Hugo shock! 10/08/2009 08:12 GMT
Posted by Martin In a shock result, tweets emanating from the Anticipation Worldcon in Montreal reveal Doctor Who has lost the Dramatic Presentation, Short Form Hugo to Doctor Horrible's Sing-A-Long Blog. |
The Hugo is voted on by attendees at the annual Worldcon. Dramatic Presentation, Short Form has only been included since 2003, making Doctor Who's recent domination of the award all the more remarkable. The revived sow has won every year is has been eligible, always for Steven Moffat scripted episodes: The Empty Child/The Doctor Dances in 2006, The Girl in the Fireplace in 2007 and Blink in 2008.
A full list of the nominees follows.
* Lost: “The Constant,” Carlton Cuse & Damon Lindelof, writers; Jack Bender, director * Doctor Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog, Joss Whedon, & Zack Whedon, & Jed Whedon, & Maurissa Tancharoen, writers; Joss Whedon, director * Battlestar Galactica: “Revelations,” Bradley Thompson & David Weddle, writers; Michael Rymer, director * Doctor Who: “Silence in the Library”/”Forest of the Dead,” Steven Moffat, writer; Euros Lyn, director * Doctor Who: “Turn Left,” Russell T. Davies, writer; Graeme Harper, director |