Housework (Bluey)
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment, Animation |
| Founded | October 1, 2018 |
| Founder | Joe Brumm, Ludo Studio |
| Headquarters | Queensland , Australia |
Area served | Australia, International |
Key people | Joe Brumm (creator), Richard Jeffery (director), Joff Bush (composer) |
| Products | Animated television series, DVDs, illustrated books |
| Parent | Australian Broadcasting Corporation, British Broadcasting Corporation, BBC Studios (international distribution), The Walt Disney Company (global broadcasting rights since 2019) |
Bluey is a preschool-targeted Australian animated TV show that first aired on ABC Kids on 1 October 2018. Developed by Joe Brumm alongside Queensland-based Ludo Studio, the narrative centers on Bluey, a spirited six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy celebrated for her lively imagination and inquisitiveness.[1] Bluey shares her home with her dad, Bandit; mom, Chilli; and younger sibling, Bingo, who often joins her in creative play scenarios.[1] The cast includes various dog breeds, some modeled after Brumm’s own childhood pets.[2] Key themes explored in the series encompass nurturing family relationships, Australian cultural elements, and the value of imaginative play.[1][3][4] Produced in Queensland, the show draws inspiration from Brisbane’s environment.[5] It was jointly commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the British Broadcasting Corporation, with BBC Studios managing international distribution and merchandising.[1] In 2019, global broadcasting rights were secured by The Walt Disney Company.[6]
Since its launch in October 2018, Bluey has released 154 episodes over three seasons. The series includes special holiday-themed episodes such as Christmas ("Verandah Santa" and "Christmas Swim"), Easter ("Easter"), and Father's Day ("Perfect").[7][8][9][10] Season three featured a notable extended episode titled "The Sign," running 28 minutes.[11] In 2024, a set of brief "Minisodes," lasting between one and three minutes each, were broadcast.[12][13] A full-length feature film was announced in December 2024 with plans for a global release in 2027,Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name marking creator Brumm’s final writing contribution before his departure.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
Director Richard Jeffery received the Australian Directors' Guild Award in 2021 for the episode "Sleepytime," which also earned the 2022 Prix Jeunesse International Award for TV – Up to 6 Years Fiction (Children's).[14][15] Composer Joff Bush garnered nominations at the APRA Screen Music Awards for his work on "Teasing" (2019) and "Flat Pack" (2020).[16][17] The episode "Cricket" attracted 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 the Australian Book Industry Awards for Book of the Year and Children's Picture Book of the Year (Ages 0–6) in 2020.[18][19] Episodes are also available on DVD within Australia through distribution by BBC Studios.[20]
Series overview
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Minisodes (2024)
A set of twenty "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), the next seven debuted in October 2024, and the final six were made available in December 2024.
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Shorts overview
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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.