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Galactica, Dark Knight Win Big at Saturn Awards

Cynthia — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:27:45 +0000

Last night, luminaries from the world of sci fi and horror were honored at the 35th Annual Saturn Awards. The awards are given out by The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films for work in film, TV and on DVD. This years winners will join an illustrious list of former honorees including Vincent Price, Rod Serling, Dan Curtis, Ray Bradbury, Gene Roddenberry, Robert Wise and Lon Chaney Jr. just to name a few.

The Dark Knight was the evening’s biggest winner, taking home five awards including Best Action Film, Best Writing, Music, Special Effects and Best Supporting Actor for Heath Ledger.

On the television side, it was Battlestar Galactica that took home the most awards winning Best Syndicated/Cable Television Series, Best Actor on Television: Edward James Olmos, and Best Actress on Television: Mary McDonnell. Lost received the Saturn Award for Best Network Series, beating out Supernatural, Fringe, Heroes, Life on Mars, and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.

Battlestar was up against an odd mix of shows for Best Syndicated / Cable including The Closer, Dexter, Leverage and more predictable, Star Wars: The Clone Wars and True Blood.

Moonlight took the award for the best modern DVD with Invaders winning for retro DVD.

Several special awards were presented throughout the evening, Lance Henriksen took the Life Career Award, Jeffrey Katzenberg received the Visionary Award and Leonard Nimoy was handed the Lifetime Achievement Award.

You’ll find a full list of winners after the jump. You can find the list of nominees here at the Saturn Awards Website.

Photos by Newscom

THE WINNERS OF THE 35^TH ANNUAL SATURN AWARDS

Best Science Fiction Film: Iron Man

Best Fantasy Film: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Best Horror Film: Hellboy II: The Golden Army

Best Action/Adventure/Thriller Film: The Dark Knight

Best Actor: Robert Downey, Jr. (Iron Man)

Best Actress: Angelina Jolie (Changeling)

Best Supporting Actor: Heath Ledger (The Dark Knight)

Best Supporting Actress: Tilda Swinton (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button)

Best Performance by a Younger Actor: Jaden Christopher Smith (The Day the Earth Stood Still)

Best Director: Jon Favreau (Iron Man)

Best Writer: Christopher Nolan and Jonathan Nolan (The Dark Knight)

Best Music: Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard (The Dark Knight)

Best Costume: Mary Zophres (Indiana Jones & the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull)

Best Make-Up: Greg Cannom (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button)

Best Special Effects: Nick Davis, Chris Corbould, Timothy Webber, Paul J. Franklin (The Dark Knight)

Best International Film: Let the Right One In

Best Animated Film: Wall-E

Best Television Series: Lost

Best Syndicated/Cable Television Series: Battlestar Galactica

Best Presentation on Television: The Librarian: The Curse of the Judas Chalice

Best Actor on Television: Edward James Olmos (Battlestar Galactica)

Best Actress on Television: Mary McDonnell (Battlestar Galactica)

Best Supporting Actor on Television: Adrian Pasdar (Heroes)

Best S upporting Actress on Televison: Jennifer Carpenter (Dexter)

Guest Starring Role on Television: Jimmy Smits (Dexter)

Best DVD Release: Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer

Best DVD Special Edition Release: Stephen King’s The Mist (2 disc Special Edition)

Best DVD Classic Film Release: Psycho (Universal Legacy Series)

Best DVD Collection: The Godfather-The Coppola Restoration

Best Series on DVD: Moonlight

Best Retro Series on DVD: The Invaders

The Life Career Award: Lance Henriksen

The Lifetime Achievement Award: Leonard Nimoy

The Visionary Award: Jeffrey Katzenberg

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Fringe Folks Pop Up at Fox Upfront Reception

Cynthia — Tue, 19 May 2009 22:06:21 +0000

Yesterday, Fox had an Upfront Pre-Reception at Seppis in New York City and the stars of Fringe stopped by to chat up the advertisers and pose for pics. Mark Valley looks like he’s being guarded by the Secret Service and how cute is Jasika Nicole in that polka dot dress? And keep your eyes open for one non-Fringe special guest.

Photos: INF

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Terminator Salvation Premiere Pics

Cynthia — Fri, 15 May 2009 20:21:06 +0000

The future may look bleak for John Connor and his pals, but last night they were having the time of their lives as they walked the red carpet for the Terminator Salvation premiere.

It all happened at Grauman’s Chinese Theater in Los Angeles where even the metal monsters laid down their arms for the night.

McG looked bright and cheery in purple while Bryce Dallas Howard went with this mod, artsy dress. Next over is Christian Bale posing for pics.

Sam Worthington showed up with Natalie Mark on his arm and there’s Anton Yelchin in his second big flick of the season. He also stars as Chekov in the new Star Trek movie.

Terminator Salvation opens on May 21

Photos: PRPhotos.com

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True Blood Cast Parties at Tabu

Cynthia — Wed, 06 May 2009 17:33:43 +0000

On May 2, the cast of True Blood celebrated their second season with a party at TABU Ultra Lounge at the MGM Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The paparazzi were on hand to shoot some snaps as these creatures of the night stalked the red carpet.

Stephen Moyer, Anna Paquin, Sam Trammell, Kristin Bauer and Alexander Skarsgard came together for a group photo. You’ll find some individual pics behind the cut.

The second season kicks off June 14 on HBO.

Credit: PRN / PR Photos

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Rock, Paper, Scissors, Spock!

Cynthia — Sun, 03 May 2009 03:24:03 +0000

While walking the red carpet for the recent Star Trek premiere in Los Angeles, several of the guests couldn’t resist flashing the universal symbol for ‘I’m a geek!’. Live long and prosper fellow Trekkies, I’d make the sign with you but that makes it too hard to type.

Here’s Heroes’ star Hayden Panettiere falshing the V along with Trek star Karl Urban.

Here’s George Takei giving it a shot along with Supermodel Heidi Klum. Below, Damon Wayans does his own version and Leonard Nimoy shows them how to do it right.

Photos by PR Photos

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Star Trek LA Premiere: The New Wave

Cynthia — Fri, 01 May 2009 23:56:32 +0000

First we saw the Star Trek old guard on the red carpet for the LA premiere of the new Star Trek movie. Now it’s time to look at the new wave. Here are the folks that are taking their seats inside the new (old) Enterprise.

Here’s Kirk and Spock, aka Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto

Uhura and Chekov, aka Zoe Saldana and Anton Yelchin

Eric Bana as Nero and Karl Urban as Dr. McCoy

Winona Ryder as Amanda Grayson and Bruce Greenwood as Christopher Pike

Next up, some special sci fi guests visit the red carpet. Stay tuned.

Photos: PRPhotos

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Star Trek LA Premiere: The Old Guard

Cynthia — Fri, 01 May 2009 21:11:55 +0000

Last night, you didn’t need a telescope to look at the stars. All you needed was a walk down Hollywood Blvd. It was the Los Angeles premiere of the new Star Trek movie at Grauman’s Chinese and the red carpet was full of sci fi luminaries. Original Trek stars, new Trek stars and plenty of your favorites from other sci fi shows were on hand for the celebration. There were so many great people there that we have to show you them in stages – kinda like the old-fashioned rockets we used to take to the moon.

Let’s begin the voyage with a look at the old guard, stars of Star Trek’s past beginning with Spock himself, Mr. Leonard Nimoy.

Next we have Mr. George Takei from the original series and the lovely Marina Sirtis and Jonathan Frakes from Star Trek: The Next Generation.

Photos: PRPhotos

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