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End of an Era: Rooster Teeth shut down by Warner Bros. Discovery

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Find out why Rooster Teeth, after 21 years of entertainment excellence, is closing its doors. Warner Bros. Discovery made the final call, leaving fans shocked.

Rooster Teeth, the iconic entertainment company based in Austin, Texas, has announced its closure after a remarkable 21-year journey. The studio, known for producing popular series like RWBY, Lazer Team, and Achievement Hunter, is being shut down by its parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery. The news has left fans in disbelief as Rooster Teeth has been a pillar in the gaming and animation community for over two decades.

The decision to shut down Rooster Teeth comes amidst challenges facing digital media companies, with Warner Bros. Discovery also planning to sell the Roost podcast network, adding to the sense of finality surrounding the beloved studio. Founded in a humble Buda garage, Rooster Teeth has grown into a powerhouse in the entertainment industry, creating a diverse range of content from gaming to true crime, fandom, comedy, and food.

Throughout its existence, Rooster Teeth has made significant contributions to the entertainment world, including the creation of the popular series Red vs. Blue and RWBY, garnering a dedicated fanbase worldwide. The studio's closure marks the end of an era, signaling a shift in the digital media landscape and leaving many wondering about the future of online content creation.

Despite the closure, Rooster Teeth's legacy will live on through its extensive catalog of content and the impact it has had on the industry. As fans mourn the end of this chapter, they reflect on the memories and laughter that Rooster Teeth has brought into their lives, making it a bittersweet farewell to a trailblazing studio.

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

In addition, WBD is seeking to sell the Roost podcast network, with shows spanning gaming, true crime, fandom, comedy and food, which for the time being will ...

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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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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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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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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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After two decades of operation, Rooster Teeth is shutting down (KVUE.com)

Rooster Teeth's general manager said the studio is shutting down due to "challenges facing digital media." At this time, The Roost podcast network is ...

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Austin-based Rooster Teeth shutting down after 21 years (FOX 7 Austin)

Rooster Teeth's shut down was announced on Wednesday, March 6. The studio's website says the company announced its shutdown to employees during the company's ...

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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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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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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 ...

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Texas-based media company Rooster Teeth to shut down after 21 ... (Culturess)

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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