Unicorse (Bluey)
| Company type | Television program |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation, Children's entertainment |
| Founded | October 1, 2018 |
| Headquarters | Brisbane , Australia |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Joe Brumm (developer), Richard Jeffery (director), Joff Bush (composer) |
| Products | Animated television series, picture books, DVDs |
| Parent | Ludo Studio, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, BBC Studios |
Bluey is an Australian animated program designed for preschool audiences that first aired on ABC Kids on 1 October 2018. Developed by Joe Brumm alongside Queensland's Ludo Studio, the narrative centers on Bluey, a lively six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy. She resides with her father, Bandit; mother, Chilli; and younger sibling, Bingo, who often accompanies her on creative adventures.[1] The characters represent various dog breeds, some reflecting the pets from Brumm’s own youth.[2] Key themes explore nurturing family relationships, Australian cultural elements, and the value of imaginative play.[1][3][4] Production takes place in Queensland, with Brisbane serving as the inspiration for the show's setting.[5] The series was jointly commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the BBC.[1] Worldwide distribution and merchandising rights are managed by BBC Studios.[1] In 2019, international broadcast rights were secured by The Walt Disney Company.[6]
Since its launch, Bluey has released a total of 154 episodes spanning three seasons. The series features holiday-themed installments such as Christmas ("Verandah Santa" and "Christmas Swim"), Easter ("Easter"), and Father's Day ("Perfect"). Season three includes a special extended episode lasting 28 minutes titled "The Sign".[7] In 2024, a set of brief "Minisodes," ranging from one to three minutes each, were broadcast.[8][9] A feature-length film was announced in December 2024 with plans for global release in 2027,[10] with Brumm indicating this would be his final writing contribution before retiring.[11]
Director Richard Jeffery earned an Australian Directors' Guild Award in 2021 for the episode "Sleepytime," which also received the 2022 Prix Jeunesse International Award in the TV – Up to 6 Years Fiction category.[12][13] Composer Joff Bush garnered nominations at the APRA Screen Music Awards for his work on episodes "Teasing" (2019) and "Flat Pack" (2020).[14][15] The episode "Cricket" attracted positive recognition from sports journalists worldwide.Cite 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.[16][17] DVDs containing episodes have been released in Australia through distribution by BBC Studios.[18]
Series overview
Series 1 (2018–2019)
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Minisodes (2024)
A collection of twenty brief episodes, named "Minisodes," each lasting between one and three minutes, was created. These were distributed in three installments: seven episodes debuted in Australia during June 2024 (with an international release in July), followed by seven more in October, and a final set of six in December 2024.
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Ratings
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- Episodes 1 to 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 to 14: "Bluey Minisodes: Batch Two Coming Soon!". BBC Studios. 5 September 2024. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
- Episodes 15 to 20: "Bluey Minisodes: Batch Three Announced!". BBC Studios. 5 September 2024. Retrieved 18 November 2024.