SANTA MONICA -- (June 1, 2006) -- Building upon its rich library of feature film content for distribution on DVD and digital platforms, Genius Products, Inc. (OTCBB:GNPI) secured the exclusive U.S. distribution rights to the highly anticipated slate of upcoming live action feature films from Seven Arts Pictures, it was announced today by Genius CEO Trevor Drinkwater. The exclusive agreement, negotiated on behalf of Seven Arts by Jed Daly, President of Infiniti Films, includes home video, digital, television and video-on-demand rights throughout the U.S.

Genius will distribute up to six films per year with an initial slate that includes:

DEAL, starring Burt Reynolds (BOOGIE NIGHTS) as an ex-gambler who teaches a hot-shot college kid some things about playing cards, then finds himself pulled into the world series of poker where his protege becomes his toughest competition. The film also stars Brett Harrison (ORANGE COUNTY), Jennifer Tilly (DISNEY'S THE HAUNTED MANSION), Charles Durning ("Steven King's Desperation") and Shannon Elizabeth (AMERICAN PIE). NINE MILES DOWN, a new thriller directed by Anthony Waller (AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN PARIS).

"These first titles, set for release this year on DVD, illustrate the extraordinary caliber of filmmaking content that is synonymous with the Seven Arts brand and will support a primary Genius Products objective to dramatically improve revenue and margins on every release," said Trevor Drinkwater, President and CEO of Genius Products. "We are thrilled to be in business with Seven Arts Pictures and grateful to Jed Daly for negotiating this agreement."

"We are impressed by the enthusiasm and commitment of Trevor and his team for our films," said Peter Hoffman, Chairman of Seven Arts. "We look forward to a long and profitable relationship with Genius and The Weinstein Company."

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, and Baby Genius�, the company's products are distributed through the Genius Products Branded Distribution Network, an extensive 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 HOODWINKED, the animated family comedy which ranked #1 in consumer sales in its debut week; DERAILED, starring Jennifer Aniston and Clive Owen, which ranked #1 in rentals in its debut week; WOLF CREEK, an Australian horror film; and 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 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; David Zucker's hilarious new sequel, SCARY MOVIE 4; THE LIBERTINE, starring Johnny Depp; and LUCKY NUMBER SLEVEN, a Weinstein Company presentation released theatrically by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) starring Josh Hartnett, Bruce Willis and Lucy Liu. Potential new releases include a sequel to SIN CITY, SCHOOL FOR SCOUNDRELS, CLERKS II and the highly anticipated film, BOBBY.

ABOUT SEVEN ARTS PICTURES

For nearly a decade, Seven Arts Pictures has remained a prominent full service independent producer and distributor of quality feature films. Under the experienced hand of Founder and Chairman Peter Hoffman, the company has distinguished itself as a consistent source for both art house quality films that boast "festival cache," as well as highly-marketable big budget feature films that appeal to a worldwide audience. Recent Seven Arts Pictures films include STANDER, which follows the infamous career and life of one of South Africa's most popular anti-heroes, and ASYLUM, based on Patrick Marber's celebrated novel and starring Sir Ian McKellen, along with Marton Csokas and Hugh Bonneville.

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