Charades (Bluey)
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation, Children's entertainment |
| Founded | October 1, 2018 |
| Founder | Joe Brumm |
| Headquarters | Brisbane , Australia |
Area served | Australia, International |
Key people | Joe Brumm (creator), Richard Jeffery (director), Joff Bush (composer) |
| Products | Animated television series, picture books, DVDs |
| Parent | Ludo Studio |
Bluey is an Australian animated program aimed at preschool audiences, which first aired on ABC Kids on 1 October 2018. Developed by Joe Brumm and the Brisbane-based Ludo Studio, the show centers on Bluey, a lively six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy celebrated for her boundless imagination, curiosity, and energy.[1] Bluey shares her home with her father Bandit, mother Chilli, and younger sister Bingo, all of whom participate in her creative play scenarios.[1] The characters represent a variety of dog breeds inspired by Brumm’s own childhood pets.[2] The series highlights themes such as nurturing family relationships, Australian cultural elements, and the importance of playtime.[1][3][4] Produced in Brisbane, Queensland, the city itself forms the backdrop for the show’s setting.[5] It was co-commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and BBC, with BBC Studios managing international distribution and merchandising rights.[1] In 2019, Disney secured the rights for global broadcast.[6]
Since its launch, Bluey has released a total of 154 episodes spanning three seasons. Special holiday-themed episodes include Christmas specials in the first ("Verandah Santa") and second seasons ("Christmas Swim"),[7][8] an Easter episode in season two ("Easter"),[9] a Father’s Day episode in season three ("Perfect"),[10] and a 28-minute special titled "The Sign."[11] Throughout 2024, brief "Minisodes" lasting between one to three minutes have also been broadcast.[12][13] A feature film was announced in December 2024, with plans for a worldwide release in 2027,[14] marking Brumm’s final writing contribution before his planned departure.[15]
Director Richard Jeffery earned an Australian Directors' Guild Award in 2021 for directing the episode "Sleepytime," which also received the 2022 Prix Jeunesse International Award for TV – Up to 6 Years Fiction.[16][17] Composer Joff Bush was nominated for APRA Screen Music Awards for his work on the episodes "Teasing" (2019) and "Flat Pack" (2020).[18][19] The episode "Cricket" was praised by 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 picture books. Notably, "The Beach" won both the 2020 Australian Book Industry Awards for Book of the Year and Children's Picture Book of the Year (Ages 0–6).[20][21] Selected episodes have also been made available on DVD in Australia through BBC Studios' distribution.[22]
Series overview
Series 1 (2018–2019)
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Series 2 (2020–2021)
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Series 3 (2021–2024)
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Minisodes (2024)
A collection of twenty short episodes titled "Minisodes" was created, each ranging from one to three minutes in duration. These were released in three segments: the initial seven premiered in Australia in June 2024 and internationally in July; a second group of seven followed in October; and the final six debuted in December.
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- Episodes 1 to 7: "Bluey Minisodes: Premiering on Sunday 16 June from 8am on ABC Kids and ABC iview". ABC Help Centre. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 14 June 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- Episodes 8 to 14: "Bluey Minisodes: Batch Two is Coming Soon!". BBC Studios. 5 September 2024. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
- Episodes 15 to 20: "Bluey Minisodes: Batch Three Revealed!". BBC Studios. 5 September 2024. Retrieved 18 November 2024.