“Bluey” is getting four new short-form series based on core themes from the beloved children’s show, BBC Studios announced Aug. 5.
The Australian cartoon is launching new shorts that will be available to watch worldwide: “Bluey Tunes,” “Bluey Puppets,” “Bluey Cookalongs” and “Bluey Fancy Restaurant,” according to a news release.
The breakouts will be respectively based on dancing, puppetry, cooking and crafting, the release said.
“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,” said Jasmine Dawson, SVP of digital at BBC Studios, in the release. “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.”
Here’s what to know about the new series, including how to watch.
‘Bluey’ launches four new short-form series. What are they about?
According to a release, the four new “Bluey” series are based on themes that are “designed to spark creativity and connection.” They include:
“Bluey Tunes,” which features music videos set to top tracks from the show. The series will be 10 episodes that are one to two minutes in length.
“Bluey Puppets,” a craft series for creating characters from the show. Each of the episodes, which are between three to five minutes long, includes a downloadable craft sheet.
“Bluey Cookalongs,” which brings together families to recreate recipes inspired by the show. The 10 episodes in the series will each be five minutes long.
“Bluey Fancy Restaurant,” a show filmed across Australia that invites kids to recreate Bluey and Bingo’s iconic Fancy Restaurant at home for their parents. This series will also be 10 episodes at five to eight minutes each.
‘Bluey’ short series: Release dates, how to watch
The new “Bluey” series will “soon” be available to watch on Disney Jr., Disney Channel and Disney Jr. On Demand in the United States and Disney+ globally, according to a release. BBC Studios did not announce streaming release dates for the series.
They will also be available to watch on the Official Bluey YouTube channel. Here are the YouTube release dates for each series:
“Bluey Puppets”: July 24
“Bluey Tunes”: Aug. 5
“Bluey Cookalongs”: Sept. 1
“Bluey Fancy Restaurant”: Oct. 14
Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. She can be reached at melina.khan@usatoday.com.
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