3-2-1 Penguins!: The Amazing Carnival of Complaining

Notes: Commentary on the main feature by director Ron Smith, and the “Penguins crew”, including the characters Zidgel, Midgel, Fidgel, and Kevin.

Version Accessed: 2002 DVD release, USA.

3-2-1 Penguins!: Trouble on Planet Wait-Your-Turn

Notes: Commentary on the main feature by director Ron Smith, and the “Penguins crew”, including the characters Zidgel, Midgel, Fidgel, and Kevin.

Version Accessed: 2002 DVD release, USA.

Ali G Indahouse

Notes: Commentary on the main feature by Ali G (played by Sacha Baron Cohen) and Ricky C (played by Martin Freeman).

Version Accessed: 2002 DVD release, UK.

Blood Simple

Notes: Commentary on the main feature by Kenneth Loring (played by Jim Piddock, relaying comments scripted by Joel and Ethan Coen), the artistic director of (the fictional company) Forever Young Films.

Version Accessed: 2001 DVD release, USA.

Brother Bear

Notes: Commentary on the main feature by the characters Rutt and Tuke (played by Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas).

Version Accessed: 2013 DVD/Blu-Ray release of Brother Bear and Brother Bear 2, USA.

Bubba Ho-Tep

Notes: Commentary on the main feature by “the King” (a fictional Elvis Presley, played by Bruce Campbell). Exists as a separate track to a regular commentary featuring director Don Coscarelli and Bruce Campbell.

Version Accessed: 2004 Collector’s Edition DVD release, USA.

Despicable Me

Notes: Commentary on the main feature with directors Chris Renaud and Pierre Coffin, and with “contributions” from the Minions.

Version Accessed: 2011 Blu-ray release, UK.

Fantasia 2000

Notes: Commentary by Roy E. Disney and the characters Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse on the “Sorcerer’s Apprentice” sequence of the main feature, and animator/director Francis Glebas, art director Dan Cooper, and the character Donald Duck on the “Pomp and Circumstance” sequence of the main feature. Both sections are part of the track “Audio Commentary #2, with the directors and art directors for each segment.”

Version Accessed: Fantasia 2000 Disc in the Fantasia Anthology 2000 3-Disc DVD release, USA. 

Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends – The Complete Season 1

Notes: Commentary on episode “Store Wars” (disc one) by characters Bloo, Mac, and Frankie.

Version Accessed: 2007 DVD release, USA.

Futurama: Season 3

Notes: Commentary by cast and crew, with occasional interjections by the character Dr. Zoidberg (played by Billy West), on the episode “Birdbot of Icecatraz” (disc one); and the characters of Philip J. Fry (played by Billy West) and Bender (played by John DiMaggio), on the episode “A Pharaoh to Remember” (disc three).

Version Accessed: 2004 DVD release, UK.

Gamera – Revenge of Iris

Notes: Commentary on the main feature by the characters Cameron Beecham III (aka Gamera), Iris, and the fictional “actor” who claims to have played Soldier #6 in the film.

Version Accessed: 2003 DVD release, USA.

I’m Alan Partridge – Series 1

Notes: Commentary across all episodes by Alan Patridge (played by Steve Coogan) and his assistant Lynn Benfield (played by Felicity Montagu).

Version Accessed: 2002 DVD release, UK.

Jar Jar Binks: The F True Hollywood Story

Notes: Commentary by a fictionalized George Lucas, accessible in the “Audio Commentary” section of the extras menu. Exists as a separate track to a regular commentary featuring production crew.

Version Accessed: 2003 DVD release, USA.

Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie

Notes: Commentary on the main feature by writer-directors Phil Vischer and Mike Nawrocki, producer Ameake Owens, animator Marc Vulcano, and characters Larry and Mr. Lunt.

Version Accessed: 2003 DVD release, USA.

Kermit’s Swamp Years

Notes: Commentary on the main feature by characters Kermit the Frog (played by Steve Whitmore) and Horace D'Fly (played by Bill Barretta).

Version Accessed: 2002 DVD release, USA.

King of the Hill: The Complete First Season

Notes: Commentary by the characters Dale Gribble (played by Johnny Hardwick) and Bill Dauterive (played by Stephen Root), on the episodes “Westie Side Story” (disc two) and “King of the Ant Hill” (disc three); and the characters Peggy Hill (played by Kathy Najimy) and Bobby Hill (played by Pamela Adlon), on the episodes “Shins of the Father” (disc two) and “Plastic White Female” (disc three). Selected other episodes contain regular commentary tracks featuring production crew.

Version Accessed: 2003 DVD release, USA.

King of the Hill: The Complete Second Season

Notes: Commentary by the characters Peggy Hill (played by Kathy Najimy), Bobby Hill (played by Pamela Adlon), and Luanne Platter (played by Brittany Murphy), on the episodes “Husky Bobby” (disc one), and “Leanne’s Saga” (disc four); the characters Dale Gribble (played by Johnny Hardwick), Bill Dauterive (played by Stephen Root), and Cotton Hill (played by Toby Huss), on the episode “The Man Who Shot Cane Skretteburg” (disc two); and the characters Dale Gribble, Bill Dauterive, and Kahn Souphanousinphone (played by Toby Huss), on the episode “Three Days of the Kahndo” (disc three). Selected other episodes contain regular commentary tracks featuring production crew.

Version Accessed: 2003 DVD release, USA.

Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events

Notes: Commentary on the main feature by director Brad Silberling and “the real Lemony Snicket" (played by author Daniel Handler). Exists as a separate track to a regular commentary also featuring director Brad Silberling.

Version Accessed: 2005 2-Disc Special Collector’s Edition DVD release, USA.

Marvel Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes! The Finale. Volume 6: End of the Cosmos

Notes: Commentary over abridged sequences of the series by Captain America, Thor, and Iron Man. Presented as real security camera footage being reviewed by the characters. Presented separately as “Avengers: Mission Reports” in the “Bonus Features” section.

Version Accessed: 2013 DVD release, USA.

Meet the Robinsons

Notes: Commentary on the main feature by the director Stephen Anderson, with interjections by the character Mike Yagoobian (also played by Stephen Anderson).

Version Accessed: 2007 DVD release, USA.

Mickey, Donald, Goofy: The Three Musketeers

Notes: Commentary on a short sequence of the main feature (available separately in the “Backstage Disney” section of the disc), by Mickey Mouse, Pete, Donald Duck, and Goofy.

Version Accessed: 2004 DVD release, UK.

Muppet Treasure Island

Notes: Commentary on the main feature by director Brian Henson, and the Muppet characters Gonzo and Rizzo the Rat.

Version Accessed: 2013 Blu-ray & DVD release of Muppet Treasure Island and The Great Muppet Caper: Of Pirates & Pigs Collection, USA.

Muppets from Space

Notes: Commentary on the main feature by director Tim Hill, as well as the Muppet characters Gonzo, Rizzo the Rat, and occasional appearances from Kermit the Frog. The DVD edition also features an option to display silhouettes of the commentators throughout the track.

Version Accessed: 2000 DVD release, UK.

Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Across the 2nd Dimension

Notes: Commentary for the bonus episode “Attack of the 50-Foot Sister” by the characters Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz and Major Monogram. Accessible as an easter egg by clicking the image of a communication device on the main menu, which allows access to an alternate “Bonus Features” menu.

Version Accessed: 2015 DVD release, USA.

Reno 911!: Miami

Notes: Two separate character commentaries on the main feature: 1) by Lt. Dangle (played by Thomas Lennon), Deputy Junior (played by Robert Ben Garant), Deputy Wiegel (played by Kerri Kenney-Silver), and Deputy Williams (played by Niecy Nash); 2) by Deputy Garcia (played by Carlos Alazraqui), Deputy Johnson (played by Wendi McLendon-Covey), Deputy Jones (played by Cedric Yarbrough), and Deputy Kimball (played by Mary Birdsong). These exist as separate tracks to a regular commentary by director/writer Robert Ben Garant and writers Thomas Lennon and Kerri Kenney-Silver.

Version Accessed: 2007 Unrated Edition DVD release, USA.

Scooby-Doo! and the Legend of the Vampire

Notes: Commentary on the main feature by characters Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, and Fred.

Version Accessed: 2005 DVD release, USA.

Scooby-Doo! and the Monster of Mexico

Notes: Commentary on the main feature by characters Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, and Fred.

Version Accessed: 2003 DVD release, USA.

Space Jam

Notes: Commentary on the main feature by director Joe Pytka, voice actors Billy West and Dee Bradley Baker, and characters Bugs Bunny (played by Billy West) and Daffy Duck (played by Dee Bradley Baker). Contains a brief cameo by the character Elmer Fudd (also played by West).

Version Accessed: 2005 2-Disc Special Edition release, USA.

SpongeBob vs. The Big One

Notes: Commentary on an abridged version of the main episode (“SpongeBob SquarePants vs. The Big One”) by the character Plankton (played by Doug Lawrence), available separately in the “Special Features” section of the disc. The feature is titled “Plankton’s Special Sinister Commentary” and shows a silhouette of the character in a cinema watching the episode footage.

Version Accessed: 2009 DVD release, USA.

The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension

Notes: Commentary on the main feature by director W. D. Richter and character Reno Nevada (played by screenwriter Earl Mac Rauch).

Version Accessed: 2015 Blu-ray release, UK.

The Boondocks: The Complete First Season

Notes: Commentary by the character Uncle Ruckus on the episodes “Granddad’s Fight” (disc one), and “Return of the King” (disc two). Other selected episodes contain regular commentary tracks featuring the production crew.

Version Accessed: 2006 DVD release, USA.

The Comeback: The Complete First Season [released as “The Complete Only Season”]

Notes: Commentary by the character Valerie Cherish (played by Lisa Kudrow) on the episode “Valerie Triumphs at the Upfronts” (disc one). Other selected episodes contain regular commentary by series creator Michael Patrick King and performer Lisa Kudrow.

Version Accessed: 2006 DVD release, USA.

The Country Bears

Notes: Commentary on the main feature by director Peter Hastings, and the characters Ted and Zeb (played by Diedrich Bader and Stephen Root).

Version Accessed: 2002 DVD release, USA.

The Incredibles

Notes: Commentary on the bonus short “Mr. Incredible & Pals” (disc two) by the characters Mr. Incredible and Frozone.

Version Accessed: 2005 2-Disc Collectors Edition release, UK.

The Muppet Christmas Carol

Notes: Commentary on the main feature by Muppet characters Kermit the Frog, Gonzo, and Rizzo the Rat. Exists as a separate track to a regular commentary featuring director Brian Henson.

Version Accessed: 2012 Blu-ray release, USA. 

The Ren & Stimpy Show: Seasons Three and a Half-Ish

Notes: Commentary on the episode “Circus Midgets” (disc one) by the characters Ren and Stimpy (credited on the DVD menu as Ren Höek and Stimpson J. Cat). Other selected episodes feature regular commentary from the show’s crew.

Version Accessed: 2005 DVD release, USA.

The Ren & Stimpy Show: Season Five and Some More of Four

Notes: Commentary on the episodes “Stupid Sidekick Union” (disc two) by the characters Ren, Stimpy, and George Liquor, and “Big Flakes” (disc three) by the characters Ren and Stimpy. Other selected episodes feature regular commentary from the show’s crew. The “Stupid Sidekick Union” character commentary is an easter egg, accessible by pressing up to select the word “Commentaries” on the “Commentaries” menu of disc two.

Version Accessed: 2005 DVD release, USA.

This is Spinal Tap

Notes: Commentary on the main feature (as well as the DVD menus) by characters David St. Hubbins (played by Michael McKean), Nigel Tufnel (played by Christopher Guest), and Derek Smalls (played by Harry Shearer). The disc also features a video interview with the character Marty DiBergi (played by Rob Reiner).

Version Accessed: 2000 DVD release, UK.

Tropic Thunder

Notes: Commentary on the main feature by Ben Stiller, Jack Black, and the fictional actor Kirk Lazarus in-character as Lincoln Osiris (played by Robert Downey, Jr.). Exists as a separate track to a regular commentary featuring various production members.

Version Accessed: 2008 Director’s Cut Blu-ray release, USA.

Winners Tape All

Notes: Commentary on the main feature by the director Justin Channell, and the character Michael (“Mike”) Henderson (played by Zane Crosby). Also contains regular “secret” commentary hidden on the disc.

Version Accessed: 2016 DVD release, USA.