Get ready to relive two decades of uproarious laughs as “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy” celebrates its 20th anniversary with a bang. Paramount Home Entertainment is set to release this iconic comedy on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc™ for the very first time on July 2, 2024.
Released in theaters on July 9, 2004, “Anchorman” marked the directorial debut of Adam McKay and the collaborative genius of McKay and Will Ferrell, who stars as the legendary mustachioed newsman himself. With a stellar ensemble cast including Christina Applegate, Paul Rudd, Steve Carell, David Koechner, and Fred Willard, alongside a parade of unforgettable cameos, “Anchorman” became an instant classic.
Transporting audiences back to the 1970s, “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy” spins a riotously funny tale of a testosterone-charged newsroom shaken by the arrival of a determined female anchor. Renowned for its endlessly quotable lines and enduring hilarity, the film has secured its place as one of the greatest comedies of all time.
The 20th Anniversary 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray™ set is a treasure trove for fans, boasting the remastered theatrical version in sparkling 4K Ultra HD, alongside two Blu-ray Discs packed with over two hours of legacy bonus content. Dive into cast auditions, deleted scenes, bloopers, and the iconic “Afternoon Delight” music video, among other delights. Plus, enjoy both the theatrical and extended cuts of the film on Blu-ray, along with “Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie,” a 92-minute compilation featuring outtakes and unused storylines from the original movie.
Here’s a breakdown of the bonus content:
Disc 1:
- Theatrical and Extended versions of the film branched
- Commentary featuring Adam McKay, Will Ferrell, and the cast
- Deleted & Extended Scenes
- Bloopers
- “Afternoon Delight” Music Video
- ESPN SportsCenter Audition – Ron Burgundy
Disc 2:
- “Wake Up Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie”
- Intro-Commentary with Will Ferrell and Aaron Zimmerman
- PSA
- Award Speech
- Raw Footage “Good Takes”
- “Afternoon Delight” Recording Session
- Interviews
- Specials
- Cast Auditions
- Table Read 6/2/03
- Rehearsals
- Playback Video
- Commercial Break
- Trailers