How Rooster Teeth Built Meaningful Diversity Into gen:LOCK

Austin studio emphasizes representation in its animated show

"...and representation into its structure? In the case of gen:LOCK, the latest series from Austin's Rooster Teeth studio, it's..."

July 10, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

gen:LOCK Coming to Adult Swim

Rooster Teeth's mecha anime heads to cable, plus more comic news

"...Rooster Teeth, was that the studio's fighting robot anime gen:LOCK is getting a spin-off comic. Back-to-back panels Sunday morning..."

July 7, 2019 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

DC Announces gen:LOCK, RWBY Comic Details at RTX

Creative teams confirmed, plus first cover image

"...adaptations coming from DC for its smash hit series gen:LOCK and RWBY, plus cover art for RWBY...."

July 5, 2019 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

David Tennant Joins Cast of Gen:LOCK

Doctor Who star cast alongside Michael B. Jordan in Rooster Teeth Show

"...Who's joined gen:LOCK? Wait, no, make that Who's joined gen:LOCK. David Tennant,..."

July 30, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Watch the First Trailer for Rooster Teeth's gen:LOCK

New show starring Michael B. Jordan debuts next week

"...year ago, we've had glimpses and brief snippets of gen:LOCK, the new animated series from Austin's Rooster Teeth studio...."

Jan. 18, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Rooster Teeth Launches gen:LOCK Teaser Trailer

First footage from new mecha-anime from Austin studio

"...the first of those new shows, the mecha-action thriller gen:LOCK...."

Jan. 22, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Rooster Teeth’s Animated Series gen:LOCK Brings an All-Star Cast to Dark Horizons

Michael B. Jordan, Maisie Williams, and David Tennant voice the Austin studio's team of misfits

"...fact, it's the talent roster behind the microphones for gen:LOCK, the new 3-D animated series from Austin's Rooster Teeth..."

Jan. 25, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Black Panther Scribe Evan Narcisse Joins Gen:LOCK Writing Team

Journalist turned comic writer part of Rooster Teeth's new show

"...in the film) to star in their upcoming show gen:LOCK, now Evan Narcisse, author of hit comic Rise of..."

July 18, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Michael B. Jordan Joins Rooster Teeth Show

Black Panther star to voice and produce gen:LOCK

"...announcement about the voice talent for their new show gen:LOCK, and they weren't kidding. Michael B. Jordan will be..."

May 22, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

ATX Film News

Emmys, gen:LOCK cast, plus a good omen for film incentives

"...Gen:LOCK, the upcoming animated series from Austin's online goliath Rooster..."

Oct. 12, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

ATX Film News: Fundraisers and a Special Delivery Scare Package

Is Austin giving the world the next Game of Thrones?

"...has confirmed season 2 of its smash hit series gen:LOCK, but in a huge change in company history, it..."

Nov. 29, 2019 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

X-Men Origins: Wolverine

Wolverine is a noisy mess, full of Hugh Jackman's seriously killer snarl but utterly devoid of the borderline-subversive smarts that made Bryan Singer's X-Men films so resonant.

May 8, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Jordan Levin on the Future of Rooster Teeth

Post-pandemic, the studio's general manager looks at the next steps

"...for external partners including Netflix (Transformers) and HBO Max (gen:LOCK) - while also coming out of a pandemic in..."

July 31, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

ATX Screen News: Animation, aGLIFF, and the Alamo Village

Incentives get funded, aGLIFF gets glam, and the oldest Alamo is reopening

"...Speaking of animation, gen:LOCK, the sci-fi mecha anime from Rooster Teeth studios, was..."

July 30, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

RTX at Home Announces Animation Festival

Rooster Teeth's RWBY, gen:LOCK take the (virtual) stage

"...Vs. Blue: Zero, a glimpse at season two of gen:LOCK (the star-studded mecha anime developed by Rooster Teeth and..."

May 26, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Rooster Teeth Announces Layoffs, Restructuring

Austin studio cuts 13% of staff

"...its biggest growth period (adding titles like RWBY and gen:LOCK), but it also lead to a culture of crunch,..."

Sept. 12, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Linklater's Latest, Reality TV Taps Locals, and More Austin Film News

"...Austin-made online animation is making the leap to TV. gen:LOCK, the giant fighting robot show from local studio Rooster..."

July 26, 2019 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

Now Streaming in Austin: RTX For Austinites

A new way to get a taste of Rooster Teeth's annual convention

"...to voice the robo-future of their most recent success, gen:LOCK – but Rooster Teeth can still be Austin's best-kept..."

July 5, 2019 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

ATX Film News

Our monthly guide to what’s filming and screening

"...to the streaming site will be the previously announced gen:LOCK (their take on classic mecha giant robot action), and..."

Jan. 26, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: Tetris

The story of the classic video game as international thriller

March 16, 2023 Screens Post by Joe Gross

Rooster Teeth's RTX Fan Convention Returns in July

Celebration of the local streamers back after two years online

"...14 (so the perfect Valentine's gift for that certain gen:Lock-lover in your life), after which regular rates will kick..."

Jan. 26, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Makes the MovieMaker Magazine List of Best Cities for Filmmakers

Even in the pandemic, the city stays a home for filmmakers

"...hotter, with Rooster Teeth producing Transformers for Netflix and gen:LOCK for HBO Max, Powerhouse Animation reviving Masters of the..."

Jan. 25, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Extra Life is Back in IRL

Rooster Teeth's big annual streaming charity fundraiser returns

"...online studio behind Red vs. Blue, RWBY, and HBO's gen:LOCK has held a charity marathon broadcast (imagine the Jerry..."

Nov. 12, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

RTX at Home Rethinks the Fan Community Space

Rooster Teeth's massive annual gathering moves to online

"...groundbreaking Red vs. Blue, American anime RWBY, HBO Max's gen:LOCK, and dozens more shows and podcasts – is pulling..."

Sept. 11, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Rooster Teeth Takes Over the Internet For RTX at Home

Three-day convention becomes 11 day streaming extravaganza

"...American anime RWBY, the Michael B. Jordan-starring SF drama gen:LOCK, pioneering machinima Red Vs. Blue, new YA adventure Recorded..."

July 28, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Burnie Burns Leaves Rooster Teeth

Founder departs, studio eyeing first look deal

"...the groundbreaking machinima Red vs. Blue, anime-influenced RWBY and gen:LOCK, as well as lifestyle and gaming podcasts, comedy shorts,..."

June 11, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Industry Advocates Women in Animation Open Austin Chapter

Rooster Teeth, Powerhouse pledge to support women's careers

"...Teeth, aside from its own streaming platform, is producing gen:LOCK for HBO Go, and the Transformers: War for Cybertron..."

April 24, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Now Streaming in Austin: Lazer Team

Zoom off with Rooster Teeth's crowdfunded sci-fi comedy

"...international fanbase and multiple smash hit shows including HBO's gen:LOCK and their own American anime, RWBY...."

April 20, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Rooster Teeth Rescheduling RTX Gathering

Event drops back from July to September

"...Teeth's studios, including its runaway success series RWBY and gen:LOCK...."

April 6, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

First Look: Rooster Teeth's Transformers: War For Cybertron Trilogy

Trailer for Austin studio's version of the robots in disguise

"...for an outside platform. After screening its mecha-combat show gen:LOCK, last November Rooster Teeth announced that season 2 would..."

Feb. 24, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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