Whale Watching (Bluey)
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation, Children's entertainment |
| Founded | October 1, 2018 |
| Founder | Joe Brumm |
| Headquarters | Brisbane , Australia |
Area served | Australia, International |
| Parent | Ludo Studio, ABC Kids, BBC Studios, Disney (international broadcast rights) |
Bluey is an Australian animated television show aimed at preschool audiences, which first aired on ABC Kids on 1 October 2018. Developed by Joe Brumm in partnership with Queensland-based Ludo Studio, the narrative centers on Bluey, a lively six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy characterized by her vivid imagination and inquisitive nature. Bluey shares her home with her father Bandit, mother Chilli, and younger sibling Bingo, who frequently participate in her creative escapades.[1] The characters depict a variety of dog breeds, some modeled after dogs from Brumm's own childhood.[2] The series highlights themes such as nurturing family relationships, Australian cultural elements, and the significance of play during early childhood.[1][3][4] Set in Queensland, the city of Brisbane serves as the inspiration for the show's backdrop.[5] The program was jointly commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the British Broadcasting Corporation, with BBC Studios managing worldwide distribution and merchandise rights.[1] In 2019, international broadcast rights were secured by Disney.[6]
Since its launch, Bluey has released 154 episodes across three seasons, featuring special themed episodes such as Christmas ("Verandah Santa," "Christmas Swim"), Easter ("Easter"), and Father's Day ("Perfect"). The third season included a unique 28-minute installment titled "The Sign."[7] In 2024, short "Minisodes" lasting one to three minutes were introduced.[8][9] A feature-length film was announced in December 2024, scheduled for a global release in 2027; this will be Joe Brumm's last writing contribution before his departure.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 APRA Screen Music Award nominations 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 adapted into picture 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.[14][15] Additionally, 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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Series 3 (2021–2024)
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Minisodes (2024)
A collection of twenty brief episodes titled "Minisodes," each lasting between one and three minutes, was created. The initial seven were broadcast in Australia in June 2024 and internationally the following month. Subsequently, seven more aired in October, with the final six released in December 2024.
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