SANTA MONICA (May 9, 2006) HOODWINKED, the blockbuster family film from The Weinstein Company and Kanbar Entertainment that generated an incredible $52 million at the box office and ranked #1 in its debut week, continued its success on DVD, becoming the #1 seller during its first week at retail. HOODWINKED was released May 2 by Genius Products, Inc. (OTCBB:GNPI).

It is great to be number one and especially gratifying to be right on track with our distribution goals as the new company takes form, said Genius Products CEO Trevor Drinkwater.

Genius has done an incredible job handling HOODWINKED and we look forward to making more successful movies with Maurice Kanbar and Kanbar Entertainment, said Harvey Weinstein, co-chairman of The Weinstein Company.

We are so excited that DVD buyers have embraced HOODWINKED with the same enthusiasm as theater goers. The film is terrific family entertainment and is packed with more fun and more laughs than any other CGI film has offered in quite some time, said Maurice Kanbar, founder of Kanbar Entertainment.

Kanbar Entertainment and The Weinstein Company retell the classic story of Red Riding Hood with a whole new hilarious twist in HOODWINKED. This $52 million box office surprise hit begins at the end of the tale and winds its way back, telling the story from the viewpoint of four different characters. HOODWINKED takes no prisoners as it irreverently and joyfully re-frames the fairy tale as a criminal investigation that combines humor and heart with wild hi-jinx! The film features the voice talents of Anne Hathaway (BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN, THE PRINCESS DIARIES), Glen Close (THE STEPFORD WIVES, The Shield), James Belushi (According to Jim), Patrick Warburton (Seinfeld), Andy Dick (News Radio), Xzibit (DERAILED, MTV's Pimp My Ride), Anthony Anderson (HUSTLE & FLOW) and David Ogden Stiers (M*A*S*H).

ABOUT GENIUS PRODUCTS, INC.

Genius Products, Inc. (OTCBB:GNPI), produces and distributes an ever-expanding library of home entertainment products including DVDs and CDs. Sold in retail outlets nationwide under such well-known brands as Wellspring, Sundance Channel Home Entertainment™, NBC News, TV Guide® and Baby Genius®, the company's products are distributed through the Genius Products Branded Distribution Network, an extensive, proprietary distribution network that extends throughout the U.S. to mass, drugstore, supermarket and specialty retailers. Genius Products recently released on home video The Weinstein Company smash hits, DERAILED, starring Jennifer Aniston and Clive Owen and WOLF CREEK, an Australian horror film as well as the Oscar nominated film, MRS. HENDERSON PRESENTS, starring Judi Dench and Bob Hoskins.

Genius Products boasts a premiere management team comprised of seasoned executives, formerly with major Hollywood studios, who have steered the company into the forefront of the industry through their landmark exclusive distribution deal with The Weinstein Company.

Upcoming films planned for release by Genius Products include films by The Weinstein Company such as THE MATADOR, starring Pierce Brosnan; DOOGAL, a comical animated adventure with the voices of Jimmy Fallon, Jon Stewart, Whoopi Goldberg and William H. Macy; TRANSAMERICA, starring Felicity Huffman; THE MATADOR, starring Pierce Brosnan; David Zucker's hilarious new sequel, SCARY MOVIE 4; and THE LIBERTINE, starring Johnny Depp. Potential new releases include a sequel to SIN CITY, SCHOOL FOR SCOUNDRELS, CLERKS II and the highly anticipated film BOBBY.

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Except for historical matters contained herein, the matters discussed in this press release are forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements reflect assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties that may affect Genius Products' business, forecasts, projections and prospects, and cause actual results to differ materially from those in these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to the Genius Products' newly implemented Vendor Managed Inventory system, DERAILED, HOODWINKED, MRS. HENDERSON PRESENTS, WOLF CREEK, TRANSAMERICA, THE MATADOR, DOOGAL, THE LIBERTINE and any other statements relating to such new release that are not historical statements of fact. Actual results could vary for many reasons, including but not limited to, the unpredictability of audience demand, the effect of technological change and the availability of alternative forms of entertainment. Other such risks and uncertainties include the matters described in Genius Products' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Genius Products assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release.

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