Saturn Awards facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Saturn Awards
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Presented by	Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films
Country	United States
First awarded	1973

The Saturn Awards are special awards given out every year in the United States. They are presented by a group called the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films. These awards were first created to celebrate the best movies in science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Over time, they have grown to include other types of movies, as well as TV shows and home video releases. The Saturn Awards started in 1973. They were first called the Golden Scrolls.

The Story Behind the Saturn Awards

The Saturn Awards were started in 1973 by a person named Donald A. Reed. He felt that movies in the science fiction genre were not getting enough recognition from the big Hollywood award shows.

From Golden Scrolls to Saturn Planet

When the awards first began, winners received a "Golden Scroll" certificate. Later in the 1970s, the award changed to look like the planet Saturn. Its famous rings are made to look like film reels.

Who Decides the Winners?

The winners of the Saturn Awards are chosen by members of the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films. This Academy is a non-profit group, which means it doesn't aim to make money. Anyone can join this group. Many famous filmmakers are members, including J. J. Abrams, Steven Spielberg, and James Cameron.

More Than Just Sci-Fi

Even though the Saturn Awards mostly focus on science fiction, fantasy, and horror, they also honor great work in other types of movies and TV shows. They also give out special awards for people who have had a long and successful career in filmmaking.

What Kinds of Awards Are There?

The Saturn Awards celebrate many different parts of movies, TV, and even home videos. Here are some of the main categories:

Film Awards

These awards celebrate the best in movies. They include:

• Best Science Fiction Film
• Best Horror Film
• Best Fantasy Film
• Best Animated Film
• Best Action or Adventure Film
• Best Film Director
• Best Actor in a Film
• Best Actress in a Film
• Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Film
• Best Film Special Effects

Television Awards

These awards recognize great TV shows and performances:

• Best Science Fiction Television Series
• Best Fantasy Television Series
• Best Horror Television Series
• Best Actor on Television
• Best Actress on Television
• Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Television Series

Streaming Awards

With so many shows on streaming services, the Saturn Awards also have categories for them:

• Best Streaming Science Fiction Television Series
• Best Streaming Action/Adventure Television Series
• Best Streaming Horror & Thriller Series
• Best Actor in a Streaming Television Series
• Best Actress in a Streaming Television Series

Home Video Awards

Even how you watch movies at home gets an award!

• Best DVD or Blu-ray Release
• Best DVD or Blu-ray Collection

Special Awards

These awards honor unique achievements, like:

• The Life Career Award: For a person's entire career.
• Breakthrough Performance Award: For a new actor who has done something amazing.

Who Holds the Records?

Some films, TV shows, and people have won or been nominated for many Saturn Awards.

Past Award Ceremonies

The Saturn Awards have been held almost every year since 1973. Each ceremony celebrates films and TV shows released in a specific year.

See also

In Spanish: Premios Saturn para niños

• Hugo Award
• Nebula Award
• Scream Awards