Search Elements:
- Taxonomy
- us-gaap
- Name
- DirectToTelevisionFilmCostsDevelopment
- Label
- Direct-to-television Film Costs, Development
- Period Type
- instant
- Balance Type
- debit
- Type
- xbrli:monetaryItemType
- Definition
- The amount of direct negative costs incurred in development of a direct-to-television film, as well as allocations of production overhead and capitalized interest. Examples of direct negative costs include costs of story and scenario; compensation of cast, directors, producers, extras, and miscellaneous staff; costs of set construction and operations, wardrobe, and accessories; costs of sound synchronization; rental facilities on location; and postproduction costs such as music, special effects, and editing.