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| Company type | Television program |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation, Children's entertainment |
| Founded | October 1, 2018 in Australia |
| Founder | Joe Brumm |
| Headquarters | Brisbane, Queensland , Australia |
Area served | Australia, International |
Key people | Joe Brumm (creator), Richard Jeffery (director), Joff Bush (composer) |
| Products | Animated television series, picture books, DVDs |
| Owner | Ludo Studio, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, BBC Studios, The Walt Disney Company (international broadcast rights) |
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 celebrated for her boundless imagination, curiosity, and energy.[1] Bluey shares her home life with her father Bandit, mother Chilli, and younger sibling Bingo, who frequently participate in her creative play scenarios.[1][2] The cast includes various dog breeds, some inspired by pets from Brumm's own childhood.[2] The series highlights themes such as nurturing family relationships, Australian cultural elements, and the significance of play during early childhood.[1][3][4] Set and produced in Queensland, with Brisbane serving as the inspiration for its backdrop,[5] the show was jointly commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the BBC, while BBC Studios manages international distribution and merchandising.[1] In 2019, The Walt Disney Company secured rights to broadcast the series globally.[6]
Since its launch, Bluey has released a total of 154 episodes over three seasons, including holiday-themed installments like Christmas ("Verandah Santa" and "Christmas Swim"), Easter ("Easter"), and Father's Day ("Perfect").[7][8][9][10] The third season introduced a special extended episode titled "The Sign" lasting 28 minutes.[11] In 2024, brief "Minisodes" ranging from one to three minutes were broadcast.[12][13] A feature-length film was announced in December 2024 with plans for a worldwide 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 planned 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.[14][15] Composer Joff Bush gained nominations at the APRA Screen Music Awards for his work on "Teasing" (2019) and "Flat Pack" (2020).[16][17] The episode "Cricket" attracted commendation from 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 adapted into picture books; notably, "The Beach" won both the Australian Book Industry Awards' Book of the Year and Children's Picture Book of the Year (Ages 0–6) in 2020.[18][19] Additionally, selected episodes have been issued on DVD within Australia through BBC Studios distribution.[20]
Series overview
Series 1 (2018–2019)
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Series 3 (2021–2024)
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Minisodes (2024)
A set of twenty brief episodes called "Minisodes," each ranging from one to three minutes in length, was created. These were distributed in three installments: the first seven premiered in Australia in June 2024 and internationally in July; the next seven were released in October; and the final six debuted in December 2024.
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Ratings
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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.