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2015, CSTS Global

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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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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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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#52_5… Read more…

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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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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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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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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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It’s A Can’t Stop the Serenity West Coast Weekend!

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There are three shiny screening shindigs happening in North America this weekend.

We are so happy to welcome another new city to the Can’t Stop the Serenity fold when Surrey BC hosts its first event at Kwantlen Polytechnic University this Friday night. And what an event it’s shaping up to be! Along with screening Serenity and Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog*, there will be music interludes, a silent auction, door prizes, merchandise for sale and refreshments. Some of the shiny up for auction include Joss Whedon’s Dollhouse season one dvd set signed by Felicia Day and Patton Oswald, a “Jay and Silent Bob Go Canadian, Eh” poster signed by Kevin Smith, Jason Mewes and Jennifer Schwalbach, and a limited edition Serenity comic signed by none other than the Captain himself, Nathan Fillion.… Read more…

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Two Cities Celebrate Can’t Stop the Serenity Milestones!

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This week we have two big Can’t Stop the Serenity multi-event celebrations on opposite sides of the world!

It all starts this Thursday in Minneapolis at the Riverview Theater with the first of 3 nights of Can’t Stop the Serenity. Minneapolis was part of the first CSTS in 2006 and has held events every year since, making this year extra special as they celebrate 10 years.

The Thursday night will feature a raffle and Dr. Horrible’s Sing-A-Long Blog* in addition to Serenity on the big screen. But not to fret if you can’t make the Thursday night event as they will be screening Serenity again both on Friday and Saturday night at 11.30pm. Tickets are cash only at the door and cost $10 for Thursday’s event and only $3 for either the Friday or Saturday screenings.… Read more…

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A Double 10 Year Can’t Stop the Serenity Celebration this Saturday!

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Two founding Can’t Stop the Serenity cities celebrate ten years of events this weekend!

We start off on Saturday with the Pennsylvania Browncoats Rivers and Bridges Brigade proudly celebrating 10 years of Can’t Stop the Serenity events in Pittsburgh. The doors of the historic Hollywood Theater open at 5pm where the evening kicks off with games, raffle ticket and merch sales followed by an accoustic performance by Sean Faust, his third CSTS event this year! And of course Serenity on the big screen.

Entry for the event is free but since this is a charity event, a minimum $10 donation to Equality Now is strongly encouraged. And don’t forget to bring lots of cashy money for the shiny merch and raffle which includes some CSTS 10TH Anniversary items, Serenity soaps, Train Job posters by Caroline Moore and some gorgeous hand made items from Expressions by Jen.… Read more…

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Coast to Coast Across North America!

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Three Can’t Stop the Serenity founding cities are holding events this weekend!

First up on Friday the Browncoats of NYC have joined with Equality Now for a CSTS 10th Anniversary celebration screening and dinner at Jing Fong’s! It will be a night not to be missed with a costume contest, dancing, live auction and of course the big damn movie.

Sean Faust, making his second CSTS appearance in a week, will be performing live and leading a Hero of Canton sing along. Entry includes dinner, a door prize ticket, a special thank you and 1 adult drink coupon and is just $35. Get your tickets online here now as they may not be available at the door!

CSTS then breaks atmo in Vancouver at the H.R.… Read more…

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Memories of Your First Can’t Stop the Serenity

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In celebrating our tenth year, we’ll be looking back at some of our history.
And what better to follow our facts post than talking about people’s first Can’t Stop the Serenity, whether it was in 2006 or just last year.

Our Global Event Coordinator Sheilah reminisces about her first one:
“In 2006, I decided that Toronto would be part of the new Serenity Now/Equality Now events that were going to happen in June. The previous August we had run a Fan table at a local con promoting Serenity and I knew that there were lots of local Toronto Browncoats who would be glad to help out and to show up at the screening. My co-organizer, Heather, kept me grounded as I kept coming up with ever wilder ideas of what we could do!… Read more…

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A Short History of Can’t Stop the Serenity

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Keeping flying for 10 years is no mean feat for any event, but it is a real achievement when every single person involved volunteers their time and resources for free.

To celebrate our tenth season we want to highlight some of our history. While many of you have known about us for a while now, one of the greatest things about Firefly is new Browncoats are discovering the series, and in turn us, all the time.

Here are a few things you may or may not know about Can’t Stop the Serenity.

It all began with one man’s idea. The One True b!X wanted to celebrate Joss’ birthday with a charity screening of Serenity, realizing it was a great idea he mentioned it on the message boards.… Read more…