Camping (Bluey)
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation, Children's entertainment |
| Founded | October 1, 2018 |
| Founder | Joe Brumm |
| Headquarters | Brisbane , Australia |
Area served | Australia, United Kingdom, International (via Disney) |
Key people | Joe Brumm (creator), Richard Jeffery (director) |
| Products | Animated TV series, illustrated books, DVDs |
| Parent | Ludo Studio, BBC Studios (distribution and merchandising) |
Bluey is an Australian animated program aimed at preschool-aged children 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. Bluey shares her adventures with her father, Bandit; mother, Chilli; and younger sibling, Bingo, who often participates in their creative play. The characters represent a variety of dog breeds, some reflecting Brumm’s own pets from childhood. The series explores themes such as nurturing family relationships, Australian cultural elements, and the vital role of play during early childhood. Produced in Queensland, the show’s setting draws inspiration from Brisbane. It was jointly commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the British Broadcasting Corporation, with global distribution and merchandising managed by BBC Studios. In 2019, international broadcast rights were secured by Disney.
Since its launch, Bluey has released 154 episodes over three seasons, including festive specials like "Verandah Santa" and "Christmas Swim," alongside extended episodes such as the 28-minute "The Sign." In 2024, a collection of brief "Minisodes," lasting between one and three minutes, was introduced. A feature film was announced in December 2024, slated for a worldwide premiere in 2027; this project will serve as creator Brumm’s final writing contribution before his departure.
Director Richard Jeffery earned the Australian Directors' Guild Award in 2021 for the episode "Sleepytime," which also received the 2022 Prix Jeunesse International Award for TV – Up to 6 Years Fiction. Composer Joff Bush garnered several APRA Screen Music Award nominations for episodes including "Teasing" and "Flat Pack." The episode "Cricket" attracted significant acclaim from sports media outlets. Several episodes have been adapted into illustrated books; notably, "The Beach" won both the Book of the Year and Children's Picture Book of the Year (Ages 0–6) at the 2020 Australian Book Industry Awards. Additionally, selected episodes have been made available on DVD in Australia through BBC Studios.
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Series 2 (2020–2021)
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Minisodes (2024)
A collection of twenty "Minisodes" shorts was created, each running between one and three minutes. These were distributed in three installments: seven released in Australia during June 2024 (with international release following in July), another seven in October 2024, and six more in December 2024.
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