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The Saturn Award is an award presented annually by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films to honor the top works in science fiction
Science fiction

Science fiction is a broad genre of fiction that often involves speculations based on current or future science or technology. Science fiction is found in books, art, television, films, games, theatre, and other media....
, fantasy
Fantasy

Fantasy is a genre that uses magic and other supernatural forms as a primary element of Plot , Theme , and/or Setting . Fantasy is generally distinguished from science fiction and horror by the expectation that it steers clear of technological and macabre themes, respectively, though there is a great deal of overlap between the three ....
, and horror
Horror fiction

Horror fiction is fiction in any medium intended to scare, unsettle, or horrify the audience. Historically, the cause of the "horror" experience has often been the intrusion of a supernatural element into everyday human experience....
 in film
Film

Film encompasses individual motion pictures, the field of film as an art form, and the film industry. Films are produced by recording images from the world with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or special effects....
, television
Television

Television is a widely used telecommunication mass-media for transmitting and receiving moving , either monochrome or color, usually accompanied by sound....
, and home video
Home video

Home video is a blanket term used for pre-recorded media that is either sold or hired for home entertainment. The term originates from the VHS/Betamax era but has carried over into the current DVD/Blu-ray Disc age....
. The Saturn Awards were devised by Dr. Donald A. Reed, who felt that films within those genres were never given the appreciation they deserved. The physical award is a representation of the planet Saturn, surrounded with a ring of film.






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The Saturn Award is an award presented annually by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films to honor the top works in science fiction
Science fiction

Science fiction is a broad genre of fiction that often involves speculations based on current or future science or technology. Science fiction is found in books, art, television, films, games, theatre, and other media....
, fantasy
Fantasy

Fantasy is a genre that uses magic and other supernatural forms as a primary element of Plot , Theme , and/or Setting . Fantasy is generally distinguished from science fiction and horror by the expectation that it steers clear of technological and macabre themes, respectively, though there is a great deal of overlap between the three ....
, and horror
Horror fiction

Horror fiction is fiction in any medium intended to scare, unsettle, or horrify the audience. Historically, the cause of the "horror" experience has often been the intrusion of a supernatural element into everyday human experience....
 in film
Film

Film encompasses individual motion pictures, the field of film as an art form, and the film industry. Films are produced by recording images from the world with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or special effects....
, television
Television

Television is a widely used telecommunication mass-media for transmitting and receiving moving , either monochrome or color, usually accompanied by sound....
, and home video
Home video

Home video is a blanket term used for pre-recorded media that is either sold or hired for home entertainment. The term originates from the VHS/Betamax era but has carried over into the current DVD/Blu-ray Disc age....
. The Saturn Awards were devised by Dr. Donald A. Reed, who felt that films within those genres were never given the appreciation they deserved. The physical award is a representation of the planet Saturn, surrounded with a ring of film. The award was initially and is still sometimes loosely referred to as a Golden Scroll.

Similar to other awards, like the Oscars, the Emmys
Emmy Award

The Emmy Award, also known as the 'Emmy', is a television production award, similar in nature to the Peabody Awards but more focused on entertainment, and is considered the television equivalent to the Academy Awards....
 and the Grammys
Grammy Award

The Grammy Awards ?or Grammys?are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States for outstanding achievements in the music industry....
, the Saturn Awards are voted on by members of the presenting Academy. There are also special awards for lifetime achievement in the field.

The awards were first presented in 1972.

Award categories


Motion picture

  • Best Science Fiction Film
    Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film

    The following are a list of Saturn Award winners for Best Science Fiction Film:See also*Science fiction film...
  • Best Fantasy Film
    Saturn Award for Best Fantasy Film

    The following are a list of Saturn Award winners for Best Fantasy Film:...
  • Best Horror Film
    Saturn Award for Best Horror Film

    The following are a list of Saturn Award winners for Best Horror Film:See also*Horror film...
  • Best Action/Adventure/Thriller Film
    Saturn Award for Best Action/Adventure/Thriller Film

    The following are a list of Saturn Award winners for Best Action/Adventure/Thriller Film:...
  • Best Animated Film
    Saturn Award for Best Animated Film

    The following are a list of Saturn Award winners for Best Animated Film:...
  • Best International Film
  • Best Direction
    Saturn Award for Best Direction

    The following is a list of Saturn Award winners for Best Direction:...
  • Best Actor
  • Best Actress
    Saturn Award for Best Actress (Film)

    The following are a list of Saturn Award winners for Best Actress :...
  • Best Supporting Actor
    Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor (Film)

    The following are a list of Saturn Award winners for Best Supporting Actor :...
  • Best Supporting Actress
    Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress (Film)

    The following are a list of Saturn Award winners for Best Supporting Actress :...
  • Best Performance by a Younger Actor
    Saturn Award for Best Performance by a Younger Actor

    The following are a list of Saturn Award winners for Best Performance by a Younger Actor:...
  • Best Writing
    Saturn Award for Best Writing

    The following are a list of Saturn Award winners for Best Writing in science fiction, fantasy, and horror on film, television, and home video.:...
  • Best Music
    Saturn Award for Best Music

    The following are a list of Saturn Award winners for Best Music:...
  • Best Make-up
    Saturn Award for Best Make-up

    The following is a list of Saturn Award winners for Best Make-up:...
  • Best Costume
    Saturn Award for Best Costume

    The following are a list of Saturn Award winners for Best Costume:...
  • Best Special Effects
    Saturn Award for Best Special Effects

    The following are a list of Saturn Award winners for Best Special Effects:...


In addition there was an Award for Best Foreign Film in 1980. The only winner in that category was Dinner for Adele
Dinner for Adele

Dinner for Adele is a black comedy from Czechoslovakia from 1977. Alternative titles were Adele Hasn't Had Her Dinner Yet, Nick Carter in Prague or Adele Hasn't Had Her Supper Yet....
 (1977).

Television

  • Best Network Television Series
    Saturn Award for Best Network Television Series

    The following are a list of Saturn Award nominees & winners for Best Network Television Series:*1989: Star Trek: The Next Generation**Beauty and the Beast...
  • Best Syndicated/Cable Television Series
    Saturn Award for Best Syndicated/Cable Television Series

    The following are a list of Saturn Award nominees & winners for 'Best Syndicated/Cable Television Series':*'1996: The Outer Limits**Babylon 5'...
  • Best Television Presentation
    Saturn Award for Best Television Presentation

    The following are a list of Saturn Award winners for Best Television Presentation:...
  • Best Actor on Television
    Saturn Award for Best Actor on Television

    The following are a list of Saturn Award nominees & winners for Best Actor on Television:*1996: Kyle Chandler - Early Edition**Avery Brooks - Star Trek: Deep Space Nine...
  • Best Actress on Television
    Saturn Award for Best Actress on Television

    The following are a list of Saturn Award nominees & winners for Best Actress on Television:...
  • Best Supporting Actor on Television
    Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor on Television

    The following are a list of Saturn Award winners for Best Supporting Actor on Television:...
  • Best Supporting Actress on Television
    Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress on Television

    The following are a list of Saturn Award nominees & winners for Best Supporting Actress on Television:*1999: Justina Vail - Seven Days...
  • Best International Series
    Saturn Award for Best International Series

    In 2008, the Saturn Awards introduced a new category, 'Best International Series', recognizing non-American television productions.Doctor Who]]...


Home video

  • Best DVD Release (film)
  • Best DVD Special Edition Release
  • Best Television DVD Classic Film Release
  • Best DVD Collection
  • Best DVD Release (television)


Year-By-Year Results

  • 2003: 30th Saturn Awards
    30th Saturn Awards

    The 30th Saturn Awards, honoring the best in science fiction, fantasy and horror film and television in 2003, were held on May 5, 2004 at the Universal Sheraton Hotel in Los Angeles, California....
  • 2004: 31st Saturn Awards
    31st Saturn Awards

    The 31st Saturn Awards, honoring the best in science fiction, fantasy and horror film and television in 2004, were held on May 3, 2005 at the Universal City Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, California....
  • 2005: 32nd Saturn Awards
  • 2006: 33rd Saturn Awards
    33rd Saturn Awards

    The 33rd Saturn Awards, honoring the best in science fiction, fantasy and horror film and television in 2006, were held on May 10, 2007 at the Universal City Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, California....
  • 2007: 34th Saturn Awards
    34th Saturn Awards

    The 34th Saturn Awards, honoring the best in science fiction, fantasy and horror film and television in 2007 were presented in June 2008....


See also

  • Scream Awards
    Scream Awards

    The Spike Scream Awards is an award show dedicated to the horror fiction, Science fiction, and fantasy genres of feature films. The award ceremony was hosted by Grindhouse co-stars Rose McGowan, Marley Shelton and Rosario Dawson....


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