DVD Releases: January 27

[Sonnie]

Abraham Lincoln: His Life and Legacy (2007) Four-disc History set celebrates the 200th anniversary of America's most beloved president. Includes: "Lincoln"; "Investigating History: Lincoln: Man or Myth"; "Man, Moment, Machine: Lincoln and the Flying Spying Machine"; "Conspiracy?: Lincoln Assassination"; "High Tech Lincoln"; "Sherman's March" and "The Hunt for John Wilkes Booth"; $34.95. (A&E Home Video).

The Beiderbecke Affair Two-disc set with six episodes of the lighthearted British series that centers on a pair of wisecracking schoolteachers turned amateur detectives. Broadcast on PBS in the 1990s. $39.99. (Acorn Media).

Blossom: Seasons One & Two Six-disc set with all 37 episodes, $49.99. Extras: Original "Blossom" pilot, commentaries, interviews, more. (Shout! Factory).

College (2008) Drake Bell, Kevin Covais, Andrew Caldwell, Nick Zano. Extras: Gag reel. (MGM).

ER: The Complete 10th Season Six-disc set with 22 episodes, $49.98. Extras: Extras: Gag reel, "Outpatient Outtakes": Unaired scenes. (Warner).

Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Makeup EFX (2008) Starz Original documentary featuring interviews with Wes Craven, John Carpenter, Eli Roth, George A. Romero, John Landis, Frank Darabont, Robert Rodriguez, Mick Garris, Tom Savini, Dick Smith, Quentin Tarantino, as well as clips from such classic horror and fantasy films as "Frankenstein," "The Exorcist," "Planet of the Apes," "The Chronicles of Narnia," "An American Werewolf in London," "The Thing," "Grindhouse," "Sin City," "Transformers," "Day of the Dead," "Kill Bill-Vol. 1 and 2," "Total Recall," "The Howling" and many more; $19.97. (Anchor Bay).

Haunted Histories, Volume 3 Five-disc set explores the darkest recesses of evil around the world and through the ages, from the Devil to Dracula; $24.95. (A&E Home Video).

A Hero Ain't Nothin' but a Sandwich (1978) Cicely Tyson, Paul Winfield. Heart wrenching story about a family struggling with the issues of teenage drug use and crime in their poverty-stricken neighborhood.

Higher Ground (1988) John Denver, Martin Kove, John Rhys-Davies, Richard Masur. CBS drama. John Denver stars as disillusioned FBI agent Jim Clayton who decides to end his career and fulfill a lifelong dream of becoming a bush pilot in Alaska. Clayton joins his air force buddy Rick Loden (Kove) to help him run his air freight business. But when Loden is murdered and unjustly branded a bootlegger, Clayton is determined to find the murderer and clear Loden's name. (Sony).

Lakeview Terrace (2008) Dir.: Neil LaBute; Samuel L. Jackson, Patrick Wilson, Kerry Washington, Eva La Rue, Bitsie Tulloch. Extras: Commentary by director Neil LaBute and Kerry Washington, three behind-the-scenes featurettes: "An Open House," "Meet Your Neighbors" and "Home Sweet Home," deleted scenes. Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (Sony).

Open Season 2 (2008) Joel McHale, Crispin Glover, Jane Krakowski, Mike Epps, Olivia Hack. Animated sequel to the 2006 smash hit. Extras: "Going WILD! With the Voice Cast of Open Season 2," "How to Draw Your Favorite Characters: Boog, Elliot & Fifi," "Wacky Weenie Arcade" featuring five carnival-style games for kids, deleted scenes. Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (Fox).

The Pink Panther Collector's Edition (1963) Dir.: Blake Edwards; David Niven, Peter Sellers, Robert Wagner, Capucine. Extras: Commentary by Blake Edwards, five featurettes: "The Pink Panther Story," "Beyond the Feline: The Cartoon Phenomenon," "The Coolest Cat in Cortina: Robert Wagner," "The Tip Toe Life of a Cat Burglar: A Conversation With Former Jewel Thief Bill Mason," "Diamonds: Beyond the Sparkle." Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (MGM).

The Pink Panther Film Collection Box Set Seven "Pink Panther" films: "The Pink Panther Collector's Edition," "A Shot in the Dark," "The Pink Panther Strikes Again," "The Revenge of the Pink Panther," "The Trail of the Pink Panther," "The Curse of the Pink Panther," $69.98. (MGM).

Pride and Glory (2008) Edward Norton, Colin Farrell, Noah Emmerich, Samantha Morton, Lake Bell, Jennifer Ehle, John Voight. Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (Warner).

Primal Fear (2008) Our deepest fears are revealed and explored in this History documentary, going beyond the innate terror associated with our most prevailing fears to examine the history, psychology, and science behind them. $24.95. (A&E Home Video).

The Rocker (2008) Rainn Wilson, Christina Applegate, Teddy Geiger, Josh Gad, Emma Stone, Jeff Garlin, Jane Lynch, Jason Sudeikis, Will Arnett, Howard Hesseman. Two-disc set. Extras: Digital copy for portable media players, commentary by director Peter Cattaneo and actor Rainn Wilson; commentary by actors Josh Gad, Teddy Geiger, Emma Stone and Jason Sudeikis; deleted scenes; gag reel; "Rainn Wilson: Office Rocker" featurette; "Pete Best Interview" featurette; "Behind The Band: Vesuvius" featurette; "Rock Beat With Fish Fishman" featurette; "The Music of The Rocker" featurette; "Rock Tales" featurette; MTV Film Festival panel; four exclusive podcasts; Vesuvius Public Service Announcements. Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (Fox).

RocknRolla (2008) Dir.: Guy Ritchie; Gerard Butler, Thandie Newton, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Jeremy Piven, Idris Elba, Tom WilkinsonExtras: Also available on Blu-ray Disc.

Sidney Poitier Collection Four-disc set with "Edge of the City," "A Warm December," "Something of Value" (all new to DVD) and "A Patch of Blue"; $39.92. (Warner).

Songs in Ordinary Time (2000) Sissy Spacek, Beau Bridges. CBS telefilm centers around Marie Fermoyle (Spacek) a divorced mother of three children struggling to provide for her family in Vermont. Marie's life is forever changed with the arrival of an enigmatic stranger named Omar Duvall (Bridges), to whom the family extends their hospitality. Marie quickly becomes an easy target for the smooth-talking Omar, who seduces her and her family with the promise of easy money and success. (Sony).

Sonny Rollins: Saxophone Colossus (1998) The definitive portrait of a jazz legend and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award-winner from acclaimed documentarian Robert Mugge. Blending background, profile, and performance, it offers much more than a concert film. Filmed in New York City, Tokyo, and a rock quarry in upstate New York, this historic documentary features scenes from a concert at Opus 40 and a world premiere concert with a Japanese symphony orchestra. $24.99. (Acorn Media).

Sputnik Mania (2008) Documentary about the 1950's arms and space race, narrated by Liev Schreiber, and based on Paul Dickson's best-seller "Sputnik: The Shock of the Century." Two-disc set, $29.95. Extras: More than 140 minutes of never-before-seen footage: "Alert Today, Alive Tomorrow"; "American Anti Communist"; "Communist Society"; "Crazy Russian Space Film"; "Laica"; "Missiles, Missiles, Missiles." (A&E Home Video).

2012: Science or Superstition (2009) December 21, 2012: the end date of the sophisticated Long Count Calendar created by the ancient Maya in Central America. Countless books and websites, magazine articles and newspaper headlines debate its meaning, with enthusiasts in two camps: those forecasting apocalypse -- the end of time -- and those who see a coming renewal, a rebirth of consciousness. This compelling and definitive documentary brings to life the fascinating debate on the 2012 phenomenon through riveting interviews with leading experts, illuminating cosmic footage from NASA and eye-popping CGI. $19.95. (The Disinformation Company).

Vicky Christina Barcelona (2008) Dir.: Woody Allen; Scarlett Johansson, Penelope Cruz, Javier Bardem, Rebecca Hall, Patricia Clarkson. Also available on Blu-ray Disc. (The Weinstein Co./Genius Products).

You're a Good Sport, Charlie Brown (1975 -- TV) Remastered deluxe edition, $19.98. (Warner).