By Gregg Kilday
James Cameron's "Avatar" took one more lap around the awards track Thursday at the 36th annual Saturn Awards when it picked up 10 trophies, including best science fiction film and best actor and actress honors for Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana.
Cameron earned two more awards as best writer and director during the ceremony, presented by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films at the Castaway restaurant in Burbank.
"Lost" was named best network TV series, and "Breaking Bad" prevailed as best syndicated/cable series.
"Lost's" Josh Holloway copped the best TV actor prize, and "Fringe" was repped by Anna Torv (best TV actress) and Leonard Nimoy (actor in a guest-starring role).
On the 30th anniversary of "Star Was: The Empire Strikes Back," director Irvin Kershner was honored with the Life Career Award.
The writing-producing team of Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman received the George Pal Memorial Award for their work in TV and film.
Lauren Shuler Donner was given the Producers Showcase Award for her work in genre films, including the "X-Men" franchise.
Other best film winners included "Watchmen" (fantasy film), "Drag Me to Hell" (horror film), "Monsters vs. Aliens" (animation), "District 9" (international film) and "Inglourious Basterds" (action/adventure/thriller).
A complete list of winners follows.
THE WINNERS OF THE 36TH ANNUAL SATURN AWARDS
Best Science Fiction Film: Avatar
Best Fantasy Film: Watchmen
Best Horror Film: Drag Me To Hell
Best Action/Adventure/Thriller Film: Inglourious Basterds
Best Actor: Sam Worthington (Avatar)
Best Actress: Zoe Saldana (Avatar)
Best Supporting Actor: Stephen Lang (Avatar)
Best Supporting Actress: Sigourney Weaver (Avatar)
Best Performance by a Younger Actor: Saoirse Ronan (The Lovely Bones)
Best Director: James Cameron (Avatar)
Best Writer: James Cameron (Avatar)
Best Music: James Horner (Avatar)
Best Costume: Michael Wilkinson (Watchmen)
Best Make-Up: Barney Burman, Mindy Hall, Joel Harlow (Star Trek)
Best Production Design: Rick Carter, Robert Stromberg (Avatar)
Best Special Effects: Joe Letteri, Stephen Rosenbaum, Richard Baneham, Andrew R. Jones (Avatar)
Best International Film: District 9
Best Animation Film: Monsters vs. Aliens
Best Television Series: Lost
Best Syndicated/Cable Television Series: Breaking Bad
Best Presentation on Television: Torchwood: Children of Earth
Best Actor on Television: Josh Holloway (Lost)
Best Actress on Television: Anna Torv (Fringe)
Best Supporting Actor on Television: Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad)
Best Supporting Actress on Televison: Julie Benz (Dexter)
Guest Starring Role on Television: Leonard Nimoy (Fringe)
Best DVD Release: Nothing But the Truth
Best DVD Television Release: Lost (The Complete Fifth Season)
Best DVD Special Edition: Watchman: The Ultimate Cut
Best DVD Collection: Star Trek Original Motion Picture Collection
Best Local Stage Production: Fantasy/Musical: Mary Poppins (Ahmanson Theatre)
Best Local Stage Production: Play/Dramatic Musical: Parade (Mark Taper Forum)
Best Local Stage Production: Small Theatre: Fellowship: The Musical (Falcon Theatre)
The Visionary Award: James Cameron
The George Pal Memorial Award: Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman
The Producers Showcase Award: Lauren Shuler Donner
The Life Career Award: Irvin Kershner
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