BBC Studios together with Ludo Studio have announced two new Bluey Book Reads to get fans in the mood for Christmas. The series was created by Ludo Studio and the BBC Studios Digital Brands team, who currate, commission and commercialise the digital footprint of the celebrated IP. Christmas Eve with Verandah Santa is available now […]
BBC Studios, the BBC’s main commercial arm, has returned £1.9 billion (€2.2bn) to the BBC by substantially growing its income and profits – reaching £1.8 billion and £202 million in 2023-24 – but needs to continue to evolve in a dynamic market to meet ambitious growth plans, a new National Audit Office (NAO) report has […]
Industry veterans Marion Edwards, Jodie Morris and Chris Rose have partnered to launch Creative Sprouts – an innovative consultancy collective offering hands-on creative workshops to support kids’ content creators looking to develop standout IP and engage audiences in an increasingly fragmented media landscape. With a combined wealth of experience in development, financing, co-productions, digital, distribution, […]
Bluey will release its third album, Bluey: Rug Island, featuring 16 original tracks from the global hit animated series, on October 25th via Demon Music Group. The new music is created by the series’ award-winning composer Joff Bush and The Bluey Music team. Bluey: Rug Island will be released on streaming services, CD, sunset orange vinyl […]
BBC Studios and Ludo Studio have announced that actress Han Gain is the voice behind the first-ever Bluey Book Read to be narrated in Korean. Known for her roles in the likes of Moon Embracing the Sun, Bad Guy, Mistress and Architecture 101, Han Gain brings her talent and warmth to the Bluey storybooks Baby […]
Bluey’s Brisbane, a new digital series, has launched ahead of the opening of the Bluey’s World Brisbane immersive experience. Produced by BBC Studios and Ludo Studio, in association with Brisbane Economic Development Agency (BEDA) and Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ), Bluey’s Brisbane is a comedic travelogue that brings Bluey’s world to life – for real life – by showcasing the best of Brisbane. Hosted by […]
Streaming made TV history for a second consecutive month in the US in July 2024 as it notched the most dominant performance by a single viewing category ever in Nielsen’s The Gauge report, accounting for 41.4 per cent of TV viewing. Streaming levels were over 5 per cent higher in July compared to June, leading […]
BBC Studios Brands & Licensing has announced the appointment of Nicki Sheard as CEO, Brands & Licensing as the BBC Studios division sets a new global approach to its Consumer Products & Licensing business, with the creation of two distinct global teams. BBC Studios says the new setup will “allow the creation of a global […]
The BBC Annual Report shows that the BBC is at the heart of national life and is the go-to media brand in the UK, with 95 per cent of UK adults using BBC services on average per month. Samir Shah, BBC Chair, said: “The BBC matters deeply to the UK, and continues to play an […]
Bluey and Bingo’s dad Bandit is the onscreen father figure with the biggest influence on day-to-day parenting, according to a BBC Studios survey. To celebrate Father’s Day in the UK, 1,000 parents (500 mums and 500 dads) took part in the poll, which saw Bandit named as the dad that kids most admire (33.5 per […]