Yoga Ball (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 |
| Products | Animated television series, DVDs, picture books, merchandise |
| Parent | Ludo Studio, ABC Kids, 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 in collaboration with Queensland-based Ludo Studio, the narrative centers on Bluey, a lively and imaginative six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy. She shares her life with her father, Bandit; mother, Chilli; and younger sibling, Bingo, who frequently participates in her creative play adventures.[1] The cast includes a variety of dog breeds, some drawn from Brumm’s own childhood pets.[2] The series highlights themes such as nurturing family relationships, Australian cultural elements, and the significance of play during early childhood.[1][3][4] Produced in Queensland and set in Brisbane,[5] the show was jointly commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the British Broadcasting Corporation.[1] Global distribution and merchandising rights are managed by BBC Studios,[1] while international broadcast rights were secured by The Walt Disney Company in 2019.[6]
Since its launch in 2018, Bluey has released 154 episodes across three seasons, including special themed installments for occasions such as Christmas ("Verandah Santa," "Christmas Swim"), Easter ("Easter"), and Father's Day ("Perfect").[7][8][9][10] The third season introduced a unique 28-minute episode titled "The Sign."[11] In 2024, a series of brief "Minisodes" ranging from one to three minutes was launched.[12][13] A feature film was announced in December 2024, slated for global release in 2027, with Brumm confirming this project as his final writing contribution before retiring.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
Director Richard Jeffery received an Australian Directors' Guild Award in 2021 for the episode "Sleepytime," which also earned the 2022 Prix Jeunesse International Award for TV – Up to 6 Years Fiction.[14][15] Composer Joff Bush garnered APRA Screen Music Award nominations for the episodes "Teasing" (2019) and "Flat Pack" (2020).[16][17] The episode "Cricket" attracted international recognition 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 the Australian Book Industry Awards for Book of the Year and Children's Picture Book of the Year (Ages 0–6) in 2020.[18][19] Additionally, episodes have been issued on DVD within Australia through BBC Studios’ distribution channels.[20]
Series overview
Series 1 (2018–2019)
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Minisodes (2024)
A collection of twenty brief episodes, called "Minisodes," each lasting between one and three minutes, was created. These were released in three separate groups: the first seven premiered in Australia during June 2024 and internationally in July; the following seven were launched in October 2024; and the last six became available in December 2024.
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- Episodes 1 to 7: "Bluey Minisodes: Premiering on 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 is Coming Soon!". Bluey Official Website. BBC Studios. 5 September 2024. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
- Episodes 15 to 20: "Bluey Minisodes: Batch Three Revealed!". Bluey Official Website. BBC Studios. 5 September 2024. Retrieved 18 November 2024.