"Warner Bros. Discovery Shuts Down Rooster Teeth, Ending RWBY and Gen:Lock"
Warner Bros. Discovery is shutting down the Austin-based internet animation studio Rooster Teeth, which has been operating at a loss for years due to challenges in digital media. Approximately 150 full-time employees will be laid off, along with freelancers and contractors. The studio's closure is attributed to shifts in consumer behavior and monetization across platforms, advertising, and patronage. Despite the closure, the Roost Podcast Network will continue its operations while Warner Bros. Discovery looks for a buyer for that service.