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Copycat (Bluey)

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Bluey
Company typeTelevision series
IndustryAnimation, Children's entertainment
FoundedOctober 1, 2018; 8 years ago (2018-10-01)
FounderJoe Brumm
FateOngoing series; feature film announced for 2027
Headquarters
Brisbane
,
Australia
Area served
Australia, International (via BBC Studios and Disney)
Key people
Joe Brumm (creator), Richard Jeffery (director), Joff Bush (composer)
ProductsTelevision episodes, picture books, DVDs, upcoming feature film
OwnerLudo Studio, ABC Kids, BBC Studios

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 spirited six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy celebrated for her creativity, enthusiasm, and inquisitiveness. She shares her home with her father Bandit, mother Chilli, and younger sibling Bingo, who frequently participates in her imaginative play scenarios.[1] The characters are portrayed as different dog breeds, some reflecting Brumm's own childhood pets.[2] The series explores themes such as nurturing family relationships, Australian cultural elements, and the vital role of play during early childhood.[1][3][4] Production takes place in Queensland, with Brisbane serving as the inspiration for the show's setting.[5] The series was jointly commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the BBC, with BBC Studios managing international distribution and merchandising rights.[1] In 2019, The Walt Disney Company secured rights to broadcast the show globally.[6]

Since its launch, Bluey has broadcast a total of 154 episodes over three seasons. It features special holiday-themed installments such as Christmas ("Verandah Santa" and "Christmas Swim"), Easter ("Easter"), and Father's Day ("Perfect"). The third season includes a distinctive 28-minute episode titled "The Sign."[7] In 2024, brief "Minisodes" ranging from one to three minutes were introduced.[8][9] Additionally, a full-length feature film was announced in December 2024, slated for a worldwide release in 2027, marking Joe Brumm's final contribution as writer before his 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 the episode "Sleepytime," which also received the 2022 Prix Jeunesse International Award for TV – Up to 6 Years Fiction (Children's).[10][11] Composer Joff Bush was nominated for APRA Screen Music Awards for his work on "Teasing" (2019) and "Flat Pack" (2020).[12][13] The episode "Cricket" was praised by sports media outlets for its authentic depiction of backyard cricket.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.[14][15] The series has also been made available on DVD in Australia through distribution by BBC Studios.[16]

Series overview

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Series 1 (2018–2019)

Series 2 (2020–2021)

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Series 3 (2021–2024)

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Minisodes (2024)

A total of twenty short episodes titled "Minisodes" were created, each lasting between one and three minutes. The initial seven debuted in Australia in June 2024, followed by an international release in July. Subsequently, seven additional minisodes were introduced in October, with the final six launching in December 2024.

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  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 Credits for production roles are sourced from each episode’s closing credits.
  18. ↑ Sources for broadcast dates:
    • Episodes 2 through 9: "Bluey, Obstacle Course and Other Stories". iTunes. Apple Inc. 2021. Archived from the original on 25 June 2022. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
    • Episodes 1, 10 to 17: "Bluey, Explorers and Other Stories". iTunes. Apple Inc. 2021. Archived from the original on 29 November 2022. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
    • Episodes 18 to 26: "Bluey, Pizza Girls and Other Stories". iTunes. Apple Inc. 2021. Archived from the original on 29 March 2023. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
    • Episodes 27 to 50: "Bluey Season 3". Apple TV. Apple Inc. October 2018. Archived from the original on 21 April 2024. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 Broadcast date references for Australia:

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