The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films is proud to unveil special tribute and honorary awards at the upcoming 52nd Annual Saturn Awards, including Laurence Fishburne who will receive The Lance Reddick Legacy Award and two-time Emmy® and two-time Golden Globe®Award-winner Hiroyuki Sanada who is receiving The Robert Forster Artist’s Award. The Saturn Awards is being held Sunday, February 2 at The Hilton Universal City Hotel and will be live-streamed for FREE on both The Roku Channel and Electric Entertainment’s premium OTT app and FAST channel, ElectricNOW.
Academy President Robert Holguin, alongside Saturn producers Bradley and Kevin Marcus, comment, “Both of these remarkable actors have significantly shaped the entertainment landscape, and captivating audiences around the globe. Their unique contributions have enriched genre entertainment and played a pivotal role in bringing it into the mainstream, celebrating the creativity and passion that fuel our industry. We can’t wait to honor their incredible achievements!”
The Lance Reddick Legacy Award represents and honors a performer’s exceptional talent and character, recognizing an individual who serves as an exemplary goodwill ambassador within their industry. Following in the footsteps of last year’s recipient, Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne will be presented his award by acclaimed Emmy® and Grammy® Award-winning actor, director and producer LeVar Burton. Laurence’s ability to embody complex characters and convey deep emotions has solidified his status as one of the most respected actors in the industry. For the past 40 years, he has been using his platform and influence to promote positive change, inclusivity, and a deeper appreciation for the arts in the entertainment industry.
The Robert Forster Artist’s Award honors an actor for their body of work and impact on the industry in memory of the Academy’s late, dear friend and Saturn Award favorite, Robert Forster. His talent and legacy among his peers have been an inspiration to us all. Hiroyuki Sanada’s ability to seamlessly transition between Japanese and Western cinema while maintaining authenticity and depth in his performances has made him a respected figure both in Japan and internationally. His dedication to his craft and efforts to promote cultural exchange through his work mark him as an exemplary figure worthy of recognition. His influence extends beyond his acting prowess; he has been a trailblazer for Japanese actors in Hollywood, breaking barriers and paving the way for greater diversity in the industry.
Previous recipients of The Robert Forster Artist’s Award have been Christopher Lloyd and Seth MacFarlane.
About The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror
The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror is a non-profit organization founded in 1972 by film historian Doctor Donald A. Reed and is supported by several hundred genre enthusiasts and professionals (such as JJ Abrams, Dean Devlin, Gale Anne Hurd, Guillermo Del Toro, Greg Berlanti, and Kevin Feige) who have participated in the ongoing efforts of the Academy to promote genre film production and television programming since 1972. The organization is currently headed by President Robert Holguin and Saturn leaders Bradley Marcus and Kevin Marcus.
About The Roku Channel
Launched in 2017, The Roku Channel is the home of free ad-supported streaming television on Roku, and features a diverse lineup of more than 80,000 on-demand movies and programs, more than 400 live linear television channels, and premium subscription offerings in the U.S. It licenses and distributes content from more than 250 partners and features a growing library of Roku Originals. The Roku Channel is also available in Mexico, Canada, and the U.K.
About ElectricNOW
ElectricNOW is the premium OTT app and FAST channel featuring Electric Entertainment’s own produced content such as fan-favorite TV series “Leverage,” “Leverage: Redemption,” “The Ark,” “The Librarians,” “Almost Paradise,” and “The Outpost,” as well as acquired programming such as the feature films “Blackway” starring Anthony Hopkins and “The Book of Love” starring Jason Sudeikis and Maisie Williams. The ElectricNOW Channel, available on numerous platforms including The Roku Channel, Samsung TV+, Vizio WatchFree+, LG Channels, Amazon Prime Video, Sling Freestream, Plex, STIRR, Local Now, Xperi/TiVo Plus, XUMO, TCL TV+, CW, Hisense Vidaa, OTT Studios, Xiaomi, Anoki, Fubo, Philo, MyBundle.com TV, Mometu, FreebieTV, and Freecast, is a one-stop shop for fans to enjoy all their favorite shows free, in a 24/7 streaming broadcast. In addition to the free streaming content, the ElectricNOW App also includes special bonus feature content, a program guide, video-on-demand and pay-per-view components. The channel and app offer ElectricNOW Originals, which include such hit series as After the Ark, The Official Leverage: Redemption Aftershow: A Very Distinctive Podcast, Inglorious Treksperts, The 4:30 Movie, Best Movies Never Made, and the soon to be released The Poly Couple and Sloane and The Cosmic Schlep. The 50th and 51st Annual Saturn Awards were exclusively broadcast live on ElectricNOW.