Trampoline (Bluey)
| Company type | Television program |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation, Children's entertainment |
| Founded | October 1, 2018 |
| Founder | Joe Brumm |
| Headquarters | Brisbane , Australia |
Area served | Australia, United Kingdom, International (via Disney) |
| Parent | Ludo Studio (production company) |
Bluey is an Australian animated program designed for preschool audiences that first aired on ABC Kids on 1 October 2018. Developed by Joe Brumm in partnership with Queensland-based production company Ludo Studio, the series 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 sibling Bingo, who often accompanies her on creative escapades.[1] The characters represent various dog breeds inspired by Brumm's own childhood pets.[2] The narrative explores themes such as nurturing family relationships, Australian cultural elements, and the significance of imaginative play.[1][3][4] Produced in Queensland, the city of Brisbane serves as the backdrop for the show.[5] The series was co-commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the British Broadcasting Corporation, with BBC Studios managing international distribution and merchandising rights.[1] In 2019, international broadcast rights were secured by Disney.[6]
Since its launch, Bluey has released a total of 154 episodes across three seasons, including special holiday-themed installments such as Christmas ("Verandah Santa," "Christmas Swim"), Easter ("Easter"), and Father's Day ("Perfect"). The third season includes a notable 28-minute special titled "The Sign."[7] Additionally, in 2024, short segments ranging from one to three minutes called "Minisodes" were broadcast.[8][9] A feature film adaptation was announced in December 2024, planned for global release in 2027,[10] with Brumm confirming this will be his final credited writing work before retiring from the role.[11]
Director Richard Jeffery earned an Australian Directors' Guild Award in 2021 for his work on "Sleepytime," which also won the 2022 Prix Jeunesse International Award for TV – Up to 6 Years Fiction (Children's).[12][13] Composer Joff Bush received nominations at the APRA Screen Music Awards for the episodes "Teasing" (2019) and "Flat Pack" (2020).[14][15] The episode "Cricket" was praised by sports commentators.[16] Several episodes have been adapted into illustrated books, including "The Beach," which won the Australian Book Industry Awards for Book of the Year and Children's Picture Book of the Year (Ages 0–6) in 2020.[17][18] DVD releases of episodes have been made available in Australia through BBC Studios.[19]
Series overview
Series 1 (2018–2019)
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Series 3 (2021–2024)
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Minisodes (2024)
A total of twenty brief episodes named Minisodes were created, each with a duration between one and three minutes. These were distributed in three segments: the first set of seven premiered in Australia in June 2024 and internationally in July; the second group of seven launched in October; and the final six appeared in December 2024.
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The Minisodes serve to broaden the franchise's content offerings by delivering concise narratives that boost viewer interaction across various digital channels.
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