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LEASES (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2014
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| Future minimum rental payments required under existing operating leases and digital projector equipment leases payable to DCIP | |
| 2015 | $ 419,273 |
| 2016 | 428,133 |
| 2017 | 408,851 |
| 2018 | 366,120 |
| 2019 | 328,409 |
| Thereafter | 1,542,618 |
| Total minimum payments required | $ 3,493,404 |
| Number of theatres under construction taken on lease | 5 |
| Number of screens in theatres under construction taken on lease | 51 |