Rooster Teeth Revived: Box Canyon Productions Acquires Brand, Assets
Acquisition Details
On Wednesday, Burnie Burns, a co-founder of Rooster Teeth, announced that his independent company, Box Canyon Productions, has acquired the Rooster Teeth brand and its remaining assets. The financial terms of the sale were not disclosed.
Return to Roots
Burns expressed his excitement about bringing Rooster Teeth back to its original mission of entertaining, inspiring, and connecting with fans. He plans to renew the brand's focus on innovation, community engagement, and creativity.
Development Slate
Under Box Canyon's ownership, Rooster Teeth will produce a new slate of productions for 2025. This includes renewed production of classic shows, a new original audio adventure, and a reimagining of Burns' first film, "The Schedule."
Brand Distinction
Burns clarified that the acquisition includes the Rooster Teeth brand, website, YouTube channel, and social channels. However, it does not include certain shows such as "Funhaus," "Achievement Hunter," or "RWBY."
Reboot and Expansion
Box Canyon plans to reboot some of Rooster Teeth's classic shows, which will be announced over the next few months. The long-term goal is to establish a production slate with new shows by summer 2025.
Challenges and Potential
Burns acknowledged the challenges ahead, highlighting the need to archive and review decades of content. Despite these obstacles, he expressed his optimism for Rooster Teeth's future.