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| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Parent | Ludo Studio, ABC Kids, BBC Studios |
Bluey is an Australian animated show 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 narrative centers on Bluey, a lively and imaginative six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy. She shares her home life with her father, Bandit; mother, Chilli; and younger sibling, Bingo, who all participate in her creative play adventures.[1] The cast includes various dog breeds inspired by Brumm's own childhood experiences. The series highlights themes such as nurturing family relationships, Australian cultural elements, and the vital role of play during early childhood.[1][2][3] Production takes place in Queensland, with Brisbane serving as the primary inspiration for the show's setting.[4] The program was co-commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the British Broadcasting Corporation, while BBC Studios manages its international distribution and merchandising rights.[1] In 2019, international broadcast rights were acquired by The Walt Disney Company.[5]
Since its launch, Bluey has released a total of 154 episodes across three seasons, including special holiday-themed installments like "Verandah Santa" and "Christmas Swim," an Easter episode titled "Easter," and a Father's Day-themed episode called "Perfect." The third season featured a unique 28-minute special named "The Sign."[6] Additionally, in 2024, short-format "Minisodes" running from one to three minutes were introduced.[7] A feature film was announced in December 2024, planned for global release in 2027; following this project, creator Brumm will step down from his role.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. Composer Joff Bush was nominated for APRA Screen Music Awards for his work on the episodes "Teasing" (2019) and "Flat Pack" (2020).[8][9][10][11] The episode "Cricket" received 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, 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).[12][13] Additionally, episodes are available on DVD within Australia through BBC Studios distribution.[14]
Series overview
Series 1 (2018–2019)
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Series 3 (2021–2024)
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Minisodes (2024)
A collection of twenty brief episodes titled "Minisodes," each lasting between one and three minutes, was created. These were released in three separate groups: the first set of seven debuted in Australia in June 2024 and internationally the following month; the second group of seven arrived in October; and the final six were made available in December 2024.
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