Motion picture winners and nominees
Winners are listed first and highlighted in bold.
| 17th Satellite Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | December 16, 2012 |
| Highlights | |
| Best film | Silver Linings Playbook |
| Best television drama | Homeland |
| Best television musical/comedy | The Big Bang Theory |
| Best director | David O. Russell for Silver Linings Playbook |
The 17th Satellite Awards is an award ceremony honoring the year's outstanding performers, films, television shows, home videos and interactive media, presented by the International Press Academy at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Century City, Los Angeles.
The nominations were announced on December 3, 2012. [1] The winners were announced on December 16, 2012. [2] [3]
The film Silver Linings Playbook won the most film awards with five, including Best Film and Best Director (David O. Russell). On the television side, The Big Bang Theory and Homeland won the most awards, with each winning three.
Auteur Award(for singular vision and unique artistic control over the elements of production) – Paul Williams
Humanitarian Award(for making a difference in the lives of those in the artistic community and beyond) – Benh Zeitlin ( Beasts of the Southern Wild )
Mary Pickford Award(for outstanding contribution to the entertainment industry) – Terence Stamp
Nikola Tesla Award(for visionary achievement in filmmaking technology) – Walter Murch
Honorary Satellite Award – Bruce Davison and Brian Edwards [4] [5] [6]
Newcomer Award – Quvenzhané Wallis ( Beasts of the Southern Wild )
Winners are listed first and highlighted in bold.
Winners are listed first and highlighted in bold.
| Best Action / Adventure Game | Best Mobile Game |
|---|---|
| Super Monsters Ate My Condo (Adult Swim Digital)
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| Best Role Playing Game | Best Sports / Racing Game |
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