Keanu Reeves Honored at The 51st Annual Saturn Awards Ceremony

"Keanu Reeves Honored at The 51st Annual Saturn Awards Ceremony"
Keanu Reeves was in attendance to receive the very first Lance Reddick Legacy Award, presented to him by Titus Welliver star of “Bosch”. (Photo credit: JGoldsteinPR)

A Glittering Occasion Honoring Excellence in Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – February 5, 2024 – The atmosphere at the Saturn Awards ceremony last night was electric, as top-tier celebrities graced the event to laud the pinnacle of genre entertainment, an accolade bestowed solely by The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror since its establishment in 1972. Hosted for the second consecutive year by actor/comedian Joel McHale, renowned for his roles in DC’s Stargirl and Community, the gala witnessed a star-studded turnout of Hollywood luminaries rallying behind and acknowledging the outstanding contributions and talent in these realms of entertainment, often overlooked by other award ceremonies. The 51st Annual Saturn Awards unfolded last night (February 4, 2024) at the esteemed L.A. MARRIOTT BURBANK AIRPORT HOTEL and was broadcast live for fans on ElectricNOW, the premium OTT app and FAST channel from Dean Devlin’s Electric Entertainment. Fans who missed the live broadcast can catch the highlights on the streaming channel as it airs reruns of the historic event throughout the month.

Christopher Nolan was honored with The Saturn’s Visionary Award by his “Oppenheimer” co-star Emily Blunt, herself a recipient of the Best Supporting Actress award for her role in the film. The iconic William Shatner bestowed Seth MacFarlane with the esteemed Robert Forster Artists Award, while Dave Filoni was presented with the George Pal Memorial Award by Ming-Na Wen, last year’s Best TV Actress winner for her portrayal in “The Book of Boba Fett.” Keanu Reeves graced the occasion to receive the inaugural Lance Reddick Legacy Award, presented to him by Titus Welliver, star of “Bosch” and “Bosch: Legacy,” while Jodie Foster was honored with The Life Career Award by Issa López, writer and director of the fourth season of “True Detective: Night Country.”

Documented as the most illustrious Saturn Awards celebration to date, the ceremony saw a host of presenters and winners, including Nicolas Cage, Heather Graham, James Cameron, Norman Reedus, Sir Patrick Stewart, Ernie Hudson, Henry Thomas, Rebecca De Mornay, Todd Stashwick, Paul Wesley, Lee Majors, Lindsay Wagner, Danai Gurira, Xolo Maridueña, Harvey Guillén, among numerous others. All graced the Saturn Awards not only to present awards but also to extend their support to this exceptional community.

This year’s event was dedicated to the memory of the Saturn Awards’ esteemed friend Lance Reddick, whose legacy will endure for generations to come.

Below is the complete list of winners at the 51st Annual Saturn Awards:

Special Awards:

VISIONARY AWARD – Christopher Nolan

ROBERT FORSTER ARTIST’S AWARD – Seth MacFarlane

GEORGE PAL MEMORIAL AWARD – Dave Filoni

THE DAN CURTIS LEGACY AWARD – The Walking Dead Franchise

LANCE REDDICK LEGACY AWARD – Keanu Reeves

LIFE CAREER AWARD – Jodie Foster

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD – Star Trek: The Next Generation Cast

Film Categories:

BEST SCIENCE FICTION FILM – Avatar: The Way of Water

BEST FANTASY FILM – Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

BEST HORROR FILM – Talk to Me

BEST SUPERHERO FILM – Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3

BEST ACTION/ADVENTURE FILM – Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One

BEST THRILLER FILM – Oppenheimer

BEST ANIMATED FILM – Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

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