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Rooster Teeth Shut Down by Warner Bros. Discovery: End of an Era in Digital Media

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Breaking news: Warner Bros. Discovery closes iconic Rooster Teeth after 21 years. What's next for the gaming and podcast giant? Find out now!

Warner Bros. Discovery has made the shocking decision to shut down Rooster Teeth, a beloved animated and gaming studio, after its impressive 21-year run. The Austin-based company, known for its innovative content spanning gaming, true crime, fandom, comedy, and food, is now facing closure amidst the challenges plaguing the digital media landscape. The closure of Rooster Teeth marks the end of an era in the world of online entertainment, leaving fans and employees alike reeling from the sudden announcement.

The decision to sell off the Roost podcast network, with its diverse range of shows, further adds to the uncertainty surrounding Rooster Teeth's future. As one of the pioneers in digital content creation, the studio's closure is indicative of the difficulties faced by digital media companies in today's fast-paced and ever-evolving industry. The news of Rooster Teeth's shutdown has sent shockwaves through the online community, with many expressing sadness over the loss of a groundbreaking and innovative content creator.

Despite its closure, Rooster Teeth leaves behind a legacy of creativity and influence, particularly through iconic series like 'Red vs. Blue' and 'RWBY.' These shows have garnered a dedicated fan base and have been instrumental in shaping the landscape of online animation and gaming content. As the industry reacts to the news of Rooster Teeth's shutdown, it serves as a reminder of the challenges and uncertainties that digital media companies continue to face in the quest for sustainability and success.

In a memo to employees, Rooster Teeth's general manager, Jordan Levin, highlighted the company's closure as a result of the challenges prevalent in the digital media sector. The decision to shutter the studio reflects broader cost-cutting measures within Warner Bros. Discovery, signaling a shift in the company's strategic priorities. As fans mourn the end of an era with Rooster Teeth, the digital media landscape prepares for a new chapter, marked by evolving trends and the ever-changing nature of online content creation.

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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 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 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 “due to challenges facing digital ...

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Rooster Teeth Shut Down By Warner Bros. Discovery, The Roost ... (Deadline)

A pioneer in digital content creation is going away. Rooster Teeth, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery, is ceasing operations after 21 years.

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Red Vs Blue Creator Rooster Teeth Shut Down By WB Discovery (Kotaku)

The company behind the long-running Halo machinima series is being shuttered after 20 years.

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Warner Bros. Discovery Is Shuttering 'RWBY,' 'Gen:Lock' Animation ... (Cartoon Brew)

Austin, Texas-based internet animation studio Rooster Teeth, owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, will be shut down after 21 years. General manager Jordan Levin ...

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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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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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Warner Bros. Discovery to close Rooster Teeth (Chron)

The Austin-based production company behind "Red vs. Blue" and "RWBY" was shuttered by Warner Bros. Discovery after a period of financial struggles.

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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.

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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 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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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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