Nominations for the 2011 Scream Awards have been announced and critically acclaimed sci-fi, horror, and fantasy shows racked up some serious kudos. True Blood and Game of Thrones led the way with seven each, with both being up for the top prize of The Ultimate Scream. Doctor Who grabbed nomination for stars Matt Smith and Karen Gillian, while Critics’ Choice nominee Anna Torv picked up a nod for Best Science Fiction Actress. Tom Welling received recognition for his role as Clark Kent in the final season of Smallville; multiple actors from AMC’s monster hit The Walking Dead were praised, along with the show’s graphic novel.This isn’t the only awards telecast where genre favorites go head to head, as the Saturn Awards were held earlier this summer with Fringe as the big winner.To check out the rest of the nominations and to vote for your favorites, check out Spike’s website. Winners will be named on October 15th, with the ceremony airing October 18th on Spike TV.The Ultimate Scream Black Swan Captain America: The First Avenger Game of Thrones Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Super 8 Thor True Blood The Walking Dead X-Men: First ClassBest TV Show Doctor Who Fringe Game of Thrones True Blood The Walking DeadBest Fantasy Actress Penelope Cruz, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides Lena Headley, Game of Thrones Jennifer Lawrence, X-Men: First Class Natalie Portman, Black Swan Emma Watson, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2Best Fantasy Actor Sean Bean, Game of Thrones Johnny Depp, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides Michael Fassbender, X-Men: First Class James McAvoy, X-Men: First Class Daniel Radcliffe, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2Best Science Fiction Actress Hayley Atwell, Captain America: The First Avenger Karen Gillian, Doctor Who Milla Jovovich, Resident Evil: Afterlife Anna Torv, Fringe Olivia Wilde, Tron: LegacyBest Science Fiction Actor Daniel Craig, Cowboys & Aliens Chris Evans, Captain America: The First Avenger Harrison Ford, Cowboys & Aliens Jake Gyllenhaal, Source Code Matt Smith, Doctor WhoBest Horror Actress Sarah Wayne Callies, The Walking Dead Neve Campbell, Scre4m Anna Paquin, True Blood Chloe Grace Moretz, Let Me In Rose Byrne, InsidiousBest Horror Actor Michael C. Hall, Dexter Andrew Lincoln, The Walking Dead Stephen Moyer, True Blood Alexander Skarsgard, True Blood Patrick Wilson, InsidiousBest Superhero Chris Evans, Captain America: The First Avenger Chris Hemsworth, Thor James McAvoy, X-Men: First Class Ryan Reynolds, Green Lantern Tom Welling, SmallvilleBest Supporting Actress Jaimie Alexander, Thor Laurie Holden, The Walking Dead Mila Kunis, Black Swan Helen Mirren, Red Ellen Wong, Scott Pilgrim vs. the WorldBest Supporting Actor Kieran Culkin, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Peter Dinklage, Game of Thrones Rupert Grint, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Tommy Lee Jones, Captain America: The First Avenger Alan Rickman, Harry Potter and the Deathly HallowsBreakout Performance – Female Jaimie Alexander, Thor Hayley Atwell, Captain America: The First Avenger Emilia Clarke, Game of Thrones Elle Fanning, Super 8 Zoe Kravitz, X-Men: First ClassBreakout Performance – Male Jon Bernthal, The Walking Dead Michael Fassbender, X-Men: First Class Chris Hemsworth, Thor Tom Hiddleston, Thor Joe Manganiello, True BloodBest Ensemble Game of Thrones Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 Red True Blood X-Men: First ClassBest Comic Book or Graphic Novel American Vampire Chew Daytripper Locke & Key The Walking Dead Facebook Prev Article Next Article About The Author insomniac0987 More from this Author Shilo Adams is a contributor to TVOvermind whose love of TV is only exceeded by his love for talking about TV. You can e-mail him at [email protected]
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