SANTA MONICA, CA -- Genius Products, Inc. (OTCBB: GNPI) and IFC Films have teamed up to release two provocative and intoxicating titles on September 26, 2006, Russian Dolls and Three Times. Russian Dolls, the sequel to the critically acclaimed L'AUBERGE ESPAGNOLE, is directed by French director Cedric Klapisch. This fun-loving romantic comedy continues the story of 30-year-old Xavier, (Romain Duris – The Beat That My Heart Skipped), a struggling writer who experiences a series of meaningless love affairs leading to a general apathy toward life. A fluke encounter could be just what Xavier needs to get over this hump but his blasé disposition may serve to thwart this fortuitous opportunity. Russian Dolls features an outstanding ensemble cast including internationally known stars Audrey Tautou (Amelie, The Da Vinci Code), Cecile de France (High Tension) and Kelly Reilly (Pride & Prejudice).

Three Times, a critically acclaimed and international sensation directed by Taiwanese director Hou Hsiao Hsien (Café Lumiere, Flowers of Shanghai), features a delightful and radiant love story of Shu Qi (The Transporter) and Chang Chen (Wong Kar Wai's Happy Together) set in three different eras – 1966, 1911 and 2005. This sentimental tale of three reincarnations of unfinished love is a cinematic masterpiece and was an official selection at the Cannes, Toronto, Telluride, New York and San Francisco International Film Festivals in 2005. Both Russian Dolls and Three Times will carry a suggested retail price of $24.95 and will be available in stores on September 26. Order due date is August 15.

SYNOPSIS: Russian Dolls

Xavier is back! We find him five years after L'AUBERGE ESPAGNOLE – he is now thirty years old. As aspiring novelist, his greatest achievement is a co-credit on an over-the-top TV soap, and his romantic life is equally disappointing. He has one meaningless romantic encounter after another and lines up a confusing series of jobs related to writing – he's a little messed up…A chance meeting could be the answer to both his career and love life, but Xavier's lack of direction (and will-power) threatens to turn his good fortune into ultimate heartbreak.

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Price: $24.95 SRP
Street Date: September 26, 2006
Order Date: August 15, 2006
MPAA Rating: NR
Languages: French w/ English subtitles
Subtitles: English
Running time: 129 minutes
Catalog Number: 79541
UPC: 7 96019 79541 8
Format: 4x3 1.85 LBX

SYNOPSIS: Three Times

Three Times is director Hou Hsiao Hsien's masterpiece. A rapturous and beautiful love story set in three different eras – a pool hall in 1966, a 1911 brothel and present day Taipei. Stylistic and true to life of the times, Hou Hsiao Hsien brings to life the culture of each period as the tales unfold. Critically acclaimed for its wisdom, cinematic style and storytelling, it's a must see for any true lover of cinema.

BASICS
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Price: $24.95 SRP
Street Date: September 26, 2006
Order Date: August 15, 2006
MPAA Rating: NR
Languages: Taiwanese w/ English subtitles
Subtitles: English
Running time: 135 minutes
Catalog Number: 79540
UPC: 7 96019 79540 1
Format: 4x3 1.85 LBX

Other IFC Films coming out on behalf of Genius Products, Inc. include I am a Sex Addict (September 12), Kill the Poor (September 12), 12 and Holding (October 10), Land of Plenty (October 10) and Pizza (October 24).

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 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.

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 Weinstein's are actively working on the production, development and acquisition of projects for TWC.

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Source: Genius Products and Dan Klores Communications (dkcnews.com)