41st Saturn Awards

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41st Saturn Awards
DateJune 25, 2015
Site Burbank, California, U.S.
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Most awards Interstellar (6)
Most nominations

The 41st Saturn Awards, honoring the best in science fiction, fantasy, horror and other genres in film and television in 2014, was held on June 25, 2015, in Burbank, California. The awards were presented by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films. The nominations were announced in March 2015.

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In film, Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Interstellar both led the nominations with eleven, followed by Guardians of the Galaxy with nine. In series, Hannibal and The Walking Dead both earned seven nominations (including a nomination in a Home Entertainment category for Hannibal). [1]

Four persons received two nominations: James Gunn stands as the only nominated in different categories with both Best Director and Best Writing for Guardians of the Galaxy, while Peter King received two Best Make-up nominations, and Joe Letteri and Jonathan Fawkner were both nominated twice in the Best Special Effects category. Additionally, Tom Cruise broke his own record of the most Best Actor nominations by receiving a tenth nomination in the category for Edge of Tomorrow .

Interstellar won the most awards with six wins, including Best Science Fiction Film, Best Writing and Best Music, followed by Guardians of the Galaxy with four wins including Best Comic-to-Film Motion Picture, Best Director and Best Actor. Hannibal and The Walking Dead led the wins in television with three for each, including a tie between the two in the Best Actor category. [2]

Winners and nominees

Film

Best Science Fiction Film Best Fantasy Film
Best Horror Film Best Thriller Film
Best Action or Adventure Film Best International Film
Best Animated Film Best Comic-to-Film Motion Picture
Best Director Best Writing
Best Actor Best Actress
Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting Actress
Best Performance by a Younger Actor Best Music
Best Editing Best Production Design
Best Costume Best Make-up
Best Special Effects Best Independent Film

Television

Programs

Best Network Television Series Best Syndicated/Cable Television Series
Best Limited Run Television Series Best Superhero Adaptation Television Series
Best Youth-Oriented Television Series

Acting

Best Actor on Television Best Actress on Television
Best Supporting Actor on Television Best Supporting Actress on Television
Best Guest Star on Television Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Television Series

Home Entertainment

Best DVD or Blu-ray Release Best DVD or Blu-ray Special Edition Release
Best DVD or Blu-ray Collection Best DVD or Blu-ray TV Series

Special Awards

Artist Showcase Award
Breakthrough Performance Award
Special Recognition Award
The Dan Curtis Legacy Award

Multiple nominations and wins

Film

Television

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