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Rooster Teeth Shut Down by Warner Bros. Discovery: End of an Era for Fans

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Rooster Teeth, the beloved animated and gaming studio, is shutting down after 21 years. Warner Bros. Discovery's decision has left fans mourning the loss of iconic series like RWBY and Red vs Blue. Find out more!

Rooster Teeth, the renowned animated and gaming studio, is facing the end of an era as Warner Bros. Discovery has announced the closure of the beloved production company. After 21 years of creating popular animated series like RWBY and Red vs Blue, Rooster Teeth is set to shut down, leading to the heartbreaking loss for fans worldwide. The closure will not only affect its 150 full-time employees but also impact numerous contractors and content creators associated with the studio.

Owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, Rooster Teeth's shutdown marks a significant blow to the digital media industry, which has been grappling with challenges related to sustainability and cost-cutting measures. The decision to cease operations comes amidst a wave of closures and restructurings in the entertainment sector, highlighting the tough landscape faced by many companies in the digital content space.

The news of Rooster Teeth's closure has sent shockwaves through its dedicated fan base, who have followed and supported the studio's creative endeavors for over two decades. With iconic series like RWBY, Red vs Blue, Lazer Team, and Achievement Hunter under its belt, Rooster Teeth has left a lasting legacy in the world of animation and online content creation.

As Rooster Teeth bids farewell to its fans and employees, the end of its 21-year journey leaves a void in the hearts of many who have cherished its unique storytelling and innovative approach to entertainment. The impact of its closure reverberates across the industry, serving as a reminder of the challenges faced by digital media companies in the fast-paced and competitive landscape of today.

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Rooster Teeth fans mourn loss of RWBY, Red vs Blue after Warner ... (The Independent)

Warner Bros is reportedly in talks to sell production company's popular animated series.

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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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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.

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 โ€œdue to challenges facing digital ...

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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 Closing Down - Dark Horizons (Dark Horizons)

Warner Bros. Discovery is shutting down its streaming subsidiary Rooster Teeth after more than twenty years in the business.

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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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