The “Vampire Diaries” stars were among those at the awards, which salute the sci-fi, fantasy, comics and horror genres. (Chris Polk / Getty Images)
The star of “Lost” and “V” smiles for the photographers. (Chris Polk / Getty Images)
The legendary Marvel Comics writer and editor hails the crowd from high above the Greek Theatre as he accepts the Comic-Con Icon award, a joint honor from San Diego Comic-Con and Spike TV. (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)
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Freeman was on hand to present the Ultimate Scream award, the show’s top prize. (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)
The winner of the awards show’s top prize? “Star Trek,” the 2009 movie. The award was accepted cheekily by “Star Trek” legend William Shatner, who did not appear in the film. (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)
From left, Tricia Helfer, Grace Park and Katee Sackhoff, along with other members of the “Battlestar Galactica” television series cast, accept the Discretionary award. (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)
The “Transformers” and “Jennifer’s Body” star accepts the award for Best Sci-Fi Actress. (Chris Pizzello / Associated Press)
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The “Penelope” star presents the award for Best Male Breakout Performance to “Twilight” star Taylor Lautner. (Chris Pizzello / Associated Press)
The actor better known as Jacob to millions of “Twilight” fans accepts the Best Male Breakout Performance award. (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)
The actor who played the legendary roles of Indiana Jones and Han Solo presents the Best Director award to J.J. Abrams, director of the 2009 movie “Star Trek.” (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)
Abrams accepts the Best Director award for his 2009 movie “Star Trek.” (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)
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The guitarist teams up with the “Dollhouse” actress to present the Best Comic Book Movie award to “Watchmen.” (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)
The very tall “True Blood” vampire accepts the Best Male Villain award. (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)
The former hobbit presents the Best Fantasy Movie award to “Twilight.” (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)
The legendary Rolling Stones guitarist accepts the Rock Immortal award. (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)
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The actress accepts the Best Horror Actress award for her work on “True Blood.” (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)