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Read More GOLD DERBY – Joel McHale set to return as host for Saturn Awards January 7, 2026 Joel McHale is set to return as the host of the Saturn Awards, Gold Derby can exclusively reveal... Read More --- The Legacy of Dr. Donald A. Reed 1935 - 2001 Building an Academy for Genre Entertainment Dr. Donald A. Reed is remembered as a pioneer of organized recognition for genre entertainment. Over the course of three decades, Reed pursued a clear mission: to honor, recognize, and promote the work of artists and craftspeople in science fiction, fantasy, and horror. He envisioned an academy that would bring together enthusiasts devoted to these forms at a time when few comparable institutions existed. Reed began developing the idea for an academy in 1972. In an era when the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Golden Globes were among the only major, widely recognized award-giving bodies in film, Reed set out to create an organization focused explicitly on genre entertainment. Drawing on contacts cultivated through his earlier organization, the Count Dracula Society, he organized a voting process to recognize achievements in genre film. Following the commercial and cultural impact of Star Wars, Reed expanded his early efforts into a successful awards show in 1978. In the 1980s, the organization broadened its scope to include television. In the 1990s, it grew again to reflect changes in how audiences consumed entertainment, including home video and emerging DVD releases. Reed, working closely with protégé and longtime friend Robert Holguin, helped develop the idea of honoring DVD releases as a significant new medium. Reed continued pursuing expansion until his death in 2001. Early Life and Education Donald A. Reed was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on November 22, 1935. He moved with his family to Los Angeles at the age of seven. Reed devoted more than a decade to higher education and earned multiple degrees. He received a Bachelor’s degree from Loyola University in 1957, a Master’s in Library Science from the University of Southern California in 1958, and a Juris Doctor degree from USC in 1968. Career in Education and Libraries Reed worked as an educator and taught at Woodbury University, Valley College, and, beginning in 1995, Columbia College. He also served as a librarian at the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), where he met Walt Disney. Organizations, Interests, and Writing Throughout his life, Reed participated in a wide range of organizations. He served as president of the Calvin Coolidge Society, belonged to the Gilbert and Sullivan Society, participated in politics through the Young Democrats of California, and remained a lifelong member of the ACLU. He also belonged to the Titanic Society, served as president of the Don Johnson Fan Club, and authored several books. His published works include Robert Redford: A Look at His Films, Science Fiction Film Awards, The Vampire on the Screen, and Admiral Leahy at Vichy France. Reed also founded several organizations, including the Count Dracula Society, the Academy of Family Films and Television, and the Council of Film Organizations. He reviewed films on cable access television through a program titled Reviewing Films From the Academies. He was cited as a leading scholar on Count Dracula (including recognition in... --- Saturn Awards Leadership Robert Holguin President & CEO The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films Robert L. Holguin, President of the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films and Executive Producer of the Saturn Awards, has devoted his life to uplifting and honoring the genres he loves. Joining the Academy in its early years as a passionate fan and dedicated member, Robert quickly became an indispensable aide to Founder and late President Dr. Donald A. Reed, ultimately serving as his right hand before rising to Vice-President and then succeeding him as President. Guided by a profound respect for Dr. Reed’s vision, Robert has spent decades nurturing and expanding the Saturn Awards while championing excellence in science fiction, fantasy, and horror entertainment. A self‑taught film enthusiast with a particular devotion to Dark Shadows, Robert also established the Dan Curtis Legacy Award in tribute to the groundbreaking creator who helped shape his lifelong appreciation of genre storytelling. Bradley Marcus & Kevin Marcus Producers The Saturn Awards Identical twins Bradley Marcus and Kevin Marcus—professional feature‑film writers, WGAw members, and published authors—have dedicated their lives to the world of genre cinema and television. Beginning their journey with the Academy simply as enthusiastic members, they soon volunteered their time and energy, becoming indispensable as the right and left hands of Dr. Donald A. Reed and then to President Robert Holguin. Their deep passion for science fiction, fantasy, and horror propelled them into key leadership roles within the Academy, overseeing weekly screenings and ultimately shaping the Saturn Awards themselves. For the past 27 years, the Marcus brothers have produced the Saturn Awards, helping the show grow in scope, prestige, and industry impact. Their commitment extends far beyond the ceremony—they have tirelessly championed genre creators through both their work with the Academy and their careers as professional screenwriters. Over the decades, they have also played an essential role in cultivating strong relationships with top industry professionals who continue to support the organization and the Saturn Awards. The Literary collection of Bradley Marcus & Kevin Marcus is available on Amazon. The Legacy of Dr. Donald A. Reed (1935-2001) Dr. Donald A. Reed is remembered as a pioneer of organized recognition for genre entertainment. Over the course of three decades, Reed pursued a clear mission: to honor, recognize, and promote the work of artists and craftspeople in science fiction, fantasy, and horror. He envisioned an academy that would bring together enthusiasts devoted to these forms at a time when few comparable institutions existed. Reed began developing the idea for an academy in 1972. In an era when the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Golden Globes were among the only major, widely recognized award-giving bodies in film, Reed set out to create an organization focused explicitly on genre entertainment. Drawing on contacts cultivated through his earlier organization, the Count Dracula Society, he organized a voting process to recognize achievements in genre film. Following the commercial and cultural impact of Star Wars, Reed expanded... --- 53rd Annual Saturn Awards Nominees Film Categories Best Science Fiction Film Avatar: Fire and Ash (20th Century Studios /Lightstorm)Bugonia (Focus Features)Jurassic World: Rebirth (Universal Pictures)Predator: Badlands (20th Century Studios) The Running Man (Paramount Pictures)Tron: Ares (Walt Disney Studios) Best Fantasy Film Freakier Friday (Walt Disney Studios)Hamnet (Focus Features)How to Train Your Dragon (Universal Pictures/Dreamworks)The Life of Chuck (Neon) Lilo & Stitch (Walt Disney Studios) Wicked: For Good (Universal Pictures) Best Horror Film 28 Years Later (Sony Pictures)The Conjuring: Last Rites (Warner Bros. /New Line Cinema)Final Destination: Bloodlines (Warner Bros. /New Line Cinema)Frankenstein (Netflix)The Monkey (Neon)Weapons (Warner Bros. /New Line Cinema) Best Cinematic Film Adaptation (From Another Medium) Black Phone 2 (Universal Pictures/Blumhouse)Captain America: Brave New World (Marvel Studios/Walt Disney Studios)The Fantastic Four: First Steps (Marvel Studios/Walt Disney Studios)A Minecraft Movie (Warner Bros. /Legendary)Superman (Warner Bros /DC Studios)Thunderbolts* (Marvel Studios/Walt Disney Studios) Best Thriller Film Highest 2 Lowest (A24)The Housemaid (Lionsgate Films)The Long Walk (Lionsgate Films)Marty Supreme (A24)Sinners (Warner Bros. )Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (Netflix) Best Action/Adventure Film Ballerina (Lionsgate Films)F1: The Movie (Apple Films/Warner Bros. )Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (Paramount Pictures)Novocaine (Paramount Pictures)Now You See Me, Now You Don’t (Lionsgate Films)One Battle After Another (Warner Bros. ) Best Actor in a Film David Corenswet Superman (Warner Bros. /DC Studios)Tom Cruise Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (Paramount Pictures)Tom Hiddleston The Life of Chuck (Neon)Oscar Isaac Frankenstein (Netflix)Michael B. Jordan Sinners (Warner Bros. )Pedro Pascal The Fantastic Four: First Steps (Marvel Studios/Walt Disney Studios)Sam Worthington Avatar: Fire and Ash (20th Century Studios/Lightstorm) Best Actress in a Film Rachel Brosnahan Superman (Warner Bros. /DC Studios)Cynthia Erivo Wicked: For Good (Universal Pictures)Elle Fanning Predator: Badlands (20th Century Studios)Julia Garner Weapons (Warner Bros. /New Line Cinema)Vanessa Kirby The Fantastic Four: First Steps (Marvel Studios/Walt Disney Studios)Zoe Saldana Avatar: Fire and Ash (20th Century Studios/Lightstorm)Emma Stone Bugonia (Focus Features) Best Supporting Actor in a Film Jacob Elordi Frankenstein (Netflix)Edi Gathegi Superman (Warner Bros. /DC Studios)Jeff Goldblum Wicked: For Good (Universal Pictures)Stephan Lang Avatar: Fire and Ash (20th Century Studios/Lightstorm)Delroy Lindo Sinners (Warner Bros. )Mads Mikkelsen Dust Bunny (Roadside Attractions/Lionsgate)Ebon Moss-Bachrach The Fantastic Four – First Steps (Marvel Studios/Walt Disney Studios) Best Supporting Actress in a Film Oona Chaplin Avatar: Fire and Ash (20th Century Studios/Lightstorm)Mia Goth Frankenstein (Netflix)Ariana Grande Wicked: For Good (Universal Pictures)Amy Madigan Weapons (Warner Bros. /New Line Cinema)Florence Pugh Thunderbolts* (Marvel Studios/Walt Disney Studios) Hailee Steinfeld Sinners (Warner Bros. )Sigourney Weaver Dust Bunny (Roadside Attractions/Lionsgate) Best Younger Performer in a Film Miles Caton Sinners (Warner Bros. )Jack Champion Avatar: Fire and Ash (20th Century Studios/Lightstorm)Maia Kealoha Lilo & Stitch (Walt Disney Studios)Madeleine McGraw Black Phone 2 (Universal Pictures/Blumhouse)Sophie Sloan Dust Bunny (Roadside Attractions/Lionsgate)Mason Thames How to Train Your Dragon (Universal Pictures/Dreamworks) Best Film Direction James Cameron Avatar: Fire and Ash (20th Century Studios/Lightstorm)Ryan Coogler Sinners (Warner Bros. )Guillermo del Toro Frankenstein (Netflix)James Gunn Superman (Warner Bros. /DC Studios)Christopher McQuarrie Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (Paramount Pictures)Matt Shakman The Fantastic Four: First Steps (Marvel Studios/Walt Disney... --- About The Saturn Awards The Saturn Awards is the official awards arm of the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films. Founded in 1972 as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, the Academy is dedicated to honoring the finest achievements in genre entertainment. The organization was established by Donald A. Reed, a lifelong genre enthusiast and renowned authority on Count Dracula. Dr. Reed’s passion for these often-overlooked genres fueled the Academy’s growth from its inception until his passing in 2001. Today, that legacy is carried forward by a dedicated leadership team, including President Robert Holguin, film/TV producer Mark Altman, and writer-producers Bradley and Kevin Marcus, who have produced the Saturn Awards for over 25 years. With a vibrant membership base in Los Angeles and across the globe, the Academy screens nearly 100 films annually for award consideration and promotional events. Our members play a vital role in the industry, voting each year to recognize the artists who bring science fiction, fantasy, and horror to life. "Getting a Saturn Award, that gives you street cred, where I come from. " Bruce CampbellActor; Evil Dead Franchise "(The Saturn Awards) is one of the most storied and glamorous nights in all of genre pop culture. " Joel McHaleActor; Community, Stargirl "It's nice to see so much wonderful genre work being represented in a way that it usually isn't in mainstream. " Bryan FullerCo-Creator; Star Trek: Discovery "The Saturn Awards is one of my favorite award shows - to participate in, to watch and attend. " Dean DevlinWriter/Producer; Independence Day, Stargate "It's an incredibly intimate and moving award ceremony 'cause it's about the fans. " Andrew LincolnActor; The Walking Dead The Saturn Awards Over The Years Become A Member Members of the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films vote for the winners of the annual Saturn Awards. By joining the Academy, you will have a voice in the selection of the Saturn Awards winners. Fill out the form to learn more. --- A Look Back At Past Honorees Winners of The 52nd Annual Saturn Awards Special Awards Lifetime Achievement Award – William ShatnerLance Reddick Legacy Award – Laurence FishburneGeorge Pal Memorial Award – The 40th Anniversary of Back to the FutureSpotlight Award – FalloutRobert Forster Artist’s Award – Hiroyuki Sanada Dan Curtis Legacy Award – Superman & Lois Film Best Science Fiction Film: Dune: Part TwoBest Fantasy Film: Beetlejuice BeetlejuiceBest Horror Film: Alien: RomulusBest Action / Adventure Film: Deadpool & WolverineBest Thriller Film: Strange DarlingBest International Film: Godzilla Minus OneBest Animated Film: The Wild RobotBest Independent Film: Late Night with the DevilBest Actor in a Film: Nicolas Cage (Dream Scenario) Best Actress in a Film: Demi Moore (The Substance) Best Supporting Actor in a Film: Hugh Jackman (Deadpool & Wolverine)Best Supporting Actress in a Film: Rebecca Ferguson (Dune: Part Two)Best Younger Performer in a Film: Jenna Ortega (Beetlejuice Beetlejuice)Best Film Direction: Denis Villeneuve (Dune: Part Two)Best Film Writing (Screenplay): Osgood Perkins (Longlegs)Best Film Music (Composer): Danny Elfman (Beetlejuice Beetlejuice)Best Film Editing: Dean Zimmerman & Shane Reid (Deadpool & Wolverine)Best Film Production Designer: Patrice Vermette (Deadpool & Wolverine)Best Film Make-Up: The Substance (Pierre-Olivier Persin)Best Film Costume: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (Colleen Atwood)Best Film Visual / Special Effects: Dune: Part Two (Paul Lambert, Stephen James, Rhys Salacombe, Gerd Nefzer) Television Best Science Fiction Television Series: Fallout Best Fantasy Television Series: House of the Dragon Best Horror Television Series: From Best Superhero Television Series: Agatha All Along Best Action/Thriller Television Series: Cobra KaiBest Adventure Television Series: Monarch: Legacy of MonstersBest Comedy Series: GhostsBest Animated Series: Star Wars: The Bad BatchBest Television Presentation: The Walking Dead: The Ones Who LiveBest Actor in a Television Series: Colin Farrell (The Penguin)Best Actress in a Television Series: Rosario Dawson (Star Wars: Ahsoka)Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series: Antony Starr (The Boys)Best Supporting Actress in a Television Series: Cristin Milioti (The Penguin)Best Younger Performer in a Television Series: Xolo Maridueña (Cobra Kai)Best Guest-Star in a Television Series: Mark Hamill (The Fall of the House of Usher) Home Entertainment Best Classic Home Media Release: Invasion of the Body Snatchers (Kino/Lorber Studio Classics)Best Television Home Media Release: Star Wars: Andor – The Complete First Season (Sony Pictures Home Entertainment)Best Film Home Media Collection: Batman 85th Anniversary Collection (Warner Home Video)Best 4k Home Media Release: Saw X (Lionsgate Home Video) Click To Explore The Saturn Awards Program Book --- Join us in celebrating the pioneers and trailblazers of genre entertainment. 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Reed Venue: Hilton Los Angeles / Universal City, California Host: Joel McHale (Animal Control, Stargirl, Community) About The Saturn Awards are the official honors of The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films, recognizing outstanding achievements in genre film and television since 1972. The Academy was founded under the leadership of Doctor Donald A. Reed, a noted film historian, and honored Kurt Vonnegut with its first award. Learn More Media Requests & Press Credentials To request credentials, make interview requests, or obtain media assets, click below. Our team will contact you shortly. Press Registration Form --- Free Livestream on saturnawards. tv March 8th, 2026 at 6:00PM PST The Saturn Awards is the official ceremony of The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films. The Academy annually recognizes film and television artists who’ve created some of the best genre entertainment in the world. The Academy was founded in 1972 under the leadership of Doctor Donald A. Reed, a noted film historian. The Academy honored Kurt Vonnegut with its first award. Since then, there have been 48 awards ceremonies. Announcing The 53rd AnnualSaturn Awards Nominees Each year, we celebrate the best in Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror. Explore and discover this year's nominations and awards by category. Nominations In Cooperation With --- --- ## Posts - Categories: News The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films has announced its Special Achievement Honorees for its 53rd Annual Saturn Awards, which honor films and television shows centered on science fiction, superhero, thriller, fantasy, horror, and action/-adventure. Academy Award-winning writer, producer, and director Christopher McQuarrie will receive the Visionary Award, which recognizes “filmmakers whose work expands the language of cinema. ” He received the BAFTA Award, Independent Spirit Award, and Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for the 1995 neo-noir mystery film, The Usual Suspects, and went on to write and direct four Mission: Impossible films: 2015’s Rogue Nation, 2018’s Fallout, 2023’s Dead Reckoning, and 2025’s The Final Reckoning, and 2012’s Jack Reacher. Frequent collaborator Tom Cruise will present the award to McQuarrie during the ceremony. Source: Forbes --- - Categories: News The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films have announced a group of A-List Special Achievement Honorees for the 53rd Annual Saturn Awards. The Visionary Award will go to producer, director, and Oscar-winning writer Christopher McQuarrie and be presented by his Mission: Impossible cohort Tom Cruise. The George Pal Memorial Award will honor Aliens in celebration of its 40th Anniversary. The film’s director, James Cameron, and producer, Gale Anne Hurd, will accept the award. The Saturn Hall of Fame Award will go to Star Trek. William Shatner, Alex Kurtzman, and Eugene “Rod” Roddenberry are confirmed to participate in the celebration of the franchise. The Lance Reddick Legacy Award will be presented to the late actor’s Bosch co-star Titus Welliver. Source Article --- - Categories: News Some of Hollywood’s biggest names and most cherished franchises will be feted at the 53rd Annual Saturn Awards. The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films announced Monday special honors that will be presented at the ceremony, which celebrates the best in genre entertainment. The event takes place March 8 in Los Angeles and will be hosted by Joel McHale. Tom Cruise will present the Visionary Award to his longtime Mission: Impossible collaborator, Oscar-winning writer, director, and producer Christopher McQuarrie, while James Cameron and producer Gale Anne Hurd will accept the George Pal Memorial Award honoring the 40th anniversary of Aliens. --- - Categories: News The nominees are in for the 53rd Saturn Awards, which aims to honor the best fantasy, sci-fi, horror, superhero and action-adventure movies, shows and releases of the past year. Anime received a handful of nods, including nominations for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc, Attack on Titan the Movie: The Last Attack and The Colors Within in the Best International Animated Film category. Source: Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc, More Anime Net 2026 Saturn Awards Nominations --- - Categories: News We love movies and TV here. We especially love movies and TV of the science fiction, fantasy, and horror variety. After the 2026 Oscar nominations dropped last week, the world is buzzing about award season. Sinners scored big at the noms, making history with the most Oscar nods of all time. That momentum continues forward into the nominations for the 53rd Annual Saturn Awards, which dropped earlier today. Sharing in the film’s glory are a few of our other favorites, including The Fantastic Four: First Steps and Avatar: Fire and Ash—each with 12 nods. Stranger Things, Dexter: Resurrection, and IT: Welcome to Derry are celebrating big wins on the TV side. Here are some of our favorite highlights from the 2026 Saturn Award nominations. Source: SINNERS, FANTASTIC FOUR Carry Saturn Award Nominations --- - Categories: News The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films has announced the nominees for the 53rd Saturn Awards, which recognize the year’s outstanding science fiction, fantasy, horror, thriller, and action/adventure entertainment in movies and on TV. That is a lot of categories, and a lot of nominations, some of which are slightly baffling (how is Dust Bunny star Mads Mikkelsen in the supporting actor category? )! But there’s certainly something for every fan of these genres in the nominees below. Source: Here Are the Nominees for the 53rd Annual Saturn Awards --- - Categories: News The Saturn Awards have revealed their full slate of nominees for the upcoming 53rd ceremony. The honors have celebrated genre entertainment for more than half a century. Avatar: Fire and Ash, Sinners, and The Fantastic Four: First Steps lead film nominees with 12 nods each, while Dexter: Resurrection came out on top among television nominees. Source: ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ and ‘Sinners’ lead 2026 Saturn Awards nominations --- - Categories: News Warner Bros’ record-setting Oscar nomination juggernaut Sinners, James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash and Marvel’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps lead all film nominees for the 53rd Saturn Awards, which recognize the year’s best movies, TV programs and home video releases in the fantasy, science fiction, horror, superhero and action-adventure genres. Winners of the awards, bestowed annually by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films, will be revealed Sunday, March 8 in a ceremony at the Universal Hilton hosted by Joel McHale. Source: 2026 Saturn Awards Nominations: 'Sinners', 'Avatar', 'Fantastic Four' Lead --- - Categories: News The nominations for the 53rd Annual Saturn Awards have been revealed by The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films. The ceremony will take place on Sunday March 8th at the Universal Hilton in Los Angeles. It will be hosted by actor, comedian, and television personality Joel McHale, his fourth consecutive year hosting the event. Source: 2026 Saturn Awards Nominations: ‘Sinners’, ‘Avatar: Fire And Ash’, And ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Lead With 12 Nods --- - Categories: News The nominations for the Saturn Awards are here, with Avatar: Fire and Ash, Fantastic Four: First Steps, and Sinners tying for the most citations with twelve. The full list of nominees is next. Source: Nominations for the 53rd Annual Saturn Awards Led By ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ and ‘Sinners’ --- - Categories: News Joel McHale is set to return as the host of the Saturn Awards, Gold Derby can exclusively reveal. The 53th edition of the annual award show, which honors the best in genre entertainment, will be the fourth consecutive ceremony hosted by the Community and Animal Control star. The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films, the association responsible for the Saturn Awards, will hand out their honors on March 8 at the Universal Hilton in Los Angeles. "I’ve been amazed by the growth and evolution of this one-of-a-kind awards show, and I’m thrilled to be part of its continued rise," McHale said in a statement. "It’s an honor to host each year and to witness firsthand how quickly it keeps expanding. " Source: Joel McHale set to return as host for Saturn Awards --- ---