Magic (Bluey)
| Company type | Television program |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation, Children's entertainment |
| Founded | October 1, 2018 |
| Founder | Joe Brumm |
| Headquarters | Brisbane , Australia |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Joe Brumm (creator), Richard Jeffery (director) |
| Products | Animated television series, picture books, DVDs |
| Parent | Ludo Studio, ABC Kids, BBC Studios |
Bluey is an Australian animated television 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 six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy characterized by her boundless imagination and inquisitiveness. She shares her home with her father, Bandit; mother, Chilli; and younger sister, Bingo, who frequently accompanies Bluey on creative escapades.[1] The characters represent a variety of dog breeds, some modeled after Brumm’s own pets from childhood.[2] Key themes explored in the series include nurturing family relationships, Australian cultural elements, and the significance of play during early childhood.[1][3][4] The production is based in Queensland, with Brisbane serving as the inspiration for its setting.[5] The show was jointly commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the British Broadcasting Corporation, with BBC Studios managing worldwide distribution and merchandising rights.[1] In 2019, international broadcast rights were secured by The Walt Disney Company.[6]
Since its launch, Bluey has broadcast 154 episodes over three seasons, including special themed installments such as Christmas ("Verandah Santa" and "Christmas Swim"), Easter ("Easter"), and Father's Day ("Perfect"). The third season also introduced a notable 28-minute special titled "The Sign."[7] In 2024, a series of brief "Minisodes," ranging from one to three minutes each, were released.[8][9] A feature film was announced in December 2024, planned for global release in 2027, 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 earned the Australian Directors' Guild Award in 2021 for the episode "Sleepytime," which additionally received the 2022 Prix Jeunesse International Award for TV – Up to 6 Years Fiction (Children's).[10][11] Composer Joff Bush was nominated for APRA Screen Music Awards for his work on the episodes "Teasing" (2019) and "Flat Pack" (2020).[12][13] The episode "Cricket" attracted positive recognition 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 picture books, including "The Beach," which won both the Australian Book Industry Awards’ Book of the Year and Children's Picture Book of the Year (Ages 0–6) in 2020.[14][15] Additionally, selected episodes have been made available on DVD in Australia through BBC Studios.[16]
Series overview
Series 1 (2018–2019)
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Series 2 (2020–2021)
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Series 3 (2021–2024)
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Minisodes (2024)
A collection of twenty brief episodes named "Minisodes," each ranging from one to three minutes in length, was created. These were released in three separate installments: seven premiered in Australia during June 2024 (followed by an international release in July), another seven arrived in October 2024, and the final six were distributed in December 2024.
Ratings
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- ↑ Sources for episode air dates:
- Episodes 2 to 9: "Bluey, Obstacle Course and Other Stories". iTunes. Apple Inc. 2021. Archived from the original on 25 June 2022. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
- Episodes 1, 10 to 17: "Bluey, Explorers and Other Stories". iTunes. Apple Inc. 2021. Archived from the original on 29 November 2022. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
- Episodes 18 to 26: "Bluey, Pizza Girls and Other Stories". iTunes. Apple Inc. 2021. Archived from the original on 29 March 2023. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
- Episodes 27 to 50: "Bluey Season 3". Apple TV. Apple Inc. October 2018. Archived from the original on 21 April 2024. Retrieved 21 April 2024.