After just over two decades, the entertainment company Rooster Teeth has announced it’ll be closing down resulting in mass layoffs.
If you don’t know Rooster Teeth specifically you’ll have probably heard of its IPs. The Halo parody series Red Vs Blue pushed the company into the limelight, followed up by several animated and live-action shows and events featuring a wide variety of talented creators. It also spawned a spin-off division called Achievement Hunter, which covered the game industry.
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The company has spent over two decades providing entertainment to its fans, though unfortunately all good things must come to an end, as parent-company Warner Bros Discovery recently closed Rooster Teeth’s doors permanently.
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The closure will reportedly lead to around 150 people losing their jobs, joining hundreds of other entertainment industry employees who’ve been laid off from companies like EA, Warner Bros and even Sony.
A memo announcing the closure was shared by Rooster Teeth’s general manager Jordan Levin, who said: “It’s with a heavy heart I announce that Rooster Teeth is shutting down due to challenges facing digital media resulting from fundamental shifts in consumer behavior and monetization across platforms, advertising, and patronage.”
Levin went on to say: “Our legacy is not just a collection of content but a history of pixels burned into our screens, minds, and hearts.”
In response Warner Bros Discovery thanked the “groundbreaking creators and partners” … for their many years of success,” going on to say the company’s “passionate and loyal fans are testament to your achievements.”
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It’s believed Warner Bros plans to sell the rights to some of Rooster Teeth’s most successful creations, like Red Vs Blue and RWBY.
Rooster Teeth leaves behind a legacy of laughs and joyous memories, and while some of its most famous IPs will likely leave on in some capacity, it’s still devastating news nonetheless for fans and those involved in the layoffs.
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