Li'l Blake acts innocent in Gang set Sep 30, 2009
So the series was retitled "The Little Rascals" during its long and popular run on TV and later home video (80 of these talkie shorts were released two years ago by Genius Products) ... So the series was retitled "The Little Rascals" during its long and popular run on TV and later home video (80 of these talkie shorts were released two years ago by Genius Products). (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Weinsteins' splice Sep 23, 2009
News of the layoffs follows last week's unwinding of The Weinstein Co.'s stake in distribution company Genius Products, an investment Harvey publicly valued at more than $400 million but in the end turned out to return only a pittance ... News of the layoffs follows last week's unwinding of The Weinstein Co.'s stake in distribution company Genius Products, an investment Harvey publicly valued at more than $400 million but in the end turned out to return only a pittance. (New York Post -- Business)
Timbaland lets PSP users get in the rhythm with 'Beaterator' Sep 16, 2009
This "party game" from Genius Products includes creative support from Quincy Jones III and legendary Mix Master Mike of Beastie Boys fame. Def Jam Rapstar: From 4mm Games and Def Jam Interactive, Rapstar (due this winter, Xbox 360 and PS3, no price or rating; defjamrapstar. (USA Today -- Tech)
Weinstein Co. loses its Genius Sep 15, 2009
The Weinstein Co., the film studio founded by Weinstein and his brother Bob, quietly terminated its 70 percent stake in home-video distributor Genius Products yesterday, The Post has learned ... The Weinstein Co., the film studio founded by Weinstein and his brother Bob, quietly terminated its 70 percent stake in home-video distributor Genius Products yesterday, The Post has learned. (New York Post -- Business)
This week's DVD releases (June 21) Jun 21, 2009
(Genius Products, $19. 97; available now) Titles are in stores Tuesday unless specified. (Boston Globe)
New spin on console music games Jun 4, 2009
At present the two major players vying for the musical market space are - Harmonix and Neversoft/FreeStyleGames who make the Rock Star and DJ series respectively, although Genius Products is also developing a virtual mixing desk called Scratch: The Ultimate DJ.. Enjoy and interact. (BBC News -- Technology)
DVD Report: New releases this week (April 19) Apr 19, 2009
Frost/Nixon" (2008) might as well have been titled "Frost vs. Nixon," given the many ready-to-rumble metaphors that director Ron Howard and writer Peter Morgan work into their dramatization of the disgraced former president's landmark 1977 interviews with British TV personality David Frost. More than once, Nixon (Frank Langella, reprising his London and Broadway stage role) gamely urges Frost (Michael Sheen, ditto) to play it "no-holds-barred" in their sitdowns. Kevin Bacon, as Nixon aide Jack... (Boston Globe)
New on disc: 'Reader,' 'The Spirit,' 'Skins' Apr 18, 2009
THE READER,' GENIUS PRODUCTS. The lowdown: Winslet was given the Academy Award for best actress for her portrayal of a working-class woman with a dark past and a shameful secret who has a brief but intense affair with a young boy that ultimately changes both their lives. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Court Finds No Evidence Supporting Genius Products and Numark Industries Allegations Against Activision Apr 17, 2009
April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The following statement was released today by Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: - ) in response to media and other inquiries related to the Genius Products and Numark Industries lawsuit ... Activision Publishing strongly denies the allegations made by Genius Products and Numark Industries and believes that the claims are disingenuous and lack any merit. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Scratch DJ Game LLC Sues Activision and 7 Studios for Intentional Interference with Contract, Breach of Contract, Conversion and Misappropriation of Trade Secrets Apr 15, 2009
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Scratch DJ Game LLC, a joint venture between Genius Products, LLC (Genius) and Numark Industries LLC (Numark), announced today that it has filed legal action against Activision Publishing, Inc., a subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: - ) (Activision), and California 7 Studios (7 Studios) and its Chief Executive Officer, Lewis Peterson, in the State Court of California seeking injunctive relief ... After demonstrating our game, pursuant to... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Duke-UNC rivalry generates dollars Mar 9, 2009
In January, Genius Products simultaneously released two three-disc series. "Duke Beats North Carolina" catered to fans favoring the private school in Durham. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Genius Products, Inc. Provides Update on Corporate Restructuring and Related Transactions Feb 24, 2009
Source: Genius Products, Inc. ... --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Genius Products, Inc. (Pink Sheets: - ) today provided an update as to the progress of its corporate restructuring and related transactions that commenced with the acquisition by GNPR Investments, LLC (GNPR), an affiliate of Quadrant Management Inc., of a 60% ownership interest in Genius Products, LLC (the Distributor) from affiliates of The Weinstein Company (TWC), as announced on January 7, 2009 ... Genius Products, Inc.... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Hold On! The Legendary Soul Man Sam Moore Is Suing! Feb 20, 2009
Feb. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- The Legendary Soul Man, Sam Moore, surviving half of the 60's greatest R&B and soul duo of all time, Sam & Dave, his wife Joyce and the SJM Trust have filed suit in federal court in Nashville, TN, against the producers of the 2008 movie "Soul Men." Named in the suit are Harvey and Bob Weinstein and their production and video distribution companies The Weinstein Company LLC d/b/a Dimension Films and Genius Products, LLC, as well as the film's distributor, MGM Studios, and... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
DVD Report: This week's new releases (Feb. 8) Feb 8, 2009
(Genius Products, $29. 95; Blu-ray, $34. (Boston Globe)
