Joel McHale Returns to Host 52nd Annual Saturn Awards | Exclusive

Story by Tess Patton

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Hollywood's biggest geek fest, the Saturn Awards, taps comedian Joel McHale to host its 52nd glitzy celebration of sci-fi and fantasy excellence.

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This marks McHale's return to hosting duties, having previously emceed the Saturns in 2018 - proving he's the go-to guy for the genre crowd.
The Saturn Awards, run by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, are regarded as the Oscars for the nerd nation, honoring the crème de la crème of fantastical filmmaking.

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Joel McHale, Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, 52nd Annual Saturn Awards