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Mergers and Acquisitions (Details Textual)

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Mergers and Acquisitions (Details Textual) (USD $)
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2011
Mar. 28, 2012
Mergers and Acquisitions (Textual) [Abstract]          
Consideration to be transferred in cash $ 13,400,000   $ 13,400,000    
Consideration to be transferred by non interest promissory note 18,700,000   18,700,000    
Media Titles     3,000    
Acquisition-related costs    [1] 2,010,000 [1] 1,667,000 [1] 2,010,000 [1]  
Net revenue 6,300,000   6,600,000    
Net Income 1,100,000   1,200,000    
Gaiam Vivendi Entertainment [Member]
          
Mergers and Acquisitions (Textual) [Abstract]          
Voting equity interests of Vivendi Entertainment         100.00%
Total consideration to be transferred 32,100,000   32,100,000    
Acquisition-related costs 0   1,700,000    
Pro forma net income (loss) adjusted   $ 700,000 $ 800,000 $ 1,000,000  
[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 three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and as a consolidated subsidiary for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011.