STAR TREK: PICARD Scores Big Saturn Award Nominations Along With Other Franchise Installments
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DECEMBER 11, 2023 - In the ever-expanding galaxy of genre entertainment, the Saturn Awards have long been a beacon of recognition for outstanding achievements in science fiction, fantasy, and horror across both film and television. Paramount+'s Star Trek: Picard, the latest installment in the iconic Star Trek franchise, has emerged as a front-runner for the 51st annual Saturn Awards, securing an impressive number of nominations.
Star Trek: Picard season 3, along with other Star Trek installments, have collectively earned an impressive 15 nominations across seven categories. Noteworthy nominations include Best Science Fiction Series, Best Actor in a Television Series for Patrick Stewart, and Best Supporting Actor nods for Jonathan Frakes, Ed Speleers, and Todd Stashwick. Jeri Ryan is nominated for Best Supporting Actress, while Amanda Plummer earns a nod for Best Guest Star.
Star Trek's influence extends beyond the small screen, with Star Trek: The Motion Picture - The Director's Edition earning a nomination for its cinematic achievements. The recognition reinforces Star Trek's enduring impact across various mediums within the genre.
The Saturn Awards' diverse film categories feature other genre heavyweights, such as Avatar: The Way of Water, The Flash, and Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 3. The competition is fierce, highlighting the strength and depth of genre entertainment in recent years.
In addition to Picard, other Star Trek installments have made their mark at the Saturn Awards. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2 and Star Trek: Lower Decks season 4 have contributed to the franchise's total domination with nominations in various categories.
As the 51st annual Saturn Awards approach, the Star Trek franchise stands at the forefront, defying Emmy oversights and garnering well-deserved recognition. Star Trek: Picard season 3, along with its fellow Star Trek installments, is poised to make a lasting impact on the genre entertainment landscape, further solidifying the franchise's enduring legacy in the hearts of fans and critics alike.
A list of Saturn Award nominations, for whichTrek has been acknowledged,, are listed below, but just before going there and while we are in about awards, we should give a little shout-out to renowned makeup artist Michael Westmore who will be celebrated for his Oscar- and Emmy-winning work with icons like Elizabeth Taylor, as he is set to receive the Vanguard Award at the 11th annual Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards on Feb. 18.
The award acknowledges Westmore's substantial contributions and enduring impact on the makeup and hair styling industry. Karen J. Westerfield, business rep for IATSE Local 706 Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild, expresses excitement and honor for recognizing Westmore's unparalleled expertise and influence, emphasizing his role as a mentor shaping the future of makeup artists and hair stylists.