The Saturn Awards were held last night in Burbank, CA, and the annual celebration of the best in science fiction, fantasy and horror awarded Rise of the Planet of the Apes with Best Science Fiction Film as well as Best Supporting Actor for Andy Serkis’ motion capture performance as Caesar, and Best Visual Effects.
Breaking Bad won best syndicated show, (in spite of not actually being fantasy, science fiction or horror) and Fringe won for best network show.
Check out the photo gallery of some of the Saturn Award attendees. The full list of Saturn Winners are under the "Read More" tag.
MOVIES
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
Best Network Television Series
Fringe (Fox)
Best Syndicated/Cable Television Series
Breaking Bad (AMC)
Best Television Presentation (10 episodes or less)
The Walking Dead (AMC)
Best Youth-Oriented Television Series
Teen Wolf (MTV)
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
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
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