Investing.com -- Today, BBC Studios and The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) announced a first-of-its-kind animated feature film for the popular series Bluey. The Emmy® and BAFTA Award-winning series is currently the top streamed series of 2024. The new agreement grants Disney the global theatrical rights for the film, which is scheduled to hit theaters in 2027 under the Disney banner. Following the global theatrical release, Disney+ will stream the film.
The movie is written and directed by Joe Brumm, the creator of Bluey. It's a product of Ludo Studio, working in collaboration with BBC Studios. The film promises to deliver the same charm and humor that made the television series globally popular. It will continue the adventures of Bluey, a lovable, inexhaustible blue heeler dog who lives with her family.
Joe Brumm, expressing his excitement over the project, stated that he enjoyed working with a longer format in Series 3 of the show and thought that a feature film was a natural progression. He expressed his eagerness to continue working with the teams at BBC Studios and Disney.
Alan Bergman and Dana Walden, co-chairmen at Disney Entertainment, expressed their pride in expanding their relationship with BBC Studios. They acknowledged the global impact of Bluey and expressed gratitude to Joe Brumm for creating a world that inspires and delights families everywhere.
Tom Fussell, CEO of BBC Studios, shared his excitement about taking Bluey to cinemas due to its global success. He acknowledged the privilege of working with Joe and the Ludo team on Bluey's journey from inception to becoming one of the most beloved TV shows. He expressed pleasure in working with Disney on Bluey's theatrical debut.
Daley Pearson (LON:PSON) and Charlie Aspinwall, Co-Founders and Directors of Ludo Studio, expressed their excitement about expanding Bluey's world onto the big screen. They acknowledged the team of artists and producers who have shaped Bluey into the beloved series it is today.
The film will feature vocal talent from the hit show, including Melanie Zanetti and David McCormack as Bluey’s parents, Chilli and Bandit Heeler. The film's music will be created by Bluey's composer, Joff Bush.
The CG animated film is produced by award-winning animation producer Amber Naismith, with Richard Jeffery returning as co-director. Joe Brumm is the executive producer, along with Charlie Aspinwall and Daley Pearson from Ludo Studio, and Justine Flynn for BBC Studios. For Disney, the film will be overseen by David Greenbaum, president of Disney Live Action (WA:ACT) and 20th Century Studios, and his team.
BBC Studios is financing and licensing the film for distribution. Post-production funding comes from the Australian government through the Producer Offset and Screen Australia, and support from the Queensland Government through Screen Queensland’s Post, Digital and Visual Effects Incentive.
After its worldwide theatrical release, Disney will stream the Bluey movie on Disney+. The movie will also air on ABC iView and ABC Kids in Australia post-theatrical release.
Bluey is currently the most-watched series globally on Disney+ and the most-watched series on streaming in the U.S. through November, with more than 50.5 billion minutes watched. The show is also the top kids show on CBeebies and Disney+ in the UK and has won numerous awards, including a 2024 Peabody Award and back-to-back Television Critics Association Awards in 2023 and 2024.
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