“Selena: 10th Anniversary Special Edition” DVD From Warner Home Video

(September 13, 2007 - Burbank, CA)—Warner Home Video proudly announced today the release of “Selena: 10th Anniversary Special Edition” DVD on September 18th, 2007. The 2-disc Special Edition stars Jennifer López in the title role of the 1997 biopic about the life and career of Tejano Superstar Selena Quintanilla Pérez (1971-1995), who at 23 was about to become a crossover sensation, a dream tragically cut short. This 10th Anniversary Special Edition DVD will be available at major retail and online stores for $20.97 (SRP) and will include audio and subtitles in English, French and Spanish. “The film ‘Selena’ has a special place in the hearts of millions of people. The impact that Selena had on the music industry and among the ranks of Latino artists has been unique and significant. And Jennifer López’ performance today is as powerful and genuine as it was when the film was released,” said David A. Hernández, Multicultural Marketing Director for Warner Home Video, “Fans have been waiting for this Special Edition for a long time and we feel we’ve been able to put together the best possible product for the fans of Selena and those who also admire the career of Jennifer López.” Directed by Oscar® nominated filmmaker Gregory Nava ("El Norte," "Frida," "My Family," "Bordertown") and featuring international entertainer Jennifer López ("El Cantante," "Bordertown," "Monster-In-Law," "The Cell") in her groundbreaking performance as Selena with her father Abraham Quintanilla, Jr. played by Academy Award® nominee Edward James Olmos ("Blade Runner," HBO’s "Walkout," "Stand and Deliver," "American Family," TV’s "Battlestar Galactica," "My Family"), her mother Marcela portrayed by Constance Marie ("The George López Show," "American Family," "Tortilla Soup," "My Family"), the role of Selena’s husband - Chris Pérez - played by Jon Seda ("Close to Home," "Oz") and in the role of Yolanda Saldivar - who murdered the Grammy® winning artist - Lupe Ontiveros ("Tortilla Heaven," "Desperate Housewives," "Real Women Have Curves"). A powerful love story and heart-wrenching biopic. Pulsating with Selena's voice on the soundtrack, the film recreates the life of a little girl who dreamed big and whose concerts became electrifying events. In the title role, Jennifer López is herself electrifying. A romantic, musical drama the entire family will love! The Film Dramatic, musical, inspirational and even comedic, "Selena" follows the rise of a true-life hero whose following has continued to grow even since her death. Charting the extraordinary rise of Selena and the entire Quintanilla family as they came to live the American Dream, the film stars JENNIFER LÓPEZ as Selena. At only 23, Selena had released two gold albums and one platinum, and she was recording the project that promised to launch her into the realm of true superstar success. Working with some of popular music's foremost talents, Selena seemed destined to win millions of more fans with a breakthrough, crossover album, "Dreaming of You." And indeed she would, as fans new and old made enormous hits of "I Could Fall in Love" and "Dreaming of You," tender, mid-tempo ballads featuring Selena's unmistakable, sensitive voice soaring sweetly. But these smashes would be among the last recordings Selena would ever make. Selena had risen from the suburbs of South Texas to become the brightest star ever to emerge from the regional music scene known as "Tejano" that integrates the traditions of polka, rock, R&B, pop and traditional Latin influences. She had transcended that genre and become one of the biggest Latina music stars in the world, charting hit after hit and supported by thousands of fans who would turn out to see her dazzling live performances. She had won a Grammy Award®, the music industry's highest honor, and had placed five albums on the Billboard charts at one time. She had fallen in love and married. The beloved artist had reached success surrounded and supported by her family, who accompanied her on stage and on the road. She had launched a successful clothing line and string of boutiques. Her confident, exuberant and sensuous style was imitated by swarms of fans who sang her lyrics word-for-word and mirrored her dance moves wherever she went. For countless young dreamers, Selena was an inspirational symbol of pride and accomplishment. But, on the brink of true superstardom, her rocketing ascent was cut short by a tragedy no one could have foreseen. Academy Award-nominee EDWARD JAMES OLMOS stars as Selena's father, Abraham Quintanilla, Jr., a dreamer who nurtures his family's ambitions against enormous odds. JON SEDA stars as Chris Perez, a rebellious guitarist who joins the family's band and is captivated by Selena, eventually becoming her husband. CONSTANCE MARIE plays the family's devoted mother, Marcela. JACOB VARGAS appears as Selena's brother, Abie, and her sister, Suzette, is portrayed by JACKIE GUERRA. Directed and written by GREGORY NAVA ("My Family/Mi Familia"), this celebration of Selena was produced by MOCTESUMA ESPARZA and ROBERT KATZ ("Gettysburg," "Lorca") under their Esparza/Katz production banner. Selena's father, ABRAHAM QUINTANILLA, JR., was the executive producer. DVD ELEMENTS The 2-Disc newly re-mastered 10th Anniversary Special Edition includes: • Original Theatrical film
• Extended Film Version of the film, with ‘never-before-released’ scenes
• “Making of Selena” featurette
• Audio and Subtitles in English, French and Spanish
• Deleted Scenes
• Brand New Jennifer López and Selena’s family interviews
• Interviews with cast and crew About Warner Home Video: With operations in 90 international territories Warner Home Video, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, commands the largest distribution infrastructure in the global video marketplace. Warner Home Video's film library is the largest of any studio, offering top quality new and vintage titles from the repertoires of Warner Bros. Pictures, Turner Entertainment, Castle Rock Entertainment, HBO Home Video and New Line Home Entertainment.# # #