“Riveting. A dynamic, devious and ingenious thriller.”
- Claudia Puig, USA Today

SANTA MONICA – Genius Products, Inc. (OTCBB: GNPI) and The Weinstein Company announced the DVD release of Lucky Number Slevin on September 12, 2006. Hailed as “a fun-as-hell roller coaster ride,”** Lucky Number Slevin is a clever, genre-bending thriller that twists and turns its way through a world of crime and revenge with surprising plot twists and devious characters. The all-star cast of Josh Hartnett (Sin City), Bruce Willis (Sin City, Armageddon), Lucy Liu (Kill Bill, Charlie’s Angels), Academy Award® winner Morgan Freeman (Million Dollar Baby), Academy Award® winner Sir Ben Kingsley (House of Sand and Fog), and Stanley Tucci (The Terminal) deliver killer performances that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

Lucky Number Slevin is available in both widescreen and fullscreen versions for an SRP of $29.95. The DVD release includes an alternate ending, deleted scenes, a behind the scenes making of featurette, and two audio commentaries with Josh Hartnett, Lucy Liu and writer Jason Smilovic.

New York’s most feared gangsters, The Boss (Morgan Freeman) and The Rabbi (Ben Kingsley), have waited 20 years for the chance to kill each other. When down-on-his-luck Slevin (Josh Hartnett) stumbles into the running feud, their ceasefire unravels. Tracked by the mysterious assassin Goodkat (Bruce Willis) and distracted by his flirtatious neighbor Lindsey (Lucy Liu), Slevin must use his wits to cheat death.

*Dean Richards/WGN-TV(WB) &WGN Radio, Chicago
**Venice Magazine

Lucky Number Slevin, a Weinstein Company presentation, was released in theaters by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM) on April 7, 2006.

BASICS
Price: $29.95 SRP
Order Due Date: July 25 (Merchandisers)
August 1 (Singles)
Street Date: September 12, 2006
MPAA Rating: R
Languages: English, French
Subtitles: Spanish, English
Running time: 1 Hour 50 minutes
Catalog Numbers: Widescreen – 79481
Full Screen - 79482
Closed Captioned

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; THE LIBERTINE, starring Johnny Depp; and SCARY MOVIE 4. Potential new releases include a sequel to SIN CITY, SCHOOL FOR SCOUNDRELS, CLERKS II and the highly anticipated film, BOBBY.

Safe Harbor Statement

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 anticipated number of releases, timing and financial performance of home video releases such as SCARY MOVIE 4, DERAILED, HOODWINKED, MRS. HENDERSON PRESENTS, WOLF CREEK, THE MATADOR, THE LIBERTINE, LUCKY NUMBER SLEVEN, a sequel to SIN CITY, SCHOOL FOR SCOUNDRELS, CLERKS II, BOBBY, and any other statements relating to such new or potential releases that are not historical statements of fact. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to access. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements 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.

About The Weinstein Company

The Weinstein Company was created by Bob and Harvey Weinstein, the brothers who founded Miramax Films Corp. in 1979. TWC is a multi-media company that officially launched on October 1, 2005. Dimension Films, the genre label that was founded in 1993 by Bob Weinstein, is also included under TWC banner. The Weinsteins are actively working on the production, development and acquisition of projects for TWC.

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