The film Anchorman was released in 2004 and directed by Adam McKay. It is a comedy that is set in San Diego and focuses on the lives of four main news anchors - Will Ferrell as Ron Burgundy, Christina Applegate as Veronica Corningstone, Paul Rudd as Brian Fantana, and David Koechner as Champion 'Champ' Kind. The opening sequence introduces each character through individual shots at the news desk and establishes the comedic tone through a voiceover and music.