28th Saturn Awards

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28th Saturn Awards
DateJune 10, 2002
Site Century City, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Highlights
Most awards A.I. Artificial Intelligence (5)
Most nominations Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (9)

The 28th Saturn Awards, honoring the best in science fiction, fantasy and horror film and television in 2001, were held on June 10, 2002 at the St. Regis Hotel in Century City, Los Angeles. This year introduced categories that honored DVD releases onward. The nominations were announced on March 13, 2002. [1] [2] [3]

Contents

Below is a complete list of nominees and winners. Winners are highlighted in bold.

Winners and nominees

Film

Best Actor Best Actress
Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting Actress
Best Director Best Writing
Best Costumes Best Make-up
Best Music Best Fantasy Film
Best Horror Film Best Science Fiction Film
Best Action/Adventure/Thriller Film Best Performance by a Younger Actor
Best Special Effects

Television

Programs

Best Network Television Series Best Syndicated/Cable Television Series
Best Single Television Presentation

Acting

Best Television Actor Best Television Actress
Best Supporting Television Actor Best Supporting Television Actress

DVD

Best DVD Release Best DVD Classic Film Release
Best DVD Special Edition Release

Special awards

Cinescape Genre Face of the Future Award

FemaleMale

The Young Filmmaker's Showcase Award

The George Pal Memorial Award

The Special Achievement Award

The Dr. Donald A. Reed Award

The Life Career Award

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References

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