Ghostbasket (Bluey)
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation, Children's entertainment |
| Founded | October 1, 2018 |
| Founder | Joe Brumm |
| Headquarters | Brisbane, Queensland , Australia |
Area served | Australia, International |
| Products | Animated television series, Illustrated books, DVD releases |
| Owner | Ludo Studio (production), ABC Kids, BBC Studios (distribution) |
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. Bluey shares her daily life and creative escapades with her father, Bandit; mother, Chilli; and younger sibling, Bingo.[1] The characters are represented as various dog breeds, some of which are inspired by the creator’s own childhood pets.[2] The show emphasizes themes such as nurturing family relationships, Australian cultural elements, and the significance of play.[1][3][4] Produced in Queensland, the setting draws inspiration from Brisbane.[5] The series was co-commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the British Broadcasting Corporation, with BBC Studios managing worldwide distribution and merchandising rights.[1] In 2019, international rights were secured by The Walt Disney Company.[6]
Since its premiere on 1 October 2018, Bluey has released a total of 154 episodes spanning three seasons. The series includes holiday-themed installments such as Christmas specials ("Verandah Santa," "Christmas Swim"), an Easter episode ("Easter"), and a Father's Day feature ("Perfect"). Season three contains a unique 28-minute special titled "The Sign."[7] Additionally, brief "Minisodes" lasting one to three minutes were broadcast throughout 2024.[8][9] A feature film adaptation was announced in December 2024, planned for global release in 2027,Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name with Brumm confirming this will mark his final contribution as writer before he steps away.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.[10][11] Composer Joff Bush garnered nominations at the APRA Screen Music Awards for his work on "Teasing" (2019) and "Flat Pack" (2020).[12][13] The episode "Cricket" attracted significant recognition 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 Certain episodes have been adapted into illustrated books, including "The Beach," which 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.[14][15] DVD releases of episodes have been made available in Australia through distribution by BBC Studios.[16]
Series overview
Series 1 (2018–2019)
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Series 2 (2020–2021)
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Minisodes (2024)
A collection of twenty brief episodes known as "Minisodes," each lasting between one and three minutes, was created. These shorts were distributed in three installments: the first seven premiered in Australia in June 2024 (with international release following in July), another seven were launched in October 2024, and the final six appeared 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 to 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.
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 References for Australian airdates:
- 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.