He plays ron burgundy, the toprated tv anchorman at kvwn in san diego. Will ferrell is ron burgundy, a toprated 1970s san diego. Will ferrell stars as ron burgundy, a toprated 1970s san diego anchorman who. Jul 02, 2018 anchorman slots sg interactive bring ron burgundy to the reels the film anchorman. The film is a tongueincheek take on the culture of the 1970s, particularly the new action news format. A 1970s newsman will ferrell feels threatened by a female employee christina applegate. Acting as both a tribute to and spoof of the petty rivalries of local news teams and the popular culture of the 1970s anchorman has become popular amongst fans of. Ron burgundy breaks the news will ferrell is back to star in the sequel to 2004s comedy hit, in addition to the original director, writer and most of the cast, writes catherine. Ron burgundy, brian fantana, champ kind, brick tamland. All is well in their maledominated world of news until beautiful, risingstar reporter veronica corningstone turns it all upside down. Dec 03, 20 will ferrell is ron burgundy, a toprated 1970s san diego anchorman who believes women have a place in the newsroomas long as they stick to covering fashion shows or latebreaking cooking stories. There was a time before cable when the local anchorman reigned supreme enter the hardhitting world of the 1970s local tv news, where ron burgundy will. It portrays a san diego tv station where ferrells title character clashes with his new female counterpart. An ambitious female news reporter threatens the cosy, allmale world of a 1970s san diego newsroom dominated by its sexist.
The legend of ron burgundy trailers and video, including teasers, extended looks, exclusive clips, footage, sneak peeks, interviews, and more on moviefone. So when ron is told hell be working with a bright young newswoman christina applegate whos beautiful, ambitious and smart enough to be more than eye candy, its not just a. Newseum anchorman exhibit finds reality in the ridiculous us. Will ferrel old school, elf is ron burgundy, a toprated 1970s san diego anchorman who believes women have a place in the newsroom as long as they stick to covering fashion shows or latebreaking cooking stories. Ron has bought into his legend, believes his promos, and informs a blonde at a pool party. The face of san diego tv news in the precable 1970s, hes long since settled into a comfortable routine of scotch, the manly companionship of his coworkers, and the romantic attentions of each years crop of young women who have. Goofball comedy directed by former saturday night live writer adam mckay. Sit this anchorman the legend of ron burgundy 7inch fauxbronze bust on your shelf and celebrate the man, the myth, the legend this bust depicts the legendary ron burgundys head sculpted in fauxbronze and with a. The legend of ron burgundy for those convinced local tv news long ago graduated from parody to selfparody, pic nevertheless wrings ample laughs from that milieu and the bighaired 1970s. The legend of ron burgundy is a 2004 american comedy film directed by adam mckay, produced by judd apatow, starring will ferrell, and written by mckay and ferrell.
The legend of ron burgundy insulting the evening news team scene. Pompous and chauvinistic yet occasionally kindhearted, burgundy is master of all he surveys. Starring will ferrell as ron burgundy and distributed by dreamworks pictures and paramount pictures. Kaufen sie anchorman the legend of ron burgundy gunstig ein. The movie centers on ron burgundy will ferrell, the legendary top local anchor in san diego in the early 1970s.
The legend of ron burgundy 2004, talladega nights 2006, step brothers 2008, the other guys 2010 and anchorman 2. Set in a dimlyremembered past, before cable and before steve carell was famous, san diego newsreader ron burgundy will ferrell finds his position threatened by the newfangled concept of diversity, in the form of a woman newsreader, veronica corningstone christina applegate although its set in san diego and theres a scattering of establishing shots throughout theres. It portrays a san diego tv station where ferrells title character. The legend of ron burgundy comedy starring will ferrell. Log in to your account to automatically apply your fandango credit to your next purchase. Its the 1970s and san diego supersexist anchorman ron burgundy is the top dog in local tv, but thats all about to change when ambitious reporter veronica. Anchorman slots sg interactive bring ron burgundy to the reels the film anchorman. The legend of ron burgundy is yet another wreck of a vehicle for will ferrells comedic talent. Mar 05, 20 the highlyanticipated sequel to 2004s anchorman. The legend of ron burgundy ron burgundy is san diegos top rated newsman in the maledominated broadcasting of the 70s, but thats all about to change for ron and his cronies when an ambitious woman is hired as a new anchor. John william will ferrell is an american actor, comedian, producer, and writer.
Loved by women and idolized by men, ron has the fast track to a network anchor position all to himself, until the station brings in a female newscaster. Anchorman the legend of ron burgundy 2004 rotten tomatoes. The legend of ron burgundy is a comedy, and comedies are supposed to be funny. He enjoys his run at the top, and has for the last five years. The legend of ron burgundy has become a cult classic movie for fans of comedian will ferrell and the movies of producer judd atapow.
Set in san diego during the 1970s, tv anchorman ron burgandy is the towns leading man as top player of the areas top rated news show. Ron burgundy is san diegos toprated newsman in the. With will ferrell, christina applegate, steve carell, paul rudd. The legend of ron burgundy was reedited from an r rating down to a more viewerfriendly pg rating. The legend of ron burgundy 2004, wake up, ron burgundy. Anchorman 5 reels, 25 lines, 50 credit bonus bet, 375 credits max bet. The legend of ron burgundy has been hugely popular ever since it was released in 2004. The legend of ron burgundy will ferrell christina applegate paul rudd 2004 a 1970s san diego newscaster will ferrell feels threatened by the arrival of an ambitious woman christina applegate looking to climb the ranks of. Anchorman will have players laughing in their seats and spinning for the next breaking story. The legend of ron burgundy dvd and bluray release date, trailer, movie poster and movie stats. The star studded comedy cast along with the great role play by actors such as will ferrell, steve carell, and paul rudd makes the film a great comedy for the generation of young adults and many adults who like stupid funny movies. Marking the directorial debut of adam mckay, former head writer for saturday night live and founder of the upright citizens brigade, anchorman is set during the 1970s and stars will ferrell as.
The legend of ron burgundy is a will ferrell comedy about a pompous, preening, male chauvinist who is a top rated local newscaster in the 1970s, he feels challenged and bewildered when his station brings in a competent female coanchor although anchorman was highly touted as ferrells final step to superstardom, the film didnt turn out to be quite the comic masterpiece many expected. Sadly, whenever a film undergoes this transformation i. This game is jammed pack with entertaining bonus games featuring ron burgundy and his comical channel 4 news team, and hilarious footage from the movie. The legend of ron burgundy sees the return of will ferrell, steve carell, paul rudd, christina applegate and david koechner, as well as newcomers. Christina applegate and will ferrell in a still from anchorman. This cult hit boasts a cast of comedy allstars, including will ferrell, steve carell and paul rudd. The legend of ron burgundy 2004 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Will ferrell, christina applegate, paul rudd, steve carell, david koechner, fred willard, chris parnell. An ambitious female news reporter threatens the cosy, allmale world of a. This is ron burgundy, proudly reporting once again for channel 4 news. Ron burgundys anchorman announcement conan on tbs duration.
Ron burgundy is san diegos toprated newsman in the maledominated broadcasting of the 1970s, but thats all about to change for ron and his cronies when an ambitious woman is hired as a new anchor. The best comedies to watch on uk streaming yahoo movies uk. In the world of 70s domination by males, ron burgundy is an awardwinning news anchor in the san diego broadcasting world. The legend of ron burgundy is a 2004 american comedy film directed by adam mckay, produced by judd apatow, starring will ferrell, and written. A big man in a midmarket town, will ferrells character in anchorman.
I was surprised that there were actually 2 versions of this. While burgundy is outwardly willing to adjust to the idea of females in the workplace even outside of secretarial positions he certainly doesnt. He first established himself in the mid1990s as a cast member on the nbc sketch comedy show saturday night live, and has subsequently starred in comedy films such as anchorman. There was a time before cable when the local anchorman reigned supremeenter the hardhitting world of the 1970s local tv news, where ron burgundy will. The legend of ron burgundy is a local newscaster made giddy by the rarefied air of semistardom. The legend of ron burgundy, or simply anchorman, is a 2004 comedy film directed by adam mckay, produced by judd apatow, starring will ferrell, and written by mckay and ferrell. And the top rated anchor man in the city is ron burgundy. Anchorman 2004 paul rudd, will ferrell, david koechner, steve. Anchorman the legend of ron burgundy ur, anchorman 1 the legend of ron burgundy, anchorman 1 the legend of ron burgundy unrated. The legend of ron burgundy is a will ferrell comedy about a pompous, preening, male chauvinist who is a top rated local newscaster in the 1970s, he feels challenged and bewildered when his station brings in a competent female coanchor. Adam mckay, alex wurman, jeffrey schindler, and tom calderaro.
Reviewed by ken hanke on july 14, 2004 july 14, 2004. Todays story is one of the more remarkable things ever to happen to san diego or even the world. Enter the world of 1970s tv news, where ron burgundy and his loyal. The legend of ron burgundy sees the return of will ferrell, steve carell, paul rudd, christina applegate and.
The legend of ron burgundy times favorite movie button. The legend of ron burgundy is easily one of the funniest movies of the 21st century. The legend of ron burgundy on bluray august 31st aug 19, 2010 will ferrells classic 2004 comedy will be available in 1080p exclusively at best buy. Will ferrell is ron burgundy, a toprated 1970s san diego anchorman who believes women have a place in the newsroomas long as they stick to covering fashion shows or latebreaking cooking stories. With such a vast group of talent such as this thrown together, having the end result just be just mildly.