Teasing (Bluey)
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation, Children's entertainment |
| Founded | October 1, 2018 |
| Founder | Joe Brumm |
| Headquarters | Brisbane , Australia |
Area served | Australia, United Kingdom, International (via Disney) |
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 show designed for preschool audiences that first aired on ABC Kids on 1 October 2018. Developed by Joe Brumm in partnership with Queensland-based Ludo Studio, the narrative centers on Bluey, a lively six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy celebrated for her boundless energy, creativity, and inquisitiveness.[1] Bluey shares her home life with her father Bandit, mother Chilli, and younger sibling Bingo, who all participate in her imaginative play.[1] The cast includes various dog breeds, some modeled after dogs from Brumm's own childhood.[2] Key themes explored in the series are nurturing family relationships, Australian cultural elements, and the vital role of play during early childhood.[1][3][4] Produced in Queensland, the city of Brisbane serves as the inspiration for the show's setting.[5] The series was co-commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the British Broadcasting Corporation, with BBC Studios managing global distribution and merchandising rights.[1] In 2019, international broadcast rights were secured by The Walt Disney Company.[6]
Since its launch in 2018, Bluey has released a total of 154 episodes across three seasons. These include special holiday-themed installments such as Christmas episodes ("Verandah Santa" and "Christmas Swim"), an Easter episode ("Easter"), and one for Father's Day ("Perfect").[7][8][9][10] The third season features a unique 28-minute episode titled "The Sign".[11] Furthermore, brief "Minisodes" ranging from one to three minutes have been broadcast throughout 2024.[12][13] A feature film adaptation was announced in December 2024 with a planned worldwide release in 2027; following this project, Brumm will conclude his involvement as writer.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
Director Richard Jeffery earned an Australian Directors' Guild Award in 2021 for his work on the episode "Sleepytime," which also received the 2022 Prix Jeunesse International Award for TV – Up to 6 Years Fiction (Children's).[14][15] Composer Joff Bush garnered nominations at the APRA Screen Music Awards for his scores on "Teasing" (2019) and "Flat Pack" (2020).[16][17] The episode "Cricket" attracted significant acclaim within sports media circles.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 Select 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.[18][19] Additionally, episodes have been distributed on DVD across Australia through BBC Studios.[20]
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 shorts were distributed in three installments: the initial seven premiered in Australia in June 2024 and internationally in July; the subsequent seven followed in October 2024; and the last six were released in December 2024.
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Ratings
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- Episodes 1 to 7: "Bluey Minisodes: Premiering on Sunday 16 June from 8am on ABC Kids and ABC iview". ABC Help Centre. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 14 June 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- Episodes 8 to 14: "Bluey Minisodes: Batch Two is Coming Soon!". Bluey Official Website. BBC Studios. 5 September 2024. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
- Episodes 15 to 20: "Bluey Minisodes: Batch Three Revealed!". Bluey Official Website. BBC Studios. 5 September 2024. Retrieved 18 November 2024.