BBC Studios has set the bigscreen Italian premiere of “Bluey at the Cinema: Let’s Play Chef Collection” at the Rome Film Festival’s independent sidebar Alice nella Città which is dedicated to younger audiences on Oct. 18.
“Bluey at the Cinema: Let’s Play Chef Collection” is a special compilation of eight episodes – including Takeaway, Fancy Restaurant, Omelette and Duck Cake — from the hit Australian animated children’s series “Bluey.”
The one-hour compilation will go on to have a nationwide theatrical release in Italy starting on Oct. 30. before hitting theaters in Germany, France and Benelux. It previously launched in the U.K., Ireland, Spain and Poland.
Created by Joe Brumm, “Bluey” is produced by Ludo Studio for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and co-commissioned by ABC Children’s and BBC Studios Kids & Family which is distributing the hit TV series internationally. The collection also hails from the partnership between Piece of Magic Entertainment and Vue Lumière.
“Families across Italy will soon enjoy the special compilation on the big screen, starting with an exciting premiere at Rome’s Alice nella città festival,” said Cecilia Persson, BBC Studios Kids & Family’s managing director, adding that bringing “‘Bluey’ on the big screen” will be celebrating the joy, laughter, and love that the series brings to children and parents alike.”
While the “Bluey” compilation is rolling out internationally, the anticipation for the first “Bluey” feature film is growing. Earlier this month, BBC Studios and Walt Disney Studios announced the CG-animated feature film is already set for a global theatrical release on Aug. 6, 2027.
