Breaking Information: BBC Studios and Disney announce Bluey animated function filmToy World Journal

Delivering the identical allure and humour that made the tv collection a worldwide phenomenon, the Bluey movie will proceed the adventures of the loveable blue heeler canine. 

BBC Studios and The Walt Disney Firm have introduced the first-ever animated function movie for Bluey, the beloved Emmy and BAFTA Award-winning animated collection that’s 2024’s No. 1 collection on streaming. The brand new deal sees Disney buying the worldwide theatrical rights for the movie, which is able to land in cinemas in 2027 below the Disney banner. Following the worldwide theatrical launch, it would stream on Disney+.

Joe Brumm, creator of Bluey, mentioned: “I actually loved the expertise of working with an extended format on The Check in Collection 3, so going even additional with a function movie looks like a pure extension of that. I’ve at all times thought Bluey deserved a theatrical film. I would like this to be an experiential occasion for the entire household to get pleasure from collectively, and am excited to proceed to companion with Cecilia Persson, Tom Fussell and the staff at BBC Studios, and Dana Walden, Alan Bergman and Disney to convey this new Bluey story to the large display.”

Alan Bergman and Dana Walden, co-chairmen, Disney Leisure, mentioned: “Since its debut on Disney Jr. and Disney+, Bluey has change into a worldwide phenomenon, uniting households in all places with its heartfelt tales of play, creativeness and connection. We’re so proud to increase upon our relationship with BBC Studios to convey the magic of Bluey to the large display and we’re deeply grateful to Joe Brumm for making a world that continues to encourage and delight households in all places.”

Tom Fussell, CEO, BBC Studios, mentioned: “We’re extremely excited to take Bluey to cinemas given its extraordinary success on a worldwide scale – it’s among the hottest IP on the planet.”

Daley Pearson and Charlie Aspinwall, co-founders and firectors, Ludo Studio, mentioned: “Over the previous eight years, we’ve had the privilege of working alongside a unprecedented staff of greater than fifty artists and producers whose expertise, dedication and creativity have formed Bluey into the beloved collection it’s at this time. Their work has paved the way in which for this unimaginable alternative to increase Bluey’s world onto the large display. We’re excited to proceed exhibiting Queensland as a house for world-class expertise and to share a brand new stunning Bluey story by Joe Brumm with households all over the world.”

The movie will star vocal expertise from the hit present together with Melanie Zanetti and David McCormack as Bluey’s mum and pa, Chilli and Bandit Heeler, and music created by Bluey composer Joff Bush.

Disney will launch the Bluey film in theatres worldwide, adopted by streaming on Disney+. The film can even air on ABC iview and ABC Youngsters in Australia post-theatrical launch.