Omelette (Bluey)
| Company type | Television program |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation, Children's entertainment |
| Founded | October 1, 2018 |
| Founder | Joe Brumm |
| Headquarters | Brisbane , Australia |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Parent | Ludo Studio |
Bluey is an Australian animated television program designed for preschool-aged children that first aired on ABC Kids on 1 October 2018. Developed by Joe Brumm in partnership with Queensland-based Ludo Studio, the narrative centers on Bluey, a lively six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy characterized by her boundless energy, vivid imagination, and inquisitive nature. Bluey shares her home with her father Bandit, mother Chilli, and younger sister Bingo, who frequently participate in her creative play adventures. The supporting cast features a variety of dog breeds inspired by Brumm's own childhood pets. The series emphasizes themes such as nurturing family relationships, Australian cultural elements, and the importance of play during early childhood. Brisbane serves as both the production location and the inspiration for the show's setting. The series was jointly commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the British Broadcasting Corporation, with BBC Studios managing worldwide distribution and merchandising rights. In 2019, The Walt Disney Company secured international broadcasting rights.
Since its launch, Bluey has broadcast a total of 154 episodes over three seasons, including special holiday-themed installments like "Verandah Santa" and "Christmas Swim" (Christmas), "Easter," as well as a Father's Day episode named "Perfect." The third season includes a unique 28-minute episode titled "The Sign." In 2024, brief "Minisodes" ranging from one to three minutes were released. Additionally, a feature film was announced in December 2024 for global release in 2027, marking creator Brumm’s final writing contribution before his departure.
Director Richard Jeffery received an Australian Directors' Guild Award in 2021 for the episode "Sleepytime," which also earned the 2022 Prix Jeunesse International Award in the TV – Up to 6 Years Fiction category. Composer Joff Bush was nominated for APRA Screen Music Awards for his work on the episodes "Teasing" (2019) and "Flat Pack" (2020). The episode "Cricket" garnered significant praise from sports media outlets. Several episodes have been adapted into picture books; notably, "The Beach" won both Book of the Year and Children's Picture Book of the Year (Ages 0–6) at the 2020 Australian Book Industry Awards. Selected episodes are available on DVD in Australia through BBC Studios distribution.
Series overview
Series 2 (2020–2021)
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Series 3 (2021–2024)
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Minisodes (2024)
A total of twenty brief episodes titled "Minisodes," each ranging from one to three minutes, were created. These shorts were released in three separate installments: the first seven premiered in Australia in June 2024 (with an international release in July), followed by seven more in October 2024, and a final set of six in December 2024.
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References
Notes
Citations
External links
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Details are sourced from the closing credits of each episode.
- ↑ References for episode airdates:
- Episodes 1 to 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 to 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 to 52: "Bluey, Baby Race and Other Stories". iTunes. Apple Inc. 2020. Archived from the original on 30 October 2021. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
- ↑ Episode airdate references:
- Episodes 2 through 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.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Australian airdate sources:
- Episodes 1 to 7: "Bluey Minisodes: Premiering Sunday, June 16 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.
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