The 52nd Saturn Awards show was filled with excitement on February 3rd as A-list celebrities arrived to celebrate the very best in genre entertainment, an event commemorated only by The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy& Horror since its inception in 1972. Hosted for the third consecutive year by actor and comedian Joel McHale (Animal Control, Community, The Bear), the event was well attended by Hollywood stars who came out to celebrate and honor the exceptional body of work and talent in these often-overlooked entertainment categories. Additionally, in light of the devastating fires and the urgent need for community support, the Academy utilized this year’s platform to provide viewers nationwide and attendees with information on how to donate and aid in the rebuilding efforts in Los Angeles.
The 52nd Annual Saturn Awards took place at the spacious Hilton Universal City Hotel. Fans were able to watch LIVE on The Roku Channel and ElectricNOW, the premium OTT app and FAST channel from Dean Devlin’s Electric Entertainment.
William Shatner, legendary pop icon and beloved figure of sci-fi fans and beyond, was presented with the Saturn’s Lifetime Achievement Award by actor and son in-law, Joel Gretsch. The second annual Lance Reddick Legacy Award was bestowed upon one of the most respected actors in the industry, Laurence Fishburne by Emmy® and Grammy® Award- winning actor, director and producer LeVar Burton. Two-time Emmy® and Golden Globe® Award-winning actor and star of the Disney series “Shōgun,” Hiroyuki Sanada was presented with The Robert Forster Artist’s Award by writer/director/producer Jonathan Nolan.
Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, and writer-producer Bob Gale of “Back to the Future” were in attendance to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the all-time classic time- travel adventure and to receive The George Pal Memorial Award for its filmmakers and stars. Comedians Dana Gould and Bobcat Goldthwait presented the Award to all three.
The Amazon series “Fallout,” which invites new sci-fi fans into its post-apocalyptic adventure, received The Spotlight Award, presented to its cast and creators by Golden Globe® winner Ron Perlman. Clark Kent himself, actor Tyler Hoechlin, and the writers of the WBTV show “Superman & Lois,” Brent Fletcher and Todd Helbing, were awarded the Dan Curtis Legacy Award by well-respected actor George Newbern as the show celebrates its four-year, four-season run.
Other notable attendees included Colin Farrell, Denis Villeneuve, Nicolas Cage, Mark Hamill, Juliet Lewis, Antony Starr, Peter Weller, Nancy Allen, among many, many others. All attended to collect and present Saturn Awards, in addition to supporting this very special community.
This year’s show was dedicated to all those affected by the Los Angeles Wildfires and the true superheroes – the firemen and emergency responders whose bravery, dedication, and sacrifice helped protect lives and property in the face of devastating challenges.
Read the full list of this year’s winners at the 52nd Annual Saturn Awards here.
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