SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Other current assets:    
Prepaid rent $ 39,021 $ 37,839
Income taxes receivable 3,029 3,871
Prepaid insurance and other 16,512 18,578
Merchandise inventory 10,516 10,645
Other 15,265 9,891
Other current assets, total 84,343 80,824
Other long-term assets:    
Investments in real estate 11,300 10,733
Deferred financing costs 13,129 7,841
Investments in equity method investees 332,440 327,910
Computer software 38,619 39,237
Investment in RealD Inc. common stock 14,429 10,442
Other 7,687 6,341
Other long-term assets, total 417,604 402,504
Accrued expenses and other liabilities:    
Taxes other than income 47,988 46,251
Interest 13,649 9,783
Payroll and vacation 10,901 21,697
Current portion of casualty claims and premiums 9,211 10,030
Accrued bonus 16,771 36,916
Theatre and other closure 7,709 6,405
Accrued licensing and percentage rent 14,399 19,241
Current portion of pension and other benefits liabilities 781 766
Other 14,853 19,831
Accrued expenses and other liabilities, total 136,262 170,920
Other long-term liabilities:    
Unfavorable lease obligations 165,073 194,233
Deferred rent 120,184 55,272
Pension and other benefits 48,436 30,177
RealD deferred lease incentive 16,047 18,635
Casualty claims and premiums 10,327 9,525
Theatre and other closure 45,126 48,758
Other 14,524 14,346
Other long-term liabilities, total $ 419,717 $ 370,946