Rooster Teeth

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Rooster Teeth Shuts Down: End of an Era for Fans

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Warner Bros. Discovery closes down popular animation and gaming studio Rooster Teeth after 21 years, leaving employees and content creators in limbo.

Rooster Teeth, the iconic entertainment firm that rose to fame from a humble Buda garage over two decades ago, has been hit with the devastating news of its shutdown by parent company Warner Bros. Discovery. The closure will not only impact the approximately 150 full-time employees but also leave dozens of contractors and content creators without a platform for their work. Known for producing popular series like RWBY, Lazer Team, and Achievement Hunter, Rooster Teeth's sudden demise has sent shockwaves through the digital media industry.

In a memo to employees, Rooster Teeth general manager Jordan Levin cited 'challenges facing digital media companies' as the reason behind the closure, marking the end of a chapter for the beloved studio. Despite the closure, fans of Rooster Teeth can still look forward to an upcoming completed movie, a final gift from the creative minds behind the iconic Red vs. Blue and other fan-favorite shows.

With the shutdown of Rooster Teeth, owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, the entertainment landscape loses a pioneering force in animation, comedy, and gaming. The legacy of Rooster Teeth, which started as a passion project in a garage, will forever be remembered by its dedicated fan base. As the industry grapples with the challenges of digital content creation, the closure of Rooster Teeth serves as a poignant reminder of the volatile nature of the media world.

In the wake of Rooster Teeth's shutdown, the future of its talented team and the impact on the larger digital media community remain uncertain. The end of an era for Rooster Teeth marks a significant shift in the entertainment industry, highlighting the importance of adaptability and resilience in the face of evolving challenges. Despite the closure, the spirit of creativity and innovation that defined Rooster Teeth will continue to inspire new generations of content creators and fans alike.

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Rooster Teeth Shut Down by Warner Bros. Discovery (Variety)

The closure of Rooster Teeth will result in layoffs of its approximately 150 full-time employees and will throw dozens of contractors and content creators out ...

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Rooster Teeth calls it quits (Axios)

Rooster Teeth, the Austin entertainment firm that started in a Buda garage 21 years ago, has been shut down by parent company Warner Bros. Discovery.

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Rooster Teeth, owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, shuts down after ... (Hindustan Times)

Rooster Teeth, a popular animation, comedy and gaming studio owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, is being shut down after 21 years.

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Warner Bros. shutting down Red vs. Blue creator Rooster Teeth (Polygon)

The production company has existed for 21 years, producing series like RWBY, Lazer Team, and Achievement Hunter. A completed movie is still on the way.

Rooster Teeth is shutting down after an over two-decade-long run. (The Verge)

In a memo to employees obtained by Variety, Rooster Teeth general manager Jordan Levin wrote that the company is closing “due to challenges facing digital ...

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Warner Bros. Discovery Shuts Down Rooster Teeth After 21 Years (Hollywood Reporter)

Animated and gaming studio Rooster Teeth, owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, is shutting down after 21 years.

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Rooster Teeth is being shut down by Warner Bros. Discovery (Los Angeles Times)

Rooster Teeth is shutting down after more than 20 years. Its demise comes as digital media companies have struggled to survive amid broader cost cutting.

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WBD shuttering digital content studio Rooster Teeth after two decades (C21Media)

Founded by Burnie Burns, Matt Hullum, Geoff Ramsey, Jason Saldaña, Gus Sorola and Joel Heyman in 2003, Texas-headquartered Rooster Teeth was behind shows ...

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Rooster Teeth: Rooster Teeth is closing down? What we know so far ... (The Economic Times)

Rooster Teeth is all set to be shut down after over two decades as parent company Warner Bros. Discovery has made the decision.

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Texas-based media company Rooster Teeth to shut down after 21 ... (Fans of Taylor)

Rooster Teeth, the company behind the productions RWBY, RWBY Chibi, Red vs. Blue, and others, will cease operations after twenty-one years. Warner Bros.

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Rooster Teeth shutting down after 21 years (KXAN.com)

In a message sent to staff, Rooster Teeth general manager Jordan Levin wrote the shutdown was due to “challenges facing digital media resulting from fundamental ...

Rooster Teeth is being shut down by Warner Bros. Discovery ... (Yahoo Entertainment)

Rooster Teeth is shutting down after more than 20 years. Its demise comes as digital media companies have struggled to survive amid broader cost cutting.

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Rooster Teeth, home of Red Vs. Blue and RWBY, shutting down ... (Ars Technica)

Rooster Teeth, a studio that pioneered machinima with its Red vs. Blue series and went on to develop a fandom-focused stable of shows, videos, and podcasts, ...

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