Thursday, June 6, 2024

"Star Wars: The Phantom Menace" wins two Saturn Awards 2000



Although nominated for 10 Saturn Awards, Star Wars: The Phantom Menace garnered only two of the trophies at the Academy of Science Fiction, Horror and Fantasy's 26th annual ceremony June 6, 2000.  

The first chapter in the Star Wars saga took home the awards for Best Costumes for Trisha Biggar and Best Special Effects.  Liam Neeson was nominated for Best Actor for his performance as Qui-Gon Jinn.  Ewan McGregor was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi.  Pernilla August was nominated for Best Supporting Actress as Shmi Skywalker.  Jake Lloyd and Natalie Portman were both nominated for Best Young Actor/Actress.  George Lucas was nominated as Best Director.  The Phantom Menace received nominations for the Best Science Fiction Film and for Best Make-up.


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