Wagon Ride (Bluey)
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation, Children's television |
| Founded | October 1, 2018 |
| Founder | Joe Brumm |
| Headquarters | Brisbane, Queensland , Australia |
Area served | Australia, United Kingdom, International (via Disney) |
Key people | Joe Brumm (developer), Richard Jeffery (director), Joff Bush (composer) |
| Products | Animated TV show, picture books, DVDs |
| Parent | Ludo Studio, ABC Kids, BBC Studios |
Bluey is a preschool-targeted animated TV show from Australia 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 home with her father Bandit, mother Chilli, and younger sibling Bingo, who often participates in Bluey's creative games.[1] The characters represent a variety of dog breeds, some of which are inspired by Brumm’s own childhood pets.[2] The series highlights themes such as nurturing family relationships, Australian cultural elements, and the value of play in childhood.[1][3][4] Produced in Queensland, the show’s setting draws inspiration from Brisbane.[5] It was jointly commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the British Broadcasting Corporation, with BBC Studios managing global distribution and merchandising rights.[1] In 2019, international broadcasting rights were secured by Disney.[6]
Since its premiere on 1 October 2018, Bluey has released 154 episodes spanning three seasons. The series includes special holiday-themed episodes such as Christmas ("Verandah Santa," "Christmas Swim"), Easter ("Easter"), and Father's Day ("Perfect"). Season three introduced a unique 28-minute special titled "The Sign."[7] In 2024, a set of brief "Minisodes," ranging from one to three minutes each, became available.[8][9] A feature-length film was announced in December 2024, planned for global release in 2027, marking Brumm’s final credited writing work before his departure.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
In 2021, director Richard Jeffery earned an Australian Directors' Guild Award for the episode "Sleepytime," which also received the 2022 Prix Jeunesse International Award for TV – Up to 6 Years Fiction (Children's).[10][11] Composer Joff Bush was nominated for APRA Screen Music Awards for his work on the episodes "Teasing" (2019) and "Flat Pack" (2020).[12][13] The episode "Cricket" attracted commendation 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] Additionally, selected episodes have been distributed on DVD in Australia through BBC Studios.[16]
Series overview
Series 2 (2020–2021)
Series 3 (2021–2024)
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Minisodes (2024)
A total of twenty brief episodes titled "Minisodes," each lasting between one and three minutes, were created. These shorts were launched in three installments: seven released in Australia during June 2024 (with an international rollout in July), seven more in October 2024, and a final six in December 2024.
Ratings
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- ↑ Sources for broadcast dates:
- Episodes 2 through 9: "Bluey, Obstacle Course and Other Stories". iTunes. Apple Inc. 2021. Archived from the original on 25 June 2022. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
- Episodes 1, 10 to 17: "Bluey, Explorers and Other Stories". iTunes. Apple Inc. 2021. Archived from the original on 29 November 2022. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
- Episodes 18 to 26: "Bluey, Pizza Girls and Other Stories". iTunes. Apple Inc. 2021. Archived from the original on 29 March 2023. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
- Episodes 27 to 50: "Bluey Season 3". Apple TV. Apple Inc. October 2018. Archived from the original on 21 April 2024. Retrieved 21 April 2024.