We received your nominations, we've tabulated them, and now the time has come to pick the absolute best science fiction film and television of 2008. Here are your nominees for this year's Constellation Awards, by
category:
1) Best Male Performance in a 2008 Science Fiction Television Episode
- David Hewlett, for "Stargate: Atlantis", episode "The Shrine"
- David Tennant, for "Doctor Who", episode "Midnight"
- Jensen Ackles, for "Supernatural", episode "In The Beginning"
- John Noble, for "Fringe", episode "Pilot"
- Michael Hogan, for "Battlestar Galactica", episode "Revelations"
- and Robin Dunne, for "Sanctuary", episode "Requiem"
2) Best Female Performance in a 2008 Science Fiction Television Episode
- Allison Mack, for "Smallville", episode "Bride"
- Amanda Tapping, for "Sanctuary", episode "Requiem"
- Catherine Tate, for "Doctor Who", episode "Turn Left"
- Eve Myles, for "Torchwood", episode "Something Borrowed"
- and Summer Glau, for "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles", episode "Allison From Palmdale"
3) Best Science Fiction Television Series of 2008
- "Battlestar Galactica"
- "Doctor Who"
- "Sanctuary"
- "Stargate: Atlantis"
- "Supernatural"
- and "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles"
4) Best Male Performance in a 2008 Science Fiction Film, TV Movie, or Mini-Series
- Heath Ledger, for "The Dark Knight"
- Neil Patrick Harris for "Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog"
- Richard Dean Anderson, for "Stargate: Continuum"
- Robert Downey Jr., for "Iron Man"
- and Ron Perlman, for "Hellboy 2: The Golden Army"
5) Best Female Performance in a 2008 Science Fiction Film, TV Movie, or Mini-Series
- Amanda Tapping, for "Stargate: Continuum"
- Claudia Black, also for "Stargate: Continuum"
- Gillian Anderson, for "The X-Files: I Want To Believe"
- Gwyneth Paltrow, for "Iron Man"
- Lina Leandersson, for "Let The Right One In"
- Rachel Bilson, for "Jumper"
- and Selma Blair, for "Hellboy 2: The Golden Army"
6) Best Science Fiction Film, TV Movie, or Mini-Series of 2008
- The Dark Knight
- Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog
- Iron Man
- Let The Right One In
- Stargate: Continuum
- and Wall-E
7) Best Technical Accomplishment in a 2008 Science Fiction Film or Television Production
- Murray Gold, for the music in "Doctor Who"
- Anthem Visual Effects, for special effects in "Sanctuary"
- Rainmaker Digital Pictures, for special effects in "Stargate: Continuum"
- Serge Ladouceur, for cinematography in "Supernatural", episode "Monster Movie"
- and Pixar Animation Studios, for the animation in "Wall-E".
8) Best Overall 2008 Science Fiction Film or Television Script
- "Doctor Who - Silence In The Library" written by Steven Moffat
- "Stargate: Continuum", written by Brad Wright
- "Supernatural - In The Beginning", written by Jeremy Carver
- "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles - Queen's Gambit", written by Natalie Chaidez
- and "Wall-E", written by Andrew Stanton, Jim Reardon, and Pete Docter
9) Outstanding Canadian Contribution to Science Fiction Film or Television in 2008
- Actress and Producer Amanda Tapping
- Produced in Canada, the series "Sanctuary"
- Produced in Canada, the Stargate franchise, including the series
"Stargate Atlantis" and the two films "Stargate: Continuum", and "Stargate: The Ark Of Truth"
- and Produced in Canada, the series "Supernatural"
HOW TO VOTE IN THE CONSTELLATION AWARDS:
In order for you to be eligible to vote, at least one of the following must be true:
1. You are either a Canadian citizen (not necessarily living in Canada) or a permanent resident of Canada, OR
2. You were a member of the TCON Promotional Society in July of 2008 (during Polaris 22), OR
3. You are currently a member of the TCON Promotional Society, with a membership not expiring before Polaris 23 (July of 2008).
Go to http://constellations.tcon.ca where you can download our PDF ballot, or vote using our online ballot. Paper ballots will also be available at various events and specialty stores across Canada. All ballots must include the $5 voting fee, and must be received by JUNE 8th, 2009. And remember: The Constellation Awards winners will be announced on Saturday, July 11th, 2009 at Polaris 23.
Thanks LadyKtallia
category:
1) Best Male Performance in a 2008 Science Fiction Television Episode
- David Hewlett, for "Stargate: Atlantis", episode "The Shrine"
- David Tennant, for "Doctor Who", episode "Midnight"
- Jensen Ackles, for "Supernatural", episode "In The Beginning"
- John Noble, for "Fringe", episode "Pilot"
- Michael Hogan, for "Battlestar Galactica", episode "Revelations"
- and Robin Dunne, for "Sanctuary", episode "Requiem"
2) Best Female Performance in a 2008 Science Fiction Television Episode
- Allison Mack, for "Smallville", episode "Bride"
- Amanda Tapping, for "Sanctuary", episode "Requiem"
- Catherine Tate, for "Doctor Who", episode "Turn Left"
- Eve Myles, for "Torchwood", episode "Something Borrowed"
- and Summer Glau, for "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles", episode "Allison From Palmdale"
3) Best Science Fiction Television Series of 2008
- "Battlestar Galactica"
- "Doctor Who"
- "Sanctuary"
- "Stargate: Atlantis"
- "Supernatural"
- and "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles"
4) Best Male Performance in a 2008 Science Fiction Film, TV Movie, or Mini-Series
- Heath Ledger, for "The Dark Knight"
- Neil Patrick Harris for "Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog"
- Richard Dean Anderson, for "Stargate: Continuum"
- Robert Downey Jr., for "Iron Man"
- and Ron Perlman, for "Hellboy 2: The Golden Army"
5) Best Female Performance in a 2008 Science Fiction Film, TV Movie, or Mini-Series
- Amanda Tapping, for "Stargate: Continuum"
- Claudia Black, also for "Stargate: Continuum"
- Gillian Anderson, for "The X-Files: I Want To Believe"
- Gwyneth Paltrow, for "Iron Man"
- Lina Leandersson, for "Let The Right One In"
- Rachel Bilson, for "Jumper"
- and Selma Blair, for "Hellboy 2: The Golden Army"
6) Best Science Fiction Film, TV Movie, or Mini-Series of 2008
- The Dark Knight
- Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog
- Iron Man
- Let The Right One In
- Stargate: Continuum
- and Wall-E
7) Best Technical Accomplishment in a 2008 Science Fiction Film or Television Production
- Murray Gold, for the music in "Doctor Who"
- Anthem Visual Effects, for special effects in "Sanctuary"
- Rainmaker Digital Pictures, for special effects in "Stargate: Continuum"
- Serge Ladouceur, for cinematography in "Supernatural", episode "Monster Movie"
- and Pixar Animation Studios, for the animation in "Wall-E".
8) Best Overall 2008 Science Fiction Film or Television Script
- "Doctor Who - Silence In The Library" written by Steven Moffat
- "Stargate: Continuum", written by Brad Wright
- "Supernatural - In The Beginning", written by Jeremy Carver
- "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles - Queen's Gambit", written by Natalie Chaidez
- and "Wall-E", written by Andrew Stanton, Jim Reardon, and Pete Docter
9) Outstanding Canadian Contribution to Science Fiction Film or Television in 2008
- Actress and Producer Amanda Tapping
- Produced in Canada, the series "Sanctuary"
- Produced in Canada, the Stargate franchise, including the series
"Stargate Atlantis" and the two films "Stargate: Continuum", and "Stargate: The Ark Of Truth"
- and Produced in Canada, the series "Supernatural"
HOW TO VOTE IN THE CONSTELLATION AWARDS:
In order for you to be eligible to vote, at least one of the following must be true:
1. You are either a Canadian citizen (not necessarily living in Canada) or a permanent resident of Canada, OR
2. You were a member of the TCON Promotional Society in July of 2008 (during Polaris 22), OR
3. You are currently a member of the TCON Promotional Society, with a membership not expiring before Polaris 23 (July of 2008).
Go to http://constellations.tcon.ca where you can download our PDF ballot, or vote using our online ballot. Paper ballots will also be available at various events and specialty stores across Canada. All ballots must include the $5 voting fee, and must be received by JUNE 8th, 2009. And remember: The Constellation Awards winners will be announced on Saturday, July 11th, 2009 at Polaris 23.
Thanks LadyKtallia
