23rd Saturn Awards

The 23rd Saturn Awards, honoring the best in science fiction, fantasy and horror film and television in 1996, were held on July 23, 1997.

Below is a complete list of nominees and winners. Winners are highlighted in bold.

Special awards

 * George Pal Memorial Award
 * Kathleen Kennedy


 * Life Career Award
 * Dino De Laurentiis
 * John Frankenheimer
 * Sylvester Stallone


 * President's Award
 * Billy Bob Thornton


 * Service Award
 * Edward Russell


 * Special Award
 * Star Wars (for its 20th anniversary)