Genius Products Inc. (GNPR)

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Line Rider(TM) 2: Unbound Now Available for Nintendo DS(TM) and PC From Genius Products

'... is a blast to play.' - IGN 'The new incarnation ... a full-fledged sequel.' - GamesRadar

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept 17, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Genius Products, Inc. (GNPI)

GNPI announced today that Line Rider(TM) 2: Unbound for Nintendo DS(TM) and PC are now available at retail outlets. Capturing the fun and thrills of the addictive Web version, Line Rider 2: Unbound for Nintendo DS and PC features three game modes, Story Mode, Freestyle Mode and Puzzle Mode, along with dozens of new tools to enable even more creative freedom. In addition, Line Rider(TM) 2: Unbound for Nintendo DS(TM) and PC offer Wi-Fi and online capabilities so players can trade and share tracks anywhere and anytime seamlessly! Now available for $29.99 MSRP and $19.99 MSRP respectively, Line Rider(TM) 2: Unbound for Nintendo DS(TM) and PC are rated "E" for Everyone by the ESRB.

"Genius Products is very proud to release Line Rider 2: Unbound -- a game that appeals to all age groups and sparks endless fun, and creativity," said Trevor Drinkwater, President and CEO of Genius Products. "Part of our core product focus at Genius is interactive entertainment that expands the boundaries of video games and Line Rider 2: Unbound's unique gameplay and community features accomplishes that and stands apart from the rest."

Developed by inXile entertainment, Line Rider 2: Unbound follows the sled-stealing scumbag Chaz who is up to no good and only you, as the clever and cunning Bosh, can defeat him. For Bosh to save his true love Bailey, players must solve over 40 mind-bending puzzles created by the #1 Line Rider player in the world, TechDawg. Players can also create their own puzzles and story-telling masterpieces and share them on the Internet by posting on sites such as YouTube, Facebook or the official Line Rider Web site http://www.linerider2unbound.com.
Genius Products, Inc. will ship Line Rider 2: Unbound for Wii(TM) to retail on October 6, 2008.

About Genius Products:

Genius Products, Inc. (GNPI) along with The Weinstein Company Holdings LLC, together owns Genius Products, LLC, a leading independent home-entertainment distribution company that produces, licenses and distributes a valuable library of motion pictures, television programming, family, lifestyle and trend entertainment on DVD and other emerging platforms through its expansive network of retailers throughout the U.S. Genius handles the distribution, marketing and sales for such brands as Animal Planet, Asia Extreme(TM), Discovery Kids, Dragon Dynasty(TM), Dimension Films(TM), Entertainment Rights group companies (Entertainment Rights, Classic Media and Big Idea), ESPN(R), IFC(R), RHI Entertainment(TM), Sesame Workshop(R), TLC, The Weinstein Company(R) and WWE(R). Genius Products, Inc. is the managing member of Genius Products, LLC, in which it holds a 30% equity interest.

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