New Movies on DVD & Blu-ray: January 20

Hosted by Patrick Stewart, this three-part documentary chronicles the history of MGM, from the day it opened its doors in 1924 to the classic films that defined it as the "Dream Factory," including 'The Wizard of Oz,' 'Gone with the Wind' and dozens of spectacular musicals. Hollywood legends including Katharine Hepburn, Clark Gable, Judy Garland, Elizabeth Taylor, Joan Crawford, Gene Kelly and Mickey Rooney are featured in memorable film clips, rare interviews and behind-the-scenes footage.

In this outrageous sci-fi/horror/musical set in the not-so-distant future, mankind has experienced of an epidemic of organ failures, and the multi-billion dollar biotech company GeneCo manufactures salvation -- for a price. For those who can't make their scheduled payment, well, look out for the repo man! Alexa Vega, Anthony Head, Sarah Brightman, Paul Sorvino and, yes, even Paris Hilton star in this wild rock opera.

Special features include filmmaker/actor audio commentary; the behind-the-scenes featurettes "From Stage to Screen" and "Legal Assassin - A Repo Man on the Edge" and more, while the Blu-ray also includes deleted scenes, video sing-a-longs, Webisodes and more.

The incredible true story of college football great Ernie Davis, the first-ever African-American winner of the prestigious Heisman trophy, comes to life in 'The Express.' Rob Brown takes on the title role of the athlete who overcomes insurmountable odds and breaks through racial barriers to change the face of the game forever. Dennis Quaid is the coach who, after meeting the determined running back, is forced to re-examine his perceptions.

Special features include director's audio commentary, deleted scenes with optional commentary, and four behind-the-scenes featurettes.

In this entertaining animated family film, John Cusack voices the lovable Igor, a mad scientist's assistant with big dreams. When his cruel master kicks the bucket a week before the annual Evil Science Fair, Igor finally gets his chance to show the world that he can make his own Franken-monster. A hilarious twist on the classic monster movie, 'Igor' also features the vocal talents of Steve Buscemi, John Cleese, Arsenio Hall, Sean Hayes, Jay Leno, Molly Shannon and more.

Special bonus features on the DVD include deleted scenes, bloopers and "Be An Igor," while the Blu-ray features an alternate opening scene and filmmaker commentary.

The incredible true story of British journalist George Hogg ("Tudors" star Jonathan Rhys Meyers), who crossed across enemy lines in 1937 to expose the Japanese occupation of China. Hiding in a remote orphanage, he falls for an Australian nurse (Radha Mitchell) and befriends a Chinese resistance leader (Chow Yun Fat). Together, they lead 60 orphaned children across hundreds of miles of treacherous terrain to save their lives.

Special features include "The Challenge of Huang Shi," a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film.

The diabolical mastermind Jigsaw's legacy continues in the fifth installment of the hugely popular horror franchise. Costas Mandylor is Detective Hoffman, seemingly the last person alive to carry on the legacy. But when his secret is threatened, he must go on the hunt to eliminate all loose ends. Tobin Bell and Julie Benz also star.

Special features include filmmaker audio commentary, and several behind-the-scenes featurettes including "The Pendulum Trap," "The Fatal Five" and "Slicing the Cube: Editing the Cube Trap." The Blu-ray edition comes with a digital copy and multitudes of creative BD live applications.

Based on the popular children's book, 'City of Ember' is a city immersed in unending darkness, illuminated only by lamps -- with time running out on their power supply. Two kids ('Atonement' star Saoirse Ronan and Harry Treadaway of 'Brothers of the Head') must find a way to save the city, but first must contend with a corrupt mayor, played by Bill Murray. Also starring Tim Robbins, Martin Landau, Mary Kay Place and Toby Jones.

Based on the popular video game, Mark Wahlberg plays a DEA agent who teams up with an assassin (Mila Kunis) to fight the unnatural forces of the underworld in New York City after his family and partner are murdered. Also starring Beau Bridges, Chris O'Donnell, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges and 'Quantum of Solace' beauty Olga Kurylenko.

The special-edition DVD and Blu-ray both feature a digital copy and unrated extended cut of the film, filmmaker commentary, behind-the-scenes featurettes and a never-before-seen animated graphic novel that delves deeper into Max Payne's endless vengeance.