Genius Brands International, Inc.
190 N. Canon Drive, 4th Fl.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
July 2, 2020
VIA EDGAR
Securities and Exchange Commission
Division of Corporation Finance
100 F Street, N.E.
Mail Stop 3561
Washington, D.C. 20549
Re: | Genius Brands International, Inc. |
Registration Statement on Form S-3
Filed on June 26, 2020
File No. 333-239495
Acceleration Request
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule 461 of the Rules and Regulations promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Genius Brands International, Inc. (the “Company”) hereby requests that the effectiveness of the above-captioned Registration Statement on Form S-3 be accelerated to Monday, July 6, 2020, at 4:30 p.m., Eastern Time, or as soon as thereafter practicable.
The cooperation of the staff in meeting the timetable described above is very much appreciated.
Any questions should be addressed to Jeffrey Schultz, Esq., at Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C., Chrysler Center, 666 Third Avenue, New York, New York 10017, telephone (212) 692-6732.
Thank you very much.
Very truly yours, | |
GENIUS BRANDS INTERNATIONAL, INC. | |
/s/ Andy Heyward | |
By: Andy Heyward | |
Title: Chief Executive Officer |
cc: | Securities and Exchange Commission |
Katherine Bagley | |
Genius Brands International, Inc. | |
Bob Denton, Chief Financial Officer | |
Michael Jaffa, General Counsel | |
Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. | |
Jeffrey P. Schultz, Esq. |