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| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation, Children's entertainment |
| Founded | October 1, 2018 |
| Founder | Joe Brumm |
| Headquarters | Brisbane, Queensland , Australia |
Area served | Australia, International |
Key people | Joe Brumm (Developer), Richard Jeffery (Director), Joff Bush (Composer) |
| Products | Animated television series, illustrated books, DVDs |
| Parent | Ludo Studio, ABC Kids, BBC Studios |
Bluey is an Australian animated television series aimed at preschool audiences that first aired on ABC Kids on 1 October 2018. Developed by Joe Brumm in partnership with Queensland-based production company Ludo Studio, the narrative centers around Bluey, a lively six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy celebrated for her boundless imagination, energy, and inquisitiveness. Bluey shares her home with her father Bandit, mother Chilli, and younger sibling Bingo, who often accompanies her on creative escapades.[1] The characters portray a variety of dog breeds, some of which are modeled after Brumm’s own childhood pets.[2] The series emphasizes themes such as nurturing family relationships, Australian cultural elements, and the vital role of play in childhood.[1][3][4] Produced in Queensland, the show draws inspiration from Brisbane’s environment for its setting.[5] It 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 The Walt Disney Company.[6]
Since its launch, Bluey has released 154 episodes across three seasons. Special holiday-themed installments include Christmas episodes ("Verandah Santa" and "Christmas Swim"), an Easter episode ("Easter"), and one dedicated to Father's Day ("Perfect"). The third season introduced a 28-minute special titled "The Sign."[7] In 2024, a collection of brief "Minisodes" ranging from one to three minutes premiered,[8][9] alongside the announcement of a feature-length film slated for global release in 2027. This film will represent Brumm’s final contribution as writer before his departure from the project.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
Director Richard Jeffery earned the 2021 Australian Directors' Guild Award for the episode "Sleepytime," which also received the 2022 Prix Jeunesse International Award in the TV – Up to 6 Years Fiction category.[10][11] Composer Joff Bush was nominated for APRA Screen Music Awards for his work on episodes including "Teasing" (2019) and "Flat Pack" (2020).[12][13] The episode "Cricket" attracted attention from sports media outlets due to its authentic depiction of backyard cricket.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 illustrated books, notably "The Beach," which won both Book of the Year and Children's Picture Book of the Year (Ages 0–6) at the 2020 Australian Book Industry Awards.[14][15] Additionally, episodes have been made available on DVD in Australia through distribution by BBC Studios.[16]
Series overview
Series 1 (2018–2019)
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Series 3 (2021–2024)
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Minisodes (2024)
A collection of twenty brief episodes titled "Minisodes" was created, each ranging from one to three minutes in length. These were distributed in three segments: seven episodes premiered in Australia during June 2024 (with international release in July), followed by seven more in October 2024, and concluding with six episodes 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.