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| Company type | Television program |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation, Children's entertainment |
| Founded | October 1, 2018 |
| Founder | Joe Brumm |
| Headquarters | Brisbane , 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 |
Bluey is an Australian animated television program aimed at 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 spirited and imaginative six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy.[1] Bluey's family includes her father Bandit, mother Chilli, and younger sister Bingo, who frequently participate in her creative play scenarios.[1] The series features various dog breeds as characters, some drawn from Brumm's own childhood pets.[2] Core themes emphasize nurturing family relationships, Australian cultural elements, and the significance of play in childhood development.[1][3][4] Set and produced in Queensland, the show’s environment is inspired by Brisbane.[5] It was jointly commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the BBC.[1] Global distribution and merchandising rights are managed by BBC Studios,[1] while international broadcast rights were secured by The Walt Disney Company in 2019.[6]
Since its premiere on 1 October 2018, Bluey has released 154 episodes spanning three seasons. The series includes episodes themed around holidays such as Christmas ("Verandah Santa" and "Christmas Swim"), Easter ("Easter"), and Father's Day ("Perfect").[7][8][9][10] Season three features a notable extended episode titled "The Sign" with a runtime of 28 minutes.[11] In addition, a set of brief "Minisodes," ranging from one to three minutes each, aired during 2024.[12][13] A full-length feature film 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 it will mark his final involvement as writer before retiring from the series.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
In 2021, director Richard Jeffery received an Australian Directors' Guild Award for the episode "Sleepytime," which also earned the 2022 Prix Jeunesse International Award for TV – Up to 6 Years Fiction.[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" received acclaim from sports journalists worldwide.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, including "The Beach," which won both Book of the Year and Children's Picture Book of the Year (Ages 0–6) at the Australian Book Industry Awards in 2020.[18][19] Selected episodes have also been made available on DVD in Australia through BBC Studios distribution.[20]
Series overview
Series 1 (2018–2019)
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