Sci Fi programs pick up Emmy nominations

Science fiction got some props today in the nominations for the 60th annual Prime Time Emmy Awards:

Battlestar Galactica nominations (6):

• Outstanding Writing For A Drama Series, “Six Of One”
• Outstanding Cinematography For A One-Hour Series, “Razor”
• Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing For A Drama Series, “He That Believeth In Me”
• Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (One-Hour), “Razor”
• Outstanding Special Visual Effects For A Series, “He That Believeth In Me”
• Outstanding Special Class – Short-Format Live-Action Entertainment Programs, “Razor Featurette #4”

Tin Man nominations (9):

• Outstanding Miniseries
• Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing For A Miniseries Or A Movie
• Outstanding Art Direction For A Miniseries Or A Movie
• Outstanding Special Visual Effects For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special
• Outstanding Costumes For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special
• Outstanding Hairstyling For A Miniseries Or A Movie
• Outstanding Makeup For A Miniseries Or A Movie (Non-Prosthetic)
• Outstanding Sound Editing For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special
• Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Miniseries Or A Movie

In addition, Stargate Atlantis, which premiered its fifth season on SCI FI last week, was recognized with a nomination for Outstanding Special Visual Effects.

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