Exhibit 99.1

Genius Products Secures Rights to World-Famous Hollywood Sign to Brand
New Line of Classic Movies and TV Programs for Release on DVD

    SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 12, 2004--

 Global Icons Brokers Licensing Deal for Hollywood Chamber of Commerce

    Standing for more than 75 years as the most recognized symbol of
the entertainment industry in the world, the famed Hollywood Sign will
now grace the boxes of a new series of DVD releases from Genius
Products, Inc. (OTCBB:GNPI).
    Genius Products has signed a multi-year licensing agreement for
the rights to the world-famous Hollywood Sign landmark. The legendary
image will brand an extensive new line of DVD releases featuring many
of Hollywood's best-known stars in classic feature films and
television programs. Global Icons, a corporate and entertainment brand
licensing agency, brokered the deal on behalf of its client, the
Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.
    "The Hollywood Sign is recognized throughout the world as a
universal symbol that epitomizes all the glitz, glamour and excitement
of Hollywood, from the birth of the entertainment industry in
California to the global phenomenon it has become today. It is the
ideal symbol to brand our newest collection of classic movies and
classic TV programs," said Klaus Moeller, Chief Executive Officer.
    Featuring such Hollywood icons as John Wayne, Cary Grant, Marilyn
Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor, Genius Products will release an initial
slate of twenty-four movies and twenty-four television programs under
the new Hollywood Movie Classics and Hollywood Television Classics
brands. Digitally remastered and sound enhanced, the collections will
be offered to retailers in either 120 or 480 count displays with a
June 8, 2004 street date. "The power-packed iconography of the
Hollywood Sign provides Genius Products with an unequalled value-added
component to appeal to millions of Hollywood fans worldwide. We are
pleased to partner with Genius Products on this unique collection as
their products always equate to quality and exceptional presentation,"
said Jeff Lotman, CEO, Global Icons.

    About Global Icons

    Global Icons is a licensing and merchandising agency, specializing
in the development and extension of corporate brands, trademarks, and
entertainment properties. On behalf of its ever-expanding roster of
clients, the company's goal is to drive profitability and increase
brand awareness through the establishment of new products,
distribution channels, and revenue streams. Select clients include
Spinning, Otomix, Delta, Bertram Yacht, Airstream, Chuck E. Cheese,
Duncan Hines, Cirque du Soleil, Igloo, HUMVEE, Pep Boys, Ronald
McDonald House Charities, Hollywood Sign and Walk of Fame, and Beverly
Hills Shield, among others. Please visit www.globalicons.com for more
information.

    About Genius Products, Inc.

    Genius Products, Inc. (OTCBB:GNPI) is a multi-brand company that
designs and markets family entertainment products including DVDs,
videos, CDs and cassettes. The products are sold under Baby
Genius(TM), Kid Genius(TM) and other licensed brands such as Guess How
Much I Love You(TM), Paddington Bear(TM), Raggedy Ann & Andy(TM) and
the AMC(TM) brand name. Our products are distributed at major retail
stores nationwide such as Target, Wal-Mart, Kmart, Sams Club, Costco,
Toys R Us, Babies R Us, Borders, Best Buy and Shopko. We also license
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, Playtex, Fazoli's and Child Magazine.

    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 our
business, forecasts, projections and prospects, and cause results to
differ from these forward-looking statements. Actual results could
vary for many reasons, including but not limited to, the timely
development and acceptance of new products and general market
conditions. Other such risks and uncertainties include our ability to
grow our business, to obtain additional licenses, to meet anticipated
release schedules and other matters, which are described in our
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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