The 52nd Annual Saturn Awards are right around the corner. With that in mind, The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films has revealed the initial recipients of special tribute and honorary awards at the show. This will take place on Sunday, February 2nd, at The Hilton Universal City Hotel. These include William Shatner, the cast of “Back to the Future”, and Prime Video’s “Fallout”. Along with that, they will have fundraising efforts to benefit those affected by the Los Angeles Wildfires.

THE SATURN AWARDS’ LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

The Saturn Awards’ Lifetime Achievement Award is reserved for those in either film and/or television for their outstanding work. To honor their illustrious careers as artists and icons and those who have helped further genre entertainment in the industry and beyond.

With that said, this year’s recipient is William Shatner, aka Captain Kirk. Shatner has hosted two of the first televised Saturn Awards in the late 70s. He has also won Best Actor for “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan”. Last year he presented Robert Forster Artist’s Award to Seth MacFarlane.

THE GEORGE PAL MEMORIAL AWARD

The George Pal Memorial Award is presented to someone who has shown exemplary work in the respective film genres. This year The Saturn Awards is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the all-time classic time-travel adventure “Back to the Future”. They will be bestowing this honor on its filmmakers and stars. Representing the film will be Christopher Lloyd and Lea Thompson, writer & producer Bob Gale, and composer Alan Silvestri.

SATURN AWARDS’ THE SPOTLIGHT AWARD

The Spotlight Award is given to a film or series that the Academy deems worthy of special recognition and accolades. This year’s recipient will be Prime Video’s “Fallout” and its cast and creators. It will be presented by Ron Perlman. The Academy says “Fallout” has exceeded gamers’ expectations and welcomed millions of new science fiction fans into its world of post-apocalyptic adventure, retro-futuristic intrigue, and darkly comedic survival.

LOS ANGELES WILDFIRES FUNDRAISING EFFORTS

With Los Angeles County being hit by deadly, destructive wildfires, there is an urgent need for support in the community. The Academy is using this platform to celebrate achievements in genre to give viewers nationwide and attending the event information on how to donate and support the rebuilding efforts in Los Angeles. This necessary initiative is looking to raise awareness and provide vital contact information to help the city recover.

The Saturn Awards will be live-streamed for FREE on both Electric Entertainment’s premium OTT app and FAST channel, ElectricNOW , and The Roku Channel.