Marking the directorial debut of Adam McKay, former head writer for Saturday Night Live and founder of the Upright Citizen's Brigade, Anchorman is set during the 1970s and stars Will Ferrell as Ron Burgundy, San Diego's top-rated news anchorman. While Burgundy is outwardly willing to adjust to the idea of females in the workplace -- even outside of secretarial positions -- he certainly doesn't want his own job challenged. Keeping that in mind, it's no wonder that the arrival of Veronica Corningstone (Christina Applegate), an aspiring newswoman, is, in Ron's eyes, not the studio's most welcome addition. After Veronica pays her dues covering so-called female-oriented fluff pieces (think cat fashion shows and cooking segments), the ambitious Veronica sets her eyes on the news desk; more specifically, on Ron's seat behind it. Not unpredictably, Ron doesn't take the threat lightly, and it isn't long before the rival newscasters are engaged in a very personal battle of the sexes. Anchorman was co-written by Ferrell, and features supporting performances from David Koechner, Steve Carrell, Paul Rudd, Tara Subkoff, and Maya Rudolph.

Sure to be the success on DVD as it was in theaters, Anger Management presents an overall package that is sure to please. The 2.40:1 anamorphic transfer is up the usual standards, though, at times, some digital shimmering is present. Colors are strong as are the darker scenes, which hold up nicely. As is often the case now, a cut-up, pan-and-scan version is also available separately. As with most comedies, the 5.1 Dolby Digital audio track is centered up front, and doesn't utilize the surrounds in any measurable way; the dialogue is clear and clean throughout. Supplements include a scene-specific commentary from director Peter Segal and star Adam Sandler. Although hardly the most informative track, these two do contribute some amusing anecdotes and plenty of joking with each other. Also included are two featurettes, starting with a brief and bland four-minute cast and crew salute to co-star Jack Nicholson. It doesn't amount to much, but the other one, at 18 minutes, is worth watching. Entitled "Skull Session," this piece isn't much more than studio fluff, but still delivers some fine interviews and location footage. Next up are four deleted scenes which are surprisingly good and could easily have remained in the film. Five minutes of cast bloopers are a real highlight of the extras, in particular those of Heather Graham and her chocolate issues. Finally, along with a relatively entertaining "test" to determine if you need anger management sessions, are numerous trailers, including one for this film, Adam Sandler's Eight Crazy Nights, S.W.A.T., Mona Lisa Smile, Radio, and Peter Pan, along with a few others.