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The Desolation of Smaug receives eight Saturn nominations

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spymaster@theonering.net

Feb 26 2014, 8:06am

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220px-Saturn_Award The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films has just released the nomination list for the 40th annual installment of the Saturn Awards, and The Hobbit: the Desolation of Smaug has tied with 'Gravity' for the most nominations. Both received eight.

The gongs that The Hobbit: the Desolation of Smaug is up for are:


  • Best fantasy film
  • Best supporting actor (Benedict Cumberbatch)
  • Best supporting actress (Evangeline Lilly)
  • Best director (Peter Jackson)
  • Best writing (Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson and Guillermo Del Toro)
  • Best production design (Dan Hennah)
  • Best music (Howard Shore)
  • Best make-up (Rick Findlater, Richard Taylor, Peter King)
  • Best special/visual effects (Joe Letteri, Eric Saindon, David Clayton and Eric Reynolds)


The Academy was founded in 1972 by noted film historian Dr. Donald A. Reed to honour films often overlooked by mainstream awards.

Over the years, the Academy has expanded its reach to include recognising excellence in television and home entertainment, as well as other genres, including adventure, thriller and action. Robert Holguin, president of the Academy:

"This has been an incredible year for genre entertainment which I affectionately refer to as enhanced or exaggerated reality. The films and shows we honor continue to lead in box-office success showcasing a cadre of great talent helming today’s works of wonder. I'm thrilled to see the organization reach its fourth decade of dedication to the most imaginative creations on the silver screen and fantastic visions on the television screen."


This year’s Saturn Awards will be presented in June in Burbank in California. Read the full list of nominees here.


Avandel
Half-elven

Feb 26 2014, 5:07pm

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best actor? [In reply to] Can't Post

While I am happy to see DOS in the listing, am appalled that neither RA or MF are in the nominations, especially looking over the actor nominees.Mad


Glorfindela
Valinor


Feb 26 2014, 6:10pm

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Agree with this, Avandel [In reply to] Can't Post

Although perhaps their roles (especially RA's) should have been longer in the film.

I'm quite surprised there is no award for best animated character, i.e. to go to Smaug.


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While I am happy to see DOS in the listing, am appalled that neither RA or MF are in the nominations, especially looking over the actor nominees.Mad



DwellerInDale
Rohan


Feb 27 2014, 12:11am

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Eight and a half... [In reply to] Can't Post

(...the title of an old Fellini film)

You listed 9 nominations, including Benedict Cumberbatch for Best Supporting Actor, but his nom is actually for "Star Trek: Into Darkness", not The Hobbit.


Evangeline: 3 Best Actress / Best Supporting Actress nominations so far...




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  • Best fantasy film
  • Best supporting actor (Benedict Cumberbatch)
  • Best supporting actress (Evangeline Lilly)
  • Best director (Peter Jackson)
  • Best writing (Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson and Guillermo Del Toro)
  • Best production design (Dan Hennah)
  • Best music (Howard Shore)
  • Best make-up (Rick Findlater, Richard Taylor, Peter King)
  • Best special/visual effects (Joe Letteri, Eric Saindon, David Clayton and Eric Reynolds)


Don't mess with my favorite female elf.











 
 

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