Pavlova (Bluey)
| Company type | Television program |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation, Children's entertainment |
| Founded | October 1, 2018 |
| Founder | Joe Brumm |
| Headquarters | Brisbane , Australia |
Area served | Australia, International |
| 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 in collaboration with Queensland-based Ludo Studio, the series follows Bluey, a lively six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy. She shares her home with her father Bandit, mother Chilli, and younger sibling Bingo, who frequently participate in her creative adventures. The cast consists of various dog breeds, some of which draw inspiration from Brumm's own childhood pets. The narrative highlights themes such as nurturing family relationships, Australian cultural elements, and the significance of play during early childhood. Production takes place in Queensland, with Brisbane serving as the creative muse for the show's environment. The series was jointly commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the British Broadcasting Corporation, with BBC Studios managing international distribution and merchandising rights. In 2019, The Walt Disney Company secured the rights for global broadcast.
Since its launch, Bluey has released 154 episodes spanning three seasons, including special holiday episodes like Christmas ("Verandah Santa," "Christmas Swim"), Easter ("Easter"), and Father's Day ("Perfect"). The third season also introduced a unique 28-minute installment titled "The Sign." In 2024, brief "Minisodes" ranging from one to three minutes were made available. A feature film was announced in December 2024, planned for worldwide release in 2027; creator Joe Brumm intends to retire from writing after this final project.
Director Richard Jeffery earned an Australian Directors' Guild Award in 2021 for the episode "Sleepytime," which subsequently won the 2022 Prix Jeunesse International Award for TV – Up to 6 Years Fiction. Composer Joff Bush received nominations at the APRA Screen Music Awards for his work on episodes "Teasing" (2019) and "Flat Pack" (2020). The episode "Cricket" attracted significant acclaim from sports media outlets. Several episodes have been transformed into picture books, including "The Beach," which secured the 2020 Australian Book Industry Awards for Book of the Year and Children's Picture Book of the Year (Ages 0–6). Additionally, selected episodes have been distributed on DVD in Australia through 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 total of twenty brief episodes, titled "Minisodes," each lasting between one and three minutes, were created. Their release was phased: the initial seven debuted in Australia in June 2024 and internationally in July; the following seven were released in October 2024; and the last six aired in December 2024.
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Ratings
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References
Notes
Citations
External links
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Credits for each episode’s production are sourced from the closing credits.
- ↑ Sources for episode air dates:
- 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 through 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. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
- Episodes 1, 10 to 17: "Bluey, Explorers and Other Stories". iTunes. Apple Inc. 2021. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
- Episodes 18 to 26: "Bluey, Pizza Girls and Other Stories". iTunes. Apple Inc. 2021. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
- Episodes 27 to 50: "Bluey Season 3". Apple TV. Apple Inc. October 2018. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Australian airdate references:
- Episodes 1 to 7: "Bluey Minisodes: Premiering 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.
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