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| Company type | Television program |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation, Children's entertainment |
| Founded | October 1, 2018 |
| Founder | Joe Brumm, Ludo Studio |
| 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 alongside Queensland-based production company Ludo Studio, the narrative centers on Bluey, a lively and imaginative six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy. Bluey shares her home with her father, Bandit; mother, Chilli; and younger sibling, Bingo, who frequently participate in her creative play scenarios. Various other canine characters appear throughout the series, many modeled after Brumm's own childhood pets. The show highlights nurturing family relationships, showcases Australian cultural elements, and underscores the significance of play in early childhood development. Produced in Queensland with Brisbane serving as its backdrop, the series was co-commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the BBC. Global distribution and merchandising rights are held by BBC Studios, while international broadcast rights were secured by Disney in 2019.
Since its launch, Bluey has released a total of 154 episodes spanning three seasons. The series features special themed episodes such as Christmas specials ("Verandah Santa" and "Christmas Swim"), an Easter episode ("Easter"), and a Father's Day installment ("Perfect"). The third season included a unique 28-minute episode titled "The Sign." Additionally, in 2024, brief one-to-three minute segments known as "Minisodes" were broadcast. A feature-length film is planned for global release in 2027, with Brumm confirming it will mark his final writing contribution before retiring from the role.
Director Richard Jeffery earned an 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. 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" attracted international recognition from sports journalists. Several episodes have been adapted into picture books, including "The Beach," which won the Australian Book Industry Awards for both Book of the Year and Children's Picture Book of the Year (Ages 0–6) in 2020. Furthermore, selected episodes have been made available on DVD within Australia through distribution by 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 collection of twenty brief episodes named "Minisodes," each lasting between one and three minutes, was created. These shorts were distributed in three installments: the initial seven premiered in Australia during June 2024 and internationally in July; the subsequent seven were released in October 2024; and the last six became available in December 2024.
Ratings
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External links
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Details obtained 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.
- ↑ Broadcast dates referenced from Apple Inc. platforms and TV Tonight.