Genius Brands International, Inc.
190 N. Canon Drive, 4th Fl.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
September 11, 2020
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-3 | |
Filed on September 4, 2020 | |
File No. 333-248623 | |
Acceleration Request |
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule 461 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-3 be accelerated to Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at 4:30 p.m., Eastern Time, or as soon as practicable thereafter.
Thank you very much for your assistance in this matter.
Very truly yours, | |
GENIUS BRANDS INTERNATIONAL, INC. | |
By: /s/ Andy Heyward | |
Name: Andy Heyward | |
Title: Chief Executive Officer |
cc: | Nicholas Lamparski, Securities and Exchange Commission |
Bob Denton, Genius Brands International, Inc. | |
Michael Jaffa, Genius Brands International, Inc. | |
Lawrence Elbaum, Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. |