posted
Business Editors / Sports Editors / Television/Advertising Writers
LOS ANGELES & SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 10, 2005--
Highlights of Renowned Dog Competition Lead Up To "Best In Show" In One-Hour DVD Streeting March 15, 2005
NBC Universal Television Distribution and Genius Products, Inc. (OTCBB:GNPI) announced today an agreement to produce and distribute "Winners of Westminster," featuring highlights of the 129th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show--one of America's oldest and most prestigious sporting events, on DVD through Genius Products' Branded Distribution Network (BDN). The agreement marks the first NBC Universal title to be distributed by Genius. Since 1948, Westminster's evening competition in the groups, featuring each of the breed winners, has been broadcast live on local television and, since 1984, on USA Network. The new DVD release will give fans another option for a front-row seat at the competition replete with all the anticipation and excitement culminating in Best In Show. In making the announcement, Genius Products CEO Trevor Drinkwater said: "We are absolutely thrilled to welcome NBC Universal to the Genius Branded Distribution Network and proud to be distributing the DVD release from such an acclaimed association as the Westminster Kennel Club. We look forward to a long and profitable relationship with NBC." Shelli Hill, Vice President, NBC Universal Television Distribution said: "It's imperative for specialty releases such as 'Winners of Westminster' on DVD to be easily available for dog lovers. Genius Products is the ideal distribution partner on such a release because they will help us reach consumers." USA Network analyst David Frei added: "With the success of 'The Winners of Westminster' on NBC Sports and the loyal following of viewers of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on USA Network, I have no doubt that dog lovers across the country will realize the DVD of 'Winners of Westminster' is a must have for their collection." The distinguished 2005 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show brought together 2,500 Champions of Record representing the finest of 165 pure breeds and varieties, all vying for the prestigious title of "Best in Show - Westminster." It's the ultimate test of training, breeding, and showmanship. Watch as seven finalists give the performances of their lifetimes. See all the elegance, excitement, and unsurpassed personality of the world's premier canine event in this unique documentary.
IP: Logged |
posted
Average Volume (3 month): 58,384 Average Volume (10 day): 167,000 Shares Outstanding: 25.19M Float: 19.10M % Held by Insiders: 24.19% % Held by Institutions: 8.69%
UBBFriend: Email this page to someone!
Printer-friendly view of this topic
![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
