Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
“They bring you the news so you don't have to get it yourself.”
It's the 1970s and San Diego anchorman Ron Burgundy is the top dog in local TV, but that's all about to change when ambitious reporter Veronica Corningstone arrives as a new employee at his station.
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by Adam McKay, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring Will Ferrell, Christina Applegate, Paul Rudd, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
Will Ferrell
as Ron Burgundy
Christina Applegate
as Veronica Corningstone
Paul Rudd
as Brian Fantana
Steve Carell
as Brick Tamland
David Koechner
as Champ Kind
Fred Willard
as Ed Harken
Chris Parnell
as Garth Holliday
Kathryn Hahn
as Helen
Fred Armisen
as Tino
Seth Rogen
as Eager Cameraman
Paul F. Tompkins
as MC
Danny Trejo
as BartenderCinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 95 min |
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