Friday, July 26, 2024

"Alien" wins 3 Saturn Awards 1980



Ridley Scott's iconic monster movie, Alien, was nominated for seven Saturn Awards, and took home three trophies at the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror's seventh annual ceremony, July 26, 1980.

Alien won Best Science Fiction Film, Best Director for Ridley Scott, and Best Supporting Actress for Veronica Cartwright.

It was also nominated for Best Actress for Sigourney Weaver (shoulda won), Best Writing for Dan O'Bannon, Best Makeup, and Best Special Effects.

Star Trek: The Motion Picture was nominated for 10 Saturns, but took home only one award for Best Special Effects.

Disney's The Black Hole was nominated for Best Science Fiction Film, Best Writing, Best Music, and Best Special Effects. 

The Muppet Movie won Best Fantasy Film and Buck Rogers in the 25th Century won Best Costumes.

No comments: