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Voting is Open for 2016 Art Contest

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CSTS 2016 Art Contest

Click here to vote! Thank you to each artist who took the time to share their talent with us. We have some tough choices to make this year in choosing a logo design.

What design do you want to represent CSTS this year?

  • Voting is open here on the official CSTS website as of 10 March 2016, and we will close voting at 11:59 p.m./PST on 24 March 2016.

    • In the event of a tie, the Global Steering Committee and Global Team will choose the winning piece.

  • You may only vote once, however, there’s nothing stopping you from soliciting votes for your favorite, including your own entry.
  • Voting is open to the general public.

We will be posting links to the voting page via our social media sites (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)… Read more…

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A Warm Welcome and a Fond Farewell for our Global Steering Committee

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We are delighted to announce that we have two new members on the Global Steering Committee! Please join us in welcoming Sheilah O’Connor and Stephanie Leasure!


Serving as an executive and consistency committee, the Global Steering Committee (GSC) is responsible for maintaining the high standards and reputation of CSTS, and is a repository of CSTS knowledge for the Global Team and Local Event Organisers. We also support the Global Event Coordinator (GEC), can step in if the GEC is unable to continue in that capacity or needs additional help, and provide a recourse for Local Event Organisers if they have issues that need additional support beyond the Global Team. The GSC is made up of past Global Team members with lots of experience with CSTS at a global and local level, and who are passionate about CSTS.… Read more…

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It’s time for the CSTS 2016 Logo Art Contest!

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That’s right, it’s time for the Promotional Art Contest! Do you think you have what we’re looking for?

As we go into our eleventh year, Can’t Stop the Serenity is looking for a new logo. The logo will be featured on posters, t-shirts and will be a focal point for every event. The winning artwork will help build excitement and draw people into theaters around the world, and will be prominently featured on our website and social media outlets.

 

The Short and Sweet of It

  1. Anything you submit must be your own artwork, your own designs. Any stock imagery you incorporate into your entry must be accompanied by documentation showing you have permission to use and reproduce it. This goes for any copyrighted imagery as well.
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2016 Registration is open!

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After a successful tenth anniversary year, 2016 brings us to our eleventh Can’t Stop the Serenity season!  We are looking forward to creating memories with current Browncoat friends and making new ones as we plan our events and come together in raising money for Equality Now.

Registration is now open so you can begin planning your Can’t Stop the Serenity event! All the information you’ll need to get started can be found above in the Host an Event section.

Most of the CSTS events are known as “Screening Events” in which Joss Whedon’s “Serenity” is shown on the big screen in conjunction with merchandise sales, auctions, raffles, contests, and and other multimedia (once licensing agreements have been made.)

If you are unable to organize a Screening Event due to funds, location, or proximity to other Browncoats, an Affiliate Event might be your answer.… Read more…

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Introducing the 2016 Global Events Coordinator, Annie Burnaman!

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Are you ready for Can’t Stop the Serenity 2016? We are! With our tenth year behind us, we’re looking forward to an exciting year of fun filled fandom events. For the past decade, Browncoats all over the world have donated tens of thousands of hours of their spare time over the past decade to organise events both big and small to celebrate our fandom and to support Equality Now, and 2016 is no different. Plans are already being made in cities across the globe. Will there be an event in your local area? All it takes are a few Browncoats to put on their cunning hats and make it happen!

We’re pleased to announce that the 2016 season will be coordinated by Annie Burnaman from Texas, USA.… Read more…

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The 2015 Intro Video

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For years CSTS has created an intro video to be shown before showing Serenity. We know it is shown at other times of course – during affiliate events for instance. But it is just for those participating in some kind of CSTS event.

And it has always been a nice surprise for event go-ers.
Who will be on it this year?
What will be the theme?
Will it make us laugh, or (one notable year), cry?

When the event season is over, we put it up on our You Tube channel for all to see.

We would like to extend a big thanks to those Browncoats who got us the footage, and to the event cities who sent in something extra for our 10th year. And a very big thanks to Liam Merrick who once again put this together into something that looks magnificent on a big screen.… Read more…

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There Was No Stopping the CSTS Signal in 2015!

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With the auction closing out the 2015 Can’t Stop the Serenity season in November, it’s hard to believe another year is over. But what a celebration our tenth year has been!

59 events in 45 cities across 7 countries raised over $90,000 for Equality Now and 19 other charities (you can view the full list of donations and charities on the Global Donation Tally page). A Virtual Shindig covered the globe and Sean Faust donated 50% of sales from his song Signal. We had a huge auction with over 50 lots including many rare collectibles and items signed by a variety of Whedonverse favourites.

It may have been one of our most diverse years with Affiliate events that included fundraising raffles in booths at conventions, board game days, a concert, Dr Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog* screenings and a painting class.… Read more…

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The Auction Was Wonderful!

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Our thanks to all who donated and those who bid and those who won. Everything is still being tallied but we know already that a sizable amount of money will be donated to Equality Now because of your generosity.

We know that not everyone could bid, but so many people spread the word for us that we had an unprecedented number of participants.

Thank you all so much.… Read more…

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Auction is almost over!

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If you have planned to take a look at what is available in our E-Bay auction, now is the time!

Autographed DVD

Here is the link once again. Remember, all the money raised goes to Equality Now to help women and girls around the world. And we know that when you help them, you help everyone.

At the moment, some items are still remarkably low.

The limited edition blue prints for one.
Some of the poster sets which include the poster of Serenity signed by Joss,
and the extremely rare promotional watch sent out by Fox before Firefly started.

The 2 Star Wars figures are still cheap as well.

And then there is the fun stuff. The replica props, the patches, the Serenity graphic novels, the jewellery. We’ve put together a couple of collections of the kind of items you might have been able to win at a CSTS event.… Read more…

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The Auction has started and it is shiny!

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Here is where it all is. So many great items, you just might have to bid on all of them.

Something for yourself, something for a loved one or a best friend, something to give to that someone who has everything.

But I bet they don’t have the rare Serenity Blueprints.

Or the Handmade BDH Charm Bracelet.

Take a look, make a bid. All proceeds go to help Equality Now… Read more…

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CSTS E-Bay auction starts tomorrow Nov. 8th

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Joss Whedon created many great shows, not just Firefly. Angel, a spinoff from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, was one of them.

This picture is a still from that show and features Amy Acker and the late Andy Hallett. Amy Acker has also been in Joss’s Much Ado About Nothing, Cabin in the Woods and Dollhouse. Andy Hallett of course played Lorne.

A certificate of authenticity comes with the photo, attesting that the signatures are genuine.

Another amazing item in our 10th Anniversary ebay auction starting Nov. 8th.… Read more…

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Many fandoms make an appearance in our auction

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Proudly proclaim you watch the Vampire Diaries with these Tshirts and bag. They are just one of the many lots that will be available on EBay for one week starting Nov. 8th!

Our thanks to the California Browncoats for hosting the Can’t Stop The Serenity e-Bay auction.… Read more…

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Back to where it all started – Firefly in our Nov. 8 Auction

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This is a DVD set of Firefly. Many people have it, maybe even 2 copies, one for a “loaner.”

But if you win this one in the auction, you won’t want to be lending it to anyone. You see, up there? In silver?

Yes, it is Joss Whedon’s signature.

Just one of the many excellent items in our auction.… Read more…

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Felicia Day adds her magic to our E-Bay Auction Nov. 8

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This wise and witty book follows Felicia from a shy but precocious child, to the Queen of Internet she is today. She signed You’re Never Weird on the Internet for the winner.

Felicia Day also shows up in this Dollhouse poster which is signed by Felicia, Jane Espenson, Shawna Trpcic and Miracle Laurie.


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These items are only a few of the many which will be in our auction starting on Sunday Nov. 8th. on E-Bay. All proceeds will go to Equality Now . Our thanks to the California Browncoats for hosting the auction on their EBay account.… Read more…

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Signed photo by 7 of 9 available in Nov. 8th Auction

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Is this not a thing of beauty? This was signed at the 2014 Dallas Comic Con where there was an almost complete reunion of the Firefly crew.

It is only one of more than 40 items in our E-Bay Auction. We’ll be easy to find, just go to http://www.ebay.com/usr/californiabrowncoats although we will also be publicizing the link everywhere once it goes live.

Here is something else we think you might like.

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Beloved Whedon actor Tom Lenk (Buffy, Much Ado, Cabin In the Woods) documents his long (and funny) journey to performing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in this documentary, Nerdgasm. And he signed our copy! We’ve paired it with the ultimate Browncoat Documentary, Done the Impossible.

Stay tuned to see what is next up!… Read more…

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Star Wars appears in Nov. 8th Auction

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Star Wars is coming soon. There will be lots of tie-ins for you to buy but not like this! These 2 Funko figures were available only to those who bought Vans runners/sneakers/running shoes in 2014. Once they were gone, they were gone.

Until now.

Darth Vader and Boba Fett

will be auctioned separately as part of our 10th anniversary E-Bay Auction starting next Sunday, Nov. 8th.

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Great items in the Nov. 8th E-Bay auction

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It’s time to tempt you with a couple more items!

We received this gorgeous Stirling silver charm bracelet with a charm for each of our Big Damn Heroes.

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And we have a Inara pack you might want to bid on at the same time. It has a Firefly air freshener and a Stirling Silver Serenity pendant. Any Companion would be proud to wear these pieces of jewellery

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All money raised goes to Equality Now.

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E-Bay auction starts 8th November

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Take a look at some of the wonderful things we have in our upcoming auction which starts the 8th of November.

How about the St. Christopher Medal that Jayne wears in Serenity? It comes in its own case along with a certificate of authenticity and an autographed picture of Adam Baldwin as Jayne.
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Torchwood and Dr. Who make an appearance with signed content from John Barrowman, including a Tshirt, a CD and an signed photo. Another lot is a full size Tardis door cling. Imagine putting it on a closet door. You’d never have to worry about not having enough storage space again!*

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We have over 40 lots of great items. Please! Tell the world!

*We cannot guarantee that the door cling will make the space behind into a Tardis.… Read more…

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Can’t Stop the Serenity 2015 Event Finale!

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The final events of the 2015 Can’t Stop the Serenity season are upon us!

Halifax is hosting the final screening event of the year this Friday night 30th October at Hal-Con. And what an action packed evening it’s going to be! There will be trivia, a silent auction, a special Barrett’s Privateers rendition of the Hero of Canton sing along and an Evil Laugh competition. And not only is Serenity on the big screen there’s also Dr Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog*.

Entry to the event is by donation but as it’s at Hal-Con you’ll need a Friday pass to enter the venue. You can pre-order Can’t Stop the Serenity 10 year tshirts, patches and challenge coins for pick up at the event. Visit their website for ordering details and event schedule.… Read more…

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CSTS EBay Auction starts Nov. 8th

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Every year we have a great Can’t Stop The Serenity auction on e-Bay but this year, we’ve outdone outselves.
Two weeks from today, November 8th, the auction starts and it runs for only a week.

Thanks to some generous donors we have items that truly celebrate our 10 years of raising money for Equality Now and other charities.

How about a copy of the Collectors edition of Serenity signed by Joss Whedon himself?

Or an extremely rare Firefly Official Promo Digital Watch?

There is a screen used prop from the movie too!

The auction includes rare autographs and collectable items from a couple of fandoms including Star Wars. There is some of the sponsors pack items we sent to each city so even if you weren’t close to an event, you can still have the swag.… Read more…

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Can’t Stop the Serenity Gets Crafty This Weekend!

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With the event season winding down, this Sunday sees one of the most unique events of the year when the North Texas Browncoats host a CSTS painting class at Texas U Can Paint.

Join them and get creative at 1pm on 25th October for a 2 hour class to paint a Van Gough inspired version of Serenity in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. An artist will guide you through replicating the featured painting step by step. But of course you can put your own spin on it to truly make it your own work of art!

The cost of the class is $35 and you can book online at Texas U Can Paint’s website, where you can also make a donation if you want to contribute but can’t attend the event.… Read more…

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A Mid Week Can’t Stop the Serenity Celebration Down Under!

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We’re excited another founding city which hasn’t held an event for a few years is coming back to Can’t Stop the Serenity as part of our 10th year celebrations this week!

Adelaide return for their 5th CSTS event this Wednesday 14th October at the gorgeous heritage listed Capri Theatre. Doors open from 6pm so there’s time to purchase merchandise, raffle tickets and bid on a specially commissioned airbrush piece and a Supanova poster signed by a Serenity crew member in the silent auction before Serenity rises again on the big screen at 7pm. There’s so much shiny to win, so make sure to bring plenty of cashy monies.

Firefly and Whedonverse costumes are highly encouraged and may be rewarded with Blue Sun Travel Posters. And if you bring any of these ‘food’ items from Hutt Street Centre’s Donated Goods Wish List along to the screening you can swap them for a free raffle ticket.… Read more…

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An Exciting Weekend of Can’t Stop the Serenity Screenings!

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It’s the last multiple event weekend of the season, and what a weekend it’s going to be with 3 big screening events.

It all kicks off when we welcome Jenkintown, just north of Phildelphia, to the CSTS family on Friday 9th October with a midnight screening of Serenity at the Hiway Theatre. Browncoats will be gathering at Guild Hall Brewing Company, just a few doors down from the theatre, from 9pm for a friendly dinner and an opportunity to socialise before the movie. The doors for Serenity open at 11.30 so there’s plenty of time to buy your raffle tickets and find your seats.

Tickets are only $12 and available online here on the Hiway Theatre website. It’s a 200 seat venue and they’d really like to fill it so bring all your friends for a shiny night out.… Read more…

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It’s A Transatlantic Can’t Stop the Serenity Weekend!

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There are 3 shiny events this week of all shapes and sizes proving you can turn anything into a Can’t Stop the Serenity event.

It all starts on Wednesday 30th, the official release date of Serenity in North America, where a group of Browncoats in Crest Hill are getting together for a movie night shindig with friends and family. And what could be better than hanging out with loved ones watching your favourite characters and raising money for Equality Now.

On Thursday night, 3rd October, the Alamo Drafthouse in Fort Worth is doing a Serenity Quote Along, an interactive screening with cap guns, ships, tissues and Fruity Oaty Tea cocktails. The North Texas Browncoats will be there with a table selling Can’t Stop the Serenity merchandise and a donation jar for Equality Now so please give generously.… Read more…

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Huge Weekend of Can’t Stop the Serenity Events as the Big Damn Movie Turns 10!

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It’s the biggest weekend of the season coming up with 10 Can’t Stop the Serenity shindigs celebrating the official release date of Serenity. There’s cities celebrating their 10th CSTS, cities holding their 2nd or more event of the year and lots of horrible sing alongs.

The Alamo City Browncoats didn’t want to miss Can’t Stop the Serenity’s 10th year so will be having a table to raise money for Equality Now at Monster-Con in San Antonio this Saturday only. This is a free event so get along for a day of geeky fun and stop by the Browncoat table for a chat and make a donation. For more info or to help out by volunteering see the Facebook event page.

The Utah Browncoats are also holding an affiliate event at a convention when Dr Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog* closes out Salt Lake Comic Con at 8pm on Saturday.… Read more…

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