34th Saturn Awards Nominations

The nominations for the 34th Saturn Awards have been announced, showcasing a strong showing from Warner Bros. and Paramount.

Warner Bros. leads the pack with a remarkable 23 nominations, the highest among all studios. Their film "300," directed by Frank Miller, stands out with 10 nominations, while "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" follows closely with nine.

Paramount secured 22 nominations, highlighted by eight for the musical thriller "Sweeney Todd" and three for "There Will Be Blood," which includes a nod for actor Daniel Day-Lewis. The studio's "Cloverfield" and "Transformers" each received two nominations.

The Saturn Awards, presented by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films, honor achievements in genres such as science fiction, fantasy, and action films.

Notably, "The Golden Compass," "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End," and "Spider-Man 3" each garnered four nominations.

In the television category, "Lost" takes the lead with seven nominations, followed by "Dexter" with five, and "Heroes" with four.

This year's nominees reflect the unique selection criteria of the awards, particularly in the acting categories.

Daniel Day-Lewis will be vying for the best actor award against Gerard Butler from "300" and Johnny Depp for "Sweeney Todd," among others.

In the race for best lead actress, Amy Adams from "Enchanted" will compete against Belen Rueda of "The Orphanage" and Carice van Houten from "Black Book," which are both foreign-language films.

Guillermo del Toro will be honored with the George Pal Memorial Award, while author Tim Lucas will receive a special achievement award for his book on the influential Italian horror filmmaker Mario Bava.

Here are the nominees for film:

Science Fiction Film
- "Cloverfield" (Paramount)
- "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer" (20th Century Fox)
- "I Am Legend" (Warner Bros.)
- "The Last Mimzy" (New Line Cinema)
- "Sunshine" (Fox Searchlight)
- "Transformers" (DreamWorks SKG/Paramount)

Fantasy Film
The film industry has seen remarkable performances at the Saturn Awards, with several major studios making their mark.

Buena Vista's “Enchanted” captured attention alongside other notable titles like “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End.”

Warner Bros. showcased “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix,” while New Line Cinema brought forth “The Golden Compass.”

Paramount's contribution included the fantasy adventure “Stardust.”

In the horror genre, Sony's “30 Days of Night” and “Ghost Rider” were featured, with “1408” and “Grindhouse” from The Weinstein Company adding to the mix.

DreamWorks SKG partnered with Paramount for the chilling musical “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.”

The action and adventure category highlighted films like “300” from Warner Bros. and “3:10 to Yuma” from Lionsgate.

Universal's “The Bourne Ultimatum” kept audiences on the edge of their seats, while 20th Century Fox's “Live Free or Die Hard” thrilled action fans.

Paramount Vantage's “There Will Be Blood” and Miramax's “No Country for Old Men” also stood out.

Among the talented actors, Gerard Butler and Johnny Depp shined in their respective roles in “300” and “Sweeney Todd.”

Daniel Day-Lewis received acclaim for his performance in “There Will Be Blood,” while Viggo Mortensen impressed in “Eastern Promises.”

Will Smith captivated audiences with “I Am Legend,” adding to the star power of the event.

On the actress front, Amy Adams brought charm in “Enchanted,” and Ashley Judd impressed in “Bug.”

Helena Bonham Carter's portrayal in “Sweeney Todd” garnered significant attention, alongside Naomi Watts in “Eastern Promises.”

Belen Rueda’s performance in “The Orphanage” was also recognized, showcasing the diversity of talent celebrated at the awards.Carice van Houten earned recognition for her role in "Black Book," a film distributed by Sony Pictures Classics.

Best Supporting Actor Nominees
- Javier Bardem for "No Country for Old Men" (Miramax)
- Ben Foster in "3:10 to Yuma" (Lionsgate)
- James Franco featuring in "Spider-Man 3" (Sony)
- Justin Long from "Live Free or Die Hard" (20th Century Fox)
- Alan Rickman in "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" (DreamWorks SKG / Paramount)
- David Wenham for his performance in "300" (Warner Bros.)

Supporting Actress Nominees
- Lizzy Caplan for "Cloverfield" (Paramount)
- Marcia Gay Harden in "The Mist" (The Weinstein Co.)
- Lena Headey from "300" (Warner Bros.)
- Rose McGowan in "Grindhouse" - "Planet Terror" (The Weinstein Co.)
- Michelle Pfeiffer for her role in "Stardust" (Paramount)
- Imelda Staunton in "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" (Warner Bros.)

Performance by a Younger Actor Nominees
- Alex Etel in "The Water Horse" (Sony)
- Freddie Highmore from "August Rush" (Warner Bros.)
- Josh Hutcherson in "Bridge to Terabithia" (Buena Vista)
- Daniel Radcliffe for "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" (Warner Bros.)
- Dakota Blue Richards from "The Golden Compass" (New Line Cinema)
- Rhiannon Leigh Wryn in "The Last Mimzy" (New Line Cinema)

Direction Nominees
- Tim Burton for "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" (DreamWorks SKG / Paramount)
- Frank Darabont in "The Mist" (The Weinstein Co.)
- Paul Greengrass for "The Bourne Ultimatum" (Universal)
- Sam Raimi in "Spider-Man 3" (Sony) Zack Snyder, known for “300,” is a prominent figure at Warner Bros.

David Yates, who directed “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix,” also represents Warner Bros.

In the realm of writing, Roger Avary and Neil Gaiman collaborated on “Beowulf” under Paramount.

Brad Bird is recognized for his work on “Ratatouille” with Buena Vista.

Directors Joel and Ethan Coen brought “No Country for Old Men” to life, in association with Miramax.

Michael Goldenberg contributed to “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” for Warner Bros.

The creative team of Michael Gordon, Zack Snyder, and Kurt Johnstad worked together on “300,” also for Warner Bros.

John Logan penned the script for “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,” a joint project with DreamWorks SKG and Paramount.

In music, Tyler Bates composed for “300” at Warner Bros.

Jonny Greenwood's score for “There Will Be Blood” was produced by Paramount Vantage.

Nicholas Hooper created the musical backdrop for “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix,” another Warner Bros. production.

Mark Mancina provided music for “August Rush,” also with Warner Bros.

Alan Menken's work on “Enchanted” was released through Buena Vista.

John Powell's composition for “The Bourne Ultimatum” was produced by Universal.

For Best Costume, Colleen Atwood designed for “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” in collaboration with DreamWorks SKG and Paramount.

Ruth Myers worked on costumes for “The Golden Compass,” under New Line Cinema.

Penny Rose designed for “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End” through Buena Vista.

Sammy Sheldon’s costume design for “Stardust” was a Paramount project.

Jany Temime created costumes for “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” with Warner Bros.

Michael Wilkinson also contributed to the costume design for “300,” again with Warner Bros.

In makeup, Howard Berger, Greg Nicotero, and Jake Garber were recognized for their work on “Grindhouse – Planet Terror,” produced by The Weinstein Co.

Awards and Nominations Overview

Nick Dudman and Amanda Knight contributed to the film “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” under the Warner Bros. banner.

Davina Lamont worked on the horror film “30 Days of Night,” produced by Sony.

Ve Neill and Martin Samuel collaborated on “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End,” a Buena Vista project.

For “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,” Peter Owen and Ivana Primorac were involved, representing DreamWorks SKG and Paramount.

Shaun Smith and Mark Rappaport were part of the team for “300,” also under Warner Bros.

Special Effects Contributions:

Tim Burke, John Richardson, Paul Franklin, and Greg Butler worked on “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” for Warner Bros.

The visual effects team for “Transformers” included Scott Farrar, Scott Benza, Russell Earl, and John Frazier, from DreamWorks SKG and Paramount.

Michael Fink, Bill Westenhofer, Ben Morris, and Trevor Wood contributed to “The Golden Compass” through New Line Cinema.

John Knoll, Hal Hickel, Charles Gibson, and John Frazier were responsible for the effects in “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End” (Buena Vista).

Scott Stokdyk, Peter Nofz, Spencer Cook, and John R. Frazier were part of the team for “Spider-Man 3,” produced by Sony.

Chris Watts, Grant Freckelton, Derek Wentworth, and Daniel Leduc worked on the visual effects for “300,” again under Warner Bros.

International Films Nominated:

“Black Book” (Sony Pictures Classics)
“Day Watch” (Fox Searchlight)
“Eastern Promises” (Focus Features)
“Goya’s Ghosts” (Samuel Goldwyn Films)
“The Orphanage” (Picturehouse)
“Sleuth” (Sony Pictures Classics)

Animated Film Nominations:

“Beowulf” (Paramount)
“Meet the Robinsons” (Buena Vista)
“Ratatouille” (Buena Vista)
“Shrek the Third” (DreamWorks SKG and Paramount)
“The Simpsons Movie” (20th Century Fox) Nominations for Television Excellence

Network Series
“Heroes” (NBC)
“Journeyman” (NBC)
“Lost” (ABC)
“Pushing Daisies” (ABC)
“Supernatural” (CW)
“Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles” (FOX)

Cable and Syndicated Series
“Battlestar Galactica” (Sci Fi Channel)
“The Closer” (TNT)
“Dexter” (Showtime)
“Kyle XY” (ABC Family)
“Saving Grace” (TNT)
“Stargate SG-1” (Sci Fi Channel/MGM)

Television Presentations
“Battlestar Galactica: Razor” (Sci Fi Channel)
“The Company” (TNT)
“Fallen” (ABC Family)
“Family Guy: Blue Harvest” (FOX)
“Masters of Science Fiction” (ABC)
“Shrek the Halls” (ABC)
“Tin Man” (Sci Fi Channel)

International Programming
“Doctor Who” (Sci Fi Channel)
“Jekyll” (BBC America)
“Life on Mars” (BBC America)
“Meadowlands” (Showtime)
“Robin Hood” (BBC America)
“Torchwood” (BBC America)

Outstanding Actor in Television
Matt Dallas (“Kyle XY”) (ABC Family)
Matthew Fox (“Lost”) (ABC)
Michael C. Hall (“Dexter”) (Showtime)
Kevin McKidd (“Journeyman”) (NBC)
Edward James Olmos (“Battlestar Galactica”) (Sci Fi Channel)
Lee Pace (“Pushing Daisies”) (ABC)

Outstanding Actress in Television
Anna Friel (“Pushing Daisies”) (ABC) Lena Headey, known for her role in "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles," represents Fox.
Jennifer Love Hewitt shines in "Ghost Whisperer" on CBS.
Holly Hunter captivates audiences in "Saving Grace" aired on TNT.
Evangeline Lilly is a key figure in the mystery of "Lost" on ABC.
Kyra Sedgwick takes center stage in "The Closer," also on TNT.

Supporting Actor in Television:
Michael Emerson, a standout in "Lost" on ABC.
Greg Grunberg, recognized for his performance in "Heroes" on NBC.
Josh Holloway brings depth to his role in "Lost," airing on ABC.
Erik King delivers a compelling performance in "Dexter" on Showtime.
Terry O'Quinn is a notable presence in "Lost," featured on ABC.
Masi Oka gains acclaim for his role in "Heroes" on NBC.

Supporting Actress in Television:
Jaime Alexander captivates in "Kyle XY" on ABC Family.
Jennifer Carpenter impresses audiences in "Dexter" on Showtime.
Summer Glau shines in "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles," a Fox production.
Elizabeth Mitchell is a beloved character in "Lost," airing on ABC.
Jaime Murray delivers a strong performance in "Dexter" on Showtime.
Hayden Panettiere is a standout in "Heroes" on NBC.

DVD Nominations:

Best DVD Release:
"Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon" from Starz/Anchor Bay.
"The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari" (Remix) by Image.
"Driftwood," available through Image.
"The Man from Earth," released by Anchor Bay.
"The Nines," a title from Sony.
"White Noise 2," distributed by Universal.

Best Special Edition DVD Release:
"Big" (Extended Edition) from Fox.
"Blade Runner" (5 Disc Ultimate Collector’s Edition) by Warner.
"Close Encounters of the Third Kind" (30th Anniversary - Blu Ray) from Sony.
"Death Proof" (Grindhouse Presentation: Extended & Unrated) by Genius.
"Pan’s Labyrinth" (Platinum Series) from New Line.Warner Bros. and Paramount have showcased their dominance at the Saturn Awards with a stirring collection of films and television series.

Among the classic film releases, notable titles include:

• "Troy: Director’s Cut" (Ultimate Collector's Edition) from Warner Bros.
• "Alligator" by Lionsgate.
• Sony's "The Dark Crystal."
• Paramount's thrilling "Face/Off."
• Universal's adventurous "Flash Gordon."
• Lionsgate's nostalgic "The Monster Squad."
• MGM's haunting "Witchfinder General."

The DVD collection highlights several iconic compilations such as:

• "The Godzilla Collection" by Classic Media.
• Anchor Bay's "The Mario Bava Collection" (Volumes 1 & 2).
• MGM's "The Sergio Leone Anthology."
• BCI/Eclipse’s "The Sonny Chiba Collection."
• Warner Home Video's tribute to "Stanley Kubrick."
• MGM's "Vincent Price" in the Scream Legends Collection.

In the realm of television series on DVD, the standout shows include:

• "Eureka" Season 1 from Universal.
• Universal's "Heroes" Season 1.
• The complete seasons 2 and 3 of "Hustle" from BBC Warner.
• Buena Vista's "Lost: The Complete Third Season."
• BBC Warner's "MI:5" Volumes 4 & 5.
• "Planet Earth: The Complete BBC Series" from BBC Warner.

Retro television series are also well represented with:

• Paramount's "The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones" Volume 1: The Early Years.
• BBC's 1977 mini-series "Count Dracula."
• Fox's "Land of the Giants: The Full Series."
• Paramount's "Mission Impossible" Seasons Two and Three.
• The definitive "Twin Peaks: Gold Box Edition" by Paramount.
• Paramount's "The Wild Wild West: Seasons Two and Three."

Recognitions at the event included the prestigious George Pal Memorial Award awarded to Guillermo del Toro, alongside the Special Achievement Award presented to Tim Lucas for his contributions to the industry.

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