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| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation, Children's entertainment |
| Founded | October 1, 2018 |
| Founder | Joe Brumm |
| Headquarters | Brisbane , Australia |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Joe Brumm (developer), Richard Jeffery (director), Joff Bush (composer) |
| Products | Animated TV show, picture books, DVDs, merchandise |
| Parent | Ludo Studio |
| Website | www |
Bluey is an Australian animated TV show 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 shares her home life with her father Bandit, mother Chilli, and younger sibling Bingo, all of whom frequently participate in her creative play adventures.[1] The supporting cast features various dog breeds, some drawn from Brumm’s own childhood pets.[2] The series highlights themes of nurturing family relationships, Australian cultural elements, and the vital role of play during early childhood.[1][3][4] Produced in Queensland with Brisbane serving as a creative influence,[5] Bluey was jointly commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the BBC.[1] Worldwide distribution and merchandise rights are managed by BBC Studios.[1] In 2019, international broadcast rights were secured by The Walt Disney Company.[6]
Since its launch, Bluey has broadcast a total of 154 episodes across three seasons, including special holiday-themed editions such as Christmas ("Verandah Santa" and "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 shorts called "Minisodes," ranging from one to three minutes each, was made available.[12][13] A feature film was announced in December 2024 with plans for global release in 2027,Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name marking Joe Brumm’s final writing contribution before his planned departure.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
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 for TV – Up to 6 Years Fiction (Children's).[14][15] Composer Joff Bush garnered APRA Screen Music Award nominations for his compositions in the episodes "Teasing" (2019) and "Flat Pack" (2020).[16][17] The episode "Cricket" attracted significant praise 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 Several episodes have been adapted into picture books, including "The Beach," which won both the Australian Book Industry Awards' Book of the Year and Children's Picture Book of the Year (Ages 0–6) in 2020.[18][19] Additionally, episodes have been released on DVD within Australia through BBC Studios' distribution channels.[20]
Series overview
Series 1 (2018–2019)
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Series 2 (2020–2021)
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Series 3 (2021–2024)
Minisodes (2024)
A collection of twenty brief episodes called "Minisodes," each ranging from one to three minutes, was created. These were released in three installments: the first seven premiered in Australia in June 2024 (with international release in July), followed by another seven in October, and the final six in December 2024.
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- Episodes 1 through 8: "Bluey, Dance Mode and Other Stories". iTunes. Apple Inc. 2020. Archived from the original on 2 July 2021. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
- Episodes 9 through 16: "Bluey, Sticky Gecko and Other Stories". iTunes. Apple Inc. 2020. Archived from the original on 2 July 2021. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
- Episodes 17 through 25: "Bluey, Queens and Other Stories". iTunes. Apple Inc. 2021. Archived from the original on 2 July 2021. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
- Episodes 26, 28 to 35: "Bluey, Sleepytime and Other Stories". iTunes. Apple Inc. 2020. Archived from the original on 2 July 2021. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
- Episodes 36 through 44: "Bluey, Muffin Cone and Other Stories". iTunes. Apple Inc. 2020. Archived from the original on 26 October 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
- Episodes 45 through 52: "Bluey, Baby Race and Other Stories". iTunes. Apple Inc. 2020. Archived from the original on 30 October 2021. Retrieved 30 October 2021.