Form D Raw Data - Electronic Filing Depository

EFDID: 152482EFD: Raw Data

Issuer: Genius Brands International, Inc. (0001355848) - D

Accession: 0001019687-15-003926 () (EDGAR Files) (Form D)

Edgar Posted: Nov. 5, 2015
EFD Posted: Nov. 6, 2015

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