THE ANNUAL CELEBRATION WILL FEATURE A CALVALCADE OF BELOVED PERFORMERS FROM FILM AND TELEVISION

The Saturn Awards organization today announced exciting new show elements as well as who is expected to appear at the 45^th annual celebration taking place on Friday, the 13^th of September (6pm PT / 9pm ET).

The show will feature appearances from beloved film and television performers and story tellers including: Melissa Benoist (Supergirl), Gina Carano (The Mandalorian), Jon Cryer (Supergirl), Cameron Cuffe (Krypton), Jamie Lee Curtis (Halloween), Dean Devlin (Outpost), The Duffer Brothers(Stranger Things), Jon Favreau (Visionary Award recipient), Kevin Feige (Stan Lee World Builder Award recipient), Robert Forster (Twin Peaks, Jackie Brown), Vince Gilligan (Better Call Saul), Jessica Green(The Outpost), Harvey Guillen (What We Do in the Shadows), Faithe Herman (Shazam), Sydney Lemmon (Fear the Walking Dead), Jeph Loeb (Dan Curtis Legacy Award Recipient), Christopher Markus (Avengers: Endgame), Stephen McFeely (Avengers: Endgame), Tonya Pinkins (Fear the Walking Dead), Lance Reddick (Bosch, John Wick), Kevin Smith (Jay and Silent Bob Reboot), George Takei (Star Trek), Henry Thomas (The Haunting of Hill House), Jennifer Tilly (Bound, Bride of Chucky), Gina Torres (Pearson, Firefly), and Daphne Zuniga (Spaceballs), The show will also feature holographic appearances by some of the biggest virtual YouTubers and digital performers in Japan, including Kizuna AI (2.68M YT Subscribers) and Kaguya Luna (996K YT Subscribers).

The show format reboot is built specifically for the social media age with a number of unique interactive presentations and fandom firsts including: live “Fantasy Fight” panels where creators and stars argue who would win in mythic mash ups (such as Star Wars vs. Star Trek), fan influencers participating in the award presentation, a once in a lifetime performance from acclaimed musician Lindsey Stirling (11MM YouTube subscribers) and fan social media competitions to win two Lindsey signed violins live. 

Kevin Smith will reveal an exclusive, never before seen clip from his latest film Jay and Silent Bob Reboot. Smith wrote and directed the new film which will be released on October 15, 2019. 

The 2019 Saturn Awards will take place on Friday, the 13th of September at 6:00PM PT/9:00PM ET at the historic Avalon Theater in Hollywood and will be streamed globally on the Saturn YouTube Channel, the Saturn Awards website, and the Saturn Award app, available on iOS and Android. Additional streaming partners will be announced soon.

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ABOUT THE SATURN AWARDS

Since 1973, the Saturn Awards honor the very best in science-fiction, fantasy and horror entertainment and is the official award presentation of the non-profit Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films. The Academy was founded in 1972 by noted film historian Dr. Donald A. Reed to recognize films often overlooked by mainstream awards. Recent past winners include Black Panther, The Shape of Water, Get Out, Gal Gadot, Mark Hamill, Danai Gurira, Ryan Coogler, The Walking Dead, Sonequa Martin-Green, Tom Holland and Chloe Grace Moretz, among many others. 

The Saturn Awards is produced by veteran television producer Justin W. Hochberg, CEO of Saturn Media, Inc. a live event, digital media and social commerce company launched in conjunction with its partnership with the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror headed by President Robert Holguin. The newly created Saturn Awards Advisory Board includes prominent creatives in entertainment such as Roberto Orci (Star Trek, Transformers 1-3), Christina Steinberg (producer of the Oscar winning Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse), filmmaker Dean Devlin (Independence Day), producer Roy Lee (It, Bates Motel), director Robert Rodriquez (Alita: Battle Angel, Cannes winner Sin City) and director/producer Kirk DeMicco (The Croods, Lin Manuel-Miranda’s Vivo) Oscar-winning director Peter Ramsey (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse). These new partnerships will expand the Saturn Awards brand to create a home for fandom year-round, with new content currently in development and capitalizing on decades of never-before-seen exclusive archival awards show footage with fandom’s legendary icons over its 45-year history.

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The CW's "Supergirl" is fresh off the high of it's best season yet. Season four was an in-depth exploration of the 'Fear of the Other' theme as well as indoctrination. It hit many beats other shows have yet to cover when addressing the current sociopolitical crises of America. When asked if season five will have another overarching theme, executive producer Jessica Queller answers in the affirmative.

"The theme for season five is technology. We're calling it our 'Black Mirror' season. We're exploring how technology is literally changing the fabric of humanity and our addiction to our devices. At the end of last season we took down the bad President and it's time to rebuild the world. However that job is so overwhelming, people tend to want to escape in technology and that might be exploited against them."

Robert Rovner is first to speak about Kara's new costume. "We think it's awesome!"

"We're so excited about it," adds Queller. "It's something we've been wanting to do for a long time. We just needed to find the right time in-between seasons to build it and conceive it and create it. We think it is so powerful and iconic and suits Melissa's interpretation of Supergirl. We're just thrilled. The idea has been in development for a long time."

Supergirl Producers Jessica Queller and Robert Rovner Interview:

Another development in season four was the relationship between Alex Danvers and Kelly Olsen. Their initial bond was entirely platonic but by the time the season wrapped it was clear that something more had blossomed.

"I think it's inevitable for anybody to hit bumps in a relationship," says Chyler Leigh. "It's very new so they're still trying to figure [things] out and get to know one another. They both live in such a crazy world, that's just the dynamic of what they do and I think it's just a matter of figuring out how those two pieces fit together and learn a lot along the way."

When asked about if their shared story will involve any of the show's action, the possibility seems open.

"For the first part of this season it's a bit more about the relationship and towards the latter half, cause so much happens with the crossover," begins Leigh before Azie Tesfai chimes in.

"A little bit in the beginning. See this is why I'm not allowed to talk because I'll tell you everything. I didn't do anything action-wise, [Chyler] is a pro, but I do a little bit. Remember I threw myself on the ground and it wasn't necessary? They were like, 'Don't do that!' I was like, 'Sorry, I got too excited!'"

Leigh is also excited about the return of Jeremy Jordan, who will be appearing as a guest star for a still-undisclosed storyline. "It makes my heart so happy. Everybody's been my favourite scene partner. We're so lucky because we have such phenomenal actors and actresses on the show. But with Jeremy being there from the beginning, he's like my buddy, he's like my little brother. I've always loved that dynamic and we've missed him terribly since he's been gone. To know that he's gonna come back for a bit and the capacity in which he's coming back and that dynamic, the storyline, I'm so excited. It's gonna be awesome."

"And I can't wait to hear him sing on set," adds Tesfai.

Chyler Leigh and Azie Tesfai Interview:

Another cliffhanger revealed at the end of season four was that another Martian was lying in wait to collide with J'onn. David Harewood promises this plot point will start up right away.

"It takes him a while to figure it out and there's some torturous self-examination going on to find out exactly who this person is. But once he realises it it's a major thing. He's quite angry so it's gonna be interesting to see how this plays out and a difficult adversary because he's as capable as J'onn but more deviant."

Brainy's relationship is back on with Dreamer, despite his foray into going bad when being electrically tortured. Rath has a lot to say about the process of developing this Bad-Brainy performance.

"I'd spoken a lot with Eric Carrasco at the time, we were planning the scene. I had told him about an episode of Legion of Superheroes, the cartoon. He had this whole Little Boxes storyline and we realised it was the perfect culmination of both things. The freak-out scene, he had written in the script that everything he says has the opposite emotion of what it should be. I had to plan out what I was going to do. In terms of the post-alignment Brainy, I just wanted to do something that was void of all emotion. That was something almost monotone, I did this thing to my voice, coincidentally, I had lost my voice with all the screaming I had done in the scene prior. It worked in my favour to have this zero-emotion voice. I even thought of different ways he would move, like he would look at you before he would turn his head. I had a lot of fun playing around with things like that. In that freak-out alignment scene, there were a lot of things I wanted to hit. I wanted to hit the OG Brainiac, I wanted to do a Keanu Brainy at one point..."

"I've never known an actor to be SO into this. He knows so much about comic books and about Brainy, it's literally like an encyclopedia. It's quite extraordinary," interjects Harewood.

"I also did an Indigo Brainy. There were a couple lines from that freakout scene that got cut out. Originally I was doing like a Laura Vandervoort impression where I wanted to have sex with the guard that was torturing me. For some reason they cut that all out, I don't know why! There also exists a version where I did it in French. I did a French version of the freak-out. That also didn't make the cut."

"It was quite great to see on the day," adds Harewood.

Jesse Rath and David Harewood Interview:

Season five will also see Melissa Benoist stepping into the role of director for the first time, after four seasons of learning a lot about the role in unofficial preparation.

"Our show is so massive to produce, it really is a monster. What I've been so impressed by, I've loved our crew already but seeing how everyone interacts and what it takes to get all the moving parts oiled and running well and the train moving is a massive effort. I'm so proud to work with the people I do. That's been the biggest lesson for me. I think every actor should shadow and go through prep even if they're not going to direct."

Benoist is also proud of the socially relevant writing of season four and picking a favourite piece of that proves difficult.

"It's so hard because I was really proud of a lot of it. I felt like Red Daughter was some of the most fun I've had on the show. It was something so different. Exploring the idea of indoctrination and how people come to believe what they believe so devoutly was really fascinating. Any scene with Kara standing up to President Baker felt good, any scene with Kara writing to expose the truth, it was kind of like acting out wish fulfillment. A lot of the journalism scenes I felt very proud of as well."

Kara's relationship with Lena is one of the most popular topics of discussion in the Supergirl fandom and many are eager to know what will happen in the aftermath of Lena discovering the truth about Kara being Supergirl. Executive producer Jessica Queller says that it will be a major part of season five.

"It will be hugely important. One of the central stories this season is the friendship between Lena and Kara and whether or not it can survive. Lena's achilles heel is betrayal and she has made that clear to her friends from the beginning. The way she found out about this betrayal with Lex twisting the knife and sort of pouring salt in the wound affects how she feels about it so that will be a huge central story."

Benoist is coy when asked about the upcoming tension between the two characters. "Choppy waters. Storm's on the horizon. That's what we can tease!"

Melissa Benoist and Sarah Schechter Interview:

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THE SKY’S THE LIMIT!

SUPERGIRL: THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON

ON BLU-RAYTM AND DVD ON AUGUST 22, 2017

Includes New Featurettes, 2016 Comic-Con Panel and More!

BURBANK, CA (May 24, 2017) – Just in time for the third season on The CW, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment brings you all-new Super-Villains and more family drama with the release of Supergirl: The Complete Second Season on Blu-rayTM and DVD on August 22, 2017. Delivering 4.2 million Total Viewers weekly, Supergirl isthe #2 series on The CW, just after The Flash for Live+7. Fans can purchase the set which, in addition to all 22 super-powered episodes, contains an exclusive commentary with Andrew Kreisberg and Kevin Smith, the show’s 2016 Comic-Con panel, featurettes, and more! Supergirl: The Complete Second Season is priced to own at $49.99 SRP for the DVD and $54.97 SRP for the Blu-ray which includes a Digital Copy. Supergirl: The Complete Second Season is also available to own on Digital HD via purchase from digital retailers.

*Source: Nielsen National TV View  L+7 US AA%; excluding repeats, specials, sports, and <5 TCs; Season To-Date = 10/10/16-11/28/16

Having left the safety of being Cat Grant’s assistant at CatcoWorldwide Media in order to figure out what she really wants to do, Kara Danvers (Melissa Benoist) continues to work with Hank Henshaw aka Martian Manhunter (David Harewood) and her adoptive sister Alex (Chyler Leigh) at the DEO as Supergirl – protecting the citizens of National City and searching for her missing father Jeremiah (Dean Cain) and the secret research lab Cadmus. Along the way, she will team up with her Kryptoniancousin Kal El – aka Superman (Tyler Hoechlin) – to battle new DC Super-Villains both terrestrial and extraterrestrial, as she strives to balance her personal life with friends/allies James Olsen (Mehcad Brooks), Winn Schott (Jeremy Jordan) and more with her busy life as a new Super Hero in SUPERGIRL Season Two. 

“After two strong seasons, Supergirl continues to develop a strong fan following,” said Rosemary Markson, WBHE Senior Vice President, Television Marketing. “We’re excited to release the Blu-ray and DVD with in-depth bonus content in addition to the 22 action packed episodes. Fans and newcomers alike can catch up on all their favorite moments from season two, and prepare for the highly anticipated third season of this hit series."

With Blu-ray’s unsurpassed picture and sound, the Blu-ray release of Supergirl: The Complete Second Season will include 1080p Full HD Video with DTS-HD Master Audio for English 5.1. The 4-disc Blu-ray will feature a high-definition Blu-ray and a Digital Copy of all 22 episodes from season two.

Supergirl stars Melissa Benoist (Glee), Mehcad Brooks (About Last Night), Chyler Leigh (Grey’s Anatomy), Jeremy Jordan (Smash) andFloriana Lima (Lethal Weapon), with Chris Wood (Containment)and David Harewood (Homeland).  Based on the characters from DC Comics by special arrangement with the Jerry Siegel family, Supergirl is produced by Berlanti Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, with executive producers Greg Berlanti, Andrew Kreisberg, Ali Adler, Sarah Schechter and Robert Rovner.

BLU-RAY & DVD FEATURES

• Supergirl: 2016 Comic-Con Panel

• Supergirl: Alien Fight Night

• Aliens Among Us

• A Conversation with Andrew Kreisberg and Kevin Smith

• Supergirl Lives Audio Commentary featuring Andrew Kreisberg and Kevin Smith

• Did You Know facts for fans

22 ONE-HOUR EPISODES 

 

1. The Adventures of Supergirl

2. The Last Children of Krypton

3. Welcome to Earth

4. Survivors 

5. Crossfire

6. Changing

7. The Darkest Places

8. Medusa

9. Supergirl Lives  

10. We Can Be Heroes

11. The Martian Chronicles 

12. Luthors  

13. Mr. & Mrs. Mxyzptlk

14. Homecoming

15. Exodus

16. Star-Crossed

17. Distant Sun

18. Ace Reporter

19. Alex

20. City of Lost Children

21. Resist

22. Nevertheless, She Persisted

 

DIGITAL HD

The second season of Supergirl is also currently available to own on Digital HD. Digital HD allows consumers to instantly stream and download all episodes to watch anywhere and anytime on their favorite devices.  Digital HD is available from various digital retailers including Amazon Video, CinemaNow, iTunes, PlayStation, Vudu, Xbox and others. A Digital Copy is also included with the purchase of specially marked Blu-ray discs for redemption and cloud storage through participating retail services including CinemaNow, Vudu and Flixster Video.

About DC Entertainment

DC Entertainment, home to iconic brands DC Comics (Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Flash, etc.), Vertigo (Sandman, Fables, etc.) and MAD, is the creative division charged with strategically integrating its content across Warner Bros. and Time Warner.  DC Entertainment works in concert with many key Warner Bros. divisions to unleash its stories and characters across all media, including but not limited to film, television, consumer products, home entertainment and interactive games.  Publishing thousands of comic books, graphic novels and magazines each year, DC Entertainment is one of the largest English-language publishers of comics in the world.

Supergirl and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © DC Comics.  

About Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Inc.:

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) brings together Warner Bros. Entertainment's home video, digital distribution and interactive entertainment businesses in order to maximize current and next-generation distribution scenarios. An industry leader since its inception, WBHE oversees the global distribution of content through packaged goods (Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD) and digital media in the form of electronic sell-through and video-on-demand via cable, satellite, online and mobile channels, and is a significant developer and publisher for console and online video game titles worldwide. WBHE distributes its product through third party retail partners and licensees.

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