Ice Cream (Bluey)
| 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 (creator), Richard Jeffery (director), Joff Bush (composer) |
| Products | Animated television series, picture books, DVDs |
| Parent | Ludo Studio |
Bluey is an Australian animated program designed for preschool audiences that first aired on ABC Kids on 1 October 2018. Developed by Joe Brumm and produced by Queensland-based Ludo Studio, the narrative follows Bluey, an energetic and imaginative six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy. Bluey shares her home with her father Bandit, mother Chilli, and younger sister Bingo, who frequently participates in her creative adventures. The characters represent a variety of dog breeds, some modeled after Brumm's own childhood pets. The series highlights themes of nurturing family relationships, Australian lifestyle, and the vital role of play during early childhood. Set in Brisbane, the show was jointly commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the BBC. Global distribution and merchandising are handled by BBC Studios, while international broadcast rights were secured by The Walt Disney Company in 2019.
Since its launch, Bluey has released 154 episodes over three seasons, including special episodes celebrating holidays such as Christmas, Easter, and Father's Day. The third season includes a unique 28-minute installment titled "The Sign." In 2024, short "Minisodes" ranging from one to three minutes were made available. A feature film was announced in December 2024 with plans for a worldwide premiere in 2027; creator Brumm intends to retire from the series following this release.
In recognition of excellence, director Richard Jeffery received an Australian Directors' Guild Award in 2021 for the episode "Sleepytime," which also won the 2022 Prix Jeunesse International Award for TV – Up to 6 Years Fiction. Composer Joff Bush earned several APRA Screen Music Awards nominations for his work on "Teasing" and "Flat Pack." The episode "Cricket" attracted significant praise from sports commentators. Several episodes have been adapted into picture 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. Selected episodes have been distributed on DVD within Australia by BBC Studios.
Series overview
Series 1 (2018–2019)
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. The initial seven were released in Australia in June 2024 and became available internationally in July. Subsequently, seven more premiered in October, followed by six additional shorts in December.
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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 to 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 to 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.