Be a Part of the Zombie Apocalypse!

Tuckerize: The use of a person’s name or description in an original story. Term is derived from Wilson Tucker who made a practice of using his friends’ names for minor characters in the stories.

Mira Grant (aka Seanan McGuire, NY Times bestselling author and winner of the 2010 John W. Campbell Award for best new writer) has offered to “Tuckerize” two (2) undead winners in her upcoming novella “San Diego 2014: The Final stand of the California Browncoats”

The two (2) spots will be auctioned off via eBay in order to raise money for Equality Now. There will be TWO auctions! The first auction starts November 15th and ends November 25th.  The second auction starts November 20th and ends on November 30th.

Keep an eye out here and on CABC’s Twitter.

The first auction is at Tuckerization Auction 1.

The second auction is at Tuckerization Auction 2.

• The name of the recipient of the Tuckerization will be used in the story. In the case of a highly recognizable name, or a name that the recipient would prefer not to be used in fiction, an agreed-upon alternative may be used.
• The basic physical apperance of the recipient will be used in the story
• Unless the recipient specifically requests a villainous arc, they will be presented positively by the author
• Because this is a zombie story, there are no guarentees made as to the survival of any character, whether or not they are based on a living person. the recipient can make suggestions as to the nature of their character’s death, but these may or may not be used.
• Only willing participants will be written into the story. you can bid on a tuckerization for a friend only if that friend consents to the terms above. you cannot use a tuckerization to kill off an enemy.
• In the event that San Diego 2014 is published in a physical format, the author will provide the California Browncoats with two (2) copies of the finished book, to be delivered to the recipients of the Tuckerizations at the organizations’s discretion.

Posted: November 14, 2011 in Charity

Can’t Stop the Serenity - Orange County - Sept 24, 2011

Saturday, September 24, 2011 at 7:00 pm

Starplex Woodbridge Movies 5
4626 Barranca Pkwy Irvine, CA 92604

Buy your ticket now in advance!

Pre-sales ended Friday, September 23. You can still purchase tickets at the door.

We are excited to present our fourth year of Can’t Stop the Serenity–Orange County!

The evening will feature a movie double feature:
SERENITY (the Big Damn Movie, of course)
and the Southern California exclusive big screen presentation of BROWNCOATS: REDEMPTION (the Big Damn Fan Film independent, feature length movie).

The evening will also include an exciting auction and prizes, with merchandise for sale!

All this fun feels even better because we are raising money for Equality Now, the organization fighting to promote and protect the human rights of women and girls around the world.

CSTS-OC will once again be at the Starplex Woodbridge Movies 5 at 4626 Barranca Pkwy Irvine, CA 92604. Parking is FREE and plentiful! Hot dogs are $1! The theater staff is always very helpful and treat us so well.

Tickets are $15 each. Your purchase online in advance for will call tickets is appreciated, but tickets will also be available for sale that night. If you cannot attend, but would like to support Equality Now with your donation, you can use the donate button below. Thank you for your support!

Please spread the word about this fun evening for a worthy cause - see you there!

Posted: September 2, 2011 in Can't Stop the Serenity, Events, Hidden

2011 San Diego Comic-Con Exclusives

Comic-Con is the biggest geek gathering in America and every year we try to give you something special for stopping by the Browncoat booth and donating to charity. This year, we’re going to have two all new exclusives!

Shiny! Pint Glass

First up is our shiny new pint glass. Literally. Produced by the California Browncoats in a very limited run, you can get this exclusive 15 oz. pint glass for a $8.00 donation to The Dyslexia Foundation. The Dyslexia Foundation is supported by Jewel Staite, and we felt this particular item would remind you both of her, and our favorite Firefly mechanic, Kaylee. Get yours quick, there are only 99 available.

Firefrog Print

Our next exclusive is an out of this world mash-up. Recent Browncoat and Relentlessly Cheerful Artist James Hance has done this awesome Firefrog print just for Comic-Con. It features your favorite Firefly class ship Serenity and its crew mashed into the Muppet world. This 8×10 heavy cardstock print is limited to only 200 copies and can be yours for a $10.00 donation. We’re going to send 100% of that donation split equally to all 5 charities we are supporting at Comic-Con this year. That means you can walk away with a cool exclusive and $2.00 will go to each of this year’s charities: Equality Now, Kids Need to Read, Marine Corps - Law Enforcement Foundation, The Al Wooten Jr. Heritage Center, and The Dyslexia Foundation. That makes this a win-win situation, and we all know Mal…er…Kermit…uh…The Captain likes to win!

These exclusives won’t stick around long, and when they’re gone, there won’t be any more produced. Hurry on over to tables A7/A8 and get yours!

Posted: July 19, 2011 in Charity, Comic Con 2011, Events, Hidden

Can’t Stop the Serenity San Diego

Just 1 month after our first successful CSTS event of 2011, we are proud to announce Can’t Stop the Serenity San Diego to benefit Equality Now. We will be screening Serenity and the 2011 CSTS intro DVD featuring Joss Whedon (on the DVD, not in person). Local musician Eben Brooks will open the night with a few songs. We’re also going to have a ‘Thank you for donating’ prize drawing, including the grand prize of a 2011 CSTS Global poster signed by Joss Whedon, Nathan Fillion and more! This is your chance to see Serenity on the big screen, hang out with Browncoats from around the world (it is the week of Comic-Con), and get some shiny merchandise, all while supporting Equality Now.

Wednesday, July 20th 8:00 PM

Tickets are now on sale for $15 each at Fandango! Or pick them up at the theater box office. All ticket sales will be handled by the theater/Fandango.

Reading Gaslamp Stadium 15
701 5th Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 232-0401
1-800-FANDANGO (326-3264)
Express Code 2709

Schedule:

7:00 PM - Theater open for seating, merchandise, donations
8:00 PM - Eben Brooks performance
8:15 PM - 2011 CSTS Intro DVD
8:30 PM - Serenity
10:30 PM - Prize Drawing winners announcement

We would like to thank our sponsors:

The 2011 CSTS Global Sponsors - For all their donations and assistance
Fancy Fancy Breads - For donating three gift certificates for baked goods to our prize drawing
James Hance - For donating Firefrog prints and character sets
Girl Geek Boutique - For doanting two $30 gift certificates to our prize drawing

100% of the proceeds from all tickets sales, merchandise and donations after theater & merchandise expenses will be sent to Equality Now.

Thank You! Prize Drawing

Those attending the Can’t Stop the Serenity San Diego Event on July 20th will have a variety of ways to give money to Equality Now. The goal of our CSTS events, besides giving you a chance to see Serenity on the big screen, is to raise money and awareness for Equality Now. To say thank you for helping us raise money and awareness, we like to give you something back (or a chance at something).

First off is our Thank You Prize Drawing. For every $2 you donate you will get 1 entry in the drawing and have a chance at 10 different prize packages or the grand prize. You can enter the drawing at our table in the lobby, or from one of our volunteers in the theater. Thank you to our local and global sponsors!

Grand Prize

24×36″ 2011 Global Can’t Stop the Serenity poster signed by Joss Whedon, Nathan Fillion, Michael Fairman, Felicia Day, Jane Espenson and Heather Fagan.

Prize Packs

1. Serenity Sake T-shirt and pint glass
2. Serenity Found, 7 Alliance credits (aluminum coins) and a Fruity Oaty Girls paper cutout take-out box
3. Girl Geek Boutique $30 Gift Certificate, Tink poster from The Guild, 2011 CSTS Global Button and Serenity: Those Left Behind #1 Dark Horse “One for One” Edition
4. Fancy Fancy Breads Gift Certificate for 3 dozen cookies, ThinkGeek Annoy-atron and Led Space gun keyring and Signed ‘On the Drift’ Bedlam Bards CD
5. Girl Geek Boutique $30 Gift Certificate, Equality Now black silicone bracelet and a 2011 CSTS Global Button
6. Tink poster from The Guild, Signed ‘On the Drift’ Bedlam Bards CD and a 2011 CSTS Global Button
7. Browncoats: Redemption Remastered DVD, Fancy Fancy Breads Gift Certificate for 3 dozen cookies and a 2011 CSTS Global Button
8. Serenity pendant from DragonWeave Jewelry and a bookmark, fabric fortune cookie, and earrings from  Cats Dreaming
9. Alliance Money Pack, 2 Mike Henderson posters and Done the Impossible DVD
10. Reaverized DVD and knitted Jayne hat, Fancy Fancy Breads Gift Certificate for 3 dozen cookies and a 2011 CSTS Global Button

Merchandise

There will also be a wide assortment of merchandise available for you to peruse and purchase. All proceeds benefit Equality Now.

New for this year:

2011 CSTS Global shirts (limited sizes/quantities available)
2011 CSTS patch
2011 CSTS LA or Global Logo Buttons
2011 CSTS LA or Global Logo Magnets
Angel postcard
Angel 11×17 print
Firefrog mini print/postcard set of 16 (donated by James Hance)
Firefrog 11×17 print (donated by James Hance)
Equality Now Logo Hat

Returning favorites and past CSTS items:

CABC round button
Jayne hat
2006, 2007, 2008 & 2010 CSTS Shirts
2007 CSTS LA Button
2008 CSTS LA buttons and magnets
2008 CSTS OC buttons and magnets
2008 CSTS SD Buttons
2009 CSTS buttons, magnets and keychains
2010 CSTS buttons and magnets
2010 CSTS Patch

We accept cash and credit cards for all purchases and donations.

Posted: July 9, 2011 in Can't Stop the Serenity, Charity, Comic Con 2011, Events, Hidden

Comic-Con 2011: Special Events and Guests

The California Browncoats will once again have a wide range of events and appearances planned at Comic-Con. Check below for our schedule of events. We will be updating this page as we receive appearance confirmation and information.

Events

Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog -  The California Browncoats will host the screening of this fan-favorite Internet sensation. See why Joss Whedon’s (Dollhouse, Buffy the Vampire Slayer) first foray into webisodic “television” was the talk of the town with critics and fans alike in 2008. Be prepared for a night of singing and surprises hosted by the fans who know what you like best. Dr. Horrible stars Neil Patrick Harris (How I Met Your Mother), Nathan Fillion (Castle, Firefly), and Felicia Day (The Guild) and is written by Joss Whedon, Jed Whedon (Dollhouse), Zack Whedon (Fringe), and Maurissa Tancharoen (Dollhouse). Thursday, July 21.  Room 6BCF. 8:30 - 10:00 PM.

Browncoat Meeting Room - Fans of Firefly and Serenity are welcome to join the California Browncoats. We will have announcements about new happenings from all over the ‘Verse, including shindigs, products, and Browncoats: Redemption. Then stick around for some entertainment provided by Browncoat-friendly musician Marian Call. You never know what else might happen! Sunday, July 24. Room 32AB, 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Freebies - We don’t want you to walk away from our tables empty handed (besides all the swag you purchase). That means we’ve got some great free items you can pick up when you stop by and visit. These items will be in limited supply and given out at random times every day. But really, is it a bad thing stopping by multiple times during the convention? Hint, follow us on Twitter to know when we put the freebies out.

MORE EVENTS AND GUESTS INFORMATION COMING SOON!

Keep checking here for updates on events and guests who will be appearing at our booth. Also, follow us on Twitter for live updates if we get any surprise guests at our table.

Posted: July 3, 2011 in Comic Con 2011, Events

CSTS Los Angeles Prize Drawing and Merchandise

Those attending the Can’t Stop the Serenity Los Angeles Event on June 25th will have a variety of ways to give money to Equality Now. The goal of our CSTS events, besides giving you a chance to see Serenity on the big screen, is to raise money and awareness for Equality Now. To say thank you for helping us raise money and awareness, we like to give you something back (or a chance at something).

First off is our Thank You Prize Drawing. For every $5 you donate you will get 1 entry in the drawing and have a chance at 17 different prize packages. You can enter the drawing at the prize table in the lobby, or from one of our many volunteers in the theater. Thank you to our local and global sponsors!

Prize Packs

1. Serenity Found, 2 small posters from the Utah Browncoats, River Tam and the Fireflies Women’s shirt
2. Finding Serenity, 2 small posters from the Utah Browncoats, River Tam and the Fireflies Men’s shirt
3. Serenity: Those Left Behind #1 Dark Horse “One for One” Edition, 2 Mike Henderson posters, Serenity widescreen DVD signed by Ron Glass
4. Alliance Money Pack, 7 Alliance credits, aluminum coins,Michael Fairman autographed 8X10 photo
5. Done the Impossible DVD, Equality Now red silicone bracelet, Fancy Fancy Breads Gift Certificate for Cookies , Serenity 11×17 poster, The Guild “Do You Wanna Date My Avatar” print signed by all 6 cast members
6. Reaverized and knitted Jayne hat (set), Serenity: Float Out comic signed by Patton Oswalt and Patric Reynolds
7. Signed Bedlam Bards CD On the Drift, CABC small button, CABC large badge type button, Browncoat bottle opener and carabiner, Dr. Horrible cardstock goggles signed by Felicia Day
8. Signed Bedlam Bards CD On the Drift, Paper Art From William Pace, Dr. Horrible cardstock goggles signed by Felicia Day
9. The Browncoats DVD of The Hero of Canton and signed mini poster, Captain Hammer logo mens XL shirt
10. Serenity Reaverized Ornament, Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 8 promo poster, Sean Maher autographed 8×10 photo
11. Serenity Sake T-shirt and pint glass, Fancy Fancy Breads Gift Certificate, The Cabin in the Woods 3 promo poster set (11×17), Dr. Horrible cardstock goggles signed by Felicia Day
12. Annoy-atron, Eviltron, and Led Space gun keyring, Tink poster from The Guild, Aero Hobbies $50 Gift Certificate
13. Browncoat field ration soap, bookmark, fabric fortune cookie, and earrings from Cats Dreaming, Tink poster from The Guild, Dr. Horrible cardstock goggles signed by Maurissa Tancharoen, Zack Whedon and Jed Whedon
14. 2 POLICE patches, Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog DVD signed by Nathan Fillion, Zack Whedon, Jed Whedon, Maurissa Tancharoen and Steve Berg
15. Small sterling silver Serenity pendant from Dragon Weave, Captain Hammer logo women’s L shirt
16. Serenity pendant from Dragon Weave, Cupcake Pow/Jody Houser Comic Print
17. Athletic Rehabilitation Therapy (ART Massage) $150 Gift Certificate, Dollhouse promo poster

All entries must be received by 8PM in order to be in the prize drawing.

Merchandise

There will also be a wide assortment of merchandise available for you to peruse and purchase. Tables on the left side of the lobby as you enter will be laden with T-shirts, buttons, magnets, posters, prints, postcards and more. All proceeds benefit Equality Now.

New for this year:
2011 CSTS patch
2011 CSTS LA or Global Logo Buttons
2011 CSTS LA or Global Logo Magnets
Angel postcard
Angel 11×17 print
Dollhouse lithograph
Equality Now/Browncoat Lanyard
Firefrog mini print/postcard set of 16 (donated by James Hance)
Firefrog 11×17 print (donated by James Hance)
Rume Equality Now/Browncoat re-usable bag
Shawn Tutt “No Audible Dialog” CD

Bottled water (donated by Meltdown Comics)

Returning favorites and past CSTS items:
Browncoat beverage wrench
CABC rectangle button
CABC round button
Browncoat carabiner
Jayne hat
Miranda map
Miranda map signed by Geoff Mandel
River Triumphant statue (only 1 available!)
Serenity logo tattoos (3 per pack)
2006, 2007, 2008 & 2010 CSTS Shirts
2007 CSTS LA Button
2007 CSTS Final or Teaser Poster 27×40
2008 CSTS LA buttons and magnets
2008 CSTS OC buttons and magnets
2008 CSTS Poster 24×36
2008 CSTS Poster 11×17
2008 CSTS SD Buttons
2009 CSTS buttons, magnets and keychains
2009 CSTS Poster 24×36
2009 CSTS Poster (SoCal version) 11×17
2010 CSTS buttons and magnets
2010 CSTS Patch

Posted: June 23, 2011 in Can't Stop the Serenity, Charity, Events

CSTS Los Angeles Event to be Broadcast Live

We are very pleased to announce that the Can’t Stop the Serenity Los Angeles Event will be broadcast live on the web. ComiCenter Live, the online podcast talk show, will be bringing you every minute of the live events from the stage. ComiCenter host, and our event MC, Atom! Freeman and the ComiCenter crew will have multiple cameras to capture every moment. There will also be footage from around the event and interviews with attendees. Stay tuned for details and how you may be able to participate in the event from anywhere in the world!

A huge thank you to ComiCenter Live who are donating all their services, time and crew to make this live stream possible.

Posted: June 6, 2011 in Can't Stop the Serenity, Events, Hidden

2011 CSTS Los Angeles Logo and Shirts

Can’t Stop the Serenity Los Angeles is going to be a special night, so we felt something extra was needed for all fans, attending or not. We are honored to have popular graphic artist Adam Levermore design the CSTS LA Logo. You can now purchase shirts, mugs, bags, buttons, magnets, and more featuring this art. Even if you aren’t going to the event, you can show your support by buying one of these products. We are sending 100% of the profits from all sales of this design to Equality Now.

But act quickly! We will only have them on sale until June 30th, 2011!

Note: This is the only way to get these shirts. We will not have them for sale at the event itself. We will only have buttons and magnets with this logo for sale at the event.

Note #2: We will have a very limited quantity of the Global CSTS Men’s and Women’s shirts available at the screening.

All profits from the sales of these products through June 30th will be counted in the total raised for the CSTS Los Angeles Event.

Posted: May 24, 2011 in Can't Stop the Serenity, Charity, Events, Hidden