F.Y.I.

Children’s TV series Bluey to be released on DVD

Australian children’s TV series Bluey will now be available on DVD.

The announcement:

AUSTRALIAN FAVOURITE CHILDREN’S SERIES BLUEY RELEASES ON DVD

Universal Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and BBC Studios are delighted to announce that Australia’s #1 children’s series of the year*, Bluey, will be available to own on DVD from 30 October 2019.

Loved by both parents and kids, the highly-anticipated first two DVD releases; Bluey: Magic Xylophone and Other Stories (Vol 1) and Bluey: Horsey Ride and Other Stories (Vol 2) will be available from 30 October.

Fans will not have to wait long to add to their collection, with Bluey: The Pool and Other Stories (Vol 3) to be released on 4 December and Bluey: Grannies and Other Stories (Vol 4) on 8 January, 2020.

Bluey is produced by the Emmy® award-winning Ludo Studio for ABC KIDS and is co-commissioned by ABC

Children’s and BBC Studios. Both series received production support from the Australian Government through Screen Australia, and Queensland Government through Screen Queensland.

Bluey follows the adventures of a lovable and inexhaustible six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy who lives with her dad, mum and four-year-old little sister, Bingo. In every episode, Bluey uses her limitless Blue Heeler energy to play elaborate games that unfold in unpredictable and hilarious ways, bringing her family and the whole neighbourhood into her world of fun.

A smash hit with families, Bluey is currently the #1 children’s series of 2019 on metro broadcast television in Australia* and recently picked up the Logie Award for Most Outstanding Children’s Program.

Michael Snow, Head of Home Entertainment and Licensing, BBC Studios Australia and New Zealand said, “We are excited to announce that at last Bluey will be released on DVD in Australia. Families can now start their very own Bluey DVD collection and follow Bluey on her many adventures.”

Cindy McCulloch, Director of Marketing and Corporate Strategy, Universal Sony Pictures, “We are thrilled to be releasing Bluey on DVD and delighted with the feedback and support from retailers.”

With Christmas around the corner, Bluey DVDs make the perfect gift for kids to start building their own collection!

Bluey DVDs will be available in-store and online nationwide from 30 October 2019, RRP $20.00 each. They are available to pre-order now via the Bluey website.

Source: Universal media release

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