Stories (Bluey)
| 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 (Developer), 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 aimed at preschool audiences that first aired on ABC Kids on 1 October 2018. Developed by Joe Brumm in collaboration with Queensland-based production company Ludo Studio, the narrative centers on Bluey, a lively and imaginative six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy. She shares her home with her father Bandit, mother Chilli, and younger sister Bingo, who frequently participate in her creative play scenarios.[1] The characters embody a variety of dog breeds, some of which are modeled after dogs from Brumm's own childhood.[2] The series explores themes such as nurturing family relationships, Australian cultural elements, and the significance of play during early childhood.[1][3][4] Production takes place in Brisbane, Queensland, which also serves as the inspiration for the show's setting.[5] The project was co-commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the BBC, with global distribution and merchandise rights managed by BBC Studios.[1] In 2019, international broadcast rights were secured by The Walt Disney Company.[6]
Since its launch, Bluey has released 154 episodes spanning three seasons, including special holiday-themed installments like Christmas ("Verandah Santa," "Christmas Swim"), Easter ("Easter"), and Father's Day ("Perfect"). The third season featured a unique 28-minute episode titled "The Sign."[7] In 2024, a series of brief "Minisodes," lasting between one and three minutes each, were broadcast.[8][9] Additionally, a feature-length film was announced in December 2024 with plans for a global release in 2027; this film will represent 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 earned the 2022 Prix Jeunesse International Award for TV – Up to 6 Years Fiction (Children's).[10][11] Composer Joff Bush garnered nominations for the APRA Screen Music Awards for his work on "Teasing" (2019) and "Flat Pack" (2020).[12][13] The episode "Cricket" attracted commendation from various 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 transformed into picture books, including "The Beach," which won both Book of the Year and Children's Picture Book of the Year (Ages 0–6) at the Australian Book Industry Awards in 2020.[14][15] Furthermore, episodes have been made available on DVD within Australia through distribution by BBC Studios.[16]
Series overview
Series 2 (2020–2021)
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Series 3 (2021–2024)
Ratings
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