Hotel (Bluey)
| Company type | Television program |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation, Children's entertainment |
| Founded | October 1, 2018 |
| Founder | Joe Brumm |
| Headquarters | Brisbane , Australia |
Area served | Australia, International |
| Products | Animated television series, picture books, DVDs |
| Parent | Ludo Studio |
| Website | www |
Bluey is an Australian animated program designed for preschool audiences, which first aired on ABC Kids on 1 October 2018. Developed by Joe Brumm in collaboration with Queensland-based Ludo Studio, the narrative centers on Bluey, a lively and imaginative six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy. She shares her home life with her father Bandit, mother Chilli, and younger sibling Bingo, all of whom participate in creative play scenarios.[1] The characters represent a variety of dog breeds, some of which draw inspiration from Brumm’s own childhood pets.[2] The series emphasizes themes such as nurturing family relationships, Australian cultural elements, and the significance of playtime.[1][3][4] Production takes place in Queensland, with Brisbane serving as the creative muse for the show's environment.[5] The project was jointly commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the BBC, with BBC Studios retaining worldwide distribution and merchandising rights.[1] In 2019, Disney secured the rights for international broadcast.[6]
Since its launch in 2018, Bluey has released a total of 154 episodes across three seasons. The series includes special holiday-themed episodes such as Christmas ("Verandah Santa" and "Christmas Swim"), Easter ("Easter"), and Father's Day ("Perfect"). Additionally, the third season featured a unique 28-minute special titled "The Sign".[7] In 2024, short-form "Minisodes" ranging from one to three minutes were broadcast.[8][9] A feature film was announced in December 2024, slated for global release in 2027, representing creator Brumm’s final 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 also received the 2022 Prix Jeunesse International Award for TV – Up to 6 Years Fiction.[10][11] Composer Joff Bush garnered APRA Screen Music Award nominations for his work on "Teasing" (2019) and "Flat Pack" (2020).[12][13] The episode titled "Cricket" was praised by 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 transformed into picture 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.[14][15] In Australia, selected episodes are also available on DVD through distribution by BBC Studios.[16]
Series overview
Series 2 (2020–2021)
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Minisodes (2024)
A total of twenty "Minisodes," each ranging from one to three minutes in duration, were created. These shorts were distributed in three separate releases: the first set of seven premiered in Australia during June 2024 (with international release following in July), the second group of seven aired in October 2024, and the final six were made available 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 air dates:
- Episodes 1 through 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 through 14: "Bluey Minisodes: Batch Two is Coming Soon!". Bluey Official Website. BBC Studios. 5 September 2024. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
- Episodes 15 through 20: "Bluey Minisodes: Batch Three Revealed!". Bluey Official Website. BBC Studios. 5 September 2024. Retrieved 18 November 2024.