ElectricNOW collaborates with Comet Network to air 51st Saturn Awards
February 29, 2024
ElectricNOW, Electric Entertainment’s premium OTT app and FAST channel, and Comet, Sinclair Broadcast Group’s free television network for fans of sci-fi, fantasy and horror, have collaborated to televise the 51st Annual Saturn Awards which took place on February 4th. The collaboration comes after the extremely successful live stream of the awards show on ElectricNOW. The announcement was made jointly by Dean Devlin, CEO of Electric Entertainment and Adam Ware, SVP Sinclair Growth Networks.
The award ceremony will air on Comet on March 2nd, with an encore presentation later in the month.
Devlin commented: “The Saturn Awards are the ultimate tribute to the sci-fi, fantasy and horror genres. This year’s event was an unparalleled gathering of luminaries, with overwhelming support from actors, creators, and enthusiasts. We are thrilled to share these extraordinary moments of celebration with dedicated fans. Teaming up with Comet, a leading broadcast channel for sci-fi aficionados, allows us to extend the reach of the awards show, spreading the joy of celebrating this exceptional event to fans everywhere.”
“Comet is committed to delivering the best in sci-fi, fantasy and horror entertainment. The opportunity to bring the Saturn Awards to the genre’s passionate fans across the country through free broadcast television is very exciting and an important element of our overall mission,” added Ware. “We are thrilled to be collaborating with Electric Entertainment to televise the awards.”
This years’ attendees at the Saturn Awards included Keanu Reeves, James Cameron, William Shatner, the cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation and the cast of The Walking Dead, among many others.
Comet is available across the US on free over the air broadcast stations as well as on YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and Comet’s website and apps.