Genius Products, Inc. and Brandissimo! Inc. Sign Long-Term Distribution and Production Deal; Brandissimo! Will Produce Original Children's and All-Family Content for Exclusive Distribution by Genius Products.

SAN DIEGO -- Agreement Launches with Genius Products' North American Distribution of Spectrum Connections(TM) Produced by Brandissimo! under Guidance of Autism Medical Specialists

Marking the first development since finalizing its sweeping deal with The Weinstein Company, Genius Products, Inc. (OTCBB:GNPI), has entered into a long-term distribution and production agreement with award-winning production company Brandissimo!, it was announced by Trevor Drinkwater, Chief Executive Officer of Genius Products.

Under the agreement, Genius Products will represent the North American distribution of Brandissimo!-produced and controlled titles intended for initial release on DVD. At the same time, Brandissimo! will serve as exclusive producer of all original, branded family entertainment products distributed under Genius Products' slate of children's and family brands.

The Genius-Brandissimo! agreement launches with Spectrum Connections(TM), Brandissimo!'s landmark brand designed for children on the spectrum of autism and related disorders. Developed and produced in association with RX Entertainment and under the guidance of autism medical specialists, Spectrum Connections(TM) is designed to meet the special developmental needs of autistic children. Included in the groundbreaking franchise are two DVDs and a companion CD that will be available at retail this month. Genius and Brandissimo! expect to announce multiple additional projects in the near future.

Brandissimo! Inc. was founded in 2002 by David Snyder, Bill Gross and Frank Fraser. Snyder, who is currently an Executive Vice President at Genius Products, was Senior Vice President of Production at Walt Disney Television International. Gross, formerly a Vice President and agent at William Morris Agency and a Disney animation executive, most recently served as General Manager of 2K Games West, a subsidiary of Take Two Interactive Software, Inc., where he launched the company's licensed video game division. Snyder and Gross also served as senior creative and brand strategy executives at Gullane Entertainment, prior to the company's purchase by HIT Entertainment PLC. Fraser was a Creative Director at Walt Disney Consumer Products.

Snyder and Gross, together with CCI Entertainment and Collingwood O'Hare Entertainment, executive produced Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs, an animated series currently airing as part of Cartoon Network's new Tickle U preschool block in the U.S. and on numerous broadcasters around the world.

Commenting on the agreement, Drinkwater said: "Brandissimo! has played an important role in developing the production and marketing strategies for our family entertainment properties. Their creative expertise provides Genius with an exceptional platform for expanding our family entertainment brands. We are pleased to solidify our ongoing relationship through this new agreement and look forward to their continued expert guidance."

About Brandissimo!

Brandissimo! Inc. is a family entertainment production and brand consulting company founded by David Snyder, Bill Gross, and Frank Fraser. The company recently developed and produced a 26-episode CGI entertainment property for rough-and-tumble kids entitled Meteor the Monster Truck that celebrates the way preschoolers play.

About Genius Products, Inc.

Genius Products, Inc. (OTCBB:GNPI) produces and distributes home entertainment products including DVDs and CDs, which are sold in retail outlets nationwide under such well-known brands as NBC News, Wellspring, TV Guide(R), Sundance Channel Home Entertainment(TM) and Baby Genius(R). Upcoming films planned for release by Genius Products include films by The Weinstein Company such as DERAILED, starring Jennifer Aniston and Clive Owen; MRS. HENDERSON PRESENTS, starring Judi Dench and Bob Hoskins; WOLF CREEK, an Australian horror film; and THE MATADOR, starring Pierce Brosnan. Potential new releases include sequels to SIN CITY, SCARY MOVIE, KILL BILL and TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES.

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