The Sleepover (Bluey)
| Company type | Television program |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation, Children's entertainment |
| Founded | October 1, 2018 |
| Founder | Joe Brumm |
| Headquarters | Brisbane , Australia |
Area served | Australia, International |
| Products | Animated television series, picture books, DVDs |
| Parent | Ludo Studio, ABC Kids, BBC Studios |
Bluey is an Australian animated television program aimed at preschool audiences, which first aired on ABC Kids on 1 October 2018. Developed by Joe Brumm in collaboration with Queensland-based Ludo Studio, the narrative centers on Bluey, a lively six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy celebrated for her boundless imagination, curiosity, and energy.[1] Bluey shares her home with her father Bandit, mother Chilli, and younger sister Bingo, who frequently joins her in creative play scenarios.[1] The characters portray a range of dog breeds, some modeled after Brumm’s own pets from childhood.[2] Core themes encompass nurturing family relationships, elements of Australian culture, and the vital role of play in development.[1][3][4] Production takes place in Queensland, with Brisbane serving as the backdrop.[5] The series was jointly commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the British Broadcasting Corporation, with BBC Studios managing international distribution and merchandising rights.[1] In 2019, The Walt Disney Company secured rights for global broadcast.[6]
Since its launch in 2018, Bluey has broadcast 154 episodes over three seasons. The series includes holiday-themed installments such as Christmas ("Verandah Santa" and "Christmas Swim"), Easter ("Easter"), and Father's Day ("Perfect"). The third season featured a unique 28-minute episode titled "The Sign."[7] Additionally, in 2024, brief "Minisodes" ranging from one to three minutes were introduced.[8][9] A feature-length movie was announced in December 2024, planned for a global release in 2027; creator Brumm is expected to step away following this project.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
Director Richard Jeffery earned the 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.[10][11] Composer Joff Bush garnered nominations at the APRA Screen Music Awards for his work on "Teasing" (2019) and "Flat Pack" (2020).[12][13] The episode "Cricket" attracted significant praise 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 Several episodes have been adapted into picture books; notably, "The Beach" won both Book of the Year and Children's Picture Book of the Year (Ages 0–6) at the 2020 Australian Book Industry Awards.[14][15] In Australia, selected episodes are also distributed on DVD through BBC Studios.[16]
Series overview
Series 2 (2020–2021)
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Series 3 (2021–2024)
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Minisodes (2024)
A total of twenty "Minisodes," each ranging from one to three minutes in length, were created. These were distributed in three installments: the initial seven premiered in Australia in June 2024 and internationally in July, followed by seven more in October 2024, and the last six arriving in December 2024.
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- Episodes 1 through 7: "Bluey Minisodes: Premiering 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 through 14: "Bluey Minisodes: Batch Two Coming Soon!". Bluey Official Website. BBC Studios. 5 September 2024. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
- Episodes 15 through 20: "Bluey Minisodes: Batch Three Announced!". Bluey Official Website. BBC Studios. 5 September 2024. Retrieved 18 November 2024.