UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C., 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15D-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of May, 2006

[Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F

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Form 40-F

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Peace Arch Entertainment and Genius Products Enter into Exclusive U.S. Distribution Agreement for Archetype Genre Films

Emerging Entertainment Companies Unite to Exploit Robust Horror and Thriller Market

TORONTO-(MARKET WIRE)-May 9, 2006 -- Peace Arch Entertainment Group Inc. (AMEX: PAE - News; Toronto: PAELV.TO - News) one of North America's fastest growing independent entertainment companies, and Genius Products, Inc. (OTCBB: GNPI), have entered into an exclusive agreement for Genius to distribute a new slate of cutting edge horror and thriller films from Peace Arch's Archetype Films division, it was announced today by Genius CEO Trevor Drinkwater and Peace Arch President John Flock.

Under the agreement, Genius has acquired exclusive U.S. DVD distribution rights to five new films from Peace Arch's Archetype Films label, which focuses on the horror, thriller and action and science fiction genres:

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"Warriors of Terra" stars Edward Furlong ("Terminator 2") as a member of an animal rights group that penetrates a biotech facility and mistakenly releases a monster within.

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"5ive Girls" stars Ron Perlman ("Hellboy") as a Catholic school priest who helps five teenage girls with supernatural powers battle the ancient demon Legion.

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"The Last Sect" starring David Carradine ("Kill Bill") as a vampire hunter tracking a group of female vampires who use an internet dating service to line up their victims.

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"Ultimate Killing Machine" starring Michael Madsen ("Sin City") as the head of a top-secret U.S. military operation that turns misfits and wash-outs into genetically engineered ultimate soldiers.

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"Troubled Waters" starring Jennifer Beals ("The L Word") as a determined detective with psychic powers investigating the suspicious kidnapping of a rich man's daughter.

"We are very excited to be getting into business with Genius just as they are emerging as one of the best independent home entertainment distributors in the country" said Peace Arch President John Flock. "We believe that these five films will be excellent additions to their growing lineup of top quality productions, and we expect to continue supplying Genius with additional productions from our growing pipeline, whether first run productions from our film and television divisions, family and children's product from our kaBOOM! Entertainment subsidiary or desirable catalogue content from the Castle Hill/Dream Library, which we recently agreed to acquire." 

 

"We are thrilled to be in business with Peace Arch Entertainment and John Flock, who in a very short time established his company as a premiere producer of quality films with high commercial value. This is a terrific deal for both companies and hopefully, the start of a long and successful relationship as Genius Products continues to build its library with top quality titles in the horror and thriller genres," said Genius CEO Trevor Drinkwater.

ABOUT GENIUS PRODUCTS, INC.

Genius Products, Inc. (OTCBB:GNPI), produces and distributes an ever-expanding library of home entertainment products including DVDs and CDs. Sold in retail outlets nationwide under such well-known brands as Wellspring, Sundance Channel Home Entertainment™, NBC News, TV Guide® and Baby Genius®, the company's products are distributed through the Genius Products Branded Distribution Network, an extensive, proprietary distribution network that extends throughout the U.S. to mass, drugstore, supermarket and specialty retailers. Genius Products recently released on home video The Weinstein Company smash hits, DERAILED, starring Jennifer Aniston and Clive Owen and WOLF CREEK, an Australian horror film as well as the Oscar nominated film, MRS. HENDERSON PRESENTS, starring Judi Dench and Bob Hoskins.

Genius Products boasts a premiere management team comprised of seasoned executives, formerly with major Hollywood studios, who have steered the company into the forefront of the industry through their landmark exclusive distribution deal with The Weinstein Company.

About Peace Arch Entertainment Group Inc.

Peace Arch Entertainment produces and acquires feature film and television programs for distribution to worldwide markets. Its Peace Arch Films division markets and licenses theatrical films oriented towards the major international film festivals such as Cannes, Venice and Toronto. The Company's Archetype Film label focuses on projects in the horror, thriller and action genres. Peace Arch Television specializes in the licensing of the Company's own productions and third party projects to Canadian and international broadcasters, cable and satellite companies. Peace Arch Home Entertainment, under the KaBOOM! Entertainment, Inc. banner, is one of the leading distributor of DVDs and related products in Canada.  Peace Arch recently entered into an agreement with Castle Hill Productions and Dream LLC to acquire their library of more than 500 classic, contemporary and genre films, which is expected to supplement Peace Arch's own annual output of more than two dozen new feature films and long form television programs.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes statements that may constitute forward-looking statements, usually containing the words "believe," "estimate," "project," "expect," or similar expressions. These statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements inherently involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Factors that would cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, continued acceptance of the Company's products and services in the marketplace, competitive factors, dependence upon third-party vendors, availability of capital and other risks detailed in the Company's periodic report filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. By making these forward-looking statements, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release.

Contacts:

Peace Arch Entertainment Group Inc. Nicole Spracklin 416-487-0377 ext. 237 nspracklin@peacearch.com	Trilogy Capital Partners Paul Karon Toll-free: 800-592-6067 paul@trilogy-capital.com

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

					Peace Arch Entertainment Group Inc.
					(Registrant)
Date	May 9, 2006		By		"Mara Di Pasquale"
					(Signature)*
					Mara Di Pasquale, Chief Financial Officer

*Print the name and title under the signature of the signing officer.

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