Fairytale (Bluey)
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation, Children's entertainment |
| Founded | October 1, 2018 |
| Founder | Joe Brumm, Ludo Studio |
| Headquarters | Brisbane , Australia |
Area served | Australia, United Kingdom, International (via BBC Studios and Disney) |
| Products | Animated television series, picture books, DVDs |
| Parent | Ludo Studio |
Bluey is an Australian animated show aimed at preschool audiences that first aired on ABC Kids on 1 October 2018. Developed by Joe Brumm alongside Queensland-based production company Ludo Studio, the narrative centers on Bluey, a lively and creative six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy. She shares her home with her dad, Bandit, her mom Chilli, and her younger sibling Bingo, all of whom partake in imaginative escapades.[1] The characters represent a variety of dog breeds, some modeled after pets from Brumm's own childhood.[2] Core themes highlight 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 British Broadcasting Corporation, with BBC Studios managing global distribution and merchandising rights.[1] In 2019, international broadcast rights were secured by Disney.[6]
Since its premiere on 1 October 2018, Bluey has released a total of 154 episodes spanning three seasons, including special holiday-themed installments such as Christmas ("Verandah Santa" and "Christmas Swim"), Easter ("Easter"), and Father's Day ("Perfect").[7][8][9][10] The third season also introduced a unique 28-minute episode titled "The Sign."[11] In 2024, a collection of brief "Minisodes" ranging from one to three minutes was broadcast.[12][13] A feature film was announced in December 2024 for global release in 2027, marking Joe Brumm's last credited work before his departure.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 subsequently won the Prix Jeunesse International Award for TV – Up to 6 Years Fiction in 2022.[14][15] Composer Joff Bush received nominations at the APRA Screen Music Awards for his work on "Teasing" in 2019 and "Flat Pack" in 2020.[16][17] The episode "Cricket" attracted significant praise from sports media outlets.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 earned the 2020 Australian Book Industry Awards for Book of the Year and Children's Picture Book of the Year (Ages 0–6).[18][19] Additionally, episodes have been made available on DVD 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 collection of twenty brief episodes titled "Minisodes," each lasting between one and three minutes, was created. These were released in three segments: the first seven debuted in Australia in June 2024 and internationally in July; the subsequent seven followed in October 2024; and the last six were made available in December 2024.
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{{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 8 | Title = Tattoo Shop | WrittenBy = Joe Brumm | OriginalAirDate = | ShortSummary = Bluey and Bingo open an imaginary tattoo parlor, sketching a unicorn tattoo on Bandit's back. |}
{{Episode list │ EpisodeNumber =15 │ Title = Strong Potion │ WrittenBy = Joe Brumm │ OriginalAirDate = │ ShortSummary = Bluey operates a pretend potion shop; Bingo purchases a strength-enhancing potion. }}
{{Episode list │ EpisodeNumber =16 │ Title = Robo Bingo │ WrittenBy = Joe Brumm │ OriginalAirDate = │ ShortSummary = Bingo acts as a robot while Chilli assists her with tooth brushing. }}
{{Episode list │ EpisodeNumber =17 │ Title = Butlers │ WrittenBy = Joe Brumm │ OriginalAirDate = │ ShortSummary = Within their make-believe mansion, dog Barnsley interviews for a butler role. }}
{{Episode list │ EpisodeNumber =18 │ Title = Where's Bingo? │ WrittenBy = Joe Brumm │ OriginalAirDate = │ ShortSummary = Bingo hides atop Bandit's back, while Bandit playfully pretends not to notice. }}
{{Episode list │ EpisodeNumber =19 │ Title = Goldilocks │ WrittenBy = Joe Brumm │ OriginalAirDate = │ ShortSummary = Bandit narrates the story of Goldilocks as a bedtime tale. }}
{{Episode list │ EpisodeNumber =20 │ Title = Alongside │ WrittenBy = Joe Brumm │ OriginalAirDate = │ ShortSummary = A split-screen presentation depicts Bluey and Honey engaging in coordinated daily activities. }}
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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.