Duck Cake (Bluey)
| Industry | Television production |
|---|---|
| Founder | Joe Brumm |
| Headquarters | Brisbane , Australia |
| Products | Animated television programs, including Bluey |
Bluey is an Australian animated television program designed for 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 six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy celebrated for her boundless energy, creativity, and inquisitiveness. She shares her home with her father Bandit, mother Chilli, and younger sibling Bingo, who frequently participates in her imaginative adventures.[1] The characters depict a variety of dog breeds, some inspired by Brumm's own pets during his childhood.[2] The series highlights themes such as familial support, Australian cultural elements, and the significance of play in early childhood.[1][3][4] Set against the backdrop of Brisbane, Queensland, the show was jointly commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the British Broadcasting Corporation, with BBC Studios managing worldwide distribution and merchandising rights.[1] In 2019, international broadcast rights were secured by The Walt Disney Company.[5]
Since its launch, Bluey has released a total of 154 episodes spanning three seasons. This includes special holiday-themed installments such as "Verandah Santa" for Christmas, "Easter," and a Father's Day episode entitled "Perfect." The third season introduced a unique 28-minute episode named "The Sign."[6] Additionally, in 2024, a series of brief "Minisodes," ranging from one to three minutes each, were broadcast.[7] A feature film adaptation was announced in December 2024, slated for global release in 2027; following this project, creator Brumm plans to step away from the series.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 his work on the episode "Sleepytime," which also received the 2022 Prix Jeunesse International Award for TV – Up to 6 Years Fiction.[8][9] Composer Joff Bush garnered nominations at the APRA Screen Music Awards for his compositions in the episodes "Teasing" (2019) and "Flat Pack" (2020).[10][11] The episode titled "Cricket" has attracted commendation within sports media circles.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 Certain episodes have been adapted into illustrated books; notably, "The Beach" won both the Australian Book Industry Awards for Book of the Year and Children's Picture Book of the Year (Ages 0–6) in 2020.[12][13] Furthermore, episodes are accessible on DVD in Australia through distribution by BBC Studios.[14]
Series overview
Minisodes (2024)
A collection of twenty brief episodes called "Minisodes," each with a duration between one and three minutes, was created. These were distributed in three segments: the first set of seven shorts premiered in Australia in June 2024 and internationally in July; the second group of seven was released in October; and the last six became available in December 2024.
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Ratings
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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!". Bluey Official Website. BBC Studios. 5 September 2024. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
- Episodes 15 to 20: "Bluey Minisodes: Batch Three Revealed!". Bluey Official Website. BBC Studios. 5 September 2024. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
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