Now through Friday, October 15, sci-fi, fantasy, horror and comic book fans can vote for their favorites in Spike TV’s “SCREAM 2010” awards presentation. The show will present awards in 33 different categories. Christopher Nolan’s summer science fiction blockbuster “Inception” leads the way with nominations in 14 categories, including “The Ultimate Scream,” “Best Ensemble” and “Fight Scene of the Year.” “Kick-Ass” was nominated in 13 categories for a total of 17 nominations, while Tony Stark’s adventures in “Iron Man 2” garnered 13 nominations. HBO’s “True Blood” had the most nominations of any television series with 10.
Fans can also view red carpet and backstage coverage of the event, by visiting scream.spike.com. People slated to attend include the original cast and creator of the movie “Scream” along with new stars from the upcoming “Scream 4.” David Arquette and Neve Campbell, Wes Craven, Emma Roberts and Hayden Panettiere.
Also set to attend are Sir Anthony Hopkins, Harvey Dent himself, Aaron Eckhart, “Avatar’s” Sigourney Weaver, “True Blood” creator Alan Ball and castmembers Sam Trammell, Kristen Bauer and Rutina Wesley, “Jackass 3D” crew members Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera, Steve-O, the stars of AMC’s forthcoming original series “The Walking Dead,” Sarah Wayne Callies and Jon Bernthal, and more.
At the 2009 Scream awards, Harrison Ford accepted an award for Best Action Hero, while the cast of Vampire Diaries presented an award for Best TV Show.
“‘SCREAM’ has established itself as a global celebration of the most imaginative films, comics and TV shows that drive and continue to redefine pop culture,” said Casey Patterson, executive producer and senior vice president, talent, event production and studio relations, Spike TV. “The genres of comic books, science fiction and fantasy rule the entertainment world and ‘SCREAM’ is about honoring the creative minds behind them and the incredible fans that keep it spinning.”