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| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation, Children's entertainment |
| Founded | October 1, 2018 |
| Founder | Joe Brumm |
| Headquarters | Brisbane, Queensland , Australia |
Area served | Australia, International |
| Products | Animated TV show, picture books, DVDs |
| Parent | Ludo Studio, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, BBC Studios |
Bluey is an Australian animated TV show designed for preschool audiences that 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 on Bluey, an energetic and imaginative six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy. She shares her life with her father, Bandit; mother, Chilli; and younger sibling, Bingo, who frequently participate in her creative play adventures.[1] The characters are portrayed as different dog breeds, some of which are inspired by dogs from Brumm's own childhood.[2] The series highlights themes such as nurturing family relationships, Australian cultural elements, and the importance of play during early childhood.[1][3][4] Production takes place in Queensland, with Brisbane serving as the inspiration for the show's setting.[5] The project was jointly commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and BBC Studios, both of which manage global 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 spanning three seasons. These include special holiday-themed installments such as Christmas episodes ("Verandah Santa" and "Christmas Swim"), an Easter episode ("Easter"), and a Father's Day episode ("Perfect"). The third season introduced a unique 28-minute special titled "The Sign."[7] Additionally, in 2024, a collection of brief "Minisodes" ranging from one to three minutes premiered.[8][9] A feature-length film was announced in December 2024, planned for global release in 2027; creator Brumm is expected to step down following this project.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
In recognition of its excellence, 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.[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 acclaim 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 transformed into picture books, including "The Beach," which won both the Australian Book Industry Awards for Book of the Year and Children's Picture Book of the Year (Ages 0–6) in 2020.[14][15] Furthermore, selected episodes have been 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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