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| 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 (Developer), Richard Jeffery (Director), Joff Bush (Composer) |
| Products | Animated television series, illustrated books, DVDs |
| Parent | Ludo Studio |
Bluey is an Australian animated television program designed for preschool audiences, which first aired on ABC Kids on 1 October 2018. Developed by Joe Brumm in collaboration with Queensland-based production company Ludo Studio, the narrative follows Bluey, a lively and creative six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy. She shares her home with her father, Bandit; mother, Chilli; and younger sibling, Bingo, who frequently engage with her in imaginative games.[1] Various characters represent different dog breeds, some of which draw inspiration from Brumm's own childhood pets.[2] The series explores themes such as nurturing family relationships, Australian cultural elements, and the vital role of play during early childhood.[1][3][4] Production takes place in Queensland, with Brisbane serving as the show's backdrop.[5] The project was jointly commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the British Broadcasting Corporation, while BBC Studios manages international distribution and merchandising rights.[1] In 2019, Disney secured the rights for global broadcast.[6]
Since its initial broadcast on 1 October 2018, Bluey has released a total of 154 episodes spanning three seasons. The series features holiday-themed installments such as Christmas ("Verandah Santa" and "Christmas Swim"), Easter ("Easter"), and Father's Day ("Perfect"). Season three included a special extended episode lasting 28 minutes titled "The Sign".[7] Furthermore, short "Minisodes" lasting one to three minutes were broadcast throughout 2024.[8][9] 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 and Brumm has confirmed this will mark his final writing contribution before retiring from the series.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
Director Richard Jeffery earned the Australian Directors' Guild Award in 2021 for the episode "Sleepytime," which also received the 2022 Prix Jeunesse International Award in the TV – Up to 6 Years Fiction (Children's) category.[10][11] Composer Joff Bush garnered nominations for APRA Screen Music Awards for his work on "Teasing" (2019) and "Flat Pack" (2020).[12][13] The episode "Cricket" attracted praise from sports journalists worldwide.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 illustrated books, including "The Beach," which won both the Australian Book Industry Awards' Book of the Year and Children's Picture Book of the Year (Ages 0–6) in 2020.[14][15] Additionally, episodes have been distributed on DVD within Australia by BBC Studios.[16]
Series overview
Series 2 (2020–2021)
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Minisodes (2024)
A collection of twenty brief episodes entitled "Minisodes," each ranging from one to three minutes in duration, was created. These were distributed in three segments: the initial seven shorts premiered in Australia during June 2024 and became available worldwide in July, followed by another set of seven released in October, and the final six launched in December 2024.
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Title = Government
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ShortSummary = Bandit acts as though composing a letter to the government, with Bingo serving as the letter itself.
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Title = Drums
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ShortSummary = Bingo experiments with an electric drum set while at a music shop.
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Title Browny Bear WrittenBy Joe Brumm OriginalAirDate ShortSummary Following Bandit's denial of tapping family members on the shoulder, they appoint a Browny Bear puppet to act as detective. LineColor FC761D
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EpisodeNumber 14 Title Whirlpool WrittenBy Joe Brumm OriginalAirDate ShortSummary Bluey, Bingo, and Chucky create a whirlpool effect while playing in an inflatable pool. LineColor FC761D
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EpisodeNumber 15 Title Strong Potion WrittenBy Joe Brumm OriginalAirDate ShortSummary Bluey runs an imaginary potion shop; Bingo purchases a potion that gives her extra strength. LineColor FC761D
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EpisodeNumber 16 Title Robo Bingo WrittenBy Joe Brumm OriginalAirDate ShortSummary Bingo pretends to be a robot as Chilli assists with tooth brushing. LineColor FC761D
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EpisodeNumber 17 Title Butlers WrittenBy Joe Brumm OriginalAirDate ShortSummary In a dream mansion belonging to Bluey and Bingo, dog Barnsley interviews for a butler role. LineColor FC761D
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EpisodeNumber 18 Title Where's Bingo? WrittenBy Joe Brumm OriginalAirDate ShortSummary Bingo climbs onto Bandit's back while he pretends not to notice during a house search. LineColor FC761D
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EpisodeNumber 19 Title Goldilocks WrittenBy Joe Brumm OriginalAirDate ShortSummary Bandit narrates the Goldilocks story as a bedtime tale for Bluey and Bingo. LineColor FC761D
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EpisodeNumber 20 Title Alongside WrittenBy Joe Brumm OriginalAirDate ShortSummary A split-screen presentation depicts Bluey and Honey engaging in activities at intersecting locations throughout the day. LineColor FC761D
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