51ST annual Saturn Awards Nominations to be announced on ElectricNow

The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films has announced today that the nominations for the 51st Annual Saturn Awards will be announced by award-winning entertainment journalist Scott Mantz and Rachel Pizzolato, award-winning scientist and actor on Wednesday, December 6 at 10:00 AM PST on the exclusive streaming partner of the Saturn Awards, ElectricNOW, the premium OTT linear channel and app from Electric Entertainment. The awards ceremony celebrating the best in genre film and television will be held in Los Angeles, CA on February 4, 2024 at the LA Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel.

Dean Devlin, CEO of Electric Entertainment, enthusiastically stated, 'For the second consecutive year, we are thrilled to be live streaming the Saturn Awards, giving fans of genre entertainment the exclusive opportunity to watch the Awards show in real time. We are truly honored to partner with the Academy, and through ElectricNOW, we will also have the privilege of announcing the highly anticipated nominations, generating immense excitement and anticipation in the lead-up to the show'.

The Saturn Awards are the only awards shows that have been honoring the best in genre entertainment since 1972. This year’s show is dedicated to the memory of the Saturn Awards’ dear friends, acclaimed actor and former Saturn Awards host, Lance Reddick, (most well-known for his roles in “Bosch” and the “John Wick” franchise) and legendary filmmaker William Friedkin, (Oscar winning director of “The Exorcist,” and “The French Connection”).

Academy President Robert Holguin and Saturn Awards producers Bradley and Kevin Marcus continue, 'We are thrilled to announce the return of the Saturn Awards in 2024 and value our continued partnership with ElectricNOW. 2023 has been a challenging year for the entertainment industry, but what better way to celebrate than by honoring the countless talented individuals who have dedicated themselves to keeping genre entertainment alive'.

This year’s Saturn Award eligibility period for TV programs is from July 2022 through the end of July 2023, while film is extended to September 2023.The Annual Award categories include (but are not limited to): FILM -- Best Sci-Fi Film, Best Superhero Film, Best Fantasy/Adventure Film, Best Horror Film, Best Animated Film, Best Action/Thriller Film, Best Achievement in Direction, Best Achievement in Screenwriting, Best Achievement in Prosthetics and Make-Up Effects, and Best Achievement in Visual Effects. TELEVISION -- Best Science Fiction Television Series, Best Fantasy Television Series, Best Horror Television Series, Best NEW Television Series, Best Actor in a Television Series, Best Actress in a Television Series, among others.

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