Firefly (television series)

Firefly is a science fiction television series that premiered on television in the United States and Canada on September 20, 2002. It was created by Joss Whedon of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel fame. Whedon and Tim Minear were the executive producers. The series concept presents a story in the style of classic "Westerns" combined with elements of science fiction. The show applies naturalistic science fiction concepts, such as showcasing flawed characters in humble circumstances.

Nominations and awards

Firefly won the Emmy for Outstanding special visual effects for a series.

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Emmy - Special visual effects

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The pilot episode, "Serenity", won the Visual Effects Society's Best visual effects in a television series award, and was nominated for Best compositing in a televised program, music video, or commercial. It was nominated for a Golden reel award by the Motion Picture Sound Editors, USA in the Best sound editing in television long form: sound effects/foley category. It was nominated for the 2003 Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form, but lost to an episode of the Joss Whedon series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

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Visual Effects Society - Motion Picture Sound Editors, USA - Sound effect - Foley - Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form - An episode - Buffy the Vampire Slayer

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Nathan Fillion won the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA's Cinescape genre face of the future award, male for his portrayal as Mal.

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Nathan Fillion - Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA

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The DVD won the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films' 2004 Saturn award for Best DVD television release; and was nominated for a Golden satellite award in the Best DVD extras category.

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DVD - Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films - Saturn award - Best DVD television release - Golden satellite award

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"The Message" came 2nd and "Heart of Gold" 4th in the 2004 Hugos in the best dramatic presentation, short form category; despite not being shown on television in the USA.

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