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Synopsis:A young eleph<strong>an</strong>t goes on <strong>an</strong> extraordinary adventure <strong><strong>an</strong>d</strong> learns import<strong>an</strong>t lessonsalong <strong>the</strong> way about friendship, love <strong><strong>an</strong>d</strong> courage.Basics:Price: $19.97Street Date: July 22, 2008Prebook Date: September 2, 2008Catalog Number: 81506Run Time: 79 minutesMPAA Rating: GL<strong>an</strong>guages: English Dolby 5.1Subtitles: English <strong><strong>an</strong>d</strong> Sp<strong>an</strong>ishClosed CaptionedFor artwork, please visit www.bhimpactpress.comAbout The Jim Henson Comp<strong>an</strong>y: DiscoveriesThe Jim Henson Comp<strong>an</strong>y has been <strong>an</strong> established leader in family entertainment for over 50 years <strong><strong>an</strong>d</strong> isrecognized worldwide as <strong>an</strong> innovator in puppetry, <strong>an</strong>imatronics <strong><strong>an</strong>d</strong> computer graphics. The Jim Henson Comp<strong>an</strong>y:Discoveries, is a newly created acquisitions b<strong>an</strong>ner, celebrating outst<strong><strong>an</strong>d</strong>ing third party produced independent film,television <strong><strong>an</strong>d</strong> video productions from around <strong>the</strong> globe that embody <strong>the</strong> Comp<strong>an</strong>y’s enduring legacy. With additionallocations in New York <strong><strong>an</strong>d</strong> London, The Jim Henson Comp<strong>an</strong>y is headquartered in Los Angeles on <strong>the</strong> historicCharlie Chaplin lot complete with soundstage <strong><strong>an</strong>d</strong> post-production facilities. Independently owned <strong><strong>an</strong>d</strong> operated by<strong>the</strong> five adult children of founder Jim Henson, <strong>the</strong> Comp<strong>an</strong>y is also home to Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, apreeminent character-building <strong><strong>an</strong>d</strong> visual effects group with international film, television <strong><strong>an</strong>d</strong> advertising clients, aswell as Henson Recording Studios, one of <strong>the</strong> music industry’s top recording facilities known for its world-class blendof state of <strong>the</strong> art <strong><strong>an</strong>d</strong> vintage equipment. The Comp<strong>an</strong>y is currently in production on “Sid <strong>the</strong> Science Kid,” a newscience readiness <strong>an</strong>imated series for preschoolers scheduled to <strong>debut</strong> on PBS in September 2008, <strong><strong>an</strong>d</strong> recentlylaunched “Puppet Up! - Uncensored,” a live puppet improvisational show that has played to sold out crowds around<strong>the</strong> world <strong><strong>an</strong>d</strong> premiered as a special on TBS. The Comp<strong>an</strong>y has also <strong>an</strong>nounced <strong>the</strong> creation of Jim HensonDesigns, a merch<strong><strong>an</strong>d</strong>ise collection inspired by Jim Henson’s earliest sketches. www.henson.comAbout Genius ProductsGenius Products, Inc. (OTCBB:GNPI), along with The Weinstein Comp<strong>an</strong>y Holdings LLC, toge<strong>the</strong>r owns GeniusProducts, LLC, a leading independent home-entertainment distribution <strong>comp<strong>an</strong>y</strong> that produces, licenses <strong><strong>an</strong>d</strong>distributes a valuable library of motion pictures, television programming, family, lifestyle <strong><strong>an</strong>d</strong> trend entertainment onDVD <strong><strong>an</strong>d</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r emerging platforms through its exp<strong>an</strong>sive network of retailers throughout <strong>the</strong> U.S. Genius h<strong><strong>an</strong>d</strong>les <strong>the</strong>distribution, marketing <strong><strong>an</strong>d</strong> sales for such br<strong><strong>an</strong>d</strong>s as Animal Pl<strong>an</strong>et, Asia Extreme(TM), Discovery Kids(TM), DragonDynasty(TM), Dimension Films(TM), Entertainment Rights group comp<strong>an</strong>ies (Entertainment Rights, Classic Media<strong><strong>an</strong>d</strong> Big Idea), ESPN®, IFC®, RHI Entertainment(TM), Sesame Workshop®, TLC, The Weinstein Comp<strong>an</strong>y® <strong><strong>an</strong>d</strong>WWE®. Genius Products, Inc. is <strong>the</strong> m<strong>an</strong>aging member of Genius Products, LLC, in which it holds a 30% equityinterest.About The Weinstein Comp<strong>an</strong>yThe Weinstein Comp<strong>an</strong>y was created by Bob <strong><strong>an</strong>d</strong> Harvey Weinstein, <strong>the</strong> bro<strong>the</strong>rs who founded Miramax Films Corp.in 1979. TWC is a multi-media <strong>comp<strong>an</strong>y</strong> that officially launched on October 1, 2005. Dimension Films, <strong>the</strong> genre labelthat was founded in 1993 by Bob Weinstein, is also included under TWC b<strong>an</strong>ner. The Weinstein’s are activelyworking on <strong>the</strong> production, development <strong><strong>an</strong>d</strong> acquisition of projects for TWC.# # #Page 2 of 3
CONTACT: BENDER/HELPER IMPACT GENIUS PRODUCTS(310) 473-4147Sarah Gumina/Tawna Boucher Steve WegnerSarah_gumina@bhimpact.com steve.wegner@<strong>genius</strong><strong>products</strong>.comTawna_boucher@bhimpact.comPage 3 of 3
The Jim Henson Comp<strong>an</strong>y has remained <strong>an</strong> established leader in family entertainment for over 50 years<strong><strong>an</strong>d</strong> is recognized worldwide as <strong>an</strong> innovator in puppetry, <strong>an</strong>imatronics <strong><strong>an</strong>d</strong> digital <strong>an</strong>imation. Bestknown as creators of <strong>the</strong> world famous Muppets, Henson has received over 50 Emmy Awards <strong><strong>an</strong>d</strong> nineGrammy Awards. Recent credits include <strong>the</strong> Emmy® nominated “Sid <strong>the</strong> Science Kid,” “Dinosaur Train,”“Wilson & Ditch: Digging America” <strong><strong>an</strong>d</strong> “Paj<strong>an</strong>imals.” Features include “The Dark Crystal,” “Labyrinth,”“MirrorMask,” <strong><strong>an</strong>d</strong> “Unstable Fables” <strong><strong>an</strong>d</strong> television productions include “Fraggle Rock” <strong><strong>an</strong>d</strong> <strong>the</strong> sci-ficult series “Farscape.”With additional locations in New York <strong><strong>an</strong>d</strong> London, The Jim Henson Comp<strong>an</strong>y is headquartered in LosAngeles on <strong>the</strong> historic Charlie Chaplin lot, complete with soundstage <strong><strong>an</strong>d</strong> postproduction facilities.Independently owned <strong><strong>an</strong>d</strong> operated by <strong>the</strong> five adult children of founder Jim Henson, <strong>the</strong> Comp<strong>an</strong>y isalso home to Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, a pre-eminent character-building <strong><strong>an</strong>d</strong> visual effects groupwith international film, television <strong><strong>an</strong>d</strong> advertising clients, as well as Henson Recording Studios, one of<strong>the</strong> music industry’s top recording facilities known for its world-class blend of state-of-<strong>the</strong>-art <strong><strong>an</strong>d</strong> vintageequipment. The Comp<strong>an</strong>y’s Henson Alternative br<strong><strong>an</strong>d</strong> has recently launched <strong>the</strong> national tour of “Stuffed<strong><strong>an</strong>d</strong> Unstrung,” a live puppet improvisational show named one of <strong>the</strong> top 10 “Best Stage Shows of 2010”by Entertainment Weekly.http://www.henson.comJoin us on www.facebook.com/henson<strong>comp<strong>an</strong>y</strong><strong><strong>an</strong>d</strong> follow us at www.twitter.com/hensonparents.
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