Perfect (Bluey)
| Company type | Television program |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation, Children's entertainment |
| Founded | October 1, 2018 |
| Founder | Joe Brumm |
| Headquarters | Brisbane , Australia |
Area served | Australia, International |
Key people | Joe Brumm (creator), Richard Jeffery (director), Joff Bush (composer) |
| Products | Animated television series, picture books, DVDs, upcoming feature film |
| Owner | Ludo Studio, ABC Kids, BBC Studios, The Walt Disney Company (international broadcasting rights) |
| Parent | Ludo Studio |
Bluey is an Australian animated children's television program aimed at preschool audiences, which first aired on ABC Kids on 1 October 2018. Developed by Joe Brumm and Queensland-based Ludo Studio, the narrative centers on Bluey, a six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy characterized by her lively spirit, creativity, and inquisitiveness. She shares her home with her father, Bandit, mother Chilli, and younger sibling Bingo, who accompany her on imaginative escapades.[1] The show features a variety of dog breeds as supporting characters, some of which draw inspiration from Brumm's own childhood pets.[2] Key themes explored include nurturing family relationships, Australian cultural elements, and the significance of play.[1][3][4] Set against the backdrop of Brisbane, the series was jointly commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the British Broadcasting Corporation, with BBC Studios responsible for international distribution and merchandising. In 2019, The Walt Disney Company secured global broadcasting rights.[1][5]
Since its launch, Bluey has broadcast a total of 154 episodes over three seasons, including special holiday-themed installments such as "Verandah Santa" (Christmas), "Easter," and "Perfect" (Father's Day). The third season introduced a unique 28-minute episode titled "The Sign."[6] In 2024, a collection of brief "Minisodes," ranging from one to three minutes each, was released.[7] A feature film was announced in December 2024, scheduled for global release in 2027; this project marks 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 received an Australian Directors' Guild Award in 2021 for the episode "Sleepytime," which also won the 2022 Prix Jeunesse International Award for TV – Up to 6 Years Fiction. Composer Joff Bush earned nominations for Best Music for Children's Television at the APRA Screen Music Awards in both 2019 and 2020.[8][9][10][11] The episode titled "Cricket" attracted favorable attention from sports media outlets.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
Multiple episodes have been transformed into picture books, including "The Beach," which was honored with the Australian Book Industry Awards for Book of the Year and Children's Picture Book of the Year (Ages 0–6) in 2020.[12][13] Additionally, episodes are available on DVD within Australia through BBC Studios.[14]
Series overview
Series 1 (2018–2019)
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Series 2 (2020–2021)
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Minisodes (2024)
A collection of twenty brief episodes called "Minisodes," each running between one and three minutes, was created. These were released in three separate groups: the initial seven debuted in Australia in June 2024 and internationally in July; the following seven arrived in October; and the final six were issued in December.
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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.
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