Posted: Wed., Mar. 19, 2008, 4:33pm PT

Halmis honored by Saturn Awards

Director Reeves earns Filmmaker's Showcase

Robert Halmi Sr. and Robert Halmi Jr. have been tapped to receive life career award honors at the Saturn Awards.

The Halmis have produced many genre telepics and minis, including recent Sci Fi Channel projects "Tin Man" and "Earthsea." Their upcoming projects include "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," "Son of the Dragon" and "The Last Templar."

Other special award honorees include "Cloverfield" helmer Matt Reeves, who draws the Filmmaker's Showcase award, and Fred Barton, who receives the service award for his work in building and promoting famous robots.

The Saturn Awards are presented by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films. Ceremony will be held June 24 in Universal City.


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