Escape (Bluey)
| Company type | Television program |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation, Children's television |
| Founded | October 1, 2018 |
| Founder | Joe Brumm, Ludo Studio |
| Headquarters | Brisbane , Australia |
Area served | Australia, International |
| Products | Animated preschool television series, picture books, DVDs |
| Parent | Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 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 lively and imaginative six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy. She shares her home with her father, Bandit; mother, Chilli; and her younger sibling, Bingo, who frequently participates in Bluey's creative play scenarios.[1] The supporting characters portray a variety of dog breeds, reflecting inspirations drawn from Brumm's own childhood experiences.[2] Core themes of the series encompass familial bonds, Australian cultural elements, and the significance of play in childhood development.[1][3][4] Production takes place in Queensland, with Brisbane serving as the creative muse for the show's setting.[5] The series was co-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 for global broadcast.[6]
Since its launch in 2018, Bluey has released a total of 154 episodes spanning three seasons. The show includes special holiday-themed installments such as Christmas ("Verandah Santa" and "Christmas Swim"), Easter ("Easter"), Father's Day ("Perfect"), along with an extended 28-minute special titled "The Sign."[7][8][9][10][11] In 2024, brief "Minisodes" ranging from one to three minutes were introduced.[12][13] A feature-length film was announced in December 2024, slated for worldwide release in 2027; this project marks Brumm’s final involvement as a writer.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).[14][15] Composer Joff Bush was nominated for APRA Screen Music Awards for his work on "Teasing" (2019) and "Flat Pack" (2020).[16][17] The episode "Cricket" attracted praise from sports journalists.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 transformed into picture books, including "The Beach," which secured the Australian Book Industry Awards for Book of the Year and Children's Picture Book of the Year (Ages 0–6) in 2020.[18][19] DVD releases of episodes have been made available in Australia through BBC Studios.[20]
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 total of twenty shorts named "Minisodes," each ranging from one to three minutes, were created. These were released in three segments: the first seven premiered in Australia in June 2024 (with international release in July), followed by another seven in October, and the final six in December 2024.
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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.