297:(GPL), with Weinstein holding a 70% stake. GPL would hold the Wellspring film library, including the Fox Lorber, Winstar and American Vantage Media titles, and the bulk of GPI's assets. Weinstein Co. added distribution rights for its products combined with no cash and received a 50% cut in the distribution fee on their films. The high-profile with Weinstein helped Genius Products to open the doors to major retailers like
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in exchange for exclusive rental rights. Expecting the indistinguishable dozen films to be made (possibly by a standing
Romanian-based crew) under the multi-year deal would generate regular income of $ 1 to $ 2 million.
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Workshop and ER/Classic Media's shows, while Weinstein Co. would work with Sesame and ER/Classic Media on current properties and for future development. At this time,
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891:"Vivendi Acquires Genius Titles, Select Staff"
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