THE COMPANY AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Impairment, Taxes, Insurance (Details)
£ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2016
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2015
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2014
USD ($)
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Jan. 20, 2017
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2016
GBP (£)
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Dec. 31, 2016
USD ($)
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Nov. 08, 2016
GBP (£)
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| Impairment losses |
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| Impairment losses |
$ 5,544,000
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$ 1,702,000
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$ 3,149,000
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| Impairment of property |
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$ 863,000
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| Tangible asset impairment, number of theatres | item |
2
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3
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8
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| Tangible asset impairment, number of screens | item |
22
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15
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94
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| Casualty Insurance |
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| Self-insured amount for general liability per occurrence |
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$ 1,000,000
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| Deductible limit per occurrence for workers compensation claims |
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500,000
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| Casualty insurance reserves, net of estimated insurance recoveries |
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$ 19,973,000
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$ 23,435,000
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| Expenses related to general liability and workers compensation claims |
$ 15,617,000
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18,487,000
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$ 16,329,000
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| 6.375% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2024 |
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| Foreign Currency Translation [Abstract] |
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| Debt instrument face amount | £ |
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£ 250,000
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£ 250,000
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| Interest rate of debt (as a percent) |
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6.375%
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6.375%
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6.375%
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| Impairment Of LongLived Assets Caption [Member] |
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| Impairment losses |
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| Impairment losses |
$ 5,544,000
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$ 1,702,000
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$ 3,149,000
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| Nordic | Subsequent Events |
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| Foreign Currency Translation [Abstract] |
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| Debt instrument face amount |
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$ 675,000,000
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