BBC Studios announces the launch of four brand-new "Bluey" short-form series, each inspired by core themes from the beloved show and reimagined in engaging new formats: "Bluey Tunes", "Bluey Puppets", "Bluey Cookalongs", and "Bluey Fancy Restaurant."
“We’re excited to launch these four new short-form series that not only expand the world of Bluey but also deepen the ways fans can engage with it,” said Jasmine Dawson, SVP Digital, BBC Studios. “Our strategy is all about putting fandom at the heart of everything we do by creating a variety of content that invites participation, sparks creativity, and brings families together. Whether it’s dancing, crafting, or cooking, these series are designed to celebrate the joy and play that Bluey inspires in fans around the world.”
Co-commissioned by BBC Studios and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), all four series will air on ABC iview in Australia, Disney Jr., Disney Channel and Disney Jr. On Demand in the U.S. and Disney+ globally. They are also available for viewers to watch on the Official Bluey channel on YouTube, and soon on Disney Jr. YouTube.
“BBC Studios Kids & Family is delighted to be co-commissioning more short-form series with BBC Studios Digital Brands team and ABC, that will be shared across the globe through our partners at Disney.” said Cecilia Persson, Managing Director of BBC Studios Kids & Family. “Together, we’re creating and delivering stories to reflect how kids discover and interact with content they love. These short-form series have been shaped to not only extend the Bluey universe, but to invite exploration and engagement across different platforms.”
ABC Acting Head of Children & Family, Mary-Ellen Mullane said, “We’re thrilled to continue collaborating with the team at BBC Studios and Ludo Studio to deliver fans even more from the world of Bluey. We’re incredibly proud to be the home of ‘Bluey’ in Australia and look forward to delivering this creative collection of content to ABC audiences soon”.
CREATIVITY AND CONNECTION
In “Bluey Tunes”, families can sing and dance along to music videos set to top tracks from the show in 10 joyful bite-sized episodes (1–2 minutes each), blending stop-motion, animation, and graphics to create a colourful musical experience.
"Bluey Puppets" is an inspiring craft series where viewers follow the creation of some of their favourite characters from "Bluey". Each of the episodes (3–5 minutes each) includes a downloadable craft sheet so families can recreate the fun at home.
"Bluey Cookalongs" brings real life families together to recreate recipes inspired by beloved mealtime moments from Bluey. In this 10 x 5-minute episode series, kids take the lead in the kitchen while their parents do their best to keep things on track.
"Bluey Fancy Restaurant" invites kids to recreate Bluey and Bingo’s iconic Fancy Restaurant at home for their parents – each with their own unique take. This 10-episode series (5-8 minutes each) features real families as kids whip up some culinary creations in the kitchen and guide their grownups through a playful, romantic dining experience.
The new series are co-produced by BBC Studios Digital Brands and BBC Studios Kids & Family, ABC, alongside production partners A+C Studios, Insignificant TV; Simple Mischief and Taste Creative Studio.