TV Shop (Bluey)

Bluey

Company type	Television program
Industry	Animation, Children's entertainment
Founded	October 1, 2018 (2018-10-01)
Founder	Joe Brumm
Headquarters	Brisbane , Australia
Area served	Worldwide
Products	Animated television series, picture books, DVDs
Parent	Ludo Studio

Bluey is an Australian animated television program designed for preschool-aged children that first aired on ABC Kids on 1 October 2018. Developed by Joe Brumm in collaboration with Queensland's Ludo Studio, the narrative centers on Bluey, a lively six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy characterized by her creativity, enthusiasm, and inquisitiveness. She shares her home with her dad Bandit, mom Chilli, and younger sibling Bingo, who frequently participate in her imaginative adventures. The characters portray a variety of dog breeds, some drawn from Brumm's own childhood pets. The show highlights themes such as nurturing family relationships, Australian cultural elements, and the significance of play during early childhood. Production takes place in Queensland, with Brisbane serving as the inspiration for the setting. The project was jointly commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the British Broadcasting Corporation, while BBC Studios manages worldwide distribution and merchandising rights. In 2019, international broadcast rights were secured by The Walt Disney Company.

Since its launch, Bluey has released 154 episodes across three seasons, including special episodes themed around Christmas, Easter, and Father's Day. The third season introduced a unique 28-minute installment titled "The Sign". Moreover, a collection of brief "Minisodes," ranging from one to three minutes each, aired throughout 2024. A feature film was announced in December 2024 with plans for a global release in 2027; creator Brumm intends to retire following this production.

Director Richard Jeffery earned an Australian Directors' Guild Award in 2021 for the episode "Sleepytime," which also received 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 "Teasing" (2019) and "Flat Pack" (2020). The episode "Cricket" received praise from sports media outlets for its authentic portrayal of backyard cricket. Select 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. DVDs containing episodes have been distributed in Australia 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 shorts titled "Minisodes" was created, each ranging from one to three minutes in length. These were released in three separate groups: seven premiered in Australia during June 2024 (followed by international release in July), another seven were issued in October 2024, and the final six became available in December 2024.

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