Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Mergers and Acquisitions - Additional information (Detail)

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Mergers and Acquisitions - Additional information (Detail) (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Right
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Dec. 31, 2012
Gaiam Vivendi Entertainment
Dec. 31, 2011
Gaiam Vivendi Entertainment
Mar. 28, 2012
Gaiam Vivendi Entertainment
Business Acquisition [Line Items]            
Voting equity interests of Vivendi Entertainment           100.00%
Total consideration to be transferred       $ 32,100,000    
Consideration to be transferred in cash 13,400,000          
Consideration to be transferred by non interest promissory note 18,700,000          
Maturity period of promissory note       90 days    
Acquisition-related costs 1,667,000 [1] 2,393,000 [1]   1,700,000    
Collection period of pre closing accounts       90 days    
Media Titles 3,000          
Gross contractual amount receivable           44,000,000
Estimated fair value of receivables           25,100,000
The best estimate of the contractual cash flows not expected to be collected           18,900,000
Useful lives assigned to acquired other intangibles       5 years    
Net revenue 19,900,000          
Net Income 3,600,000          
Pro forma net income (loss) adjusted       2,200,000 2,700,000  
Gain recognized, representing investment's estimated fair value immediately before acquiring control     $ 977,000      
[1] RSOL was deconsolidated and accounted for as an equity method investment effective December 31, 2011. Consequently, RSOL is reported as an equity method investment for the year ended December 31, 2012 and as a consolidated subsidiary for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010.