The animated series Bluey was created by Australian animator and writer Joe Brumm, and it is produced by the Brisbane-based studio Ludo Studio for the ABC and BBC Studios.

Who made Bluey?

  • Creator: Joe Brumm, an Australian animator who previously worked on children’s shows like Charlie and Lola before developing Bluey.
  • Production company: Ludo Studio in Queensland, commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and the BBC.
  • Inspiration: Brumm has said the show was inspired by playing with his own two daughters and his wish to showcase imaginative, play-based learning in family life.

Quick Scoop on the show

  • What Bluey is: An Australian preschool animated series about a six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy, Bluey, her younger sister Bingo, and their parents, Bandit and Chilli.
  • First release: Premiered on ABC Kids in Australia on 1 October 2018, then rolled out internationally on Disney Junior and Disney+.
  • Why it’s a big deal now: In recent years it has become a global hit, praised for its honest but warm depiction of parenting, family play, and everyday childhood emotions.

Behind-the-scenes notes

  • Brumm originally conceived Bluey around 2016, producing a short pilot through his own company Studio Joho before it was developed at Ludo Studio.
  • The characters and many of the games in the show are drawn from real games Brumm played with his kids, which helps explain why the show feels so authentic to many parents.

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