One of the best things about the Saturn Awards, bestowed annually by The Academy of Science Fiction Fantasy and Horror Films (SciFiMafia.com’s esteemed editor in chief is amongst the members), is that the winners are almost always familiar, and are almost always amongst our favorite movies, shows, and people in front of and behind the cameras.
The awards have expanded beyond recognizing and celebrating science fiction, fantasy, and horror, to include action, adventure, thrillers, dark drama, independent films, international film releases, and “all forms of edgy entertainment.”
Here is the list of 2012 recipients, awarded last week:
FILM AWARDS
Best Science Fiction Film: Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Best Fantasy Film: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2
Best Horror/Thriller Film: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Best Action/Adventure Film: Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol
Best Actor: Michael Shannon (Take Shelter)
Best Actress: Kirsten Dunst (Melancholia)
Best Supporting Actor: Andy Serkis (Rise of the Planet of the Apes)
Best Supporting Actress: Emily Blunt (The Adjustment Bureau)
Best Performance by a Younger Actor: Joel Courtney (Super 8)
Best Director: J.J. Abrams (Super 8)
Best Writing: Jeff Nichols (Take Shelter)
Best Music: Michael Giacchino (Super 8)
Best Editor: Paul Hirsch (Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol)
Best Production Design: Dante Ferretti (Hugo)
Best Costume: Alexandra Byrne (Thor)
Best Make-Up: Dave Elsey, Fran Needham, Conor O’Sullivan (X-Men: First Class)
Best Special Effects: Dan Lemmon, Joe Letteri, R. Christopher White, Daniel Barrett (Rise of
the Planet of the Apes)
Best International Film: The Skin I Live In
Best Animated Film: Puss in Boots
TELEVISION AWARDS
Best Network Television Series: Fringe
Best Syndicated/Cable Television Series: Breaking Bad
Best Television Presentation: The Walking Dead
Best Youth-Oriented Television Series: Teen Wolf
Best Actor on Television: Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad)
Best Actress on Television: Anna Torv (Fringe)
Best Supporting Actor on Television: Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad)
Best Supporting Actress on Television: Michelle Forbes (The Killing)
Best Guest Star on Television: Tom Skerritt (Leverage)
HOME ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS
Best DVD/BD Release: (tie) Atlas Shrugged, Part One and The Perfect Host
Best DVD/BD Special Edition Release: Giorgio Moroder Presents Metropolis
Best DVD/BD Collection Release: Stanley Kubrick: The Essential Collection
Best DVD/BD Television Series Release: Spartacus: Gods of the Arena
SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS FROM THE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE FICTION,
FANTASY & HORROR FILMS
The Life Career Award: Frank Oz
The Life Career Award: James Remar
The Filmmakers Showcase Award: Drew Goddard
The Milestone Award: The Simpsons
The Innovator Award: Robert Kirkman
The Appreciation Award: Jeffrey Ross (for hosting the Saturn Awards)
Congratulations to all the winners!
