EXHIBIT 99.1

GENIUS PRODUCTS REGAINS BABY GENIUS DISTRIBUTION RIGHTS

San Diego--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2004--Genius Products, Inc. (OTCBB:GNPI -
News) announced today that it will begin to self-distribute its Baby Genius line
of videos and DVDs. The Baby Genius line was previously distributed by Warner
Home Video Inc.

Mike Meader, President of Genius Products said, "Genius Products will be
re-launching the entire Baby Genius video and DVD line later this year. Baby
Genius is a very recognized brand in the marketplace, and we feel there are
significant opportunities."

Genius Products plans to re-launch the Award Winning 7 title Baby Genius series
with new artwork, and updated animation on the earlier titles. Genius Products
also has plans to produce and release an additional Baby Genius DVD title in
2004.

About Genius Products Inc.

Genius Products Inc. is a multi-brand company that designs and markets family
entertainment products including DVDs, videos, CDs and cassettes. The products
are sold under various brand names including Baby Genius, Kid Genius, AMC, Bozo
the Clown, Paddington Bear, Raggedy Ann & Andy, Guess How Much I Love You, and
the Snowman. The company's award-winning products are widely distributed at
major retail stores nationwide such as Target, Wal-Mart, Toys R Us, Babies R Us,
Borders, Best Buy, and Shopko. The company also licenses the Baby Genius brand
to third party companies for a variety of products including, books, apparel and
infant care products. Promotional partners include Kellogg's, The World Famous
San Diego Zoo, Parents Magazine, Playtex, Fazoli's, and Child Magazine.

Safe Harbor Statement

Except for historical matters contained herein, the matters discussed in this
press release are forward-looking statements and are made pursuant to the safe
harbor provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The
forward-looking statements reflect assumptions and involve risks and
uncertainties, which may affect Genius Products' business, forecasts,
projections, prospects, and cause results to differ from these forward-looking
statements. Such risks and uncertainties include the company's ability to grow
its business and other matters, which are described in the company's filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Genius Products Inc., San Diego
                     Klaus Moeller, 858-793-8840
                     info@geniusproducts.com

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