Rooster Teeth

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Rooster Teeth Shut Down: End of an Era for Fans

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Warner Bros. Discovery shuts down Rooster Teeth after 21 years. Fans mourn loss of RWBY and Red vs Blue.

Rooster Teeth, the beloved animated and gaming studio, is facing a heartbreaking end after Warner Bros. Discovery announced the shutdown. The company, known for its diverse range of podcasts spanning gaming, true crime, fandom, comedy, and food, is a fan-favorite that has captured the hearts of many for over two decades. This sudden closure has left fans in shock and mourning the loss of iconic shows like RWBY and Red vs Blue.

In a memo obtained by Variety, Rooster Teeth's general manager, Jordan Levin, expressed the challenges faced by digital media companies that have led to this unfortunate decision. The closure marks the end of an era for the Austin, Texas-based studio, leaving a void in the hearts of its loyal followers. Despite the difficult times, the legacy of Rooster Teeth and its impact on the animation and gaming industry will always be remembered.

Antoinette Lattouf's candid revelation about her dismissal by ABC and the discussions around the sale of popular animated series by Warner Bros. have added more drama to the story. The closure of Rooster Teeth highlights the struggles faced by digital media companies in today's competitive landscape, signaling a shift in the industry's dynamics.

As fans come to terms with the end of Rooster Teeth, the legacy of RWBY and Red vs Blue lives on in the hearts of many. These iconic series have left a lasting impact in the world of animation and will be remembered for their creativity and storytelling. The future of digital media and the fate of other beloved studios remain uncertain in an ever-changing landscape.

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

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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)

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Rooster Teeth Is Closing Down - Dark Horizons (Dark Horizons)

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

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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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Roundup: Antoinette Lattouf on Abbie Chatfield, Rooster Teeth shut ... (Mediaweek)

Sacked ABC journalist and radio presenter Antoinette Lattouf has opened up about her abrupt dismissal to podcast host Abbie Chatfield.

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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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Rooster Teeth is being shut down after 20+ years in operation ... (ScreenHub)

Rooster Teeth, the long-running production company responsible for various animated shows, games, podcasts, and more, is being shut down.

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Rooster Teeth fans mourn loss of RWBY, Red vs Blue after Warner ... (Yahoo News Australia)

Warner Bros Discovery is reportedly in talks to sell Rooster Teeth's catalogue of content, such as its hit anime-influenced web series RWBY, its long-running ...

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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 ...

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

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

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