m4e prepares the stage for brand new and brand THE BEATRIX GIRLS TV show POPmedia Brands' Sherry Gunther Shugerman is developing the new TV show THE BEATRIX GIRLS with renowned screenwriter Robert Ramirez and m4e AG. Los Angeles, Hoehenkirchen/Munich ‐ October 17, 2016: Two

time Emmy Award‐winning

producer and successful studio executive Sherry Gunther Shugerman has teamed up with the German brand management and media company m4e AG to produce a new TV show highlight called "The Beatrix Girls". The show is based on the multimedia brand and its toy line of collectible pop‐star dolls driven by original music, with over 23 million views on its YouTube videos, originally developed by Sherry Gunther Shugerman and her company POPmedia Brands. The producer has an unparalleled track record of over two decades of experience producing smash hits such as "The Simpsons", "Family Guy" and "Rugrats".

Shugerman and m4e are joined by the Emmy nominated screenwrit r Robert Ramirez, best known

for his work with Warner Bros., 20th Century Fox, Disney and Cartoo

Network.

The show is currently in financing status,

while the producers are already in discussions with

various broadcasters. Production is due to start in 2017.

Living the life of a pop star is a dazzling dream come true for best f iends Brayden, Lark, Ainsley and Chantal-also known as the chart climbing pop band "The Beatrix Girls" ‐ who just happen to be 12 inch dolls living in a normal sized world. By combining lovable characters, cutting edge pop music

and comedic storytelling, this

show is crafted to become a breakout hit. The characters of

"The Beatrix Girls" are musicians and role models for a new generation of empowered young girls, with great clothes, fabulous hair, and original pop music, developed by platinum‐winning songwriters

and producers. Each member of the band sings, plays a different instrument and even writes the songs. So grab your backstage pass, go past the velvet ropes and get ready to rock out with the band that is awesome, fantastic-and totally made of plastic.

Los Angeles, Hoehenkirchen/Munich ‐ October 17, 2016 m4e AG - Executive Board

Links: www.m4e.de | www.thebeatrixgirls.com

About m4e AG:

The m4e Group, founded in 2003, is an international brand management and media company focussing on children's and family entertainment content. m4e AG is a leader in creation, production, distribution and marketing of animated and live action programming. Its library of more than 2,300 episodes features some of the most recognizable brands such as "Lizzie McGuire", "Mia and me®", "Tip the Mouse", "Wissper", "Miffy", "Rainbow Fish" and "Conni".

The m4e Group includes Tex‐ass Textilvertriebs GmbH, Telescreen B.V., m4e Television GmbH, the joint venture companies Hahn & m4e Productions GmbH and YEP! TV Betriebs GmbH & Co.KG, as well as m4e Licensing & Merchandising, a full service agency/division that represents international entertainment brands such as "Beyblade" or "Yo‐kai Watch".

Since July 2007, m4e AG is listed on the Entry Standard at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ISIN: DE000A0MSEQ3).

m4e Group - key facts:

  • The full value‐added chain from one source

  • Library of nearly 2,300 episodes of best children and family program

  • Award‐winning shows in over 150 territories worldwide

  • New shows in development/production: "Mia and me®" (season 3 & 4, feature film), "Me, Mum & Mystery" and many more

About POPmedia Brands:

POPmedai Brands was founded in 2015 by two‐time Emmy‐Award winning producer and successful studio executive Sherry Gunther Shugerman. The company focuses on creating, developing and producing multi platform entertainment brands, and also continues to grow the success of "The Beatrix Girls" brand which Sherry created at her previous company. POPmedia's properties are always rooted in strong television series and supported by unique digital strategies with tremendous licensing and merchandising potential. The company leverages Sherry's successful track record in building hits that reach and engage kids globally. POPmedia Brands currently has two childrens' series in active development and four more in the pipeline, two of which are prime‐time animation and two are in the kids' space.

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