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| Company type | Television program |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation, Children's entertainment |
| Founded | October 1, 2018 |
| Founder | Joe Brumm |
| Headquarters | Brisbane , Australia |
Area served | Australia, International |
Key people | Joe Brumm (developer), Richard Jeffery (director), Joff Bush (composer) |
| Products | Animated television series, picture books, DVDs, upcoming feature film |
| Owner | BBC Studios (distribution and merchandising rights) |
| Website | www |
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 six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy. Bluey shares her life with her father, Bandit; mother, Chilli; and younger sibling, Bingo, who frequently participate in her creative play scenarios. Various other characters represent different dog breeds, some of which are inspired by Brumm's own childhood pets. The series highlights themes of nurturing family relationships, Australian cultural elements, and the significance of imaginative play during early childhood. Produced in Queensland with Brisbane as its backdrop, the show was jointly commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the British Broadcasting Corporation. Global distribution and merchandising rights are handled by BBC Studios. In 2019, international broadcast rights were secured by Disney.
Since its launch, Bluey has released 154 episodes across three seasons, including special holiday-themed installments such as Christmas ("Verandah Santa," "Christmas Swim"), Easter ("Easter"), and Father's Day ("Perfect"). The third season featured a unique 28-minute episode titled "The Sign." In 2024, a series of brief "Minisodes," ranging from one to three minutes in length, were broadcast. Additionally, a feature-length film is planned for global release in 2027, marking Joe Brumm's final writing contribution before his departure.
Director Richard Jeffery received an Australian Directors' Guild Award in 2021 for the episode "Sleepytime," which also won the 2022 Prix Jeunesse International Award for TV – Up to 6 Years Fiction. Composer Joff Bush earned nominations for the APRA Screen Music Awards for his work on "Teasing" (2019) and "Flat Pack" (2020). The episode "Cricket" garnered significant acclaim from sports media outlets. Selected episodes have been adapted into picture books, including "The Beach," which won both the 2020 Australian Book Industry Awards for Book of the Year and Children's Picture Book of the Year (Ages 0–6). In Australia, episodes have been made available on DVD through distribution by BBC Studios.
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 episodes, referred to as "Minisodes," each lasting between one and three minutes, was created. These shorts were distributed in three separate installments: the first seven premiered in Australia in June 2024 (with international releases following in July), the next seven debuted in October 2024, and the final six were made available in December 2024.
Ratings
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References
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External links
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- Episodes 1 to 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 to 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 to 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 to 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 to 52: "Bluey, Baby Race and Other Stories". iTunes. Apple Inc. 2020. Archived from the original on 30 October 2021. Retrieved 30 October 2021.