Mount Mumandad
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Children's entertainment |
| Founded | October 1, 2018 |
| Founder | Joe Brumm |
| Headquarters | Brisbane, Queensland , Australia |
Area served | Australia, United Kingdom, International |
Key people | Joe Brumm (creator), Richard Jeffery (director), Joff Bush (composer) |
| Products | Animated television series, picture books, DVD releases, upcoming feature film |
| Parent | Ludo Studio |
| Website | www |
Bluey is an Australian animated children's television show designed for preschool audiences, which first aired on ABC Kids on 1 October 2018. Developed by Joe Brumm in collaboration with the Queensland-based Ludo Studio, the narrative follows Bluey, a lively six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy celebrated for her boundless energy, creativity, and inquisitiveness. Bluey shares her life with her father Bandit, mother Chilli, and younger sibling Bingo, who often accompanies her in imaginative play. The cast includes various dog breeds, some modeled after pets from Brumm’s own childhood. Central themes highlight family bonds, Australian heritage, and the significance of play during early childhood. Production takes place in Queensland, with Brisbane serving as the inspiration for the show's setting. The series was jointly commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the British Broadcasting Corporation, while BBC Studios manages international distribution and merchandising rights. In 2019, The Walt Disney Company secured rights for global broadcast.
Since its launch, Bluey has released 154 episodes across three seasons, featuring special holiday episodes such as Christmas ("Verandah Santa" and "Christmas Swim"), Easter ("Easter"), and Father's Day ("Perfect"). The third season included a notable 28-minute special titled "The Sign." Throughout 2024, brief "Minisodes" ranging from one to three minutes have been made available. A feature film was announced in December 2024 with plans for a worldwide release in 2027; creator Brumm will conclude his writing involvement following this project.
Director Richard Jeffery received an 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. Composer Joff Bush garnered nominations at the APRA Screen Music Awards for his work on "Teasing" (2019) and "Flat Pack" (2020). The episode "Cricket" has been commended within sports media circles. Several episodes have been adapted into picture books, including "The Beach," which won the 2020 Australian Book Industry Awards for both Book of the Year and Children's Picture Book of the Year (Ages 0–6). In Australia, selected episodes are also distributed on DVD by BBC Studios.
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 shorts titled "Minisodes," each lasting between one and three minutes, was produced. These were released in three installments: seven episodes debuted in Australia in June 2024 (with international release in July), followed by seven more in October 2024, and six additional shorts in December 2024.
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Ratings
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