Dragon (Bluey)
| Company type | Television program |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation, Children's entertainment |
| Founded | October 1, 2018 |
| Founder | Joe Brumm |
| Headquarters | Brisbane , Australia |
Area served | Australia, United Kingdom, International |
Key people | Joe Brumm (creator), Richard Jeffery (director), Joff Bush (composer) |
| Products | Animated episodes, picture books, DVDs, merchandise |
| Owner | Ludo Studio, ABC Kids, BBC Studios |
| Parent | Ludo Studio |
| Website | www |
Bluey is an Australian animated program designed for preschool audiences, which 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. She shares her home with her father Bandit, mother Chilli, and younger sibling Bingo, all of whom engage in creative and imaginative activities together.[1] The cast features a variety of dog breeds, some modeled after dogs from Brumm's own childhood.[2] Core themes explored include nurturing family relationships, elements of Australian culture, and the significance of playtime. The series is produced in Queensland, with Brisbane serving as the inspiration for its setting.[3] It was jointly commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the British Broadcasting Corporation, while BBC Studios manages global distribution and merchandising rights. In 2019, international broadcast rights were secured by The Walt Disney Company.[4]
Since its launch, Bluey has released a total of 154 episodes across three seasons, including special holiday-themed installments such as "Verandah Santa" and "Christmas Swim" (Christmas), "Easter," as well as a Father's Day episode titled "Perfect." The third season introduced a special extended episode lasting 28 minutes called "The Sign." Additionally, in 2024, a series of brief shorts ranging from one to three minutes named "Minisodes" was broadcast.[5] A feature-length film was announced in December 2024, planned for a global release in 2027; Brumm confirmed this project will mark his final writing contribution before retiring.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
Director Richard Jeffery earned an 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 APRA Screen Music Award nominations for compositions featured in episodes such as "Teasing" and "Flat Pack." The episode titled "Cricket" attracted significant acclaim within sports media circles.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name Several episodes have been transformed into picture books, with "The Beach" winning both the 2020 Australian Book Industry Awards for Book of the Year and Children's Picture Book of the Year (Ages 0–6).[6] DVDs containing episodes have been made available in Australia through BBC Studios.[7]
Series overview
Series 1 (2018–2019)
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Series 2 (2020–2021)
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Minisodes (2024)
A total of twenty shorts, referred to as "Minisodes," were created, each lasting between one and three minutes. These were released in three separate groups: seven episodes debuted in June 2024 in Australia and July internationally, followed by seven more in October 2024, and the final six in December 2024.
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Ratings
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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 through 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.
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- Episodes 1 through 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 through 14: "Bluey Minisodes: Batch Two is Coming Soon!". Bluey Official Website. BBC Studios. 5 September 2024. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
- Episodes 15 through 20: "Bluey Minisodes: Batch Three Revealed!". Bluey Official Website. BBC Studios. 5 September 2024. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
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