Bike (Bluey)
| Company type | Television program |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation, Children's entertainment |
| Founded | October 1, 2018 |
| Founder | Joe Brumm |
| Headquarters | Brisbane , Australia |
Area served | Australia, United Kingdom, International (via BBC Studios and Disney) |
Key people | Joe Brumm (creator), Richard Jeffery (director), Joff Bush (composer) |
| Products | Animated television series, illustrated books, DVDs |
| Parent | Ludo Studio |
Bluey is an Australian animated program designed for preschool audiences that first aired on ABC Kids on 1 October 2018. Developed by Joe Brumm in collaboration with Queensland-based production company Ludo Studio, the narrative centers on Bluey, a lively and imaginative six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy. She is characterized by her boundless curiosity and spirited nature.[1] Bluey shares her home with her father, Bandit; mother, Chilli; and younger sibling, Bingo, who frequently participate in her creative games.[1] The supporting cast features a variety of dog breeds, some of which are modeled after pets from Brumm’s own childhood.[2] The series explores themes such as familial bonds, Australian lifestyle, and the significance of play during early childhood.[1][3][4] Produced in Queensland, the show’s setting draws inspiration from Brisbane.[5] It was jointly commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the British Broadcasting Corporation, with BBC Studios managing international distribution and merchandising rights.[1] In 2019, global broadcasting rights were secured by The Walt Disney Company.[6]
Since its launch, Bluey has released 154 episodes spanning three seasons, including special episodes themed around holidays such as Christmas ("Verandah Santa," "Christmas Swim"), Easter ("Easter"), and Father’s Day ("Perfect").[7][8][9][10] The third season introduced a unique 28-minute special titled "The Sign."[11] In 2024, a series of brief "Minisodes" lasting one to three minutes were broadcast,[12][13] and a feature film was announced in December 2024 with plans for worldwide release in 2027.[14] Creator Brumm confirmed this film will mark his final writing contribution before he steps away from the project.[15]
Director Richard Jeffery earned the Australian Directors' Guild Award in 2021 for his work on the episode "Sleepytime," which also received the 2022 Prix Jeunesse International Award in the TV – Up to 6 Years Fiction category.[16][17] Composer Joff Bush was nominated for APRA Screen Music Awards for his compositions in the episodes "Teasing" (2019) and "Flat Pack" (2020).[18][19] The episode "Cricket" attracted commendation from sports media outlets,Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name while several episodes have been adapted into illustrated books. Among these, "The Beach" won both the Australian Book Industry Awards for Book of the Year and Children’s Picture Book of the Year (Ages 0–6) in 2020.[20][21] Selected episodes have also been made available on DVD within Australia through distribution by BBC Studios.[22]
Series overview
Series 1 (2018–2019)
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Series 2 (2020–2021)
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Minisodes (2024)
A collection of twenty brief segments titled "Minisodes," each lasting between one and three minutes, was created. The initial seven were released in Australia during June 2024 and globally in July, followed by an additional seven in October and six more in December of the same year.
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