I adore the Scream Awards. This yearly freakfest, put on by American cable TV network Spike TV, is right up my geeky alley with awards dedicated only to sci-fi, horror, fantasy and superheros. And it seems to be getting bigger every year, with this years ceremony (that word really seems far too formal for an event like this) featuring an amazing set made to look like a carnival in the depths of hell, appearances by honorary heroes (and even one bonafide god) of geekdom, and as usual, a few yummy exclusive trailers for upcoming films.
Here are a few of my favourite moments from this years awards.
Robert Downey Jr receives Lifetime Hero Award, gets his own entrance music, and generally has the most awesome award acceptance ever.
RDJ has built some serious geek cred over the last few years with his impeccable portrayal of Sherlock Holmes and of course as Tony Stark, the man in the iron suit. The man is, indeed, a hero. So it's only fitting that he receive the Spike trophy for Lifetime Hero, accept said award by making a rockstar entrance down a massive walkway while fire shoots all over the place, and be sung into the building by evil druids belting out 'I Need A Hero.' I fucking dare somebody to accept an award like this at next years Oscars.
Darth Vader wins Lifetime Villain Award, cracks jokes, is treated like a naughty child by George Lucas
Only one man could be more badass than Lord Vader and put him in his place. Poor Darth. He just wants his trophy.
Peter Dinklage wins Best Supporting Actor, his giant head rises out of water
Unfortunately the only Youtube vid I could find of this is shite quality and has no sound, but the moment is there. When Peter won and was not in attendance I just expected the usual 'We accept this award on his behalf' but this was infinitely better. A giant version of his head on a video screen rose out of the lake that was part of the set, which was just a bit weird at first but then was just all awesome. Technology continues to astound me, that screen actually looks head shaped! Congrats to Game of Thrones for also taking Best TV Show, stiff competition but deserved win. Best show I've watched this year!
Harry Potter wins Ultimate Scream, D-Rad accepts, needs SEPARATE VENUE
No surprise that Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 won the Ultimate Scream Award, which is basically the bestest, most rad, most beloved piece of genre entertainment for the year. But this win, and the the ending of the HP franchise in general, was so huge that Spike gave it it's very own ceremony in New York, where the franchise was honoured in a farewell tribute, SAMUEL L JACKSON presented Daniel Radcliffe with the Spike trophy and thousands of fanatical nerds dressed in Hogwarts robes, Harry specs and one amazing Hagrid costume screamed 'HAVE MY BABIES, DAN.' Tear. May the magic of Harry Potter live forever. They also showed the trailer for Dan's new movie The Woman In Black, which looks delightfully spooky. And he looks so handsome and grown-up!
The Dark Knight Rises wins Most Anticipated Movie, cast appears
So there was no new footage or trailer, which would have made this Batnerd explode with joy into a million fruity pebbles, but still, HOW EFFING EXCITED ARE WE FOR THIS??!! Gary F'n Oldman was there, along with Joseph Gordon-Levitt (incase you haven't yet heard, half the freakin' cast of Inception is going to be in DKR) and Anne Hathaway. Bring. It. On. Runner up must definitely go to The Avengers whose trailer has been released and looks mighty fine indeed, and an honorable mention to The Hunger Games, something I am also looking forward to very much as the books are excellent.
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