Genius Brands International, Inc.
301 N. Canon Drive, Suite 305
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
January 30, 2017
Via EDGAR
Securities and Exchange Commission
Division of Corporation Finance
100 F Street, N.E.
Mail Stop 3561
Washington, D.C. 20549
Re: | Genius Brands International, Inc. Post-Effective Amendment to Form S-1 on Form S-3 Filed December 23, 2016 File No. 333-208540 Acceleration Request |
Ladies and Gentleman:
Pursuant to Rule 461 of the Rules and Regulations promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Genius Brands International, Inc. (the “Company”) hereby requests that the effectiveness of the above-captioned post-effective amendment to Form S-1 on Form S-3 be accelerated to February 2, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. EST.
The cooperation of the staff in meeting the timetable described above is very much appreciated.
Any questions should be addressed to Jeffrey Schultz, Esq., at Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C., Chrysler Center, 666 Third Avenue, New York, New York 10017, telephone (212) 692-6732.
Very truly yours, | |
Genius Brands International, Inc. | |
/s/ Andrew Heyward | |
Andrew Heyward | |
Chief Executive Officer |
cc: | Securities and Exchange Commission |
J. Nolan McWilliams | |
Tonya K. Aldave | |
Genius Brands International, Inc. | |
Rebecca D. Hershinger, Chief Financial Officer | |
Gregory B. Payne, Executive Vice President – Legal/Business Affairs | |
Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. | |
Kenneth R. Koch, Esq. |