Genius Brands International, Inc.
301 N. Canon Drive, Suite 305
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
January 26, 2018
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. | |
Registration Statement on Form S-1 | ||
Filed on November 20, 2017, as amended on December 22, 2017 | ||
and January 17, 2018 | ||
File No. 333-221683 | ||
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 Registration Statement on Form S-1 be accelerated to Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. EST, or as soon as thereafter practicable.
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/ Andy Heyward | |
Andy Heyward | |
Chief Executive Officer |
cc: | Securities and Exchange Commission |
Laura Nicholson
Sonia Bednarowski
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.
Jeffrey P. Schultz, Esq.