{
  "id": 2318811,
  "title": "From the Original Bluey Pilot to the Movie: At D23, We Got an Exclusive Look",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/from-the-original-bluey-pilot-to-the-movie-at-d23-we-got-an-exclusive",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-20T12:31:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CNET",
    "slug": "cnet",
    "url": "https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/original-bluey-pilot-movie-d23-exclusive-look/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "At the D23 fan convention, Bluey creator Joe Brumm and writer Richard Jeffery revealed the original pilot of the popular animated show for the first time. The pilot features Bandit pushing Bluey on a swing while playing a game on his phone, prompting her to ask for more swings. Rusty and Mackenzie join in, cheering as Bluey's swing comes around and hits Bandit. Despite the show's initial focus on an absent-minded Bandit, the creators aimed for a more engaged father figure, reflecting the challenges of raising young children. Brumm explained that Bluey was designed to feel relatable to parents and draw in all age groups, highlighting the show's ability to evoke both laughter and tears. The transformation of the characters into 3D CG versions for the upcoming movie allowed for greater detail and realism, while maintaining the heart of the original show. Brumm emphasized the importance of creating a cinematic experience that appeals to children, parents, and grandparents alike, with the goal of sparking a love for movies in young viewers.",
  "summary": "Bluey, Bingo and the rest of the Heeler family are in full 3D and ready for the big screen.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}