The Adventure (Bluey)
| 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 (creator), Richard Jeffery (director), Joff Bush (composer) |
| Products | Animated preschool television series, picture books, DVDs |
| Parent | Ludo Studio, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, BBC Studios |
Bluey is an Australian animated 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 centers around Bluey, a lively and imaginative six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy. She shares her home with her father Bandit, mother Chilli, and younger sibling Bingo, who frequently participates in their creative play scenarios.[1] The series features a variety of canine characters representing diverse breeds, some drawn from Brumm's own childhood pets.[2] Core themes emphasize nurturing family relationships, Australian cultural elements, and the significance of play.[1][3][4] Produced in Brisbane, Queensland, the show’s setting is influenced by its local environment.[5] The Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the BBC co-commissioned the series, with BBC Studios managing its international distribution and merchandising rights.[1] In 2019, The Walt Disney Company secured global broadcasting rights.[6]
Since its launch, Bluey has released 154 episodes across three seasons, including special episodes themed around holidays such as Christmas ("Verandah Santa," "Christmas Swim"), Easter ("Easter"), and Father's Day ("Perfect"). The third season included a unique 28-minute installment titled "The Sign."[7] In 2024, brief "Minisodes" ranging from one to three minutes were introduced.[8][9] A feature film was announced in December 2024 for global release in 2027; creator Brumm confirmed this would be his final writing contribution before stepping back.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
Director Richard Jeffery received the Australian Directors' Guild Award in 2021 for the episode "Sleepytime," which also won the 2022 Prix Jeunesse International Award in the TV – Up to 6 Years Fiction category. Composer Joff Bush earned nominations for the APRA Screen Music Awards for his work on "Teasing" (2019) and "Flat Pack" (2020).[10][11][12][13] The episode "Cricket" received positive recognition from 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 adapted into picture 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] Episodes are also distributed on DVD within Australia through BBC Studios.[16]
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 titled "Minisodes" was created, each lasting between one and three minutes. These shorts were released in three separate installments: seven episodes premiered in Australia in June 2024 (with an international release following in July), another seven debuted in October 2024, and the final six aired in December 2024.
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