 40 years		16,800				16,800
	Accumulated amortization			(5,335		)		(4,111		)
	Other, net			11,465				12,689
	Total intangible assets, net			$	71,688			$	79,383
	Amortization expense was as follows:
		Three Months Ended								Six Months Ended
		June 30,								June 30,
	Dollars in thousands	2014				2013				2014		2013
	Retailer relationships	$	1,535			$	1,568			$	3,071	$	3,145
	Developed technology	1,700				—				3,400		—
	Other	612				309				1,224		749
	Total amortization of intangible assets	$	3,847			$	1,877			$	7,695	$	3,894
	Assuming no future impairment, the expected future amortization as of June 30, 2014 is as follows:
	Dollars in thousands	Retailer				Developed Technology				Other		Total
		Relationships
	Remainder of 2014	$	2,361			$	3,400			$	1,225	$	6,986
	2015	4,012				6,800				2,419		13,231
	2016	4,012				6,800				2,307		13,119
	2017	4,012				6,800				2,285		13,097
	2018	4,012				3,967				1,664		9,643
	2019	4,012				—				801		4,813
	Thereafter	10,035				—				764		10,799
	Total expected amortization	$	32,456			$	27,767			$	11,465	$	71,688

Equity_Method_Investments_and_

Equity Method Investments and Related Party Transactions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]	'
Equity Method Investments and Related Party Transactions [Text Block]	'
	Note 8: Equity Method Investments and Related Party Transactions
	Redbox Instant™ by Verizon
	In February 2012, Redbox and Verizon Ventures IV LLC (“Verizon”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Verizon Communications Inc., entered into a Limited Liability Company Agreement (the “LLC Agreement”) and related arrangements. The LLC Agreement governs the relationship of the parties with respect to a joint venture, Redbox Instant by Verizon (the “Joint Venture”) formed for the primary purpose of developing, launching, marketing and operating a nationwide “over-the-top” video distribution service to provide consumers with access to video programming content, including linear content, delivered via broadband networks to video enabled viewing devices and offering rental of physical DVDs and Blu-ray™ discs from Redbox kiosks. Redbox initially acquired a 35.0% ownership interest in the Joint Venture and made an initial capital contribution of $14.0 million in cash in February 2012 subsequent to the formation of the Joint Venture. The Joint Venture board of managers may request each member to make additional capital contributions, on a pro rata basis relative to its respective ownership interest. If a member does not make any or all of its requested capital contributions, as the case may be, the other contributing member generally may make such capital contributions. So long as Redbox contributes its pro rata share of the first $450.0 million of capital contributions to the Joint Venture, Redbox’s interest cannot be diluted below 10.0%. The following table summarizes Redbox's initial cash capital contribution and subsequent cash capital contributions representing its pro-rata share of requests made by the Joint Venture board of managers:
	Dollars in thousands	Cash Contributions
	2012	$	24,500
	2013	28,000
	2014	10,500
	Total cash capital contributions	$	63,000
	Redbox has certain rights to cause Verizon to acquire Redbox’s interest in the Joint Venture at fair value (generally following the fifth anniversary of the LLC Agreement or in limited circumstances, at an earlier period of time, the earliest point we could provide our notice of intent to withdraw is expected to be in March 2015) and Verizon has certain rights to acquire Redbox’s interest in the Joint Venture at fair value (generally following the seventh anniversary of the LLC Agreement, or, in limited circumstances, the fifth anniversary of the LLC Agreement).
	Other Equity Method Investments
	We make strategic equity investments in external companies that provide automated self-service kiosk solutions. Our equity method investments and ownership percentages as of June 30, 2014, were as follows:
	Dollars in thousands	Equity			Ownership
		Investment			Percentage
	Joint Venture	$	—		35%
	SoloHealth, Inc.	1,550			10%
	Equity method investments	$	1,550
	Our equity method investments are included within other long-term assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	Since we acquired ecoATM on July 23, 2013, the results of ecoATM operations, with the exception of expense for rights to receive cash which are unallocated corporate expenses, are included in our New Ventures segment. See Note 15: Business Segments and Enterprise-Wide Information for more information.
	Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments and Summarized Financial Information
	Income (loss) from equity method investments within our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income is composed of the following:
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		June 30,						June 30,
	Dollars in thousands	2014			2013			2014			2013
	Proportionate share of net loss of equity method investees:
	Joint Venture	$	(9,567	)	$	(7,575	)	$	(17,961	)	$	(13,397	)
	Other	(224		)	(1,435		)	(448		)	(2,019		)
	Total proportionate share of net loss of equity method investees	(9,791		)	(9,010		)	(18,409		)	(15,416		)
	Amortization of difference in carrying amount and underlying equity in Joint Venture	(750		)	(619		)	(1,500		)	(1,238		)
	Total loss from equity method investments	$	(10,541	)	$	(9,629	)	$	(19,909	)	$	(16,654	)
	Our proportional share of the Joint Venture summarized financial information presented in the table below, as provided to us by the Joint Venture, is based on our ownership percentage of 35%:
			Six Months Ended
	Statement of Operations		June 30,
	Dollars in thousands		2014			2013
	Revenue		$	12,714		$	1,112
	Cost of sales and service		22,273			8,040
	Net loss and loss from continuing operations		51,167			37,568
	Related Party Transactions
	At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, included within accounts receivable, net of allowance, on our Consolidated Balance Sheets, was $4.0 million and $5.9 million, respectively, due from the Joint Venture related to costs incurred by Redbox on behalf of the Joint Venture during the normal course of business.

Debt_and_Other_LongTerm_Liabil

Debt and Other Long-Term Liabilities	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]	'
Debt and Other Long-Term Liabilities [Text Block]	'
	Note 9: Debt and Other Long-Term Liabilities
		Debt																			Other Liabilities								Total
		Senior Notes							Credit Facility						Convertible Notes			Total Debt			Capital Lease Obligations			Asset retirement obligations		Other long-term liabilities
	Dollars in thousands	Senior Unsecured Notes due 2019			Senior Unsecured Notes due 2021				Term Loans			Revolving Line of Credit
	As of June 30, 2014:
	Principal	$	350,000		$	300,000			$	150,000		$	165,000		$	33,424		$	998,424
	Discount	(4,806		)	(4,473		)		(373		)	—			(181		)	(9,833		)
	Total	345,194			295,527				149,627			$	165,000		33,243			988,591			$	19,778		$	13,389	$	12,967		$	1,034,725
	Less: current portion	—			—				(7,500		)	—			(33,243		)	(40,743		)	(12,265		)	—		—			(53,008		)
	Total long-term portion	$	345,194		$	295,527			$	142,127		$	165,000		$	—		$	947,848		$	7,513		$	13,389	$	12,967		$	981,717
	Unamortized deferred financing fees(1)	$	773		$	1,478			$	—		$	3,301		$	25		$	5,577										$	5,577
		Debt																			Other Liabilities								Total
		Senior Notes							Credit Facility						Convertible Notes			Total Debt			Capital Lease Obligations			Asset retirement obligations		Other long-term liabilities
	Dollars in thousands	Senior Unsecured Notes due 2019			Senior Unsecured Notes due 2021				Term Loans			Revolving Line of Credit
	As of December 31, 2013:
	Principal	$	350,000		$	—			$	344,375		$	—		$	51,148		$	745,523
	Discount	(5,317		)	—				—			—			(1,446		)	(6,763		)
	Total	344,683			—				344,375			$	—		49,702			738,760			$	21,361		$	13,086	$	12,085		$	785,292
	Less: current portion	—			—				(42,187		)	—			(49,702		)	(91,889		)	(11,997		)	—		(3		)	(103,889		)
	Total long-term portion	$	344,683		$	—			$	302,188		$	—		$	—		$	646,871		$	9,364		$	13,086	$	12,082		$	681,403
	Unamortized deferred financing fees(1)	$	832		$	—			$	1,259		$	2,749		$	186		$	5,026										$	5,026
	(1)Deferred financing fees are recorded in Other long-term assets in our Consolidated Balance Sheets and are amortized on a straight line basis over the life of the related loan.
	Interest Expense
	Dollars in thousands	Three Months Ended							Six Months Ended
		June 30,							June 30,
		2014			2013				2014			2013
	Cash interest expense	$	9,770		$	7,506			$	18,129		$	10,412
	Non-cash interest expense:
	Amortization of debt discount	753			1,366				1,555			3,072
	Amortization of deferred financing fees	463			457				967			975
	Other	—			(81		)		—			(494		)
	Total non-cash interest expense	1,216			1,742				2,522			3,553
	Total cash and non-cash interest expense	10,986			9,248				20,651			13,965
	Loss from early extinguishment of debt	1,963			4,011				1,963			5,949
	Total interest expense	$	12,949		$	13,259			$	22,614		$	19,914
	Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2019
	On March 12, 2013, we and certain subsidiaries of ours, as subsidiary guarantors, entered into an indenture pursuant to which we issued $350.0 million principal amount of 6.000% Senior Notes due 2019 (the “Senior Notes due 2019”) at par for proceeds, net of expenses, of $343.8 million. The expenses were allocated between debt discount and deferred financing fees based on their nature. As of June 30, 2014, we were in compliance with the covenants of the related indenture.
	Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2021
	On June 9, 2014, we and certain subsidiaries of ours, as subsidiary guarantors, entered into an indenture pursuant to which we issued $300.0 million principal amount of 5.875% Senior Notes due 2021 (the "Senior Notes due 2021") at par for proceeds, net of expenses, of $294.0 million. The expenses were allocated between debt discount and deferred financing fees based on their nature. The Senior Notes due 2021 and related guarantees:
	•	are general unsecured obligations and are effectively subordinated to all of our and our Subsidiary Guarantors’ existing and future secured debt to the extent of the collateral securing that secured debt, and
	•	will rank equally to all of our and our Subsidiary Guarantors’ other unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness.
	In addition, the Senior Notes due 2021
	•	will be effectively subordinated to all of the liabilities of our existing and future subsidiaries that are not guaranteeing the Senior Notes due 2021,
	•	require interest payable on June 15 and December 15 of each year, beginning on December 15, 2014, and
	•	mature on June 15, 2021.
	We may redeem any of the Senior Notes due 2021:
	•	beginning on June 15, 2017 at a redemption price of 104.406% of their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest and additional interest, if any; then
	•	the redemption price will be 102.938% of their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest and additional interest, if any, for the twelve-month period beginning June 15, 2018; then
	•	the redemption price will be 101.469% of their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest and additional interest, if any, for the twelve-month period beginning June 15, 2019; and then
	•	the redemption price will be 100.000% of their principal amount plus accrued interest and unpaid interest and additional interest, if any, beginning on June 15, 2020.
	•	We may also redeem some or all of the notes before June 15, 2017 at a redemption price of 100.000% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest and additional interest, if any, to the redemption date, plus an applicable “make-whole” premium.
	•	In addition, before June 15, 2017, we may redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount with the proceeds of certain equity offerings at 105.875% of their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest and additional interest, if any; we may make such redemption only if, after any such redemption, at least 65% of the aggregate principal amount originally issued remains outstanding.
	Upon a change of control as defined in the indenture related to the Senior Notes due 2021, we will be required to make an offer to purchase the Senior Notes due 2021 or any portion thereof. That purchase price will equal 101% of the principal amount of the Senior Notes due 2021 on the date of purchase plus accrued and unpaid interest and additional interest, if any. If we make certain asset sales and do not reinvest the proceeds or use such proceeds to repay certain debt, we will be required to use the proceeds of such asset sales to make an offer to purchase the Senior Notes due 2021 at 100% of their principal amount, together with accrued and unpaid interest and additional interest, if any, to the date of purchase.
	The terms of the Senior Notes due 2021 restrict our ability and the ability of certain of its subsidiaries to, among other things: incur additional indebtedness; create liens; pay dividends or make distributions in respect of capital stock; purchase or redeem capital stock; make investments or certain other restricted payments; sell assets; enter into transactions with stockholders or affiliates; or effect a consolidation or merger. However, these and other limitations set forth in the related indenture will be subject to a number of important qualifications and exceptions.
	The indenture related to the Senior Notes due 2021 provides for customary events of default which include (subject in certain cases to grace and cure periods), among others: nonpayment of principal or interest or premium; breach of covenants or other agreements in the indenture; defaults in failure to pay certain other indebtedness; the failure to pay certain final judgments; the invalidity of certain of the Subsidiary Guarantors’ guarantees; and certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization. Generally, if an event of default occurs and is continuing under the indenture, either the trustee or the holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount then outstanding may declare the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest to be immediately due and payable. As of June 30, 2014, we were in compliance with the covenants of the related indenture.
	In connection with the issuance of the Senior Notes due 2021 and related guarantees, we agreed to register the Senior Notes due 2021 and related guarantees under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) so as to allow holders of the Senior Notes due 2021 and related guarantees to exchange the Senior Notes due 2021 and the related guarantees for the same principal amount of a new issue of Senior Notes due 2021 and related guarantees (collectively, the “Exchange Notes”) with substantially identical terms, except that the Exchange Notes will generally be freely transferable under the Securities Act. If we fail to comply with these obligations on time (a “registration default”), we generally will be required to pay additional interest at a rate of 0.25% per annum for the first 90-day period following a registration default and an additional 0.25% per annum for each subsequent 90-day period that such additional interest continues to accrue (provided that such rate may not exceed 1.00% per annum).
	Revolving Line of Credit and Term Loan
	On June 24, 2014, we entered into the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Amended and Restated Credit Agreement”) providing for a senior secured credit facility (the "New Credit Facility"). The Amended and Restated Credit Agreement amended and restated in its entirety the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of November 20, 2007 and amended and restated as of April 29, 2009 and as of July 15, 2011 and all amendments and restatements thereto (the “Previous Credit Agreement”). The credit facility provided under the Previous Credit Agreement was replaced by the New Credit Facility. As a result of this refinancing activity, in the six months ended June 30, 2014, we recorded a loss on the extinguishment of the Previous Credit Facility of $1.7 million for certain previously capitalized and unamortized debt issuance costs. The loss on extinguishment is recorded within Interest expense, net in our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.
	The New Credit Facility consists of (a) a $150.0 million amortizing term loan (the “Term Loan”) and (b) a $600.0 million revolving line of credit (the “Revolving Line”), which includes (i) a $75.0 million sublimit for the issuance of letters of credit, (ii) a $50.0 million sublimit for swingline loans and (iii) a $75.0 million sublimit for loans in certain foreign currencies available to us and certain wholly owned Company foreign subsidiaries (the “Foreign Borrowers”). We may, subject to applicable conditions and subject to obtaining commitments from lenders, request an increase in the Revolving Line of up to $200.0 million in aggregate (the “Accordion”).
	We (or the Foreign Borrowers, if applicable), subject to applicable conditions, may generally elect interest rates on the Term Loan and Revolving Line calculated by reference to (a) LIBOR (“London Interbank Offered Rate”) (or the Canadian Dealer Offered Rate, in the case of loans denominated in Canadian Dollars or, if LIBOR is not available for a foreign currency, such other interest rate customarily used by Bank of America for such foreign currency) for given interest periods (the “LIBOR/Eurocurrency Rate”) or (b) on loans in U.S. Dollars made to us, Bank of America’s prime rate (or, if greater, (i) the average rate on overnight federal funds plus 0.50% or (ii) the daily floating one month LIBOR plus 1%) (the “Base Rate”), plus a margin determined by our consolidated net leverage ratio. For swingline borrowings, we will pay interest at the Base Rate, plus a margin determined by our consolidated net leverage ratio. For borrowings made with the LIBOR/Eurocurrency Rate, the margin ranges from 125 to 200 basis points, while for borrowings made with the Base Rate, the margin ranges from 25 to 100 basis points.
	The Amended and Restated Credit Agreement requires quarterly principal amortization payments under the Term Loan as follows:
	Year	First Quarter			Second Quarter				Third Quarter			Fourth Quarter
	2014								$	1,875		$	1,875
2015	$	1,875		$	1,875			$	2,813		$	2,813
2016	$	2,813		$	2,813			$	3,750		$	3,750
2017	$	3,750		$	3,750			$	3,750		$	3,750
2018	$	3,750		$	3,750			$	5,625		$	5,625
2019	$	5,625		$	84,373		(1)
(1) Any remaining principal balance is due and payable in full on June 24, 2019
The Revolving Line matures on June 24, 2019, at which time all outstanding borrowings must be repaid and all outstanding letters of credit must have been terminated or cash collateralized. The maturity date of the borrowings under the New Credit Facility may be accelerated to December 18, 2018 if our senior unsecured notes due 2019 remain outstanding on or after such date. We may prepay amounts borrowed under the Term Loan without premium or penalty (other than breakage costs in the case of borrowings made with the LIBOR/Eurocurrency Rate), but amounts prepaid may not be re-borrowed.
The Amended and Restated Credit Agreement contains events of default that include, among others, non-payment of principal, interest or fees, violation of covenants, inaccuracy of representations and warranties, bankruptcy and insolvency events, material judgments, cross defaults to certain other indebtedness, and events constituting a change of control. The occurrence of an event of default will increase the applicable rate of interest and could result in the acceleration of our obligations under the New Credit Facilities and the obligations of any or all of the Guarantors to pay the full amount of our (or any Foreign Borrower’s) obligations under the New Credit Facility.
The Amended and Restated Credit Agreement contains certain loan covenants, including, among others, financial covenants providing for a maximum consolidated net leverage ratio (i.e., consolidated total debt (net of certain cash and cash equivalents held by us and our domestic subsidiaries) to consolidated EBITDA) and a minimum consolidated interest coverage ratio, and limitations on our ability with regard to the incurrence of debt, the existence of liens, capital expenditures, stock repurchases and dividends, investments, and mergers, dispositions and acquisitions. Our obligations under the New Credit Facility are guaranteed by each of our direct and indirect U.S. subsidiaries (collectively, the “Guarantors”), and if any Foreign Borrower is added to the New Credit Facility, the Foreign Borrower’s obligations will be guaranteed by us and each of the Guarantors. As of June 30, 2014, the interest rate on amounts outstanding under the Credit Facility was 2.17% and we were in compliance with the covenants of the Credit Facility.
Convertible Debt
The aggregate outstanding principal of our 4.0% Convertible Senior Notes (the “Convertible Notes”) was $33.4 million and $51.1 million at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. The Convertible Notes bear interest at a fixed rate of 4.0% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on each March 1 and September 1, and mature on September 1, 2014. The effective interest rate at issuance was 8.5%. As of June 30, 2014, we were in compliance with all covenants.
The Convertible Notes were convertible as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 and the debt conversion feature was classified as temporary equity on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Convertible Note holders may elect to convert through August 29, 2014. Should the holders elect to convert, we will be required to pay them up to the full face value of the Convertible Notes in cash as well as deliver shares of our common stock for any excess conversion value. The number of potentially issued shares increases as the market price of our common stock increases. In the six months ended June 30, 2014, we retired a combined 17,724 Convertible Notes or $17.7 million in face value of Convertible Notes, through the note holders electing to convert, for $17.7 million in cash and the issuance of 182,816 shares of common stock. The amount by which the total consideration including cash paid and value of the shares issued exceeds the fair value of the Convertible Notes is recorded as a reduction of stockholders’ equity. The loss from early extinguishment of these Convertible Notes was approximately $0.2 million and is recorded in interest expense in our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.

Repurchases_of_Common_Stock

Repurchases of Common Stock	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Class of Stock Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Repurchases Of Common Stock [Text Block]	'
	Note 10: Repurchases of Common Stock
	Board Authorization
	On January 30, 2014, our Board of Directors approved an additional repurchase program of up to $500.0 million of our common stock plus the cash proceeds received from the exercise of stock options by our officers, directors, and employees. The Board also authorized a tender offer for up to $350.0 million with the option to increase the tender by up to 2% of outstanding shares.
	Repurchases
	In the six months ended June 30, 2014, we repurchased 1,447,556 shares of our common stock from the open market with an average price of $69.08 per share for $100.0 million. The repurchases were made under a pre-arranged stock trading plan in accordance with guidelines specified under Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The shares repurchased under the 10b5-1 plan were recorded as treasury shares and made in accordance with current share repurchase authorizations of the Board.
	In addition, during the six months ended June 30, 2014, we accepted for payment an aggregate of 5,291,701 shares of our common stock at a final purchase price of $70.07 per share, for an aggregate cost of $370.8 million, excluding fees and expenses relating to the tender offer which expired on March 7, 2014. Fees and expenses relating to the tender offer totaled $3.8 million and were recorded as part of the cost of Treasury Stock in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	The following table presents a summary of our authorized stock repurchase balance:
	Dollars in thousands	Board Authorization
	Authorized repurchase - as of January 1, 2014 (1)	$	201,291
	Additional board authorization (1)	500,000
	Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	2,790
	Repurchase of common stock from open market	(99,995		)
	Repurchase from tender offer (2)	(370,789		)
	Authorized repurchase - as of June 30, 2014 (1)	$	233,297
	-1	In addition to these amounts, the repurchase program approved by our Board of Directors allows for the use of cash proceeds received from the exercise of stock options by our officers, directors, and employees.
	-2	Excludes expenses of $3.8 million associated with the tender offer.

ShareBased_Payments

Share-Based Payments	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]	'
Share-Based Payments [Text Block]	'
	Note 11: Share-Based Payments
	We currently grant share-based awards to our employees, non-employee directors and consultants under our 2011 Incentive Plan (the “Plan”). The Plan permits the granting of stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units, and performance-based restricted stock.
	Certain information regarding our share-based payments is as follows:
		Three Months Ended							Six Months Ended
		June 30,							June 30,
	Dollars in thousands	2014				2013			2014		2013
	Share-based payments expense:
	Share-based compensation - stock options	$	223			$	321		$	456	$	898
	Share-based compensation - restricted stock	3,443				2,691			6,357		5,306
	Share-based payments for content arrangements	(587		)		831			31		2,476
	Total share-based payments expense	$	3,079			$	3,843		$	6,844	$	8,680
	Tax benefit on share-based payments expense	$	1,182			$	1,459		$	2,627	$	3,289
		June 30, 2013
	Dollars in thousands	Unrecognized Share-Based Payments Expense				Weighted-Average Remaining Life
	Unrecognized share-based payments expense:
	Share-based compensation - stock options	$	1,205			2.3 years
	Share-based compensation - restricted stock	27,322				2.6 years
	Share-based payments for content arrangements	361				0.3 years
	Total unrecognized share-based payments expense	$	28,888
	Share-Based Compensation
	Stock options
	Shares of common stock are issued upon exercise of stock options. The following table presents a summary of stock option activity for 2014:
	Shares in thousands	Options			Weighted Average Exercise Price
	Outstanding, December 31, 2013	248			$	45.72
	Granted	—			$	—
	Exercised	(84	)		$	33.27
	Cancelled, expired, or forfeited	(12	)		$	52.13
	Outstanding, June 30, 2014	152			$	52.07
	Certain information regarding stock options outstanding as of June 30, 2014, is as follows:
		Options
	Shares and intrinsic value in thousands	Outstanding				Exercisable
	Number	152				78
	Weighted average per share exercise price	$	52.07			$	50.7
	Aggregate intrinsic value	$	1,120			$	685
	Weighted average remaining contractual term (in years)	7.1				6.18
	Restricted stock and performance based restricted stock awards
	Restricted stock awards are granted to eligible employees, including executives, and non-employee directors. Awards granted to employees and executives vest annually in equal installments over four years. Non-employee director awards vest one year after the grant date. Performance-based restricted stock awards are granted to executives only, with established performance criteria approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. The fair value of non-performance-based awards is based on the market price on the grant date and is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period.
	Awards of performance-based restricted stock made prior to 2013, once earned, vest in equal installments over three years from the date of grant. Awards of performance-based restricted stock made in and subsequent to 2013, once earned, vest in two installments over three years from the date of grant (65% of the award vests two years from the date of grant and the remaining 35% of the award vests three years from the date of grant). The restricted shares require no payment from the grantee. The fair value of performance-based awards is based on achieving specific performance conditions and is recognized over the vesting period.
	The following table presents a summary of restricted stock award activity for 2014:
	Shares in thousands	Restricted Stock Awards			Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
	Non-vested, December 31, 2013	597			$	52.58
	Granted	323			$	72.08
	Vested	(167	)		$	50.29
	Forfeited	(82	)		$	57.53
	Non-vested, June 30, 2014	671			$	61.93
	Share-Based Payments for Content Arrangements
	We have granted restricted stock as part of content license agreements with certain movie studios. The expense related to these agreements is included within direct operating expenses in our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income and is adjusted based on the number of unvested shares and market price of our common stock each reporting period. No restricted stock was granted for content arrangements during the six months ended June 30, 2014.
	Information related to the shares of restricted stock granted as part of these agreements as of June 30, 2014, is as follows:
	Whole shares	Granted			Vested			Unvested		Remaining
										Vesting Period
	Sony	193,348			164,346			29,002		0.1 years
	Paramount	300,000			255,000			45,000		0.5 years
	Total	493,348			419,346			74,002
	Rights to Receive Cash
	As a part of the acquisition of ecoATM, we issued replacement awards for unvested restricted stock and options in ecoATM with rights to receive cash equal to the per share merger consideration for restricted stock and net of the exercise price for options. The replacement awards vest in accordance with the terms of the original replaced award. The fair value of the original and replacement awards amounted to $32.1 million, $1.4 million of which was attributed to pre-combination services rendered and included in the calculation of total consideration transferred. The replacement awards are considered liability classified as they represent rights to receive cash. Expense associated with the post-combination awards will be recognized net of forfeitures, and cash payments will be made, in accordance with the awards' vesting schedule, generally on a monthly basis. We recognized $6.8 million in expense associated with the issuance of rights to receive cash for the six months ended June 30, 2014. The expected future recognition of expense associated with the rights to receive cash as of June 30, 2014 is as follows:
	Dollars in thousands		Expected Expense
	Remainder of 2014		$	6,445
	2015		4,644
	2016		2,992
	2017		518
	Total expected expense		$	14,599

Restructuring

Restructuring	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Restructuring [Text Block]	'
	Note 12: Restructuring
	During the fourth quarter of 2013, as a result of a comprehensive operational review, we committed to a restructuring plan intended to, among other things, better align our cost structure with revenue growth in our core businesses. As part of the plan, we discontinued three concepts in our New Ventures operating segment. Also as part of the restructuring plan, we implemented actions to reduce costs in our continuing operations primarily through workforce reductions across the Company.  The closure of the three ventures and the workforce reductions were substantially complete as of March 31, 2014. See Note 13: Discontinued Operations for further information.
	The total amount expected to be incurred in connection with the restructuring, exclusive of asset impairments, and the amount incurred during the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 by reportable segment (on an allocated basis) and expense type is as follows:
					Amounts Incurred
	Dollars in thousands	Total Estimated Expense			Three Months Ended June 30, 2014			Six Months Ended June 30, 2014		Cumulative as of June 30, 2014
	Redbox
	Severance	$	4,305		$	—		$	535	$	4,305
	Coinstar
	Severance	748			—			23		748
	Discontinued Operations
	Severance	1,026			(9		)	155		1,026
	Other	1,874			42			435		1,874
	Total	$	7,953		$	33		$	1,148	$	7,953
	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending liability balance by expense type is as follows:
	Dollars in thousands	Severance			Other
	Beginning Balance - December 31, 2013	$	2,508		$	1,418
	Costs charged to expense	713			435
	Costs paid or otherwise settled	(3,221		)	(1,719		)
	Ending Balance - June 30, 2014	$	—		$	134
	The line items in our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 in which the expenses are recorded are as follows:
		Three Months Ended June 30, 2014						Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
	Dollars in thousands	Severance			Other			Severance		Other
	Direct Operating	$	—		$	—		$	410	$	—
	General and administrative	—			—			148		—
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	(9		)	42			155		435
	Total expense	$	(9	)	$	42		$	713	$	435

Discontinued_Operations

Discontinued Operations	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'
Discontinued Operations [Text Block]	'
	Note 13: Discontinued Operations
	Discontinuation of Certain New Ventures
	During 2013, we discontinued four new venture concepts; Rubi, Crisp Market, Orango, and Star Studio. The wind-down process was substantially completed as of March 31, 2014. The results of the discontinued ventures, associated impairment and restructuring charges, net of tax, are recorded within Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax in our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (see Note 12: Restructuring). The discontinued concepts did not meet the criteria to be classified as held for sale and accordingly the assets and liabilities are not separately presented in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	Summary Financial Information
	The disposition and operating results of the discontinued ventures are presented in discontinued operations in our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for all periods presented. The continuing cash flows from these operations after discontinuation are insignificant and are not segregated from cash flows from continuing operations in all periods presented in our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
	The following table sets forth the components of discontinued operations included in our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income:
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		June 30,						June 30,
	Dollars in thousands	2014			2013			2014			2013
	Revenue	$	—		$	1,180		$	100		$	2,599
	Loss from discontinued operations before income tax	$	(95	)	$	(5,791	)	$	(1,259	)	$	(14,590	)
	Income tax benefit	38			2,235			491			5,631
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	(57	)	(3,556		)	$	(768	)	$	(8,959	)

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	'
	Note 14: Earnings Per Share
	Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing the net income for the period by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing the net income for the period by the weighted average number of common and dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period. We consider restricted stock that provides the holder with a non-forfeitable right to receive dividends to be a participating security. Net income available to participating securities was not material for the periods presented.
	Net income used for calculating basic and diluted EPS is the same for all periods presented. The following table sets forth the computation of shares used for the basic and diluted EPS calculations:
		Three Months Ended		Six Months Ended
		June 30,		June 30,
	In thousands	2014	2013	2014	2013
	Weighted average shares used for basic EPS	19,541	27,438	21,730	27,465
	Dilutive effect of stock options and other share-based awards	231	362	295	428
	Dilutive effect of convertible debt	409	737	463	844
	Weighted average shares used for diluted EPS	20,181	28,537	22,488	28,737
	Stock options and share-based awards not included in diluted EPS calculation because their effect would be antidilutive	2	64	7	77

Business_Segments_and_Enterpri

Business Segments and Enterprise-Wide Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Business Segments and Enterprise-Wide Information [Text Block]	'
	Note 15: Business Segments and Enterprise-Wide Information
	Management, including our chief operating decision maker, who is our CEO, evaluates the performances of our business segments primarily on segment revenue and segment operating income before depreciation, amortization and other, and share-based compensation granted to executives, non-employee directors and employees (“segment operating income”). Segment operating income contains internally allocated costs of our shared service support functions, including but not limited to, corporate executive management, business development, sales, finance, legal, human resources, information technology and risk management. We also review depreciation and amortization allocated to each segment. Share-based payments expense related to share-based compensation granted to executives, non-employee directors and employees and expense related to the rights to receive cash issued in connection with our acquisition of ecoATM are not allocated to our segments and are included in the corporate unallocated column in the analysis and reconciliation below; however, share-based payments expense related to our content arrangements with certain movie studios has been allocated to our Redbox segment and is included within direct operating expenses. Our performance evaluation does not include segment assets.
	On July 23, 2013, we completed the acquisition of ecoATM. Prior to July 23, 2013 we held a non-controlling equity interest in ecoATM and reported our share of ecoATM's operating results in loss from equity method investments in our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. Subsequent to our acquisition of ecoATM on July 23, 2013, the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, as well as the results of operations, with the exception of expense for rights to receive cash which are unallocated corporate expenses, are included in our New Ventures segment as our chief operating decision maker reviews the results in aggregate with other new ventures concepts.
	During the year ended December 31, 2013, we discontinued the Rubi, Crisp Market, Orango and Star Studio concepts and accordingly their results of operations were reclassified from the New Ventures segment to Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax in our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for all periods presented. See Note 13: Discontinued Operations for further information.
	Our analysis and reconciliation of our segment information to the consolidated financial statements that follows covers our results of operations, which consists of our Redbox, Coinstar and New Ventures segments. Unallocated general and administrative expenses relate to share-based compensation and expense related to the rights to receive cash issued in connection with our acquisition of ecoATM.
	Dollars in thousands
	Three Months Ended June 30, 2014	Redbox				Coinstar				New Ventures			Corporate Unallocated			Total
	Revenue	$	445,481			$	79,880			$	23,809		$	—		$	549,170
	Expenses:
	Direct operating	321,701				40,203				22,823			1,332			386,059
	Marketing	6,180				1,557				1,147			899			9,783
	Research and development	18				153				2,066			1,175			3,412
	General and administrative	34,070				7,169				4,137			3,598			48,974
	Segment operating income (loss)	83,512				30,798				(6,364		)	(7,004		)	100,942
	Less: depreciation, amortization and other	(40,158		)		(8,921		)		(3,948		)	—			(53,027		)
	Operating income (loss)	43,354				21,877				(10,312		)	(7,004		)	47,915
	Loss from equity method investments, net	—				—				—			(10,541		)	(10,541		)
	Interest expense, net	—				—				—			(12,929		)	(12,929		)
	Other, net	—				—				—			2,902			2,902
	Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	$	43,354			$	21,877			$	(10,312	)	$	(27,572	)	$	27,347
	Dollars in thousands
	Three Months Ended June 30, 2013	Redbox				Coinstar				New Ventures			Corporate Unallocated			Total
	Revenue	$	478,518			$	74,526			$	6		$	—		$	553,050
	Expenses:
	Direct operating	323,266				39,801				517			366			363,950
	Marketing	5,975				952				108			87			7,122
	Research and development	—				1,911				342			101			2,354
	General and administrative	42,084				6,439				3,313			2,458			54,294
	Segment operating income (loss)	107,193				25,423				(4,274		)	(3,012		)	125,330
	Less: depreciation, amortization and other	(40,364		)		(8,770		)		(74		)	—			(49,208		)
	Operating income (loss)	66,829				16,653				(4,348		)	(3,012		)	76,122
	Loss from equity method investments, net	—				—				—			(9,629		)	(9,629		)
	Interest expense, net	—				—				—			(12,018		)	(12,018		)
	Other, net	—				—				—			(980		)	(980		)
	Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	$	66,829			$	16,653			$	(4,348	)	$	(25,639	)	$	53,495
	Dollars in thousands
	Six Months Ended June 30, 2014	Redbox				Coinstar				New Ventures			Corporate Unallocated			Total
	Revenue	$	961,137			$	148,633			$	39,769		$	—		$	1,149,539
	Expenses:
	Direct operating	690,305				77,926				39,162			3,311			810,704
	Marketing	11,244				2,563				1,976			1,597			17,380
	Research and development	26				422				4,482			1,956			6,886
	General and administrative	73,131				14,189				7,937			6,708			101,965
	Segment operating income (loss)	186,431				53,533				(13,788		)	(13,572		)	212,604
	Less: depreciation, amortization and other	(80,721		)		(17,484		)		(7,765		)	—			(105,970		)
	Operating income (loss)	105,710				36,049				(21,553		)	(13,572		)	106,634
	Loss from equity method investments, net	—				—				—			(19,909		)	(19,909		)
	Interest expense, net	—				—				—			(22,574		)	(22,574		)
	Other, net	—				—				—			1,158			1,158
	Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	$	105,710			$	36,049			$	(21,553	)	$	(54,897	)	$	65,309
	Dollars in thousands
	Six Months Ended June 30, 2013	Redbox				Coinstar				New Ventures			Corporate Unallocated			Total
	Revenue	$	986,438			$	139,909			$	10		$	—		$	1,126,357
	Expenses:
	Direct operating	689,947				77,457				734			707			768,845
	Marketing	12,174				2,005				175			154			14,508
	Research and development	4				3,679				797			181			4,661
	General and administrative	84,946				12,728				4,919			5,162			107,755
	Segment operating income (loss)	199,367				44,040				(6,615		)	(6,204		)	230,588
	Less: depreciation, amortization and other	(80,741		)		(16,954		)		(110		)	—			(97,805		)
	Operating income (loss)	118,626				27,086				(6,725		)	(6,204		)	132,783
	Loss from equity method investments, net	—				—				—			(16,654		)	(16,654		)
	Interest expense, net	—				—				—			(17,551		)	(17,551		)
Other, net	—				—				—			(921		)	(921		)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	$	118,626			$	27,086			$	(6,725	)	$	(41,330	)	$	97,657
Significant Retailer Relationships
Our Redbox and Coinstar kiosks are primarily located within retailers. The following retailers accounted for 10% or more of our consolidated revenue:
	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30,						June 30,
	2014			2013			2014			2013
Wal-Mart Stores Inc.	15.1	%		15.2	%		15.2	%		15.4	%
Walgreen Co.	13.7	%		14.8	%		13.9	%		15	%
The Kroger Company	9.9	%		10.2	%		9.8	%		10.2	%

Fair_Value

Fair Value	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value [Text Block]	'
	Note 16: Fair Value
	Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. To measure fair value, we use a three-tier valuation hierarchy based upon observable and non-observable inputs:
	•	Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
	•	Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; these include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; or
	•	Level 3: Unobservable inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions.
	The factors or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
	Assets and Liabilities Measured and Reported at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
	The following table presents our financial assets and (liabilities) that are measured and reported at fair value in our Consolidated Balance Sheets on a recurring basis, by level within the fair value hierarchy (in thousands):
	Fair Value at June 30, 2014	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Money market demand accounts and investment grade fixed income securities	$	6,820	$	—	$	—
	Fair Value at December 31, 2013	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Money market demand accounts and investment grade fixed income securities	$	65,800	$	—	$	—
	Money Market Demand Accounts and Investment Grade Fixed Income Securities
	We determine fair value for our money market demand accounts and investment grade fixed income securities based on quoted market prices. The fair value of these assets is included in cash and cash equivalents on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	Assets and Liabilities Measured and Reported at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
	We recognize or disclose the fair value of certain assets such as non-financial assets, primarily long-lived assets, goodwill, intangible assets and certain other assets in connection with impairment evaluations. All of our nonrecurring valuations use significant unobservable inputs and therefore fall under Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
	Fair Value of Other Financial Instruments
	The carrying value of our term loans approximates their fair value and falls under Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
	We estimate the fair value of our convertible debt outstanding using a market rate of approximately 6.0% for similar high-yield debt at June 30, 2014, and December 31, 2013. The estimated fair value of our convertible debt was approximately $33.5 million and $50.5 million at June 30, 2014, and December 31, 2013, respectively, and was determined based on its stated terms, maturing on September 1, 2014, and an annual interest rate of 4.0%. The fair value estimate of our convertible debt falls under Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. We have reported the carrying value of our convertible debt, face value less the unamortized debt discount, in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	We estimated the fair value of our senior unsecured notes due 2019 and 2021 outstanding using market rates of approximately 6.0% and 5.875%, respectively, for similar high-yield debt at June 30, 2014. The estimated fair value of our senior unsecured notes due 2019 and 2021 was approximately $350.0 million and $300.0 million, respectively, at June 30, 2014. The estimated fair value of our senior unsecured notes due 2019 was approximately $350.0 million at December 31, 2013. These estimated fair values for our senior unsecured notes due 2019 and 2021 were determined based on their stated terms, maturing on March 15, 2019, and June 15, 2021, respectively, and annual interest rates of 6.0% and 5.875%. The fair value estimate of our senior unsecured notes falls under Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. We have reported the carrying value of our senior unsecured notes, issued at par, in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies [Text Block]	'
	Note 17: Commitments and Contingencies
	Purchase commitments
	Pursuant to the manufacturing and services agreement entered into as part of the NCR Asset Acquisition, Outerwall, Redbox or an affiliate were committed to purchase goods and services from NCR for a period of five years from June 22, 2012. At the end of the five-year period, if the aggregate amount paid in margin to NCR for goods and services delivered were to equal less than $25.0 million, Outerwall was to pay NCR the difference between such aggregate amount and $25.0 million. As of June 30, 2014, our remaining commitment is $16.7 million under this arrangement.
	Content Arrangement
	On June 27, 2014 Sony notified us of their intent to extend our existing content license agreement with them. This will extend the license period through September 30, 2015 and require us to issue 25,000 shares of additional restricted stock to Sony during the third quarter of 2014. See Note 11: Share-Based Payments for more information about our share-based payments for content arrangements. As of June 30, 2014, after accounting for this extension, our commitment to purchase content from Sony was approximately $203.3 million.
	Letters of Credit
	As of June 30, 2014, we had six irrevocable standby letters of credit that totaled $8.6 million. These standby letters of credit, which expire at various times through May 2015, are used to collateralize certain obligations to third parties. As of June 30, 2014, no amounts were outstanding under these standby letter of credit agreements.
	Legal Matters
	In October 2009, an Illinois resident, Laurie Piechur, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated, filed a putative class action complaint against our Redbox subsidiary in the Circuit Court for the Twentieth Judicial Circuit, St. Clair County, Illinois. The plaintiff alleged that, among other things, Redbox charges consumers illegal and excessive late fees in violation of the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act, and that Redbox's rental terms violate the Illinois Rental Purchase Agreement Act or the Illinois Automatic Contract Renewal Act and the plaintiff is seeking monetary damages and other relief. In November 2009, Redbox removed the case to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois. In February 2010, the District Court remanded the case to the Circuit Court for the Twentieth Judicial Circuit, St. Clair County, Illinois. In May 2010, the court denied Redbox's motion to dismiss the plaintiff's complaint. In November 2011, the plaintiff moved for class certification, and Redbox moved for summary judgment. The court denied Redbox's motion for summary judgment in February 2012. The plaintiff filed an amended complaint on April 19, 2012, and an amended motion for class certification on June 5, 2012. The court denied Redbox's motion to dismiss the amended complaint. The amended class certification motion was briefed and argued. At the hearing on plaintiff's amended motion for class certification, the plaintiff dismissed all claims but two and is pursuing only her claims under the Illinois Rental Purchase Agreement Act and the Illinois Automatic Contract Renewal Act. On May 21, 2013, the court denied plaintiff's amended class action motion. On January 29, 2014, the Illinois Supreme Court denied plaintiff’s petition for leave to appeal the trial court’s denial of class certification. Redbox has moved to dismiss all remaining claims on mootness grounds. The motion is fully briefed.  The parties are waiting for the court to schedule a date for argument of the motion. We believe that the claims against us are without merit and intend to defend ourselves vigorously in this matter. Currently, no accrual has been established as it was not possible to estimate the possible loss or range of loss because this matter had not advanced to a stage where we could make any such estimate.
	In March 2011, a California resident, Blake Boesky, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated, filed a putative class action complaint against our Redbox subsidiary in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The plaintiff alleges that Redbox retains personally identifiable information of consumers for a time period in excess of that allowed under the Video Privacy Protection Act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2710, et seq. A substantially similar complaint was filed in the same court in March 2011 by an Illinois resident, Kevin Sterk. Since the filing of the complaint, Blake Boesky has been replaced by a different named plaintiff, Jiah Chung, and an amended complaint has been filed alleging disclosures of personally identifiable information, in addition to plaintiffs' claims of retention of such information. Plaintiffs are seeking statutory damages, injunctive relief, attorneys' fees, costs of suit, and interest. The court has consolidated the cases. The court denied Redbox's motion to dismiss the plaintiffs' claims upon interlocutory appeal. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit reversed the district court's denial of Redbox's motion to dismiss plaintiff's claims involving retention of information, holding that the plaintiffs could not maintain a suit for damages under this theory. On April 25, 2012, the plaintiffs amended their complaint to add claims under the Stored Communications Act, 18 U.S.C. § 2707, and for breach of contract. On May 9, 2012, Redbox moved to dismiss the amended complaint. On July 23, 2012, the court dismissed the added retention claims, except to the extent that plaintiffs seek injunctive, non-monetary relief. On August 16, 2013, the court granted summary judgment in Redbox's favor on all remaining claims, and entered a final judgment for Redbox. On September 16, 2013, plaintiff filed a notice of appeal. The appeal was fully briefed as of July 1, 2014.  The appellate court has not scheduled a date for argument. We believe that the claims against us are without merit and intend to defend ourselves vigorously in this matter. Currently, no accrual has been established as it is not possible to estimate the possible loss or range of loss because this matter had not advanced to a stage where we could make any such estimate.
	In February 2011, a California resident, Michael Mehrens, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated, filed a putative class action complaint against our Redbox subsidiary in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles. The plaintiff alleges that, among other things, Redbox violated California's Song-Beverly Credit Card Act of 1971 (“Song-Beverly”) with respect to the collection and recording of consumer personal identification information, and violated the California Business and Professions Code § 17200 based on the alleged violation of Song-Beverly. A similar complaint alleging violations of Song-Beverly and the right to privacy generally was filed in March 2011 in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Alameda, by a California resident, John Sinibaldi. A third similar complaint alleging only a violation of Song-Beverly, was filed in March 2011 in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Diego, by a California resident, Richard Schiff. Plaintiffs are seeking compensatory damages and civil penalties, injunctive relief, attorneys' fees, costs of suit, and interest. Redbox removed the Mehrens case to the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, the Sinibaldi case to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, and the Schiff case to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California. The Sinibaldi case was subsequently transferred to the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, where the Mehrens case is pending, and these two cases have been consolidated. At the same time, the plaintiffs substituted Nicolle DiSimone as the named plaintiff in the Mehrens case. After Redbox filed a motion to dismiss, stay, or transfer, the Schiff case was transferred to the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. On January 4, 2013, the Court dismissed with prejudice the Schiff case for failure to prosecute and failure to comply with court rules and orders. Redbox moved to dismiss the DiSimone/Sinibaldi case, and DiSimone/Sinibaldi moved for class certification. In January 2012, the Court granted Redbox's motion to dismiss with prejudice and denied DiSimone/Sinibaldi's motion for class certification as moot. On February 2, 2012, Plaintiffs filed their notice of appeal. On June 6, 2014, the appellate court affirmed the dismissal of the case against Redbox. The deadline for filing a petition for certiorari is September 4, 2014. We believe that the claims against us are without merit and intend to defend ourselves vigorously in this matter. Currently, no accrual has been established as it is not possible to estimate the possible loss or range of loss because this matter had not advanced to a stage where we could make any such estimate.
	Other Contingencies
	During the three months ended March 31, 2013, we resolved a previously disclosed loss contingency related to a supply agreement and recorded a benefit of $11.4 million in the direct operating line item in our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.

Guarantor_Subsidiaries

Guarantor Subsidiaries	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Guarantor Subsidiaries Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Text Block]	'
	Note 18: Guarantor Subsidiaries
	Certain of our wholly-owned subsidiaries have, jointly and severally, fully and unconditionally guaranteed the Senior Notes. Pursuant to SEC regulations, we have presented in columnar format the condensed consolidating financial information for Outerwall Inc., the guarantor subsidiaries on a combined basis, and all non-guarantor subsidiaries on a combined basis in the following tables:
	CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS
	(unaudited)
		As of June 30, 2014
	(in thousands)	Outerwall Inc.			Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries			Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations and Consolidation Reclassifications			Total
	Assets
	Current Assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	174,853		$	11,423		$	46,950		$	—		$	233,226
	Accounts receivable, net of allowances	1,501			41,158			2,309			—			44,968
	Content library	—			149,659			2,723			—			152,382
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	42,508			26,448			894			(6,205		)	63,645
	Intercompany receivables	141,001			389,994			5,899			(536,894		)	—
	Total current assets	359,863			618,682			58,775			(543,099		)	494,221
	Property and equipment, net	152,670			286,271			36,799			—			475,740
	Deferred income taxes	—			—			8,277			—			8,277
	Goodwill and other intangible assets, net	250,078			380,917			—			—			630,995
	Other long-term assets	7,276			2,032			417			—			9,725
	Investment in related parties	866,658			3,354			—			(870,012		)	—
	Total assets	$	1,636,545		$	1,291,256		$	104,268		$	(1,413,111	)	$	1,618,958
	Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
	Current Liabilities:
	Accounts payable	$	13,620		$	144,395		$	2,071		$	—		$	160,086
	Accrued payable to retailers	75,232			34,666			17,875			—			127,773
	Other accrued liabilities	57,046			70,746			3,434			(182		)	131,044
	Current portion of long-term debt and other long-term liabilities	52,604			—			404			—			53,008
	Deferred income taxes	—			37,451			4			(6,023		)	31,432
	Intercompany payables	335,204			129,446			72,244			(536,894		)	—
	Total current liabilities	533,706			416,704			96,032			(543,099		)	503,343
	Long-term debt and other long-term liabilities	962,161			18,348			1,208			—			981,717
	Deferred income taxes	36,727			175			35			—			36,937
	Total liabilities	1,532,594			435,227			97,275			(543,099		)	1,521,997
	Commitments and contingencies
	Debt conversion feature	163			—			—			—			163
	Stockholders’ Equity:
	Preferred stock	—			—			—			—			—
	Common stock	594,007			225,729			12,393			(352,635		)	479,494
	Treasury stock	(941,167		)	—			—			—			(941,167		)
	Retained earnings	452,079			630,300			(6,303		)	(517,377		)	558,699
	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,131		)	—			903			—			(228		)
	Total stockholders’ equity	103,788			856,029			6,993			(870,012		)	96,798
	Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	1,636,545		$	1,291,256		$	104,268		$	(1,413,111	)	$	1,618,958
	CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS
	(unaudited)
		As of December 31, 2013
	(in thousands)	Outerwall Inc.			Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries			Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations and Consolidation Reclassifications			Total
	Assets
	Current Assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	315,250		$	9,639		$	46,548		$	—		$	371,437
	Accounts receivable, net of allowances	2,029			45,672			2,595			—			50,296
	Content library	37			196,695			3,136			—			199,868
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	67,664			28,234			960			(12,149		)	84,709
	Intercompany receivables	180,100			355,418			5,093			(540,611		)	—
	Total current assets	565,080			635,658			58,332			(552,760		)	706,310
	Property and equipment, net	163,747			320,296			36,822			—			520,865
	Deferred income taxes	—			—			6,412			31			6,443
	Goodwill and other intangible assets, net	251,150			387,540			—			—			638,690
	Other long-term assets	7,156			11,499			420			—			19,075
	Investment in related parties	815,243			4,825			—			(820,068		)	—
	Total assets	$	1,802,376		$	1,359,818		$	101,986		$	(1,372,797	)	$	1,891,383
	Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
	Current Liabilities:
	Accounts payable	$	17,336		$	215,703		$	2,979		$	—		$	236,018
Accrued payable to retailers	71,085			48,126			14,929			—			134,140
Other accrued liabilities	59,444			71,607			3,076			—			134,127
Current portion of long-term debt and other long-term liabilities	103,519			3			367			—			103,889
Deferred income taxes	—			35,292			—			(12,149		)	23,143
Intercompany payables	315,615			154,565			70,432			(540,612		)	—
Total current liabilities	566,999			525,296			91,783			(552,761		)	631,317
Long-term debt and other long-term liabilities	661,627			18,748			1,028			—			681,403
Deferred income taxes	45,307			13,190			—			31			58,528
Total liabilities	1,273,933			557,234			92,811			(552,730		)	1,371,248
Commitments and contingencies
Debt conversion feature	1,446			—			—			—			1,446
Stockholders’ Equity:
Preferred stock	—			—			—			—			—
Common stock	596,995			225,016			12,393			(351,923		)	482,481
Treasury stock	(476,796		)	—			—			—			(476,796		)
Retained earnings	407,959			577,568			(3,612		)	(468,144		)	513,771
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,161		)	—			394			—			(767		)
Total stockholders’ equity	526,997			802,584			9,175			(820,067		)	518,689
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	1,802,376		$	1,359,818		$	101,986		$	(1,372,797	)	$	1,891,383
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(unaudited)
	Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
(in thousands)	Outerwall Inc.			Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries			Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations and Consolidation Reclassifications			Total
Revenue	$	68,085		$	466,639		$	14,446		$	—		$	549,170
Expenses:
Direct operating	35,401			340,591			10,067			—			386,059
Marketing	1,651			7,351			781			—			9,783
Research and development	832			2,580			—			—			3,412
General and administrative	10,365			38,067			542			—			48,974
Depreciation and other	9,469			37,732			1,979			—			49,180
Amortization of intangible assets	536			3,311			—			—			3,847
Total expenses	58,254			429,632			13,369			—			501,255
Operating income	9,831			37,007			1,077			—			47,915
Other income (expense), net:
Loss from equity method investments, net	(224		)	(10,317		)	—			—			(10,541		)
Interest income (expense), net	(12,971		)	91			(49		)	—			(12,929		)
Other, net	4,114			491			(1,703		)	—			2,902
Total other expense, net	(9,081		)	(9,735		)	(1,752		)	—			(20,568		)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	750			27,272			(675		)	—			27,347
Income tax benefit (expense)	920			(6,873		)	416			—			(5,537		)
Income (loss) from continuing operations	1,670			20,399			(259		)	—			21,810
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	(94		)	37			—			—			(57		)
Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries	20,177			(259		)	—			(19,918		)	—
Net Income (loss)	21,753			20,177			(259		)	(19,918		)	21,753
Foreign currency translation adjustment(1)	297			—			(633		)	—			(336		)
Comprehensive income (loss)	$	22,050		$	20,177		$	(892	)	$	(19,918	)	$	21,417
-1	Foreign currency translation adjustment had no tax effect in 2014.
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(unaudited)
	Three Months Ended June 30, 2013
(in thousands)	Outerwall Inc.			Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries			Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations and Consolidation Reclassifications			Total
Revenue	$	63,504		$	477,012		$	12,534		$	—		$	553,050
Expenses:
Direct operating	34,990			318,774			12,640			(2,454		)	363,950
Marketing	1,058			5,376			688			—			7,122
Research and development	2,042			312			—			—			2,354
General and administrative	9,091			42,383			366			2,454			54,294
Depreciation and other	7,252			38,833			1,246			—			47,331
Amortization of intangible assets	569			1,308			—			—			1,877
Total expenses	55,002			406,986			14,940			—			476,928
Operating income (loss)	8,502			70,026			(2,406		)	—			76,122
Other income (expense), net:
Loss from equity method investments, net	(1,435		)	(8,194		)	—			—			(9,629		)
Interest expense, net	(12,010		)	(4		)	(4		)	—			(12,018		)
Other, net	(2,981		)	2,015			(14		)	—			(980		)
Total other expense, net	(16,426		)	(6,183		)	(18		)	—			(22,627		)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	(7,924		)	63,843			(2,424		)	—			53,495
Income tax benefit (expense)	19,455			(23,278		)	741			—			(3,082		)
Income (loss) from continuing operations	11,531			40,565			(1,683		)	—			50,413
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	(3,304		)	(252		)	—			—			(3,556		)
Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries	38,630			(1,683		)	—			(36,947		)	—
Net income (loss)	46,857			38,630			(1,683		)	(36,947		)	46,857
Foreign currency translation adjustment(1)	188			—			(430		)	—			(242		)
Comprehensive income (loss)	$	47,045		$	38,630		$	(2,113	)	$	(36,947	)	$	46,615
-1	Foreign currency translation adjustment had no tax effect in 2013.
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(unaudited)
	Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
(in thousands)	Outerwall Inc.			Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries			Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations and Consolidation Reclassifications			Total
Revenue	$	126,262		$	995,633		$	27,644		$	—		$	1,149,539
Expenses:
Direct operating	68,469			722,102			20,133			—			810,704
Marketing	2,778			13,161			1,441			—			17,380
Research and development	1,728			5,158			—			—			6,886
General and administrative	20,640			80,416			909			—			101,965
Depreciation and other	18,571			75,912			3,792			—			98,275
Amortization of intangible assets	1,072			6,623			—			—			7,695
Total expenses	113,258			903,372			26,275			—			1,042,905
Operating income (loss)	13,004			92,261			1,369			—			106,634
Other income (expense), net:
Loss from equity method investments, net	(448		)	(19,461		)	—			—			(19,909		)
Interest income (expense), net	(22,602		)	123			(95		)	—			(22,574		)
Other, net	5,721			836			(5,399		)	—			1,158
Total other expense, net	(17,329		)	(18,502		)	(5,494		)	—			(41,325		)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	(4,325		)	73,759			(4,125		)	—			65,309
Income tax benefit (expense)	3,248			(24,295		)	1,434			—			(19,613		)
Income (loss) from continuing operations	(1,077		)	49,464			(2,691		)	—			45,696
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	(803		)	35			—			—			(768		)
Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries	46,808			(2,691		)	—			(44,117		)	—
Net income (loss)	44,928			46,808			(2,691		)	(44,117		)	44,928
Foreign currency translation adjustment(1)	30			—			509			—			539
Comprehensive income (loss)	$	44,958		$	46,808		$	(2,182	)	$	(44,117	)	$	45,467
-1	Foreign currency translation adjustment had no tax effect in 2014.
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(unaudited)
	Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
(in thousands)	Outerwall Inc.			Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries			Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations and Consolidation Reclassifications			Total
Revenue	$	119,080		$	983,724		$	23,553		$	—		$	1,126,357
Expenses:
Direct operating	67,750			681,716			24,090			(4,711		)	768,845
Marketing	2,192			11,163			1,153			—			14,508
Research and development	4,658			3			—			—			4,661
General and administrative	16,802			85,526			716			4,711			107,755
Depreciation and other	14,044			77,573			2,294			—			93,911
Amortization of intangible assets	1,139			2,755			—			—			3,894
Total expenses	106,585			858,736			28,253			—			993,574
Operating income (loss)	12,495			124,988			(4,700		)	—			132,783
Other income (expense), net:
Loss from equity method investments, net	(2,019		)	(14,635		)	—			—			(16,654		)
Interest income (expense), net	(17,954		)	453			(50		)	—			(17,551		)
Other, net	(1,090		)	211			(42		)	—			(921		)
Total other expense, net	(21,063		)	(13,971		)	(92		)	—			(35,126		)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	(8,568		)	111,017			(4,792		)	—			97,657
Income tax benefit (expense)	21,563			(42,249		)	1,449			—			(19,237		)
Income (loss) from continuing operations	12,995			68,768			(3,343		)	—			78,420
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	(8,251		)	(708		)	—			—			(8,959		)
Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries	64,717			(3,343		)	—			(61,374		)	—
Net income (loss)	69,461			64,717			(3,343		)	(61,374		)	69,461
Foreign currency translation adjustment(1)	21			—			(2,177		)	—			(2,156		)
Comprehensive income (loss)	$	69,482		$	64,717		$	(5,520	)	$	(61,374	)	$	67,305
-1	Foreign currency translation adjustment had no tax effect in 2013.
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)
	Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
(in thousands)	Outerwall Inc.			Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries			Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations and Consolidation Reclassifications			Total
Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)	$	44,928		$	46,808		$	(2,691	)	$	(44,117	)	$	44,928
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation and other	18,554			75,912			3,792			—			98,258
Amortization of intangible assets	1,072			6,623			—			—			7,695
Share-based payments expense	5,451			1,393			—			—			6,844
Windfall excess tax benefits related to share-based payments	(1,953		)	—			—			—			(1,953		)
Deferred income taxes	(2,451		)	(10,855		)	(1,698		)	—			(15,004		)
Impairment Expense(1)	—			—			—			—			—
Loss from equity method investments, net	448			19,461			—			—			19,909
Amortization of deferred financing fees and debt discount	2,522			—			—			—			2,522
Loss from early extinguishment of debt	1,963			—			—			—			1,963
Other	(1,011		)	(180		)	27			—			(1,164		)
Equity in (income) losses of subsidiaries	(46,808		)	2,691			—			44,117			—
Cash flows from changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net	528			4,514			289			—			5,331
Content library	36			47,037			413			—			47,486
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	20,618			1,105			98			182			22,003
Other assets	42			979			15			—			1,036
Accounts payable	(3,201		)	(67,218		)	(576		)	—			(70,995		)
Accrued payable to retailers	4,146			(13,460		)	2,591			—			(6,723		)
Other accrued liabilities	(3,874		)	(978		)	318			(182		)	(4,716		)
Net cash flows from operating activities(1)	41,010			113,832			2,578			—			157,420
Investing Activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(17,458		)	(31,412		)	(4,146		)	—			(53,016		)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	750			1,043			—			—			1,793
Cash paid for equity investments	—			(10,500		)	—			—			(10,500		)
Investments in and advances to affiliates	69,392			(71,176		)	1,784			—			—
Net cash flows from (used in) investing activities(1)	52,684			(112,045		)	(2,362		)	—			(61,723		)
Financing Activities:
Proceeds from issuance of senior unsecured notes	295,500			—			—			—			295,500
Proceeds from new borrowing of Credit Facility	505,000			—			—			—			505,000
Principal payments on Credit Facility	(534,375		)	—			—			—			(534,375		)
Financing costs associated with Credit Facility and senior unsecured notes	(2,082		)	—			—			—			(2,082		)
Conversion of convertible debt	(17,724		)	—			—			—			(17,724		)
Repurchases of common stock	(474,480		)	—			—			—			(474,480		)
Principal payments on capital lease obligations and other debt	(6,863		)	(3		)	(215		)	—			(7,081		)
Windfall excess tax benefits related to share-based payments	1,953			—			—			—			1,953
Withholding tax paid on vesting of restricted stock net of proceeds from exercise of stock options	(1,025		)	—			—			—			(1,025		)
Net cash flows from (used in) financing activities(1)	(234,096		)	(3		)	(215		)	—			(234,314		)
	Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
	Outerwall Inc.			Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries			Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations and Consolidation Reclassifications			Total
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	5			—			401			—			406
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(140,397		)	1,784			402			—			(138,211		)
Cash and cash equivalents:
Beginning of period	315,250			9,639			46,548			—			371,437
End of period	$	174,853		$	11,423		$	46,950		$	—		$	233,226
-1	During 2013, we discontinued four ventures previously included in our New Ventures operating segment, Orango, Rubi, Crisp Market, and Star Studio. Cash flows from these discontinued operations are not segregated from cash flows from continuing operations in all periods presented because they were not material.
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)
	Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
(in thousands)	Outerwall Inc.			Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries			Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations and Consolidation Reclassifications			Total
Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)	$	69,461		$	64,717		$	(3,343	)	$	(61,374	)	$	69,461
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation and other	14,642			77,573			2,294			—			94,509
Amortization of intangible assets	1,139			2,755			—			—			3,894
Share-based payments expense	5,063			3,617			—			—			8,680
Windfall excess tax benefits related to share-based payments	(3,029		)	—			—			—			(3,029		)
Deferred income taxes	10,915			(46,283		)	(1,543		)	—			(36,911		)
Impairment Expense	2,676			—			—			—			2,676
Loss from equity method investments, net	2,019			14,635			—			—			16,654
Amortization of deferred financing fees and debt discount	4,047			—			—			—			4,047
Loss from early extinguishment of debt	5,949			—			—			—			5,949
Other	(1,536		)	(272		)	(3		)	—			(1,811		)
Equity in (income) losses of subsidiaries	(64,717		)	3,343			—			61,374			—
Cash flows from changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net	(555		)	(791		)	(1,304		)	—			(2,650		)
Content library	680			5,459			(1,227		)	—			4,912
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(3,176		)	(6,951		)	(484		)	—			(10,611		)
Other assets	145			744			13			—			902
Accounts payable	3,221			(59,380		)	347			354			(55,458		)
Accrued payable to retailers	2,869			(5,097		)	1,955			—			(273		)
Other accrued liabilities	1,542			(16,177		)	(128		)	—			(14,763		)
Net cash flows from (used in) operating activities(1)	51,355			37,892			(3,423		)	354			86,178
Investing Activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(32,037		)	(40,988		)	(11,219		)	—			(84,244		)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	12,079			750			3			—			12,832
Net sales (purchases) of short term investments	(10,000		)	—			—			—			(10,000		)
Receipt of note receivable principal	95			—			—			—			95
Cash paid for equity investments	—			(14,000		)	—			—			(14,000		)
Investments in and advances to affiliates	(31,177		)	20,373			10,804			—			—
Net cash flows used in investing activities(1)	(61,040		)	(33,865		)	(412		)	—			(95,317		)
Financing Activities:
Proceeds from issuance of senior unsecured notes	343,769			—			—			—			343,769
Proceeds from new borrowing on Credit Facility	—			—			—			—			—
Principal payments on Credit Facility	(6,562		)	—			—			—			(6,562		)
Financing costs associated with Credit Facility and senior unsecured notes	(444		)	—			—			—			(444		)
Conversion of convertible debt	(169,634		)	—			—			—			(169,634		)
Repurchases of common stock	(71,388		)	—			—			—			(71,388		)
Principal payments on capital lease obligations and other debt	(7,053		)	(203		)	(195		)	—			(7,451		)
Windfall excess tax benefits related to share-based payments	3,029			—			—			—			3,029
Withholding tax paid on vesting of restricted stock net of proceeds from exercise of stock options	6,745			—			—			—			6,745
Net cash flows from (used in) financing activities(1)	98,462			(203		)	(195		)	—			98,064
	Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
	Outerwall Inc.			Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries			Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations and Consolidation Reclassifications			Total
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	21			—			(1,595		)	—			(1,574		)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	88,798			3,824			(5,625		)	354			87,351
Cash and cash equivalents:
Beginning of period	242,489			—			40,759			(354		)	282,894
End of period	$	331,287		$	3,824		$	35,134		$	—		$	370,245
-1	During 2013, we discontinued four ventures previously included in our New Ventures operating segment, Orango, Rubi, Crisp Market, and Star Studio. Cash flows from these discontinued operations are not segregated from cash flows from continuing operations in all periods presented because they were not material.

Income_Taxes_Notes

Income Taxes (Notes)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	Note 19: Income Taxes
	During the second quarter of 2014 we reported a $2.3 million discrete tax benefit related to the recognition of a worthless stock deduction from an outside basis difference in a corporate subsidiary. Our effective tax rate was 20.3% and 30.0% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively. Our effective tax rate in 2014 was lower than the U.S. Federal statutory rate of 35.0% due primarily to the worthless stock deduction and the Domestic Production Activities Deduction, which we are entitled to based on our domestic manufacturing activities, which were recorded net of a contingency reserve, offset partially by state income taxes.
	During the second quarter of 2013, we entered into an arrangement to sell certain NCR kiosks and a series of transactions to reorganize Redbox related subsidiary structures through the sale of a wholly owned subsidiary. Total proceeds from the sale of the subsidiary were $11.8 million. As a result of the series of transactions we recorded a discrete one-time tax benefit of $17.8 million, net of a valuation allowance, through the realization of various capital and ordinary gains and losses. Our effective tax was 5.8% and 19.7% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, respectively. Our effective tax rate in 2013 was lower than the U.S. Federal statutory rate of 35.0% due primarily to the discrete one-time tax benefit of $17.8 million, offset partially by state income taxes.

Subsequent_Events

Subsequent Events	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Subsequent Events [Abstract]	'
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	'
	Note 20: Subsequent Events
	The Convertible Notes mature on September 1, 2014 and were convertible as of June 30, 2014. As of July 29, 2014, we have received notification from certain Convertible Note holders of their intent to convert $4.7 million in principal value of notes. Upon conversion we will pay the full face value of the Convertible Notes in cash as well as deliver shares of our common stock for any excess conversion value above the face value determined based on a formula utilizing our stock price during a 25 consecutive trading day period from the time we receive a conversion notice and will record a loss if the fair value of the debt exceeds its net carrying value upon conversion.

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Content Library [Policy Text Block]	'
	Content Library
	Content library consists of movies and video games available for rent or purchase. We obtain our movie and video game content primarily through revenue sharing agreements and license agreements with studios and game publishers, as well as through distributors and other suppliers. The cost of content mainly includes the cost of the movies and video games, labor, overhead, freight, and studio revenue sharing expenses. The content purchases are capitalized and amortized to their estimated salvage value as a component of direct operating expenses over the usage period. For purchased content that we expect to sell at the end of its useful life, we determine an estimated salvage value. Content salvage values are estimated based on the amounts that we have historically recovered on disposal. For licensed content that we do not expect to sell, no salvage value is provided. The useful lives and salvage value of our content library are periodically reviewed and evaluated. The amortization charges were derived utilizing rental curves based on historical performance of movies and games over their useful lives and recorded on an accelerated basis, reflecting higher rentals of movies and video games in the first few weeks after release, and substantially all of the amortization expense is recognized within one year of purchase.

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Prin1

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Impact of Immaterial Error Correction	'
	The impact of the immaterial error on our prior period consolidated statements of cash flows is presented in the following table:
		As Reported						Adjustment						As Revised
		Three Months Ended			Six Months Ended			Three Months Ended			Six Months Ended			Three Months Ended			Six Months Ended
	Dollars in thousands	June 30, 2013						June 30, 2013						June 30, 2013
	Cash flows from changes in operating assets and liabilities:
	Accounts payable	$	(41,001	)	$	(70,972	)	$	612		$	15,514		$	(40,389	)	$	(55,458	)
	Net cash flows from operating activities	$	29,562		$	70,664		$	612		$	15,514		$	30,174		$	86,178
	Investing Activities:
	Purchases of property and equipment	$	(35,499	)	$	(68,730	)	$	(612	)	$	(15,514	)	$	(36,111	)	$	(84,244	)
	Net cash flows from investing activities	$	20,201		$	(79,803	)	$	(612	)	$	(15,514	)	$	19,589		$	(95,317	)
	Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:
	Purchases of property and equipment included in ending accounts payable	$	26,829		$	26,829		$	(17,369	)	$	(17,369	)	$	9,460		$	9,460

Organization_and_Business_Tabl

Organization and Business (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Organization And Business [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Kiosk And Location Count [Table Text Block]	'
	Our kiosk and location counts as of June 30, 2014, are as follows:
		Kiosks	Locations
	Redbox	43,900	36,300
	Coinstar	21,200	20,300
	New Ventures	1,010	780
	Total	66,110	57,380

Prepaid_Expenses_and_Other_Cur1

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets and Other Accrued Liabilities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets and Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Table Text Block]	'
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets:
	Dollars in thousands	June 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Income taxes receivable	$	14,333	$	37,466
	Spare parts	14,031		18,975
	Licenses	10,110		4,568
	Electronic devices inventory	6,789		3,529
	DVD cases and labels	1,566		2,596
	Prepaid rent	912		1,302
	Other	15,904		16,273
	Total prepaid and other current assets	$	63,645	$	84,709
Schedule of Other Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]	'
	Other accrued liabilities consist of the following:
	Dollars in thousands	June 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Payroll related expenses	$	34,896	$	33,852
	Accrued content library expense	22,496		21,602
	Business taxes	21,550		22,939
	Insurance	13,259		13,379
	Professional fees	4,728		930
	Service contract provider expenses	6,841		8,134
	Deferred rent expense	5,878		5,713
	Accrued interest expense	7,914		7,015
	Other	13,482		20,563
	Total other accrued liabilities	$	131,044	$	134,127

Property_and_Equipment_Tables

Property and Equipment (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Property and Equipment [Table Text Block]	'
	Dollars in thousands	June 30,			December 31,
		2014			2013
	Kiosks and components	$	1,136,353		$	1,105,761
	Computers, servers, and software	225,852			226,389
	Office furniture and equipment	8,229			7,260
	Vehicles	6,401			6,553
	Leasehold improvements	23,247			23,198
	Property and equipment, at cost	1,400,082			1,369,161
	Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(924,342		)	(848,296		)
	Property and equipment, net	$	475,740		$	520,865

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_1

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Goodwill [Table Text Block]	'
	The carrying amount of goodwill was as follows:
	Dollars in thousands	June 30,				December 31,
		2014				2013
	Goodwill	$	559,307			$	559,307
Gross Amount Of Other Intangible Assets And The Related Accumulated Amortization [Table Text Block]	'
	The gross amount of our other intangible assets and the related accumulated amortization were as follows:
	Dollars in thousands	Amortization		June 30,				December 31,
		Period		2014				2013
	Retailer relationships	5 - 10 years		$	53,295			$	53,295
	Accumulated amortization			(20,839		)		(17,768		)
	Retailer relationships, net			32,456				35,527
	Developed technology	5 years		34,000				34,000
	Accumulated amortization			(6,233		)		(2,833		)
	Developed technology, net			27,767				31,167
	Other	1 - 40 years		16,800				16,800
	Accumulated amortization			(5,335		)		(4,111		)
	Other, net			11,465				12,689
	Total intangible assets, net			$	71,688			$	79,383
Schedule Of Amortization Of Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]	'
	Amortization expense was as follows:
		Three Months Ended								Six Months Ended
		June 30,								June 30,
	Dollars in thousands	2014				2013				2014		2013
	Retailer relationships	$	1,535			$	1,568			$	3,071	$	3,145
	Developed technology	1,700				—				3,400		—
	Other	612				309				1,224		749
	Total amortization of intangible assets	$	3,847			$	1,877			$	7,695	$	3,894
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]	'
	Assuming no future impairment, the expected future amortization as of June 30, 2014 is as follows:
	Dollars in thousands	Retailer				Developed Technology				Other		Total
		Relationships
	Remainder of 2014	$	2,361			$	3,400			$	1,225	$	6,986
	2015	4,012				6,800				2,419		13,231
	2016	4,012				6,800				2,307		13,119
	2017	4,012				6,800				2,285		13,097
	2018	4,012				3,967				1,664		9,643
	2019	4,012				—				801		4,813
	Thereafter	10,035				—				764		10,799
	Total expected amortization	$	32,456			$	27,767			$	11,465	$	71,688

Equity_Method_Investments_and_1

Equity Method Investments and Related Party Transactions (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Contributions to Equity Method Investment [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table summarizes Redbox's initial cash capital contribution and subsequent cash capital contributions representing its pro-rata share of requests made by the Joint Venture board of managers:
	Dollars in thousands	Cash Contributions
	2012	$	24,500
	2013	28,000
	2014	10,500
	Total cash capital contributions	$	63,000
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table Text Block]	'
	Our proportional share of the Joint Venture summarized financial information presented in the table below, as provided to us by the Joint Venture, is based on our ownership percentage of 35%:
			Six Months Ended
	Statement of Operations		June 30,
	Dollars in thousands		2014			2013
	Revenue		$	12,714		$	1,112
	Cost of sales and service		22,273			8,040
	Net loss and loss from continuing operations		51,167			37,568
	Our equity method investments and ownership percentages as of June 30, 2014, were as follows:
	Dollars in thousands	Equity			Ownership
		Investment			Percentage
	Joint Venture	$	—		35%
	SoloHealth, Inc.	1,550			10%
	Equity method investments	$	1,550
	Income (loss) from equity method investments within our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income is composed of the following:
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		June 30,						June 30,
	Dollars in thousands	2014			2013			2014			2013
	Proportionate share of net loss of equity method investees:
	Joint Venture	$	(9,567	)	$	(7,575	)	$	(17,961	)	$	(13,397	)
	Other	(224		)	(1,435		)	(448		)	(2,019		)
	Total proportionate share of net loss of equity method investees	(9,791		)	(9,010		)	(18,409		)	(15,416		)
	Amortization of difference in carrying amount and underlying equity in Joint Venture	(750		)	(619		)	(1,500		)	(1,238		)
	Total loss from equity method investments	$	(10,541	)	$	(9,629	)	$	(19,909	)	$	(16,654	)

Debt_and_Other_LongTerm_Liabil1

Debt and Other Long-Term Liabilities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Debt and Other Long Term Liabilities [Table Text Block]	'
		Debt																			Other Liabilities								Total
		Senior Notes							Credit Facility						Convertible Notes			Total Debt			Capital Lease Obligations			Asset retirement obligations		Other long-term liabilities
	Dollars in thousands	Senior Unsecured Notes due 2019			Senior Unsecured Notes due 2021				Term Loans			Revolving Line of Credit
	As of June 30, 2014:
	Principal	$	350,000		$	300,000			$	150,000		$	165,000		$	33,424		$	998,424
	Discount	(4,806		)	(4,473		)		(373		)	—			(181		)	(9,833		)
	Total	345,194			295,527				149,627			$	165,000		33,243			988,591			$	19,778		$	13,389	$	12,967		$	1,034,725
	Less: current portion	—			—				(7,500		)	—			(33,243		)	(40,743		)	(12,265		)	—		—			(53,008		)
	Total long-term portion	$	345,194		$	295,527			$	142,127		$	165,000		$	—		$	947,848		$	7,513		$	13,389	$	12,967		$	981,717
	Unamortized deferred financing fees(1)	$	773		$	1,478			$	—		$	3,301		$	25		$	5,577										$	5,577
		Debt																			Other Liabilities								Total
		Senior Notes							Credit Facility						Convertible Notes			Total Debt			Capital Lease Obligations			Asset retirement obligations		Other long-term liabilities
	Dollars in thousands	Senior Unsecured Notes due 2019			Senior Unsecured Notes due 2021				Term Loans			Revolving Line of Credit
	As of December 31, 2013:
	Principal	$	350,000		$	—			$	344,375		$	—		$	51,148		$	745,523
	Discount	(5,317		)	—				—			—			(1,446		)	(6,763		)
	Total	344,683			—				344,375			$	—		49,702			738,760			$	21,361		$	13,086	$	12,085		$	785,292
	Less: current portion	—			—				(42,187		)	—			(49,702		)	(91,889		)	(11,997		)	—		(3		)	(103,889		)
	Total long-term portion	$	344,683		$	—			$	302,188		$	—		$	—		$	646,871		$	9,364		$	13,086	$	12,082		$	681,403
	Unamortized deferred financing fees(1)	$	832		$	—			$	1,259		$	2,749		$	186		$	5,026										$	5,026
	(1)Deferred financing fees are recorded in Other long-term assets in our Consolidated Balance Sheets and are amortized on a straight line basis over the life of the related loan.
Schedule of Interest Expense [Table Text Block]	'
	Interest Expense
	Dollars in thousands	Three Months Ended							Six Months Ended
		June 30,							June 30,
		2014			2013				2014			2013
	Cash interest expense	$	9,770		$	7,506			$	18,129		$	10,412
	Non-cash interest expense:
	Amortization of debt discount	753			1,366				1,555			3,072
	Amortization of deferred financing fees	463			457				967			975
	Other	—			(81		)		—			(494		)
	Total non-cash interest expense	1,216			1,742				2,522			3,553
	Total cash and non-cash interest expense	10,986			9,248				20,651			13,965
	Loss from early extinguishment of debt	1,963			4,011				1,963			5,949
	Total interest expense	$	12,949		$	13,259			$	22,614		$	19,914
Quarterly Principal Amortization Payments [Table Text Block]	'
	The Amended and Restated Credit Agreement requires quarterly principal amortization payments under the Term Loan as follows:
	Year	First Quarter			Second Quarter				Third Quarter			Fourth Quarter
	2014								$	1,875		$	1,875
	2015	$	1,875		$	1,875			$	2,813		$	2,813
	2016	$	2,813		$	2,813			$	3,750		$	3,750
	2017	$	3,750		$	3,750			$	3,750		$	3,750
	2018	$	3,750		$	3,750			$	5,625		$	5,625
	2019	$	5,625		$	84,373		(1)
	(1) Any remaining principal balance is due and payable in full on June 24, 2019

Repurchases_of_Common_Stock_Ta

Repurchases of Common Stock (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Class of Stock Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Treasury Stock by Class [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table presents a summary of our authorized stock repurchase balance:
	Dollars in thousands	Board Authorization
	Authorized repurchase - as of January 1, 2014 (1)	$	201,291
	Additional board authorization (1)	500,000
	Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	2,790
	Repurchase of common stock from open market	(99,995		)
	Repurchase from tender offer (2)	(370,789		)
	Authorized repurchase - as of June 30, 2014 (1)	$	233,297
	-1	In addition to these amounts, the repurchase program approved by our Board of Directors allows for the use of cash proceeds received from the exercise of stock options by our officers, directors, and employees.
	-2	Excludes expenses of $3.8 million associated with the tender offer.

ShareBased_Payments_Tables

Share-Based Payments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]	'
Summary Of Share Based Payments [Table Text Block]	'
	Certain information regarding our share-based payments is as follows:
		Three Months Ended							Six Months Ended
		June 30,							June 30,
	Dollars in thousands	2014				2013			2014		2013
	Share-based payments expense:
	Share-based compensation - stock options	$	223			$	321		$	456	$	898
	Share-based compensation - restricted stock	3,443				2,691			6,357		5,306
	Share-based payments for content arrangements	(587		)		831			31		2,476
	Total share-based payments expense	$	3,079			$	3,843		$	6,844	$	8,680
	Tax benefit on share-based payments expense	$	1,182			$	1,459		$	2,627	$	3,289
		June 30, 2013
	Dollars in thousands	Unrecognized Share-Based Payments Expense				Weighted-Average Remaining Life
	Unrecognized share-based payments expense:
	Share-based compensation - stock options	$	1,205			2.3 years
	Share-based compensation - restricted stock	27,322				2.6 years
	Share-based payments for content arrangements	361				0.3 years
	Total unrecognized share-based payments expense	$	28,888
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table presents a summary of stock option activity for 2014:
	Shares in thousands	Options			Weighted Average Exercise Price
	Outstanding, December 31, 2013	248			$	45.72
	Granted	—			$	—
	Exercised	(84	)		$	33.27
	Cancelled, expired, or forfeited	(12	)		$	52.13
	Outstanding, June 30, 2014	152			$	52.07
Schedule Of Information Regarding Stock Options Outstanding [Table Text Block]	'
	Certain information regarding stock options outstanding as of June 30, 2014, is as follows:
		Options
	Shares and intrinsic value in thousands	Outstanding				Exercisable
	Number	152				78
	Weighted average per share exercise price	$	52.07			$	50.7
	Aggregate intrinsic value	$	1,120			$	685
	Weighted average remaining contractual term (in years)	7.1				6.18
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table presents a summary of restricted stock award activity for 2014:
	Shares in thousands	Restricted Stock Awards			Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
	Non-vested, December 31, 2013	597			$	52.58
	Granted	323			$	72.08
	Vested	(167	)		$	50.29
	Forfeited	(82	)		$	57.53
	Non-vested, June 30, 2014	671			$	61.93
Schedule of Information Related to Share Based Payments for content Arrangements [Table Text Block]	'
	Information related to the shares of restricted stock granted as part of these agreements as of June 30, 2014, is as follows:
	Whole shares	Granted			Vested			Unvested		Remaining
										Vesting Period
	Sony	193,348			164,346			29,002		0.1 years
	Paramount	300,000			255,000			45,000		0.5 years
	Total	493,348			419,346			74,002
Schedule of Expected Amortization Expense of Share-Based Compensation [Table Text Block] [Table Text Block]	'
	The expected future recognition of expense associated with the rights to receive cash as of June 30, 2014 is as follows:
	Dollars in thousands		Expected Expense
	Remainder of 2014		$	6,445
	2015		4,644
	2016		2,992
	2017		518
	Total expected expense		$	14,599

Restructuring_Tables

Restructuring (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]	'
	The total amount expected to be incurred in connection with the restructuring, exclusive of asset impairments, and the amount incurred during the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 by reportable segment (on an allocated basis) and expense type is as follows:
					Amounts Incurred
	Dollars in thousands	Total Estimated Expense			Three Months Ended June 30, 2014			Six Months Ended June 30, 2014		Cumulative as of June 30, 2014
	Redbox
	Severance	$	4,305		$	—		$	535	$	4,305
	Coinstar
	Severance	748			—			23		748
	Discontinued Operations
	Severance	1,026			(9		)	155		1,026
	Other	1,874			42			435		1,874
	Total	$	7,953		$	33		$	1,148	$	7,953
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]	'
	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending liability balance by expense type is as follows:
	Dollars in thousands	Severance			Other
	Beginning Balance - December 31, 2013	$	2,508		$	1,418
	Costs charged to expense	713			435
	Costs paid or otherwise settled	(3,221		)	(1,719		)
	Ending Balance - June 30, 2014	$	—		$	134
	The line items in our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 in which the expenses are recorded are as follows:
		Three Months Ended June 30, 2014						Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
	Dollars in thousands	Severance			Other			Severance		Other
	Direct Operating	$	—		$	—		$	410	$	—
	General and administrative	—			—			148		—
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	(9		)	42			155		435
	Total expense	$	(9	)	$	42		$	713	$	435

Discontinued_Operations_Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Discontinued Operations Included in Financial Statements [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table sets forth the components of discontinued operations included in our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income:
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		June 30,						June 30,
	Dollars in thousands	2014			2013			2014			2013
	Revenue	$	—		$	1,180		$	100		$	2,599
	Loss from discontinued operations before income tax	$	(95	)	$	(5,791	)	$	(1,259	)	$	(14,590	)
	Income tax benefit	38			2,235			491			5,631
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	(57	)	(3,556		)	$	(768	)	$	(8,959	)

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Shares Used for Basic and Diluted EPS Calculations [Table Text Block]	'
	Net income used for calculating basic and diluted EPS is the same for all periods presented. The following table sets forth the computation of shares used for the basic and diluted EPS calculations:
		Three Months Ended		Six Months Ended
		June 30,		June 30,
	In thousands	2014	2013	2014	2013
	Weighted average shares used for basic EPS	19,541	27,438	21,730	27,465
	Dilutive effect of stock options and other share-based awards	231	362	295	428
	Dilutive effect of convertible debt	409	737	463	844
	Weighted average shares used for diluted EPS	20,181	28,537	22,488	28,737
	Stock options and share-based awards not included in diluted EPS calculation because their effect would be antidilutive	2	64	7	77

Business_Segments_and_Enterpri1

Business Segments and Enterprise-Wide Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	'
	Our analysis and reconciliation of our segment information to the consolidated financial statements that follows covers our results of operations, which consists of our Redbox, Coinstar and New Ventures segments. Unallocated general and administrative expenses relate to share-based compensation and expense related to the rights to receive cash issued in connection with our acquisition of ecoATM.
	Dollars in thousands
	Three Months Ended June 30, 2014	Redbox				Coinstar				New Ventures			Corporate Unallocated			Total
	Revenue	$	445,481			$	79,880			$	23,809		$	—		$	549,170
	Expenses:
	Direct operating	321,701				40,203				22,823			1,332			386,059
	Marketing	6,180				1,557				1,147			899			9,783
	Research and development	18				153				2,066			1,175			3,412
	General and administrative	34,070				7,169				4,137			3,598			48,974
	Segment operating income (loss)	83,512				30,798				(6,364		)	(7,004		)	100,942
	Less: depreciation, amortization and other	(40,158		)		(8,921		)		(3,948		)	—			(53,027		)
	Operating income (loss)	43,354				21,877				(10,312		)	(7,004		)	47,915
	Loss from equity method investments, net	—				—				—			(10,541		)	(10,541		)
	Interest expense, net	—				—				—			(12,929		)	(12,929		)
	Other, net	—				—				—			2,902			2,902
	Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	$	43,354			$	21,877			$	(10,312	)	$	(27,572	)	$	27,347
	Dollars in thousands
	Three Months Ended June 30, 2013	Redbox				Coinstar				New Ventures			Corporate Unallocated			Total
	Revenue	$	478,518			$	74,526			$	6		$	—		$	553,050
	Expenses:
	Direct operating	323,266				39,801				517			366			363,950
	Marketing	5,975				952				108			87			7,122
	Research and development	—				1,911				342			101			2,354
	General and administrative	42,084				6,439				3,313			2,458			54,294
	Segment operating income (loss)	107,193				25,423				(4,274		)	(3,012		)	125,330
	Less: depreciation, amortization and other	(40,364		)		(8,770		)		(74		)	—			(49,208		)
	Operating income (loss)	66,829				16,653				(4,348		)	(3,012		)	76,122
	Loss from equity method investments, net	—				—				—			(9,629		)	(9,629		)
	Interest expense, net	—				—				—			(12,018		)	(12,018		)
	Other, net	—				—				—			(980		)	(980		)
	Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	$	66,829			$	16,653			$	(4,348	)	$	(25,639	)	$	53,495
	Dollars in thousands
	Six Months Ended June 30, 2014	Redbox				Coinstar				New Ventures			Corporate Unallocated			Total
	Revenue	$	961,137			$	148,633			$	39,769		$	—		$	1,149,539
	Expenses:
	Direct operating	690,305				77,926				39,162			3,311			810,704
	Marketing	11,244				2,563				1,976			1,597			17,380
	Research and development	26				422				4,482			1,956			6,886
	General and administrative	73,131				14,189				7,937			6,708			101,965
	Segment operating income (loss)	186,431				53,533				(13,788		)	(13,572		)	212,604
	Less: depreciation, amortization and other	(80,721		)		(17,484		)		(7,765		)	—			(105,970		)
	Operating income (loss)	105,710				36,049				(21,553		)	(13,572		)	106,634
	Loss from equity method investments, net	—				—				—			(19,909		)	(19,909		)
	Interest expense, net	—				—				—			(22,574		)	(22,574		)
	Other, net	—				—				—			1,158			1,158
	Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	$	105,710			$	36,049			$	(21,553	)	$	(54,897	)	$	65,309
	Dollars in thousands
	Six Months Ended June 30, 2013	Redbox				Coinstar				New Ventures			Corporate Unallocated			Total
	Revenue	$	986,438			$	139,909			$	10		$	—		$	1,126,357
	Expenses:
	Direct operating	689,947				77,457				734			707			768,845
	Marketing	12,174				2,005				175			154			14,508
	Research and development	4				3,679				797			181			4,661
	General and administrative	84,946				12,728				4,919			5,162			107,755
	Segment operating income (loss)	199,367				44,040				(6,615		)	(6,204		)	230,588
	Less: depreciation, amortization and other	(80,741		)		(16,954		)		(110		)	—			(97,805		)
	Operating income (loss)	118,626				27,086				(6,725		)	(6,204		)	132,783
	Loss from equity method investments, net	—				—				—			(16,654		)	(16,654		)
	Interest expense, net	—				—				—			(17,551		)	(17,551		)
	Other, net	—				—				—			(921		)	(921		)
	Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	$	118,626			$	27,086			$	(6,725	)	$	(41,330	)	$	97,657
Schedule of Entity-Wide Information by Major Customers by Reporting Segments [Table Text Block]	'
	Our Redbox and Coinstar kiosks are primarily located within retailers. The following retailers accounted for 10% or more of our consolidated revenue:
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		June 30,						June 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Wal-Mart Stores Inc.	15.1	%		15.2	%		15.2	%		15.4	%
	Walgreen Co.	13.7	%		14.8	%		13.9	%		15	%
	The Kroger Company	9.9	%		10.2	%		9.8	%		10.2	%

Fair_Value_Tables

Fair Value (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table presents our financial assets and (liabilities) that are measured and reported at fair value in our Consolidated Balance Sheets on a recurring basis, by level within the fair value hierarchy (in thousands):
	Fair Value at June 30, 2014	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Money market demand accounts and investment grade fixed income securities	$	6,820	$	—	$	—
	Fair Value at December 31, 2013	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Money market demand accounts and investment grade fixed income securities	$	65,800	$	—	$	—

Guarantor_Subsidiaries_Tables

Guarantor Subsidiaries (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Guarantor Subsidiaries Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]	'
	CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS
	(unaudited)
		As of June 30, 2014
	(in thousands)	Outerwall Inc.			Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries			Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations and Consolidation Reclassifications			Total
	Assets
	Current Assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	174,853		$	11,423		$	46,950		$	—		$	233,226
	Accounts receivable, net of allowances	1,501			41,158			2,309			—			44,968
	Content library	—			149,659			2,723			—			152,382
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	42,508			26,448			894			(6,205		)	63,645
	Intercompany receivables	141,001			389,994			5,899			(536,894		)	—
	Total current assets	359,863			618,682			58,775			(543,099		)	494,221
	Property and equipment, net	152,670			286,271			36,799			—			475,740
	Deferred income taxes	—			—			8,277			—			8,277
	Goodwill and other intangible assets, net	250,078			380,917			—			—			630,995
	Other long-term assets	7,276			2,032			417			—			9,725
	Investment in related parties	866,658			3,354			—			(870,012		)	—
	Total assets	$	1,636,545		$	1,291,256		$	104,268		$	(1,413,111	)	$	1,618,958
	Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
	Current Liabilities:
	Accounts payable	$	13,620		$	144,395		$	2,071		$	—		$	160,086
	Accrued payable to retailers	75,232			34,666			17,875			—			127,773
	Other accrued liabilities	57,046			70,746			3,434			(182		)	131,044
	Current portion of long-term debt and other long-term liabilities	52,604			—			404			—			53,008
	Deferred income taxes	—			37,451			4			(6,023		)	31,432
	Intercompany payables	335,204			129,446			72,244			(536,894		)	—
	Total current liabilities	533,706			416,704			96,032			(543,099		)	503,343
	Long-term debt and other long-term liabilities	962,161			18,348			1,208			—			981,717
	Deferred income taxes	36,727			175			35			—			36,937
	Total liabilities	1,532,594			435,227			97,275			(543,099		)	1,521,997
	Commitments and contingencies
	Debt conversion feature	163			—			—			—			163
	Stockholders’ Equity:
	Preferred stock	—			—			—			—			—
	Common stock	594,007			225,729			12,393			(352,635		)	479,494
	Treasury stock	(941,167		)	—			—			—			(941,167		)
	Retained earnings	452,079			630,300			(6,303		)	(517,377		)	558,699
	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,131		)	—			903			—			(228		)
	Total stockholders’ equity	103,788			856,029			6,993			(870,012		)	96,798
	Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	1,636,545		$	1,291,256		$	104,268		$	(1,413,111	)	$	1,618,958
	CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS
	(unaudited)
		As of December 31, 2013
	(in thousands)	Outerwall Inc.			Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries			Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations and Consolidation Reclassifications			Total
	Assets
	Current Assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	315,250		$	9,639		$	46,548		$	—		$	371,437
	Accounts receivable, net of allowances	2,029			45,672			2,595			—			50,296
	Content library	37			196,695			3,136			—			199,868
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	67,664			28,234			960			(12,149		)	84,709
	Intercompany receivables	180,100			355,418			5,093			(540,611		)	—
	Total current assets	565,080			635,658			58,332			(552,760		)	706,310
	Property and equipment, net	163,747			320,296			36,822			—			520,865
	Deferred income taxes	—			—			6,412			31			6,443
	Goodwill and other intangible assets, net	251,150			387,540			—			—			638,690
	Other long-term assets	7,156			11,499			420			—			19,075
	Investment in related parties	815,243			4,825			—			(820,068		)	—
	Total assets	$	1,802,376		$	1,359,818		$	101,986		$	(1,372,797	)	$	1,891,383
	Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
	Current Liabilities:
	Accounts payable	$	17,336		$	215,703		$	2,979		$	—		$	236,018
	Accrued payable to retailers	71,085			48,126			14,929			—			134,140
	Other accrued liabilities	59,444			71,607			3,076			—			134,127
Current portion of long-term debt and other long-term liabilities	103,519			3			367			—			103,889
Deferred income taxes	—			35,292			—			(12,149		)	23,143
Intercompany payables	315,615			154,565			70,432			(540,612		)	—
Total current liabilities	566,999			525,296			91,783			(552,761		)	631,317
Long-term debt and other long-term liabilities	661,627			18,748			1,028			—			681,403
Deferred income taxes	45,307			13,190			—			31			58,528
Total liabilities	1,273,933			557,234			92,811			(552,730		)	1,371,248
Commitments and contingencies
Debt conversion feature	1,446			—			—			—			1,446
Stockholders’ Equity:
Preferred stock	—			—			—			—			—
Common stock	596,995			225,016			12,393			(351,923		)	482,481
Treasury stock	(476,796		)	—			—			—			(476,796		)
Retained earnings	407,959			577,568			(3,612		)	(468,144		)	513,771
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,161		)	—			394			—			(767		)
Total stockholders’ equity	526,997			802,584			9,175			(820,067		)	518,689
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	1,802,376		$	1,359,818		$	101,986		$	(1,372,797	)	$	1,891,383
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]	'
	CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
	(unaudited)
		Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
	(in thousands)	Outerwall Inc.			Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries			Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations and Consolidation Reclassifications			Total
	Revenue	$	68,085		$	466,639		$	14,446		$	—		$	549,170
	Expenses:
	Direct operating	35,401			340,591			10,067			—			386,059
	Marketing	1,651			7,351			781			—			9,783
	Research and development	832			2,580			—			—			3,412
	General and administrative	10,365			38,067			542			—			48,974
	Depreciation and other	9,469			37,732			1,979			—			49,180
	Amortization of intangible assets	536			3,311			—			—			3,847
	Total expenses	58,254			429,632			13,369			—			501,255
	Operating income	9,831			37,007			1,077			—			47,915
	Other income (expense), net:
	Loss from equity method investments, net	(224		)	(10,317		)	—			—			(10,541		)
	Interest income (expense), net	(12,971		)	91			(49		)	—			(12,929		)
	Other, net	4,114			491			(1,703		)	—			2,902
	Total other expense, net	(9,081		)	(9,735		)	(1,752		)	—			(20,568		)
	Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	750			27,272			(675		)	—			27,347
	Income tax benefit (expense)	920			(6,873		)	416			—			(5,537		)
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	1,670			20,399			(259		)	—			21,810
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	(94		)	37			—			—			(57		)
	Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries	20,177			(259		)	—			(19,918		)	—
	Net Income (loss)	21,753			20,177			(259		)	(19,918		)	21,753
	Foreign currency translation adjustment(1)	297			—			(633		)	—			(336		)
	Comprehensive income (loss)	$	22,050		$	20,177		$	(892	)	$	(19,918	)	$	21,417
	-1	Foreign currency translation adjustment had no tax effect in 2014.
	CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
	(unaudited)
		Three Months Ended June 30, 2013
	(in thousands)	Outerwall Inc.			Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries			Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations and Consolidation Reclassifications			Total
	Revenue	$	63,504		$	477,012		$	12,534		$	—		$	553,050
	Expenses:
	Direct operating	34,990			318,774			12,640			(2,454		)	363,950
	Marketing	1,058			5,376			688			—			7,122
	Research and development	2,042			312			—			—			2,354
	General and administrative	9,091			42,383			366			2,454			54,294
	Depreciation and other	7,252			38,833			1,246			—			47,331
	Amortization of intangible assets	569			1,308			—			—			1,877
	Total expenses	55,002			406,986			14,940			—			476,928
	Operating income (loss)	8,502			70,026			(2,406		)	—			76,122
	Other income (expense), net:
	Loss from equity method investments, net	(1,435		)	(8,194		)	—			—			(9,629		)
	Interest expense, net	(12,010		)	(4		)	(4		)	—			(12,018		)
	Other, net	(2,981		)	2,015			(14		)	—			(980		)
	Total other expense, net	(16,426		)	(6,183		)	(18		)	—			(22,627		)
	Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	(7,924		)	63,843			(2,424		)	—			53,495
	Income tax benefit (expense)	19,455			(23,278		)	741			—			(3,082		)
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	11,531			40,565			(1,683		)	—			50,413
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	(3,304		)	(252		)	—			—			(3,556		)
	Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries	38,630			(1,683		)	—			(36,947		)	—
	Net income (loss)	46,857			38,630			(1,683		)	(36,947		)	46,857
	Foreign currency translation adjustment(1)	188			—			(430		)	—			(242		)
	Comprehensive income (loss)	$	47,045		$	38,630		$	(2,113	)	$	(36,947	)	$	46,615
	-1	Foreign currency translation adjustment had no tax effect in 2013.
	CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
	(unaudited)
		Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
	(in thousands)	Outerwall Inc.			Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries			Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations and Consolidation Reclassifications			Total
	Revenue	$	126,262		$	995,633		$	27,644		$	—		$	1,149,539
	Expenses:
	Direct operating	68,469			722,102			20,133			—			810,704
Marketing	2,778			13,161			1,441			—			17,380
Research and development	1,728			5,158			—			—			6,886
General and administrative	20,640			80,416			909			—			101,965
Depreciation and other	18,571			75,912			3,792			—			98,275
Amortization of intangible assets	1,072			6,623			—			—			7,695
Total expenses	113,258			903,372			26,275			—			1,042,905
Operating income (loss)	13,004			92,261			1,369			—			106,634
Other income (expense), net:
Loss from equity method investments, net	(448		)	(19,461		)	—			—			(19,909		)
Interest income (expense), net	(22,602		)	123			(95		)	—			(22,574		)
Other, net	5,721			836			(5,399		)	—			1,158
Total other expense, net	(17,329		)	(18,502		)	(5,494		)	—			(41,325		)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	(4,325		)	73,759			(4,125		)	—			65,309
Income tax benefit (expense)	3,248			(24,295		)	1,434			—			(19,613		)
Income (loss) from continuing operations	(1,077		)	49,464			(2,691		)	—			45,696
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	(803		)	35			—			—			(768		)
Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries	46,808			(2,691		)	—			(44,117		)	—
Net income (loss)	44,928			46,808			(2,691		)	(44,117		)	44,928
Foreign currency translation adjustment(1)	30			—			509			—			539
Comprehensive income (loss)	$	44,958		$	46,808		$	(2,182	)	$	(44,117	)	$	45,467
-1	Foreign currency translation adjustment had no tax effect in 2014.
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(unaudited)
	Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
(in thousands)	Outerwall Inc.			Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries			Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations and Consolidation Reclassifications			Total
Revenue	$	119,080		$	983,724		$	23,553		$	—		$	1,126,357
Expenses:
Direct operating	67,750			681,716			24,090			(4,711		)	768,845
Marketing	2,192			11,163			1,153			—			14,508
Research and development	4,658			3			—			—			4,661
General and administrative	16,802			85,526			716			4,711			107,755
Depreciation and other	14,044			77,573			2,294			—			93,911
Amortization of intangible assets	1,139			2,755			—			—			3,894
Total expenses	106,585			858,736			28,253			—			993,574
Operating income (loss)	12,495			124,988			(4,700		)	—			132,783
Other income (expense), net:
Loss from equity method investments, net	(2,019		)	(14,635		)	—			—			(16,654		)
Interest income (expense), net	(17,954		)	453			(50		)	—			(17,551		)
Other, net	(1,090		)	211			(42		)	—			(921		)
Total other expense, net	(21,063		)	(13,971		)	(92		)	—			(35,126		)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	(8,568		)	111,017			(4,792		)	—			97,657
Income tax benefit (expense)	21,563			(42,249		)	1,449			—			(19,237		)
Income (loss) from continuing operations	12,995			68,768			(3,343		)	—			78,420
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	(8,251		)	(708		)	—			—			(8,959		)
Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries	64,717			(3,343		)	—			(61,374		)	—
Net income (loss)	69,461			64,717			(3,343		)	(61,374		)	69,461
Foreign currency translation adjustment(1)	21			—			(2,177		)	—			(2,156		)
Comprehensive income (loss)	$	69,482		$	64,717		$	(5,520	)	$	(61,374	)	$	67,305
-1	Foreign currency translation adjustment had no tax effect in 2013.
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows [Table Text Block]	'
	CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
	(unaudited)
		Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
	(in thousands)	Outerwall Inc.			Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries			Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations and Consolidation Reclassifications			Total
	Operating Activities:
	Net income (loss)	$	44,928		$	46,808		$	(2,691	)	$	(44,117	)	$	44,928
	Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities:
	Depreciation and other	18,554			75,912			3,792			—			98,258
	Amortization of intangible assets	1,072			6,623			—			—			7,695
	Share-based payments expense	5,451			1,393			—			—			6,844
	Windfall excess tax benefits related to share-based payments	(1,953		)	—			—			—			(1,953		)
	Deferred income taxes	(2,451		)	(10,855		)	(1,698		)	—			(15,004		)
	Impairment Expense(1)	—			—			—			—			—
	Loss from equity method investments, net	448			19,461			—			—			19,909
	Amortization of deferred financing fees and debt discount	2,522			—			—			—			2,522
	Loss from early extinguishment of debt	1,963			—			—			—			1,963
	Other	(1,011		)	(180		)	27			—			(1,164		)
	Equity in (income) losses of subsidiaries	(46,808		)	2,691			—			44,117			—
	Cash flows from changes in operating assets and liabilities:
	Accounts receivable, net	528			4,514			289			—			5,331
	Content library	36			47,037			413			—			47,486
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	20,618			1,105			98			182			22,003
	Other assets	42			979			15			—			1,036
	Accounts payable	(3,201		)	(67,218		)	(576		)	—			(70,995		)
	Accrued payable to retailers	4,146			(13,460		)	2,591			—			(6,723		)
	Other accrued liabilities	(3,874		)	(978		)	318			(182		)	(4,716		)
	Net cash flows from operating activities(1)	41,010			113,832			2,578			—			157,420
	Investing Activities:
	Purchases of property and equipment	(17,458		)	(31,412		)	(4,146		)	—			(53,016		)
	Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	750			1,043			—			—			1,793
	Cash paid for equity investments	—			(10,500		)	—			—			(10,500		)
	Investments in and advances to affiliates	69,392			(71,176		)	1,784			—			—
	Net cash flows from (used in) investing activities(1)	52,684			(112,045		)	(2,362		)	—			(61,723		)
	Financing Activities:
	Proceeds from issuance of senior unsecured notes	295,500			—			—			—			295,500
	Proceeds from new borrowing of Credit Facility	505,000			—			—			—			505,000
	Principal payments on Credit Facility	(534,375		)	—			—			—			(534,375		)
	Financing costs associated with Credit Facility and senior unsecured notes	(2,082		)	—			—			—			(2,082		)
	Conversion of convertible debt	(17,724		)	—			—			—			(17,724		)
	Repurchases of common stock	(474,480		)	—			—			—			(474,480		)
	Principal payments on capital lease obligations and other debt	(6,863		)	(3		)	(215		)	—			(7,081		)
	Windfall excess tax benefits related to share-based payments	1,953			—			—			—			1,953
	Withholding tax paid on vesting of restricted stock net of proceeds from exercise of stock options	(1,025		)	—			—			—			(1,025		)
	Net cash flows from (used in) financing activities(1)	(234,096		)	(3		)	(215		)	—			(234,314		)
		Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
		Outerwall Inc.			Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries			Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations and Consolidation Reclassifications			Total
	Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	5			—			401			—			406
	Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(140,397		)	1,784			402			—			(138,211		)
	Cash and cash equivalents:
	Beginning of period	315,250			9,639			46,548			—			371,437
	End of period	$	174,853		$	11,423		$	46,950		$	—		$	233,226
	-1	During 2013, we discontinued four ventures previously included in our New Ventures operating segment, Orango, Rubi, Crisp Market, and Star Studio. Cash flows from these discontinued operations are not segregated from cash flows from continuing operations in all periods presented because they were not material.
	CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
	(unaudited)
		Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
	(in thousands)	Outerwall Inc.			Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries			Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations and Consolidation Reclassifications			Total
	Operating Activities:
	Net income (loss)	$	69,461		$	64,717		$	(3,343	)	$	(61,374	)	$	69,461
	Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities:
	Depreciation and other	14,642			77,573			2,294			—			94,509
	Amortization of intangible assets	1,139			2,755			—			—			3,894
	Share-based payments expense	5,063			3,617			—			—			8,680
	Windfall excess tax benefits related to share-based payments	(3,029		)	—			—			—			(3,029		)
Deferred income taxes	10,915			(46,283		)	(1,543		)	—			(36,911		)
Impairment Expense	2,676			—			—			—			2,676
Loss from equity method investments, net	2,019			14,635			—			—			16,654
Amortization of deferred financing fees and debt discount	4,047			—			—			—			4,047
Loss from early extinguishment of debt	5,949			—			—			—			5,949
Other	(1,536		)	(272		)	(3		)	—			(1,811		)
Equity in (income) losses of subsidiaries	(64,717		)	3,343			—			61,374			—
Cash flows from changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net	(555		)	(791		)	(1,304		)	—			(2,650		)
Content library	680			5,459			(1,227		)	—			4,912
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(3,176		)	(6,951		)	(484		)	—			(10,611		)
Other assets	145			744			13			—			902
Accounts payable	3,221			(59,380		)	347			354			(55,458		)
Accrued payable to retailers	2,869			(5,097		)	1,955			—			(273		)
Other accrued liabilities	1,542			(16,177		)	(128		)	—			(14,763		)
Net cash flows from (used in) operating activities(1)	51,355			37,892			(3,423		)	354			86,178
Investing Activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(32,037		)	(40,988		)	(11,219		)	—			(84,244		)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	12,079			750			3			—			12,832
Net sales (purchases) of short term investments	(10,000		)	—			—			—			(10,000		)
Receipt of note receivable principal	95			—			—			—			95
Cash paid for equity investments	—			(14,000		)	—			—			(14,000		)
Investments in and advances to affiliates	(31,177		)	20,373			10,804			—			—
Net cash flows used in investing activities(1)	(61,040		)	(33,865		)	(412		)	—			(95,317		)
Financing Activities:
Proceeds from issuance of senior unsecured notes	343,769			—			—			—			343,769
Proceeds from new borrowing on Credit Facility	—			—			—			—			—
Principal payments on Credit Facility	(6,562		)	—			—			—			(6,562		)
Financing costs associated with Credit Facility and senior unsecured notes	(444		)	—			—			—			(444		)
Conversion of convertible debt	(169,634		)	—			—			—			(169,634		)
Repurchases of common stock	(71,388		)	—			—			—			(71,388		)
Principal payments on capital lease obligations and other debt	(7,053		)	(203		)	(195		)	—			(7,451		)
Windfall excess tax benefits related to share-based payments	3,029			—			—			—			3,029
Withholding tax paid on vesting of restricted stock net of proceeds from exercise of stock options	6,745			—			—			—			6,745
Net cash flows from (used in) financing activities(1)	98,462			(203		)	(195		)	—			98,064
	Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
	Outerwall Inc.			Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries			Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations and Consolidation Reclassifications			Total
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	21			—			(1,595		)	—			(1,574		)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	88,798			3,824			(5,625		)	354			87,351
Cash and cash equivalents:
Beginning of period	242,489			—			40,759			(354		)	282,894
End of period	$	331,287		$	3,824		$	35,134		$	—		$	370,245
-1	During 2013, we discontinued four ventures previously included in our New Ventures operating segment, Orango, Rubi, Crisp Market, and Star Studio. Cash flows from these discontinued operations are not segregated from cash flows from continuing operations in all periods presented because they were not material.

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Prin2

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013
Accounts payable	($43,605)		($40,389)		($70,995)		($55,458)
Net cash flows from operating activities	62,833	[1]	30,174	[1]	157,420	[1]	86,178	[1]
Purchases of property and equipment	-26,076		-36,111		-53,016		-84,244
Net cash flows from investing activities	-25,114	[1]	19,589	[1]	-61,723	[1]	-95,317	[1]
Purchases of property and equipment included in ending accounts payable	1,724		9,460		1,724		9,460
As Reported [Member]	'		'		'		'
Accounts payable	'		-41,001		'		-70,972
Net cash flows from operating activities	'		29,562		'		70,664
Purchases of property and equipment	'		-35,499		'		-68,730
Net cash flows from investing activities	'		20,201		'		-79,803
Purchases of property and equipment included in ending accounts payable	'		26,829		'		26,829
Adjustment [Member]	'		'		'		'
Accounts payable	'		612		'		15,514
Net cash flows from operating activities	'		612		'		15,514
Purchases of property and equipment	'		-612		'		-15,514
Net cash flows from investing activities	'		-612		'		-15,514
Purchases of property and equipment included in ending accounts payable	'		($17,369)		'		($17,369)
[1]	During 2013, we discontinued four ventures previously included in our New Ventures operating segment, Orango, Rubi, Crisp Market, and Star Studio. Cash flows from these discontinued operations are not segregated from cash flows from continuing operations in all periods presented because they were not material.

Summary_of_Significant_Account2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Reduction in product cost, reported in direct operating expenses, resulting from change in accounting estimate	($386,059)	[1]	($363,950)	[1]	($810,704)	[1]	($768,845)	[1]
Content library, period of amortization	'		'		'1 year		'
Change in Accounting Method Accounted for as Change in Estimate [Member]	'		'		'		'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Reduction in product cost, reported in direct operating expenses, resulting from change in accounting estimate	'		$21,700		'		'
[1]	“Direct operating” excludes depreciation and other of $32.2 million and $64.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively

Organization_and_Business_Deta

Organization and Business (Details)	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jul. 23, 2013
	Kiosk	Redbox [Member]	Coinstar [Member]	New Ventures [Member]	ecoATM [Member]
	Locations	Locations	Locations	Locations
		Kiosk	Kiosk	Kiosk
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired	'	'	'	'	77.00%
Kiosks	66,110	43,900	21,200	1,010	'
Locations	57,380	36,300	20,300	780	'

Cash_and_Cash_Equivalents_Deta

Cash and Cash Equivalents (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value	$6,800,000	'	$65,800,000	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	233,226,000	251,546,000	371,437,000	370,245,000	453,452,000	282,894,000
Cash Identified For Settling Accrued Payable To Retailer Partners	91,900,000	'	85,500,000	'	'	'
UNITED STATES	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	58,800,000	'	199,000,000	'	'	'
Foreign Geographical Area [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$16,600,000	'	$15,200,000	'	'	'

Prepaid_Expenses_and_Other_Cur2

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets and Other Accrued Liabilities (Schedule of Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets and Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Income taxes receivable	$14,333	$37,466
Spare parts	14,031	18,975
Licenses	10,110	4,568
Electronic devices inventory	6,789	3,529
DVD cases and labels	1,566	2,596
Prepaid rent	912	1,302
Other	15,904	16,273
Total prepaid and other current assets	$63,645	$84,709

Prepaid_Expenses_and_Other_Cur3

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets and Other Accrued Liabilities (Schedule of Other Accrued Liabilities) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets and Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Payroll related expenses	$34,896	$33,852
Accrued content library expense	22,496	21,602
Business taxes	21,550	22,939
Insurance	13,259	13,379
Professional fees	4,728	930
Service contract provider expenses	6,841	8,134
Deferred rent expense	5,878	5,713
Accrued interest expense	7,914	7,015
Other	13,482	20,563
Total other accrued liabilities	$131,044	$134,127

Property_and_Equipment_Schedul

Property and Equipment (Schedule of Property and Equipment) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'	'
Kiosks and components	$1,136,353	$1,105,761
Computers, servers, and software	225,852	226,389
Office furniture and equipment	8,229	7,260
Vehicles	6,401	6,553
Leasehold improvements	23,247	23,198
Property and equipment, at cost	1,400,082	1,369,161
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	-924,342	-848,296
Property and equipment, net	$475,740	$520,865

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_2

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Goodwill) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Goodwill	$559,307	$559,307

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_3

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Gross Amount Of Other Intangible Assets And The Related Accumulated Amortization) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Amortization of intangible assets	$3,847	$1,877	$7,695	$3,894	'
Intangible assets, net	71,688	'	71,688	'	79,383
Retailer relationships [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Amortization of intangible assets	1,535	1,568	3,071	3,145	'
Intangible assets, gross	53,295	'	53,295	'	53,295
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization	-20,839	'	-20,839	'	-17,768
Intangible assets, net	32,456	'	32,456	'	35,527
Retailer relationships [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Amortization Period	'	'	'5 years	'	'
Retailer relationships [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Amortization Period	'	'	'	'10 years	'
Developed technology [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Amortization of intangible assets	1,700	0	3,400	0	'
Amortization Period	'	'	'5 years	'	'
Intangible assets, gross	34,000	'	34,000	'	34,000
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization	-6,233	'	-6,233	'	-2,833
Intangible assets, net	27,767	'	27,767	'	31,167
Other [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Amortization of intangible assets	612	309	1,224	749	'
Intangible assets, gross	16,800	'	16,800	'	16,800
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization	-5,335	'	-5,335	'	-4,111
Intangible assets, net	$11,465	'	$11,465	'	$12,689
Other [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Amortization Period	'	'	'1 year	'	'
Other [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Amortization Period	'	'	'	'40 years	'

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_4

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Amortization Expenses) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Amortization of intangible assets	$3,847	$1,877	$7,695	$3,894
Retailer relationships [Member]	'	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Amortization of intangible assets	1,535	1,568	3,071	3,145
Developed technology [Member]	'	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Amortization of intangible assets	1,700	0	3,400	0
Other [Member]	'	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Amortization of intangible assets	$612	$309	$1,224	$749

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_5

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Expected Future Amortization) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Remainder of 2014	$6,986	'
2015	13,231	'
2016	13,119	'
2017	13,097	'
2018	9,643	'
2019	4,813	'
Thereafter	10,799	'
Intangible assets, net	71,688	79,383
Retailer relationships [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Remainder of 2014	2,361	'
2015	4,012	'
2016	4,012	'
2017	4,012	'
2018	4,012	'
2019	4,012	'
Thereafter	10,035	'
Intangible assets, net	32,456	35,527
Developed technology [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Remainder of 2014	3,400	'
2015	6,800	'
2016	6,800	'
2017	6,800	'
2018	3,967	'
2019	0	'
Thereafter	0	'
Intangible assets, net	27,767	31,167
Other Intangible Assets [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Remainder of 2014	1,225	'
2015	2,419	'
2016	2,307	'
2017	2,285	'
2018	1,664	'
2019	801	'
Thereafter	764	'
Intangible assets, net	$11,465	$12,689

Equity_Method_Investments_and_2

Equity Method Investments and Related Party Transactions (Capital Contributions) (Details) (Redbox Instant By Verizon [Member], USD $)	1 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		30 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 29, 2012	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jun. 30, 2014
Redbox Instant By Verizon [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Cash Contributions	$14,000	$10,500	$28,000	$24,500	$63,000

Equity_Method_Investments_and_3

Equity Method Investments and Related Party Transactions (Equity Investments and Ownership Percentages) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Feb. 29, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'
Equity Investment	$1,550	'
Redbox Instant By Verizon [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'
Equity Investment	0	'
Ownership Percentage	35.00%	35.00%
SoloHealth, Inc. [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'
Equity Investment	$1,550	'
Ownership Percentage	10.00%	'

Equity_Method_Investments_and_4

Equity Method Investments and Related Party Transactions (Schedule of Income (Loss) From Equity Method Investments) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Proportionate share of net loss of equity method investees	($9,791)	($9,010)	($18,409)	($15,416)
Amortization of differences in carrying amount and underlying equity in Redbox Instant by Verizon	-750	-619	-1,500	-1,238
Total loss from equity method investments	-10,541	-9,629	-19,909	-16,654
Redbox Instant By Verizon [Member]	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Proportionate share of net loss of equity method investees	-9,567	-7,575	-17,961	-13,397
Other Equity Investments [Member]	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Proportionate share of net loss of equity method investees	($224)	($1,435)	($448)	($2,019)

Equity_Method_Investments_and_5

Equity Method Investments and Related Party Transactions (Proportionate Share of Joint Venture Summarized Financial Information) (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]	'	'
Revenue	$12,714	$1,112
Cost of sales and service	22,273	8,040
Net loss from continuing operations	$51,167	$37,568

Equity_Method_Investments_and_6

Equity Method Investments and Related Party Transactions (Narrative) (Details) (Redbox Instant By Verizon [Member], USD $)	1 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		30 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2012	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jun. 30, 2014
Redbox Instant By Verizon [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Ownership Percentage	35.00%	35.00%	'	'	35.00%
Payments to Acquire Interest in Joint Venture	$14,000,000	$10,500,000	$28,000,000	$24,500,000	$63,000,000
Capital contribution to maintain certain ownership percentage	450,000,000	'	'	'	'
Ownership interest dilution cannot be below	10.00%	'	'	'	'
Due from related parties	'	$4,000,000	$5,900,000	'	$4,000,000

Debt_and_Other_LongTerm_Liabil2

Debt and Other Long-Term Liabilities (Schedule Of Debt And Other Long-Term Liabilities) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt	'	'
Principal	$998,424	$745,523
Discount	-9,833	-6,763
Total	988,591	738,760
Less: current portion	-40,743	-91,889
Total long-term portion	947,848	646,871
Other Liabilities	'	'
Capital Lease Obligations	19,778	21,361
Capital Lease Obligations, Current	-12,265	-11,997
Capital Lease Obligations, Noncurrent	7,513	9,364
Asset retirement obligations	13,389	13,086
Asset Retirement Obligation, Current	0	0
Asset Retirement Obligations, Noncurrent	13,389	13,086
Other long-term liabilities	12,967	12,085
Other Long-term Liabilities, Current	0	-3
Other Long-term Liabilities, Noncurrent	12,967	12,082
Current portion of long-term debt and other long-term liabilities	-53,008	-103,889
Long Term Debt And Other Long Term Liabilities	1,034,725	785,292
Long Term Debt And Other Liabilities Noncurrent	981,717	681,403
Unamortized deferred financing fees	5,577	5,026
Senior Notes | Senior Unsecured Notes due 2019	'	'
Debt	'	'
Principal	350,000	350,000
Discount	-4,806	-5,317
Total	345,194	344,683
Less: current portion	0	0
Total long-term portion	345,194	344,683
Other Liabilities	'	'
Unamortized deferred financing fees	773	832
Senior Notes | Senior Unsecured Notes due 2021	'	'
Debt	'	'
Principal	300,000	0
Discount	-4,473	0
Total	295,527	0
Less: current portion	0	0
Total long-term portion	295,527	0
Other Liabilities	'	'
Unamortized deferred financing fees	1,478	0
Credit Facility	'	'
Other Liabilities	'	'
Unamortized deferred financing fees	82	'
Convertible Notes	'	'
Debt	'	'
Principal	33,424	51,148
Discount	-181	-1,446
Total	33,243	49,702
Less: current portion	-33,243	-49,702
Total long-term portion	0	0
Other Liabilities	'	'
Unamortized deferred financing fees	25	186
Term Loans | Credit Facility	'	'
Debt	'	'
Principal	150,000	344,375
Discount	-373	0
Total	149,627	344,375
Less: current portion	-7,500	-42,187
Total long-term portion	142,127	302,188
Other Liabilities	'	'
Unamortized deferred financing fees	0	1,259
Revolving Line of Credit | Credit Facility	'	'
Debt	'	'
Principal	165,000	0
Discount	0	0
Total	165,000	0
Less: current portion	0	0
Total long-term portion	165,000	0
Other Liabilities	'	'
Unamortized deferred financing fees	$3,301	$2,749

Debt_and_Other_LongTerm_Liabil3

Debt and Other Long-Term Liabilities (Schedule Of Interest Expense) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Cash interest expense	$9,770	$7,506	$18,129	$10,412
Non-cash interest expense:	'	'	'	'
Amortization of debt discount	753	1,366	1,555	3,072
Amortization of deferred financing fees	463	457	967	975
Other	0	-81	0	-494
Total non-cash interest expense	1,216	1,742	2,522	3,553
Total cash and non-cash interest expense	10,986	9,248	20,651	13,965
Loss from early extinguishment of debt	-1,963	-4,011	-1,963	-5,949
Total interest expense	$12,949	$13,259	$22,614	$19,914

Debt_and_Other_LongTerm_Liabil4

Debt and Other Long-Term Liabilities (Quarterly Principal Amortization Payments under the Term Loan) (Details) (Term Loans, USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Last Business Day of September 2014 [Member]	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'
2014	$1,875
Last Business Day of December 2014 [Member]	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'
2014	1,875
Last Business Day of March 2015 [Member]	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'
2015	1,875
Last Business Day of June 2015 [Member]	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'
2015	1,875
Last Business Day of September 2015 [Member]	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'
2015	2,813
Last Business Day of December 2015 [Member]	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'
2015	2,813
Last Business Day of March 2016 [Member]	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'
2016	2,813
Last Business Day of June 2016 [Member]	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'
2016	2,813
Last Business Day of September 2016 [Member]	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'
2016	3,750
Last Business Day of December 2016 [Member]	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'
2016	3,750
Last Business Day of March 2017 [Member]	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'
2017	3,750
Last Business Day of June 2017 [Member]	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'
2017	3,750
Last Business Day of September 2017 [Member]	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'
2017	3,750
Last Business Day of December 2017 [Member]	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'
2017	3,750
Last Business Day of March 2018 [Member]	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'
2018	3,750
Last Business Day of June 2018 [Member]	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'
2018	3,750
Last Business Day of September 2018 [Member]	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'
2018	5,625
Last Business Day of December 2018 [Member]	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'
2018	5,625
Last Business Day of March 2019 [Member]	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'
2019	5,625
June 24, 2019 [Member]	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'
2019	$84,373

Debt_and_Other_LongTerm_Liabil5

Debt and Other Long-Term Liabilities (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 12, 2013

Jun. 09, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Quantity

Senior Notes

Senior Notes

Senior Notes

Senior Notes

Credit Facility

Credit Facility

Convertible Notes

Convertible Notes

Period, June 15, 2017 To June 14, 2018 [Member]

Period, June 9, 2014 To June 14, 2017 [Member]

Period, June 15, 2018 To June 14, 2019 [Member]

Period, June 15, 2019 To June 14, 2020 [Member]

Period, June 15, 2020 To June 15, 2021 [Member]

Revolving Line of Credit

Revolving Line of Credit

Term Loans

Term Loans

Term Loans

Common Stock [Member]

Common Stock [Member]

Scenario One [Member]

Scenario Two [Member]

Original Notes [Member]

Senior Unsecured Notes due 2021

Senior Unsecured Notes due 2021

Senior Unsecured Notes due 2021

Federal Funds Effective Swap Rate [Member]

London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]

Senior Notes

Senior Notes

Senior Notes

Senior Notes

Senior Notes

Credit Facility

Credit Facility

Credit Facility

Credit Facility

Period, June 9, 2014 To June 14, 2017 [Member]

Period, June 9, 2014 To June 14, 2017 [Member]

Senior Unsecured Notes due 2021

Senior Unsecured Notes due 2021

Senior Unsecured Notes due 2021

Senior Unsecured Notes due 2021

Senior Unsecured Notes due 2021

Senior Notes

Senior Notes

Senior Unsecured Notes due 2021

Senior Unsecured Notes due 2021

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Principal amount of debt

'

'

'

'

'

$350,000,000

$300,000,000

$300,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest rate, per year

'

'

'

'

'

6.00%

5.88%

'

'

'

'

4.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Proceeds from issuance of debt

295,500,000

0

295,500,000

343,769,000

'

343,800,000

294,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Redemption rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

104.41%

'

102.94%

101.47%

100.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100.00%

105.88%

Maximum aggregate principal amount of notes redeemable

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

35.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Minimum aggregate principal amount of Notes outstanding after redemption

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

65.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Percentage of principal amount of notes required to be offered to purchase the Notes upon a change in control

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

101.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Percentage of principal amount of notes required to be offered to purchase the Notes if certain asset sales are made

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Minimum percentage of aggregate principal amount of Notes required to declare the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest on the Notes to be immediately due and payable in event of default

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

25.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Additional interest payable, per annum, following a registration default, percentage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.25%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Maximum additional interest payable, per annum, following a registration default, percentage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Loss on extinguishment of debt

1,963,000

4,011,000

1,963,000

5,949,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,700,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

600,000,000

'

'

150,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

Sublimit for issuance of letters of credit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

75,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Sublimit for swingline loans

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

50,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Sublimit for loans in certain foreign countries

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

75,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Line of credit facility, option to increase borrowing capacity

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

200,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Basis spread on variable interest rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.50%

1.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stated interest rate, minimum

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.25%

1.25%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stated interest rate, maximum

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.00%

2.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest rate on amounts outstanding under the credit facility

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2.17%

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt outstanding

998,424,000

'

998,424,000

'

745,523,000

'

'

300,000,000

0

'

'

33,424,000

51,148,000

'

'

'

'

'

165,000,000

0

'

150,000,000

344,375,000

'

'

'

'

Effective interest rate at date of issuance

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

8.50%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of notes retired

'

'

17,724

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Retirement of debt

17,700,000

'

17,700,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Conversion of debt, cash

$17,720,000

$107,179,000

$17,724,000

$169,634,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Conversion of debt, issuance of common stock (shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

182,777

182,816

'

'

Repurchases_of_Common_Stock_Su

Repurchases of Common Stock (Summary Of Authorized Stock Repurchases) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended				0 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2014	Jan. 30, 2014	Jan. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014
				Open Market Share Repurchase [Member]	Open Market Share Repurchase [Member]	Tender Offer [Member]	Tender Offer [Member]
Accelerated Share Repurchases [Line Items]	'	'		'	'	'	'
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)	'	'		1,447,556	'	'	5,291,701
Summary Of Authorized Stock Repurchases [Roll Forward]	'	'		'	'	'	'
Authorized repurchase - as of January 1, 2013	'	$201,291,000	[1]	'	'	'	'
Additional board authorization	'	'		'	500,000,000	350,000,000	'
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	809,000	2,790,000		'	'	'	'
Repurchases of common stock	($50,000,000)	($474,569,000)		($99,995,000)	'	'	($370,789,000)	[2]
Stock Repurchase Program, Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased, Option to Increase Repurchase Amount, Percentage of Outstanding Shares	'	'		'	'	2.00%	'
[1]	In addition to these amounts, the repurchase program approved by our Board of Directors allows for the use of cash proceeds received from the exercise of stock options by our officers, directors, and employees.
[2]	Excludes expenses of $3.8 million associated with the tender offer.

Repurchases_of_Common_Stock_Su1

Repurchases of Common Stock (Summary of Stock Repurchases During the Past Three Years) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014
Class of Stock Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'
Repurchase of common stock	($50,000)	($474,569)

Repurchases_of_Common_Stock_Ac

Repurchases of Common Stock (Accelerated Stock Repurchase Program) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014
Accelerated Share Repurchases [Line Items]	'	'
Repurchases of common stock	$50,000	$474,569
Open Market Share Repurchase [Member]	'	'
Accelerated Share Repurchases [Line Items]	'	'
Total shares delivered from DSB Agreement	'	1,447,556
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share	'	$69.08
Repurchases of common stock	'	99,995
Tender Offer [Member]	'	'
Accelerated Share Repurchases [Line Items]	'	'
Total shares delivered from DSB Agreement	'	5,291,701
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share	'	$70.07
Repurchases of common stock	'	$370,789	[1]
[1]	Excludes expenses of $3.8 million associated with the tender offer.

Repurchases_of_Common_Stock_Na

Repurchases of Common Stock (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended			0 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jan. 30, 2014	Jan. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014
			Open Market Share Repurchase [Member]	Open Market Share Repurchase [Member]	Tender Offer [Member]	Tender Offer [Member]
Class of Stock Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Additional repurchase program, authorized amount	'	'	'	$500,000,000	$350,000,000	'
Stock Repurchase Program, Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased, Option to Increase Repurchase Amount, Percentage of Outstanding Shares	'	'	'	'	2.00%	'
Accelerated Share Repurchases [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Repurchases of common stock (in shares)	'	'	1,447,556	'	'	5,291,701
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share	'	'	$69.08	'	'	$70.07
Repurchases of common stock	50,000,000	474,569,000	99,995,000	'	'	370,789,000	[1]
Professional fees paid	'	'	'	'	'	$3,800,000
[1]	Excludes expenses of $3.8 million associated with the tender offer.

ShareBased_Payments_Schedule_O

Share-Based Payments (Schedule Of Information Regarding Share-Based Payments) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Share-based payments expense	$3,079	$3,843	$8,680	$6,844
Tax benefit on share-based compensation expense	1,182	1,459	3,289	2,627
Per share weighted average grant date fair value of restricted stock granted	'	'	'	$72.08
Stock Options [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Share-based payments expense	223	321	898	456
Restricted Stock [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Share-based payments expense	3,443	2,691	5,306	6,357
Content Arrangements [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Share-based payments expense	($587)	$831	$2,476	$31

ShareBased_Payments_Schedule_O1

Share-Based Payments (Schedule Of Unrecognized Compensation Cost And Weighted-Average Remaining Life) (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Unrecognized Share-Based Payments Expense	$28,888
Stock Options [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Unrecognized Share-Based Payments Expense	1,205
Weighted-Average Remaining Life	'2 years 3 months
Restricted Stock [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Unrecognized Share-Based Payments Expense	27,322
Weighted-Average Remaining Life	'2 years 7 months 9 days
Content Arrangements [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Unrecognized Share-Based Payments Expense	$361
Weighted-Average Remaining Life	'0 years 3 months 6 days

ShareBased_Payments_Summary_Of

Share-Based Payments (Summary Of Stock Option Activity) (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]	'
OUTSTANDING, Beginning of year, shares	248
Granted, shares	0
Exercised, shares	-84
Cancelled, expired or forfeited, shares	-12
OUTSTANDING, Ending balance, shares	152
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]	'
OUTSTANDING, Beginning of year, weighted average exercise price	$45.72
Granted, weighted average exercise price	$0
Exercised, weighted average exercise price	$33.27
Cancelled, expired or forfeited, weighted average exercise price	$52.13
OUTSTANDING, Ending balance, weighted average exercise price	$52.07

ShareBased_Payments_Schedule_O2

Share-Based Payments (Schedule Of Information Regarding Stock Options Outstanding) (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]	'	'
Options outstanding, Number	152	248
Options outstanding, weighted average per share exercise price	$52.07	$45.72
Options outstanding, aggregate intrinsic value	$1,120	'
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual term (in years)	'7 years 1 month 7 days	'
Options exercisable, Number	78	'
Options exercisable, weighted average per share exercise price	$50.70	'
Options exercisable, aggregate intrinsic value	$685	'
Options exercisable, weighted average remaining contractual term (in years)	'6 years 2 months 6 days	'

ShareBased_Payments_Summary_Of1

Share-Based Payments (Summary Of Restricted Stock Award Activity) (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]	'
NON-VESTED, Beginning of year, shares	597
Granted (shares)	323
Vested, shares	-167
Forfeited, shares	-82
NON-VESTED, end of period, shares	671
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]	'
NON-VESTED, Beginning of year, weighted average grant date fair value	$52.58
Per share weighted average grant date fair value of restricted stock granted	$72.08
Vested, weighted average grant date fair value	$50.29
Forfeited, weighted average grant date fair value	$57.53
NON-VESTED, end of period, weighted average grant date fair value	$61.93

ShareBased_Payments_Schedule_O3

Share-Based Payments (Schedule Of Information Related To Restricted Stock Granted As Part Of DVD Arrangements) (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Granted (shares)	323,000	'
Vested (shares)	167,000	'
Unvested (shares)	671,000	597,000
Content Arrangements [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Granted (shares)	493,348	'
Vested (shares)	419,346	'
Unvested (shares)	74,002	'
Sony [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Granted (shares)	193,348	'
Vested (shares)	164,346	'
Unvested (shares)	29,002	'
Remaining Vesting Period	'1 month	'
Paramount [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Granted (shares)	300,000	'
Vested (shares)	255,000	'
Unvested (shares)	45,000	'
Remaining Vesting Period	'6 months 0 days	'

ShareBased_Payments_Rights_to_

Share-Based Payments (Rights to Receive Cash) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Total expected expense	$28,888
ecoATM [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
2014	6,445
2015	4,644
2016	2,992
2017	518
Total expected expense	$14,599

ShareBased_Payments_Narrative_

Share-Based Payments (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 23, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014
ecoATM [Member]	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]	'	'
Fair value of original and replacement awards	$32.10	'
Replacement awards attributable to pre-combination services	1.4	'
Expense recognized associated with the issuance of rights to receive cash	'	$6.80
Awards Granted To Employees And Executives [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member]	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]	'	'
Share-based payment award vesting period, years	'	'4 years
Awards Granted To Non Employee Directors [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member]	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]	'	'
Share-based payment award vesting period, years	'	'1 year
Performance-based Restricted Stock Awards Granted to Executives [Member]	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]	'	'
Percentage of restricted stock awards vests two years from the date of grant	'	65.00%
Percentage of the restricted stock award vests three years from the date of grant	'	35.00%
Performance-based Restricted Stock Awards Granted to Executives [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member]	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]	'	'
Share-based payment award vesting period, years	'	'3 years

Restructuring_Amount_Expected_

Restructuring (Amount Expected to be Incurred and Incurred to Date) (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

concept

New Ventures [Member]

Redbox [Member]

Redbox [Member]

Coinstar [Member]

Coinstar [Member]

Discontinued Operations [Member]

Discontinued Operations [Member]

Discontinued Operations [Member]

Discontinued Operations [Member]

concept

Severance [Member]

Severance [Member]

Severance [Member]

Severance [Member]

Severance [Member]

Severance [Member]

Other [Member]

Other [Member]

Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of discontinued concepts

'

'

4

3

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total Estimated Expense

$7,953

$7,953

'

'

$4,305

$4,305

$748

$748

$1,026

$1,026

$1,874

$1,874

Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost

33

1,148

'

'

0

535

0

23

-9

155

42

435

Incurred through December 31, 2013

$7,953

$7,953

'

'

$4,305

$4,305

$748

$748

$1,026

$1,026

$1,874

$1,874

Restructuring_Schedule_of_Begi

Restructuring (Schedule of Beginning and End Liability Balance and Expense by Type) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014
Severance Expense [Member]	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance	'	$2,508
Costs charged to expense	-9	713
Costs paid or otherwise settled	'	-3,221
Restructuring reserve, ending balance	0	0
Severance Expense [Member] | Direct Operating Expense [Member]	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'
Costs charged to expense	0	410
Severance Expense [Member] | General and administrative [Member]	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'
Costs charged to expense	0	148
Severance Expense [Member] | Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax [Member]	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'
Costs charged to expense	-9	155
Other Expenses [Member]	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance	'	1,418
Costs charged to expense	42	435
Costs paid or otherwise settled	'	-1,719
Restructuring reserve, ending balance	134	134
Other Expenses [Member] | Direct Operating Expense [Member]	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'
Costs charged to expense	0	0
Other Expenses [Member] | General and administrative [Member]	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'
Costs charged to expense	0	0
Other Expenses [Member] | Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax [Member]	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'
Costs charged to expense	$42	$435

Discontinued_Operations_Schedu

Discontinued Operations (Schedule Of Discontinued Operations Included In The Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Loss from discontinued operations before income tax	($95)	($5,791)	($1,259)	($14,590)
Income tax benefit	38	2,235	491	5,631
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	-57	-3,556	-768	-8,959
Rubi, Crisp Market, Orango and Star Studio [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue	$0	$1,180	$100	$2,599

Discontinued_Operations_Narrat

Discontinued Operations (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
	concept
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'
Number of discontinued concepts	4

Earnings_Per_Share_Details

Earnings Per Share (Details)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share Diluted [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Weighted average shares used for basic EPS	19,541	27,438	21,730	27,465
Dilutive effect of stock options and other share-based awards	231	362	295	428
Dilutive effect of convertible debt	409	737	463	844
Weighted average shares used for diluted EPS	20,181	28,537	22,488	28,737
Stock options and share-based awards [Member]	'	'	'	'
Earnings Per Share Diluted [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock options and share-based awards not included in diluted EPS calculation because their effect would be antidilutive	2	64	7	77

Business_Segments_and_Enterpri2

Business Segments and Enterprise-Wide Information (Schedule Of Segment Performance) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Revenue	$549,170		$553,050		$1,149,539		$1,126,357
Expenses:	'		'		'		'
Direct operating	386,059	[1]	363,950	[1]	810,704	[1]	768,845	[1]
Marketing	9,783		7,122		17,380		14,508
Research and development	3,412		2,354		6,886		4,661
General and administrative	48,974		54,294		101,965		107,755
Segment operating income (loss)	100,942		125,330		212,604		230,588
Less: depreciation and amortization	-53,027		-49,208		-105,970		-97,805
Operating income	47,915		76,122		106,634		132,783
Loss from equity method investments, net	-10,541		-9,629		-19,909		-16,654
Interest expense, net	-12,929		-12,018		-22,574		-17,551
Other, net	2,902		-980		1,158		-921
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	27,347		53,495		65,309		97,657
Redbox [Member]	'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Revenue	445,481		478,518		961,137		986,438
Expenses:	'		'		'		'
Direct operating	321,701		323,266		690,305		689,947
Marketing	6,180		5,975		11,244		12,174
Research and development	18		0		26		4
General and administrative	34,070		42,084		73,131		84,946
Segment operating income (loss)	83,512		107,193		186,431		199,367
Less: depreciation and amortization	-40,158		-40,364		-80,721		-80,741
Operating income	43,354		66,829		105,710		118,626
Loss from equity method investments, net	0		0		0		0
Interest expense, net	0		0		0		0
Other, net	0		0		0		0
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	43,354		66,829		105,710		118,626
Coinstar [Member]	'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Revenue	79,880		74,526		148,633		139,909
Expenses:	'		'		'		'
Direct operating	40,203		39,801		77,926		77,457
Marketing	1,557		952		2,563		2,005
Research and development	153		1,911		422		3,679
General and administrative	7,169		6,439		14,189		12,728
Segment operating income (loss)	30,798		25,423		53,533		44,040
Less: depreciation and amortization	-8,921		-8,770		-17,484		-16,954
Operating income	21,877		16,653		36,049		27,086
Loss from equity method investments, net	0		0		0		0
Interest expense, net	0		0		0		0
Other, net	0		0		0		0
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	21,877		16,653		36,049		27,086
New Ventures [Member]	'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Revenue	23,809		6		39,769		10
Expenses:	'		'		'		'
Direct operating	22,823		517		39,162		734
Marketing	1,147		108		1,976		175
Research and development	2,066		342		4,482		797
General and administrative	4,137		3,313		7,937		4,919
Segment operating income (loss)	-6,364		-4,274		-13,788		-6,615
Less: depreciation and amortization	-3,948		-74		-7,765		-110
Operating income	-10,312		-4,348		-21,553		-6,725
Loss from equity method investments, net	0		0		0		0
Interest expense, net	0		0		0		0
Other, net	0		0		0		0
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	-10,312		-4,348		-21,553		-6,725
Corporate Unallocated [Member]	'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Revenue	0		0		0		0
Expenses:	'		'		'		'
Direct operating	1,332		366		3,311		707
Marketing	899		87		1,597		154
Research and development	1,175		101		1,956		181
General and administrative	3,598		2,458		6,708		5,162
Segment operating income (loss)	-7,004		-3,012		-13,572		-6,204
Less: depreciation and amortization	0		0		0		0
Operating income	-7,004		-3,012		-13,572		-6,204
Loss from equity method investments, net	-10,541		-9,629		-19,909		-16,654
Interest expense, net	-12,929		-12,018		-22,574		-17,551
Other, net	2,902		-980		1,158		-921
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	($27,572)		($25,639)		($54,897)		($41,330)
[1]	“Direct operating” excludes depreciation and other of $32.2 million and $64.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively

Business_Segments_and_Enterpri3

Business Segments and Enterprise-Wide Information (Schedule Of Contributions By Major Customers) (Details)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. [Member]	'	'	'	'
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Percentage of revenue contributed by major customers	15.10%	15.20%	15.20%	15.40%
Walgreen Co. [Member]	'	'	'	'
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Percentage of revenue contributed by major customers	13.70%	14.80%	13.90%	15.00%
The Kroger Company [Member]	'	'	'	'
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Percentage of revenue contributed by major customers	9.90%	10.20%	9.80%	10.20%

Fair_Value_Assets_And_Liabilit

Fair Value (Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Money market demand accounts and investment grade fixed income securities	$6,800	$65,800
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Money market demand accounts and investment grade fixed income securities	6,820	65,800
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Money market demand accounts and investment grade fixed income securities	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Money market demand accounts and investment grade fixed income securities	$0	$0

Fair_Value_Narrative_Details

Fair Value (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended		6 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 12, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 09, 2014
	Convertible Notes	Convertible Notes	Senior Notes	Senior Notes	Senior Notes	Senior Notes	Senior Notes
			Original Notes [Member]	Original Notes [Member]	Original Notes [Member]	Senior Unsecured Notes due 2021	Senior Unsecured Notes due 2021
Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Market discount rate	6.00%	'	6.00%	'	'	5.88%	'
Convertible debt, fair value	$33.50	$50.50	'	'	'	'	'
Interest rate, per year	4.00%	'	'	'	6.00%	'	5.88%
Estimated fair value of senior unsecured notes	'	'	'	$350	'	$300	'

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014
		Standby Letters of Credit [Member]	Manufacturing and Service Agreement as Part of Asset Acquisition [Member]	Content Arrangements [Member]
		Quantity
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Purchase commitments	'	'	$16,700,000	$203,000,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Additional Shares Authorized	'	'	'	25,000
Purchase obligation, term	'	'	'5 years	'
Minimum margin to be paid	'	'	25,000,000	'
Number of irrevocable standby letters of credit	'	6	'	'
Maximum capacity to guarantee under existing letters of credit	'	8,600,000	'	'
Irrevocable standby letters of credit, amount outstanding	'	0	'	'
Loss Contingency Accrual, Period Increase (Decrease)	$11.40	'	'	'

Guarantor_Subsidiaries_Condens

Guarantor Subsidiaries (Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current Assets:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$233,226	$251,546	$371,437	$370,245	$453,452	$282,894
Accounts receivable, net of allowances	44,968	'	50,296	'	'	'
Content library	152,382	'	199,868	'	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	63,645	'	84,709	'	'	'
Intercompany receivables	0	'	0	'	'	'
Total current assets	494,221	'	706,310	'	'	'
Property and equipment, net	475,740	'	520,865	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	8,277	'	6,443	'	'	'
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net	630,995	'	638,690	'	'	'
Other long-term assets	9,725	'	19,075	'	'	'
Investment in related parties	0	'	0	'	'	'
Total assets	1,618,958	'	1,891,383	'	'	'
Current Liabilities:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable	160,086	'	236,018	'	'	'
Accrued payable to retailers	127,773	'	134,140	'	'	'
Other accrued liabilities	131,044	'	134,127	'	'	'
Current portion of long-term debt and other long-term liabilities	53,008	'	103,889	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	31,432	'	23,143	'	'	'
Intercompany payables	0	'	0	'	'	'
Total current liabilities	503,343	'	631,317	'	'	'
Long-term debt and other long-term liabilities	981,717	'	681,403	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	36,937	'	58,528	'	'	'
Total liabilities	1,521,997	'	1,371,248	'	'	'
Commitments and contingencies	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt conversion feature	163	'	1,446	'	'	'
Stockholders’ Equity:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Preferred stock	0	'	0	'	'	'
Common stock	479,494	'	482,481	'	'	'
Treasury stock	-941,167	'	-476,796	'	'	'
Retained earnings	558,699	'	513,771	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	-228	'	-767	'	'	'
Total stockholders’ equity	96,798	121,230	518,689	'	'	'
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	1,618,958	'	1,891,383	'	'	'
Reportable Legal Entities | Outerwall Inc.	'	'	'	'	'	'
Current Assets:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	174,853	'	315,250	331,287	'	242,489
Accounts receivable, net of allowances	1,501	'	2,029	'	'	'
Content library	0	'	37	'	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	42,508	'	67,664	'	'	'
Intercompany receivables	141,001	'	180,100	'	'	'
Total current assets	359,863	'	565,080	'	'	'
Property and equipment, net	152,670	'	163,747	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	'	0	'	'	'
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net	250,078	'	251,150	'	'	'
Other long-term assets	7,276	'	7,156	'	'	'
Investment in related parties	866,658	'	815,243	'	'	'
Total assets	1,636,545	'	1,802,376	'	'	'
Current Liabilities:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable	13,620	'	17,336	'	'	'
Accrued payable to retailers	75,232	'	71,085	'	'	'
Other accrued liabilities	57,046	'	59,444	'	'	'
Current portion of long-term debt and other long-term liabilities	52,604	'	103,519	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	'	0	'	'	'
Intercompany payables	335,204	'	315,615	'	'	'
Total current liabilities	533,706	'	566,999	'	'	'
Long-term debt and other long-term liabilities	962,161	'	661,627	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	36,727	'	45,307	'	'	'
Total liabilities	1,532,594	'	1,273,933	'	'	'
Commitments and contingencies	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt conversion feature	163	'	1,446	'	'	'
Stockholders’ Equity:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Preferred stock	0	'	0	'	'	'
Common stock	594,007	'	596,995	'	'	'
Treasury stock	-941,167	'	-476,796	'	'	'
Retained earnings	452,079	'	407,959	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	-1,131	'	-1,161	'	'	'
Total stockholders’ equity	103,788	'	526,997	'	'	'
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	1,636,545	'	1,802,376	'	'	'
Reportable Legal Entities | Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	'	'
Current Assets:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	11,423	'	9,639	3,824	'	0
Accounts receivable, net of allowances	41,158	'	45,672	'	'	'
Content library	149,659	'	196,695	'	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	26,448	'	28,234	'	'	'
Intercompany receivables	389,994	'	355,418	'	'	'
Total current assets	618,682	'	635,658	'	'	'
Property and equipment, net	286,271	'	320,296	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	'	0	'	'	'
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net	380,917	'	387,540	'	'	'
Other long-term assets	2,032	'	11,499	'	'	'
Investment in related parties	3,354	'	4,825	'	'	'
Total assets	1,291,256	'	1,359,818	'	'	'
Current Liabilities:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable	144,395	'	215,703	'	'	'
Accrued payable to retailers	34,666	'	48,126	'	'	'
Other accrued liabilities	70,746	'	71,607	'	'	'
Current portion of long-term debt and other long-term liabilities	0	'	3	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	37,451	'	35,292	'	'	'
Intercompany payables	129,446	'	154,565	'	'	'
Total current liabilities	416,704	'	525,296	'	'	'
Long-term debt and other long-term liabilities	18,348	'	18,748	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	175	'	13,190	'	'	'
Total liabilities	435,227	'	557,234	'	'	'
Commitments and contingencies	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt conversion feature	0	'	0	'	'	'
Stockholders’ Equity:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Preferred stock	0	'	0	'	'	'
Common stock	225,729	'	225,016	'	'	'
Treasury stock	0	'	0	'	'	'
Retained earnings	630,300	'	577,568	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	0	'	0	'	'	'
Total stockholders’ equity	856,029	'	802,584	'	'	'
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	1,291,256	'	1,359,818	'	'	'
Reportable Legal Entities | Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	'	'
Current Assets:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	46,950	'	46,548	35,134	'	40,759
Accounts receivable, net of allowances	2,309	'	2,595	'	'	'
Content library	2,723	'	3,136	'	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	894	'	960	'	'	'
Intercompany receivables	5,899	'	5,093	'	'	'
Total current assets	58,775	'	58,332	'	'	'
Property and equipment, net	36,799	'	36,822	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	8,277	'	6,412	'	'	'
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net	0	'	0	'	'	'
Other long-term assets	417	'	420	'	'	'
Investment in related parties	0	'	0	'	'	'
Total assets	104,268	'	101,986	'	'	'
Current Liabilities:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable	2,071	'	2,979	'	'	'
Accrued payable to retailers	17,875	'	14,929	'	'	'
Other accrued liabilities	3,434	'	3,076	'	'	'
Current portion of long-term debt and other long-term liabilities	404	'	367	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	4	'	0	'	'	'
Intercompany payables	72,244	'	70,432	'	'	'
Total current liabilities	96,032	'	91,783	'	'	'
Long-term debt and other long-term liabilities	1,208	'	1,028	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	35	'	0	'	'	'
Total liabilities	97,275	'	92,811	'	'	'
Commitments and contingencies	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt conversion feature	0	'	0	'	'	'
Stockholders’ Equity:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Preferred stock	0	'	0	'	'	'
Common stock	12,393	'	12,393	'	'	'
Treasury stock	0	'	0	'	'	'
Retained earnings	-6,303	'	-3,612	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	903	'	394	'	'	'
Total stockholders’ equity	6,993	'	9,175	'	'	'
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	104,268	'	101,986	'	'	'
Eliminations and Consolidation Reclassifications	'	'	'	'	'	'
Current Assets:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	0	'	0	0	'	-354
Accounts receivable, net of allowances	0	'	0	'	'	'
Content library	0	'	0	'	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	-6,205	'	-12,149	'	'	'
Intercompany receivables	-536,894	'	-540,611	'	'	'
Total current assets	-543,099	'	-552,760	'	'	'
Property and equipment, net	0	'	0	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	'	31	'	'	'
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net	0	'	0	'	'	'
Other long-term assets	0	'	0	'	'	'
Investment in related parties	-870,012	'	-820,068	'	'	'
Total assets	-1,413,111	'	-1,372,797	'	'	'
Current Liabilities:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable	0	'	0	'	'	'
Accrued payable to retailers	0	'	0	'	'	'
Other accrued liabilities	-182	'	0	'	'	'
Current portion of long-term debt and other long-term liabilities	0	'	0	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	-6,023	'	-12,149	'	'	'
Intercompany payables	-536,894	'	-540,612	'	'	'
Total current liabilities	-543,099	'	-552,761	'	'	'
Long-term debt and other long-term liabilities	0	'	0	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	'	31	'	'	'
Total liabilities	-543,099	'	-552,730	'	'	'
Commitments and contingencies	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt conversion feature	0	'	0	'	'	'
Stockholders’ Equity:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Preferred stock	0	'	0	'	'	'
Common stock	-352,635	'	-351,923	'	'	'
Treasury stock	0	'	0	'	'	'
Retained earnings	-517,377	'	-468,144	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	0	'	0	'	'	'
Total stockholders’ equity	-870,012	'	-820,067	'	'	'
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	($1,413,111)	'	($1,372,797)	'	'	'

Guarantor_Subsidiaries_Condens1

Guarantor Subsidiaries (Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Revenue	$549,170		$553,050		$1,149,539		$1,126,357
Expenses:	'		'		'		'
Direct operating	386,059	[1]	363,950	[1]	810,704	[1]	768,845	[1]
Marketing	9,783		7,122		17,380		14,508
Research and development	3,412		2,354		6,886		4,661
General and administrative	48,974		54,294		101,965		107,755
Depreciation and other	49,180		47,331		98,275		93,911
Amortization of intangible assets	3,847		1,877		7,695		3,894
Total expenses	501,255		476,928		1,042,905		993,574
Operating income (loss)	47,915		76,122		106,634		132,783
Other income (expense), net:	'		'		'		'
Loss from equity method investments, net	-10,541		-9,629		-19,909		-16,654
Interest expense, net	-12,929		-12,018		-22,574		-17,551
Other, net	2,902		-980		1,158		-921
Total other expense, net	-20,568		-22,627		-41,325		-35,126
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	27,347		53,495		65,309		97,657
Income tax benefit (expense)	-5,537		-3,082		-19,613		-19,237
Income (loss) from continuing operations	21,810		50,413		45,696		78,420
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (Note 13)	-57		-3,556		-768		-8,959
Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries	0		0		0		0
Net income (loss)	21,753		46,857		44,928		69,461
Foreign currency translation adjustment	-336	[2]	-242		539	[3],[4]	-2,156	[3]
Comprehensive income (loss)	21,417		46,615		45,467		67,305
Reportable Legal Entities | Outerwall Inc.	'		'		'		'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Revenue	68,085		63,504		126,262		119,080
Expenses:	'		'		'		'
Direct operating	35,401		34,990		68,469		67,750
Marketing	1,651		1,058		2,778		2,192
Research and development	832		2,042		1,728		4,658
General and administrative	10,365		9,091		20,640		16,802
Depreciation and other	9,469		7,252		18,571		14,044
Amortization of intangible assets	536		569		1,072		1,139
Total expenses	58,254		55,002		113,258		106,585
Operating income (loss)	9,831		8,502		13,004		12,495
Other income (expense), net:	'		'		'		'
Loss from equity method investments, net	-224		-1,435		-448		-2,019
Interest expense, net	-12,971		-12,010		-22,602		-17,954
Other, net	4,114		-2,981		5,721		-1,090
Total other expense, net	-9,081		-16,426		-17,329		-21,063
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	750		-7,924		-4,325		-8,568
Income tax benefit (expense)	920		19,455		3,248		21,563
Income (loss) from continuing operations	1,670		11,531		-1,077		12,995
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (Note 13)	-94		-3,304		-803		-8,251
Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries	20,177		38,630		46,808		64,717
Net income (loss)	21,753		46,857		44,928		69,461
Foreign currency translation adjustment	297		188		30		21
Comprehensive income (loss)	22,050		47,045		44,958		69,482
Reportable Legal Entities | Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries	'		'		'		'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Revenue	466,639		477,012		995,633		983,724
Expenses:	'		'		'		'
Direct operating	340,591		318,774		722,102		681,716
Marketing	7,351		5,376		13,161		11,163
Research and development	2,580		312		5,158		3
General and administrative	38,067		42,383		80,416		85,526
Depreciation and other	37,732		38,833		75,912		77,573
Amortization of intangible assets	3,311		1,308		6,623		2,755
Total expenses	429,632		406,986		903,372		858,736
Operating income (loss)	37,007		70,026		92,261		124,988
Other income (expense), net:	'		'		'		'
Loss from equity method investments, net	-10,317		-8,194		-19,461		-14,635
Interest expense, net	91		-4		123		453
Other, net	491		2,015		836		211
Total other expense, net	-9,735		-6,183		-18,502		-13,971
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	27,272		63,843		73,759		111,017
Income tax benefit (expense)	-6,873		-23,278		-24,295		-42,249
Income (loss) from continuing operations	20,399		40,565		49,464		68,768
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (Note 13)	37		-252		35		-708
Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries	-259		-1,683		-2,691		-3,343
Net income (loss)	20,177		38,630		46,808		64,717
Foreign currency translation adjustment	0		0		0		0
Comprehensive income (loss)	20,177		38,630		46,808		64,717
Reportable Legal Entities | Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries	'		'		'		'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Revenue	14,446		12,534		27,644		23,553
Expenses:	'		'		'		'
Direct operating	10,067		12,640		20,133		24,090
Marketing	781		688		1,441		1,153
Research and development	0		0		0		0
General and administrative	542		366		909		716
Depreciation and other	1,979		1,246		3,792		2,294
Amortization of intangible assets	0		0		0		0
Total expenses	13,369		14,940		26,275		28,253
Operating income (loss)	1,077		-2,406		1,369		-4,700
Other income (expense), net:	'		'		'		'
Loss from equity method investments, net	0		0		0		0
Interest expense, net	-49		-4		-95		-50
Other, net	-1,703		-14		-5,399		-42
Total other expense, net	-1,752		-18		-5,494		-92
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	-675		-2,424		-4,125		-4,792
Income tax benefit (expense)	416		741		1,434		1,449
Income (loss) from continuing operations	-259		-1,683		-2,691		-3,343
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (Note 13)	0		0		0		0
Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries	0		0		0		0
Net income (loss)	-259		-1,683		-2,691		-3,343
Foreign currency translation adjustment	-633		-430		509		-2,177
Comprehensive income (loss)	-892		-2,113		-2,182		-5,520
Eliminations and Consolidation Reclassifications	'		'		'		'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Revenue	0		0		0		0
Expenses:	'		'		'		'
Direct operating	0		-2,454		0		-4,711
Marketing	0		0		0		0
Research and development	0		0		0		0
General and administrative	0		2,454		0		4,711
Depreciation and other	0		0		0		0
Amortization of intangible assets	0		0		0		0
Total expenses	0		0		0		0
Operating income (loss)	0		0		0		0
Other income (expense), net:	'		'		'		'
Loss from equity method investments, net	0		0		0		0
Interest expense, net	0		0		0		0
Other, net	0		0		0		0
Total other expense, net	0		0		0		0
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	0		0		0		0
Income tax benefit (expense)	0		0		0		0
Income (loss) from continuing operations	0		0		0		0
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (Note 13)	0		0		0		0
Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries	-19,918		-36,947		-44,117		-61,374
Net income (loss)	-19,918		-36,947		-44,117		-61,374
Foreign currency translation adjustment	0		0		0		0
Comprehensive income (loss)	($19,918)		($36,947)		($44,117)		($61,374)
[1]	“Direct operating” excludes depreciation and other of $32.2 million and $64.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively
[2]	Foreign currency translation adjustment has no tax effect for the three months ended June 30, 2014.
[3]	Foreign currency translation adjustment had no tax effect for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
[4]	Foreign currency translation adjustment has no tax effect for the six months ended June 30, 2014.

Guarantor_Subsidiaries_Condens2

Guarantor Subsidiaries (Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013		Dec. 31, 2013
									concept
Operating Activities:	'		'		'		'		'
Net income (loss)	$21,753		$46,857		$44,928		$69,461		'
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities:	'		'		'		'		'
Depreciation and other	49,154		47,617		98,258		94,509		'
Amortization of intangible assets	'		'		7,695		3,894		'
Share-based payments expense	3,079		3,843		6,844		8,680		'
Windfall excess tax benefits related to share-based payments	-243		-960		-1,953		-3,029		'
Deferred income taxes	-5,440		-47,327		-15,004		-36,911		'
Impairment expense	0		130		0	[1]	2,676		'
Loss from equity method investments, net	10,541		9,629		19,909		16,654		'
Amortization of deferred financing fees and debt discount	1,216		1,824		2,522		4,047		'
Loss from early extinguishment of debt	1,963		4,011		1,963		5,949		'
Other	-1,040		-482		-1,164		-1,811		'
Equity in (income) losses of subsidiaries	0		0		0		0		'
Cash flows from changes in operating assets and liabilities:	'		'		'		'		'
Accounts receivable, net	11,283		-4,955		5,331		-2,650		'
Content library	27,505		-16,700		47,486		4,912		'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	-24,952		-2,690		22,003		-10,611		'
Other assets	599		388		1,036		902		'
Accounts payable	-43,605		-40,389		-70,995		-55,458		'
Accrued payable to retailers	8,762		14,424		-6,723		-273		'
Other accrued liabilities	-1,589		13,077		-4,716		-14,763		'
Net cash flows from operating activities	62,833	[1]	30,174	[1]	157,420	[1]	86,178	[1]	'
Investing Activities:	'		'		'		'		'
Purchases of property and equipment	-26,076		-36,111		-53,016		-84,244		'
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	962		12,700		1,793		12,832		'
Net sales (purchases) of short term investments	0		43,000		0		-10,000		'
Receipt of note receivable principal	0		0		0		95		'
Cash paid for equity investments	0		0		-10,500		-14,000		'
Investments in and advances to affiliates	'		'		0		0		'
Net cash flows used in investing activities	-25,114	[1]	19,589	[1]	-61,723	[1]	-95,317	[1]	'
Financing Activities:	'		'		'		'		'
Proceeds from issuance of senior unsecured notes	295,500		0		295,500		343,769		'
Proceeds from new borrowing on Credit Facility	230,000		0		505,000		0		'
Principal payments on Credit Facility	-505,000		-3,281		-534,375		-6,562		'
Financing costs associated with Credit Facility and senior unsecured notes	-2,082		-142		-2,082		-444		'
Conversion of convertible debt	-17,720		-107,179		-17,724		-169,634		'
Repurchases of common stock(2)	-53,413	[2]	-24,906	[2]	-474,480	[2]	-71,388	[2]	'
Principal payments on capital lease obligations and other debt	-3,384		-4,200		-7,081		-7,451		'
Windfall excess tax benefits related to share-based payments	243		960		1,953		3,029		'
Withholding tax paid on vesting of restricted stock net of proceeds from exercise of stock options	563		5,652		-1,025		6,745		'
Net cash flows from (used in) financing activities	-55,293	[1]	-133,096	[1]	-234,314	[1]	98,064	[1]	'
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	-746		126		406		-1,574		'
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-18,320		-83,207		-138,211		87,351		'
Cash and cash equivalents:	'		'		'		'		'
Beginning of period	251,546		453,452		371,437		282,894		282,894
End of period	233,226		370,245		233,226		370,245		371,437
Number of discontinued concepts	'		'		'		'		4
Reportable Legal Entities | Outerwall Inc.	'		'		'		'		'
Operating Activities:	'		'		'		'		'
Net income (loss)	21,753		46,857		44,928		69,461		'
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities:	'		'		'		'		'
Depreciation and other	'		'		18,554		14,642		'
Amortization of intangible assets	'		'		1,072		1,139		'
Share-based payments expense	'		'		5,451		5,063		'
Windfall excess tax benefits related to share-based payments	'		'		-1,953		-3,029		'
Deferred income taxes	'		'		-2,451		10,915		'
Impairment expense	'		'		0	[1]	2,676	[1]	'
Loss from equity method investments, net	224		1,435		448		2,019		'
Amortization of deferred financing fees and debt discount	'		'		2,522		4,047		'
Loss from early extinguishment of debt	'		'		1,963		5,949		'
Other	'		'		-1,011		-1,536		'
Equity in (income) losses of subsidiaries	-20,177		-38,630		-46,808		-64,717		'
Cash flows from changes in operating assets and liabilities:	'		'		'		'		'
Accounts receivable, net	'		'		528		-555		'
Content library	'		'		36		680		'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	'		'		20,618		-3,176		'
Other assets	'		'		42		145		'
Accounts payable	'		'		-3,201		3,221		'
Accrued payable to retailers	'		'		4,146		2,869		'
Other accrued liabilities	'		'		-3,874		1,542		'
Net cash flows from operating activities	'		'		41,010		51,355		'
Investing Activities:	'		'		'		'		'
Purchases of property and equipment	'		'		-17,458		-32,037		'
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	'		'		750		12,079		'
Net sales (purchases) of short term investments	'		'		'		-10,000		'
Receipt of note receivable principal	'		'		'		95		'
Cash paid for equity investments	'		'		0		0		'
Investments in and advances to affiliates	'		'		69,392		-31,177		'
Net cash flows used in investing activities	'		'		52,684		-61,040		'
Financing Activities:	'		'		'		'		'
Proceeds from issuance of senior unsecured notes	'		'		295,500		343,769		'
Proceeds from new borrowing on Credit Facility	'		'		505,000		0		'
Principal payments on Credit Facility	'		'		-534,375		-6,562		'
Financing costs associated with Credit Facility and senior unsecured notes	'		'		-2,082		-444		'
Conversion of convertible debt	'		'		-17,724		-169,634		'
Repurchases of common stock(2)	'		'		-474,480		-71,388		'
Principal payments on capital lease obligations and other debt	'		'		-6,863		-7,053		'
Windfall excess tax benefits related to share-based payments	'		'		1,953		3,029		'
Withholding tax paid on vesting of restricted stock net of proceeds from exercise of stock options	'		'		-1,025		6,745		'
Net cash flows from (used in) financing activities	'		'		-234,096		98,462		'
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	'		'		5		21		'
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	'		'		-140,397		88,798		'
Cash and cash equivalents:	'		'		'		'		'
Beginning of period	'		'		315,250		242,489		242,489
End of period	174,853		331,287		174,853		331,287		'
Reportable Legal Entities | Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries	'		'		'		'		'
Operating Activities:	'		'		'		'		'
Net income (loss)	20,177		38,630		46,808		64,717		'
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities:	'		'		'		'		'
Depreciation and other	'		'		75,912		77,573		'
Amortization of intangible assets	'		'		6,623		2,755		'
Share-based payments expense	'		'		1,393		3,617		'
Windfall excess tax benefits related to share-based payments	'		'		0		0		'
Deferred income taxes	'		'		-10,855		-46,283		'
Impairment expense	'		'		0	[1]	0	[1]	'
Loss from equity method investments, net	10,317		8,194		19,461		14,635		'
Amortization of deferred financing fees and debt discount	'		'		0		0		'
Loss from early extinguishment of debt	'		'		0		0		'
Other	'		'		-180		-272		'
Equity in (income) losses of subsidiaries	259		1,683		2,691		3,343		'
Cash flows from changes in operating assets and liabilities:	'		'		'		'		'
Accounts receivable, net	'		'		4,514		-791		'
Content library	'		'		47,037		5,459		'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	'		'		1,105		-6,951		'
Other assets	'		'		979		744		'
Accounts payable	'		'		-67,218		-59,380		'
Accrued payable to retailers	'		'		-13,460		-5,097		'
Other accrued liabilities	'		'		-978		-16,177		'
Net cash flows from operating activities	'		'		113,832		37,892		'
Investing Activities:	'		'		'		'		'
Purchases of property and equipment	'		'		-31,412		-40,988		'
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	'		'		1,043		750		'
Net sales (purchases) of short term investments	'		'		'		0		'
Receipt of note receivable principal	'		'		'		0		'
Cash paid for equity investments	'		'		-10,500		-14,000		'
Investments in and advances to affiliates	'		'		-71,176		20,373		'
Net cash flows used in investing activities	'		'		-112,045		-33,865		'
Financing Activities:	'		'		'		'		'
Proceeds from issuance of senior unsecured notes	'		'		0		0		'
Proceeds from new borrowing on Credit Facility	'		'		0		0		'
Principal payments on Credit Facility	'		'		0		0		'
Financing costs associated with Credit Facility and senior unsecured notes	'		'		0		0		'
Conversion of convertible debt	'		'		0		0		'
Repurchases of common stock(2)	'		'		0		0		'
Principal payments on capital lease obligations and other debt	'		'		-3		-203		'
Windfall excess tax benefits related to share-based payments	'		'		0		0		'
Withholding tax paid on vesting of restricted stock net of proceeds from exercise of stock options	'		'		0		0		'
Net cash flows from (used in) financing activities	'		'		-3		-203		'
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	'		'		0		0		'
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	'		'		1,784		3,824		'
Cash and cash equivalents:	'		'		'		'		'
Beginning of period	'		'		9,639		0		0
End of period	11,423		3,824		11,423		3,824		'
Reportable Legal Entities | Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries	'		'		'		'		'
Operating Activities:	'		'		'		'		'
Net income (loss)	-259		-1,683		-2,691		-3,343		'
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities:	'		'		'		'		'
Depreciation and other	'		'		3,792		2,294		'
Amortization of intangible assets	'		'		0		0		'
Share-based payments expense	'		'		0		0		'
Windfall excess tax benefits related to share-based payments	'		'		0		0		'
Deferred income taxes	'		'		-1,698		-1,543		'
Impairment expense	'		'		0	[1]	0	[1]	'
Loss from equity method investments, net	0		0		0		0		'
Amortization of deferred financing fees and debt discount	'		'		0		0		'
Loss from early extinguishment of debt	'		'		0		0		'
Other	'		'		27		-3		'
Equity in (income) losses of subsidiaries	0		0		0		0		'
Cash flows from changes in operating assets and liabilities:	'		'		'		'		'
Accounts receivable, net	'		'		289		-1,304		'
Content library	'		'		413		-1,227		'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	'		'		98		-484		'
Other assets	'		'		15		13		'
Accounts payable	'		'		-576		347		'
Accrued payable to retailers	'		'		2,591		1,955		'
Other accrued liabilities	'		'		318		-128		'
Net cash flows from operating activities	'		'		2,578		-3,423		'
Investing Activities:	'		'		'		'		'
Purchases of property and equipment	'		'		-4,146		-11,219		'
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	'		'		0		3		'
Net sales (purchases) of short term investments	'		'		'		0		'
Receipt of note receivable principal	'		'		'		0		'
Cash paid for equity investments	'		'		0		0		'
Investments in and advances to affiliates	'		'		1,784		10,804		'
Net cash flows used in investing activities	'		'		-2,362		-412		'
Financing Activities:	'		'		'		'		'
Proceeds from issuance of senior unsecured notes	'		'		0		0		'
Proceeds from new borrowing on Credit Facility	'		'		0		0		'
Principal payments on Credit Facility	'		'		0		0		'
Financing costs associated with Credit Facility and senior unsecured notes	'		'		0		0		'
Conversion of convertible debt	'		'		0		0		'
Repurchases of common stock(2)	'		'		0		0		'
Principal payments on capital lease obligations and other debt	'		'		-215		-195		'
Windfall excess tax benefits related to share-based payments	'		'		0		0		'
Withholding tax paid on vesting of restricted stock net of proceeds from exercise of stock options	'		'		0		0		'
Net cash flows from (used in) financing activities	'		'		-215		-195		'
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	'		'		401		-1,595		'
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	'		'		402		-5,625		'
Cash and cash equivalents:	'		'		'		'		'
Beginning of period	'		'		46,548		40,759		40,759
End of period	46,950		35,134		46,950		35,134		'
Eliminations and Consolidation Reclassifications	'		'		'		'		'
Operating Activities:	'		'		'		'		'
Net income (loss)	-19,918		-36,947		-44,117		-61,374		'
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities:	'		'		'		'		'
Depreciation and other	'		'		0		0		'
Amortization of intangible assets	'		'		0		0		'
Share-based payments expense	'		'		0		0		'
Windfall excess tax benefits related to share-based payments	'		'		0		0		'
Deferred income taxes	'		'		0		0		'
Impairment expense	'		'		0	[1]	0	[1]	'
Loss from equity method investments, net	0		0		0		0		'
Amortization of deferred financing fees and debt discount	'		'		0		0		'
Loss from early extinguishment of debt	'		'		0		0		'
Other	'		'		0		0		'
Equity in (income) losses of subsidiaries	19,918		36,947		44,117		61,374		'
Cash flows from changes in operating assets and liabilities:	'		'		'		'		'
Accounts receivable, net	'		'		0		0		'
Content library	'		'		0		0		'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	'		'		182		0		'
Other assets	'		'		0		0		'
Accounts payable	'		'		0		354		'
Accrued payable to retailers	'		'		0		0		'
Other accrued liabilities	'		'		-182		0		'
Net cash flows from operating activities	'		'		0		354		'
Investing Activities:	'		'		'		'		'
Purchases of property and equipment	'		'		0		0		'
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	'		'		0		0		'
Net sales (purchases) of short term investments	'		'		'		0		'
Receipt of note receivable principal	'		'		'		0		'
Cash paid for equity investments	'		'		0		0		'
Investments in and advances to affiliates	'		'		0		0		'
Net cash flows used in investing activities	'		'		0		0		'
Financing Activities:	'		'		'		'		'
Proceeds from issuance of senior unsecured notes	'		'		0		0		'
Proceeds from new borrowing on Credit Facility	'		'		0		0		'
Principal payments on Credit Facility	'		'		0		0		'
Financing costs associated with Credit Facility and senior unsecured notes	'		'		0		0		'
Conversion of convertible debt	'		'		0		0		'
Repurchases of common stock(2)	'		'		0		0		'
Principal payments on capital lease obligations and other debt	'		'		0		0		'
Windfall excess tax benefits related to share-based payments	'		'		0		0		'
Withholding tax paid on vesting of restricted stock net of proceeds from exercise of stock options	'		'		0		0		'
Net cash flows from (used in) financing activities	'		'		0		0		'
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	'		'		0		0		'
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	'		'		0		354		'
Cash and cash equivalents:	'		'		'		'		'
Beginning of period	'		'		0		-354		-354
End of period	$0		$0		$0		$0		'
[1]	During 2013, we discontinued four ventures previously included in our New Ventures operating segment, Orango, Rubi, Crisp Market, and Star Studio. Cash flows from these discontinued operations are not segregated from cash flows from continuing operations in all periods presented because they were not material.
[2]	The total cost of repurchases of common stock during the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 was $50.0 million and $474.6 million, respectively, which includes $3.8 million in fees and expenses relating to the tender offer recorded as part of the cost of treasury stock in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. See Note 10: Repurchases of Common Stock for more information.

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Recognition of Outside Basis Difference, Amount	$2.30	'	'	'
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent	20.30%	5.80%	30.00%	19.70%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent	'	'	35.00%	35.00%
Proceeds from sale of other property and equipment	'	11.8	'	'
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deduction, Other, Amount	'	$17.80	'	'

Subsequent_Events_Details

Subsequent Events (Details) (Subsequent Event [Member], Convertible Notes, USD $)	1 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014
Subsequent Event [Line Items]	'
Number of consecutive trading days to calculate number of shares of common stock to be issued upon conversion	'25 days
Scenario, Forecast [Member]	'
Subsequent Event [Line Items]	'
Debt Instrument Convertible Principal Amount Holders Intend to Convert	4.7