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During the CABC meeting room, Nathan Fillion showed up as a surprise guest. After answering questions, he took the time to pose with fans for some group photos. If you were in one of the photos and want a copy, here is what you do.
Go to this Flickr set of the photographer The One True b!X. Find the photo you are in and click on the “All Sizes” button. Then click on the “Original” link. And finally, click on “Download the Original Size” to save the photo to your computer.
If you have any questions, please send us an email.
A huge Thank You to b!X for taking and posting these photos for everyone to enjoy. And also to Nathan Fillion for visiting us, both in the meeting room and at our booth.
Posted: July 28, 2009 in Comic-Con 2009, Events, Fan Outreach
2009 Can’t Stop the Serenity Tickets are now on sale!
The California Browncoats are proud to bring you the SoCal and San Diego Browncoats Can’t Stop the Serenity screenings to benefit Equality Now!
Click on the buttons below to purchase your tickets to any (all!) of the screenings. All tickets will be on sale until 3 days before the screening. Each ticket is $15 and 100% of the proceeds after expenses will be donated to Equality Now.
2009 CSTS Los Angeles
Sunday June 14th at 10:00 AM at Laemmle’s Sunset 5
2009 CSTS Orange County
Saturday June 20th at 9 PM at Starplex’s Woodbridge Movies 5
2009 CSTS San Diego
Sunday June 21st at 5 PM at Ultrastar’s Mission Marketplace in Oceanside
2009 CSTS Riverside
Tuesday June 23rd at 7 PM at Ultrastar’s University Village 10
If you would like to donate to Equality Now but can not make a screening this year, please use the button below. In the notes you can put which city you would like to be credited for your donation.
Posted: June 5, 2009 in Charity, Events, Fan Outreach
We are pleased to announce that our
Exclusive Serenity Better Days #1 Variant Cover is going to be available at
DragonCon in Atlanta this weekend. You can get them from the
Southeastern Browncoats in the Imperial Ballroom. They will cost $10 each, same as they were at Comic-Con. 100% of the proceeds will be donated by SEBC to
Kids Need to Read.
Please be aware that they will be in very limited supply. Only 300 copies will be available all weekend. Gets yours before they run out!
CABC would like to thank Betnoir and Tabz for delivering the comics, and SEBC for making them available at their table.
You can also pick up one of the Jayne Hat Auction postcards while there.
Posted: August 28, 2008 in Charity, Events, Fan Outreach
In a change from previous years, the California Browncoats will be giving only one ticket per person in our Thank You Prize Drawing at Comic-Con 2008. As usual our Thank You drawing will have a plethora of incredible prizes you can win. Stop on by our booth and pick up your free entry during the convention.
For a list of the prizes and winners, visit our Prize Page.
Thank You Prize Drawing Rules
- One entry per person. No purchase necessary.
- Your badge will be punched when you pick up your entry. If you do not want your badge punched, you will not receive an entry.
- Entries will be available at tables A7/A8 beginning at 6 PM July 23rd, 2008 until 12 PM (noon) on Sunday July 27th, 2008. Entries will only be available during convention/dealer room hours.
- You do not need to be present to win.
- The Prize Drawing winners will be announced at 3:00 PM on Sunday July 27th at tables A7/A8.
- Winners will be posted at tables A7/A8 before the convention ends. Winners will also be posted on this site after the convention ends.
- Entries must be legible and contain valid contact information, or they will be considered void.
- If you can not be contacted or do not contact us (California Browncoats) within 10 days of the prize drawing, your winnings will be forfeit. All prizes not claimed by August 6th will be used in a future fundraiser.
The deadline for claiming prizes has been extend to August 10th.
Posted: July 11, 2008 in Comic Con 2008, Events, Fan Outreach
The California Browncoats are offering the following prizes in our Thank You Prize Drawing. Many of these items were donated by generous companies and individuals. Please visit our Comic-Con 2008
sponsor page for a list of donors. See our
Prize Drawing Rules page for details on how to enter.
Prize Drawing Winners and Ticket Numbers
- Lorelei T. - Claimed
- Lindsay A. - Claimed
- John H. - Claimed
- Gail L. - Claimed
- Bill S. - 7134613
- Thizbee - Contacted
- Hunter A. - Contacted
- Frank D. - Contacted
- Alex Z. - Claimed
- Jean B. - 5135748
- Rob C. - Contacted
- Roberto M. - Claimed
- Whitney D. - Contacted
- Richard S. - 7134855
- Rogue S. -Claimed
- Jan H. - 5135911
- Patrick M. - Contacted
- Robyn C. - 7134517
- Rosie L. - Claimed
- Angela G. - Contacted
If you are one of the winning ticket holders and have not yet contacted us, please send us an email before August 10th.
Comic Con 2008 Prize Lots
1.
Serenity RPG game master’s screen – donated by Margaret Weis Productions
Serenity logo mousepad – donated by JenskiJen
Pandora’s Closet book signed and donated by Nancy & Belle Holder
Tahmoh Penikett autographed photo – donated by Creation Entertainment
Chuck t-shirt – donated by Tabin Mann
Battlestar Galactica RPG Quickstart Guide – donated by Margaret Weis Productions
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Giles action figure – donated by Metro Entertainment
2.
California Browncoats postcard (2006) signed by Greg Edmonson – donated by California Browncoats
Hercules: the twelve labors signed by Brian Miller – donated by Kids Need to Read
George Takei autographed photo – donated by Creation Entertainment
Battlestar Galactica t-shirt – donated by Creation Entertainment
Two natural stone necklaces
3.
2005 tri-fold Serenity promo signed by Nathan Fillion & Alan Tudyk – donated by JenskiJen/California Browncoats
Furry Fantastic book signed and donated by Nancy & Belle Holder
Justin Hartley (Smallville) autographed photo – donated by Creation Entertainment
Battlestar Galactica “Frak” trucker cap – donated by Creation Entertainment
4.
Done the Impossible t-shirt – donated by Done the Impossible
Serenity soap – donated by Andrea Pavlik
“Jayne hat” keychain
Athena Force Disclosure novel signed and donated by Nancy Holder
James Callis (Battlestar Galactica) autographed photo – donated by Creation Entertainment
Lost baseball cap – donated by Creation Entertainment
Lost t-shirt - donated by Creation Entertainment
Buffy the Vampire Slayer comic, season 8 no.1 – donated by ? at Comic-Con (email if it was you)
5.
Firefly Companion volume 1 signed by Nathan Fillion and Alan Tudyk – donated by Titan Books
Isis & Osiris: to the Ends of the Earth signed by Brian Miller – donated by Kids Need to Read
Vanguard: Summon the Thunder book – donated by the authors Dayton Ward & Kevin Dilmore
Don S. Davis autographed photo - donated by Creation Entertainment
6.
Firefly Companion volume 2 signed by Nathan Fillion, Alan Tudyk & Joss Whedon – donated by Joss Whedon
Guan Yu: Blood Brothers to the End signed by Brian Miller – donated by Kids Need to Read
Walter Koenig (Star Trek) autographed photo - donated by Creation Entertainment
One pair of gold cross earrings
7.
Saffron print – donated by the artist Lindsay Archer
Wall of Angels 2007 Convention Special signed by Anthony Garcia – donated by Kids Need to Read
Andy Hallett (Angel) autographed photo – donated by Metro Entertainment
Avery Brooks (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) autographed photo - donated by Creation Entertainment
8.
Dark Horse 100 special edition Serenity: Better Days #1 comic – donated by Christina G.
Living ‘til the End mini movie poster signed by Sean Maher
Andy Hallett (Angel) autographed photo - donated by Creation Entertainment
Colm Meaney (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) autographed photo - donated by Creation Entertainment
9.
Serenity novelization signed by Keith R.A. DeCandido – donated by Jericho Rangers fan campaign
Inkworks Serenity trading card SP-1 – donated by California Browncoats/Universal
Gina Torres (Angel) autographed photo - donated by Creation Entertainment
Nana Visitor (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) autographed photo - donated by Creation Entertainment
10.
Finding Serenity book – donated by Benbella
Those Left Behind window cling – donated by Dark Horse
Slither promo DVD from WonderCon 2006 signed by Nathan Fillion – donated by California Browncoats
Mark Lutz (Angel) autographed photo - donated by Creation Entertainment
Brent Spiner (Star Trek: The Next Generation) autographed photo - donated by Creation Entertainment
11.
Those Left Behind trade paperback signed by Nathan Fillion, Alan Tudyk and Brett Matthews – donated by Dark Horse
Lone Ranger #1&2 comic signed by Brett Matthews – donated by Brett Matthews
Anthony Head (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) autographed photo - donated by Creation Entertainment
John de Lancie (Star Trek: The Next Generation) autographed photo - donated by Creation Entertainment
12.
Serenity Adventures RPG Advance Copy signed by Nathan Fillion & Mark Sheppard – donated by Margaret Weis Productions
Arthur and Lancelot: the Fight for Camelot signed by Brian Miller – donated by Kids Need to Read
Iyari Limon (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) autographed photo - donated by Creation Entertainment
Robert Picardo and Ethan Phillips (Star Trek: Voyager) autographed photo - donated by Creation Entertainment
13.
Serenity soundtrack sampler from Comic-Con 2005 signed by Nathan Fillion and Alan Tudyk – donated by California Browncoats
Thor & Loki: in the Land of Giants signed by Brian Miller – donated by Kids Need to Read
Nicholas Brendon (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) autographed photo - donated by Creation Entertainment
Michael Shanks (Stargate SG-1) autographed photo - donated by Creation Entertainment
14.
Original limited edition 2007 official Serenity blueprints set by QmX – donated by CruiseToMars.Com
Great Big Comics’ Voyages of the She Buccaneer: Tombs of Eden no.1 signed by Bill Hughes, with postcard – donated by Thad G.
Sarah Connor Chronicles autographed cast photo – donated by James Riley
Serenity role playing game book signed by Jamie Chambers – donated by Margaret Weis Productions
15.
Terrify’n space monkey signed by Nathan Fillion, Morena Baccarin and Alan Tudyk – donated by Kids Need to Read
Birds of Prey: Blood and Circuits signed by Brian Miller – donated by Kids Need to Read
Adrian Paul (Highlander) autographed photo – donated by Creation Entertainment
Original Sheldon comics sketch – donated by Dave Kellett, creator of Sheldon
16.
Michael Fairman (Firefly) autographed photo – donated by California Browncoats
Birds of Prey: Perfect Pitch signed by Brian Miller – donated by Kids Need to Read
Yunjin Kim (Lost) autographed photo – donated by California Browncoats
24 baseball cap – donated by David Fury
17.
“River Triumphant” statue by Diamond Select Toys – donated by Poplollies.com
Bushi Tales no.1&2 signed by David Beaty, Lin Workman and Micah Stewart – donated by Kids Need to Read
Matt Frewer (Max Headroom) autographed photo - donated by Creation Entertainment
Doctor Who t-shirt - donated by Creation Entertainment
King Kong baseball cap – donated by James Riley
18.
Serenity promo button signed by Joss Whedon – donated by Joss Whedon
Midknight no.1&2 comic signed by Tom Hodges – donated by Kids Need to Read
Lance Henrikson (Millenium) autographed photo - donated by Creation Entertainment
Drive promo license, Alex Tully, signed by Nathan Fillion – donated by California Browncoats
19.
11th Hour alternate Serenity DVD cover – donated by 11th Hour/Susan Tomb
11th Hour Inara trading card – donated by 11th Hour/Susan Tomb
Son of the Shadows novel signed and donated by Nancy Holder
Aaron Douglas autographed photo - donated by Creation Entertainment
Stargate t-shirt - donated by Creation Entertainment
Stargate: Atlantis 2007 calendar - donated by Creation Entertainment
Redhook Long Hammer IPA wooden box – donated by Redhook Ale Brewery
20.
2005 tri-fold Serenity promo – donated by JenskiJen
Serenity promo keychain – donated by California Browncoats
Serenity promo postcard – donated by California Browncoats
Wall of Angeles no.1-4 signed by Anthony Garcia – donated by Kids Need to Read
Stephanie Romanov (Angel) autographed photo - donated by Creation Entertainment
Stargate SG-1 2007 calendar - donated by Creation Entertainment
Farscape t-shirt - donated by Creation Entertainment
We got more prizes throughout Comic-Con weekend as expected. If you donated a prize at Comic-Con and were not credited above please send us an email.
in Comic Con 2008, Events, Fan Outreach
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.
Special Guest Appearances
PJ Haarsma – Author of The Softwire series and co-founder of Kids Need to Read. In addition to PJ signing at the booth, he is also going to volunteer! You’ll have a chance to meet him and talk about his books, KNTR and possibly hear some great stories. Signing times for PJ are:
- Thursday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Friday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Sunday 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Felicia Day - Actress, writer, producer, musician and gamer. Felicia will be appearing at our tables to promote her internet series, The Guild and Joss Whedon’s upcoming internet musical, Dr. Horrible’s Sing-a-Long Blog. She is scheduled to appear throughout the weekend. See the Guild signing times below for Felicia’s schedule.
The Cast of The Guild - At various times the cast of The Guild will be appearing at our booth. Expect to find Vincent Caso (BLADEZZ, the Rogue/Thief), Jeff Lewis (Vork, Guildmaster), Amy Okuda (TINKERBALLA, the Ranger), Sandeep Parikh (ZABOO, the Warlock) and Robin Thorsen (CLARA, the Mage) hanging out with the Browncoats.
Signing times for The Guild cast are:
- Thursday 3:00 - 4:00 PM: Felicia Day & Jeff Lewis
- Friday 1:30 - 2:30 PM: Vincent Caso & Jeff Lewis (Sandeep Parikh & Robin Thorsen)
- Friday 5:00 - 6:00 PM: Sandeep Parikh & Robin Thorsen (Vincent Caso)
- Saturday 1:00 - 2:00 PM: Jeff Lewis & Vicent Caso (Robin Thorsen & Amy Okuda)
- Saturday 4:00 - 5:00 PM: Felicia Day & Amy Okuda
- Sunday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Felica Day & Sandeep Parkih (Vincent Caso & Amy Okuda)
- Sunday - 12:00 - 2:00 PM - Browncoat Meeting Room, Felicia Day will be doing a book reading and talk about The Guild
- The cast members in the parentheses may be at or around the CABC booth during the specified times. Also, Felicia Day will be visiting the booth throughout Friday, as her schedule permits. (She’ll be busy with Dr. Horrible stuff.)
Adam Levermore-Rich - Artist/co-creator of SaveHiatus.com, the new webcomic for the obsessive fan in all of us. Adam is also well known in the Browncoat/geek fandom for his online store Black Market Beagles and as an artisan for Quantum Mechanix. His signing times at the booth are:
- Thursday 1:00 - 1:30 PM
- Saturday 5:00 - 5:30 PM
Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta - Kevin has written or co-written over 90 novels including the new Dune series, The Saga of the Seven Suns, the Star Wars “Jedi Academy” series, and more. Rebecca, his wife and frequent co-author has written a Buffy the Vampire Slayer novel, 3 in the Junior Jedi Knight series, and with Kevin she has co-written Crystal Doors, 14 Young Jedi Knights novels and more. We are very happy to welcome Kevin and Rebecca to the booth as novelists of many books aimed at children and young adults, the audience that Kids Need to Read targets for their mission. Kevin and Rebecca’s signing time at the booth is:
Nancy Holder - Nancy is a best-selling author, professor and mom. She has written over80 books, most in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel and Smallville universes. She also has written the Pretty Freekin Scary series, numerous short stories and articles, and co-written the Wicked series with Debbie Viguie. On top of all that she also teaches creative writing at the University of California at San Diego, including a course devoted to Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Nancy will also be doing a reading with her daughter during the Browncoat Meeting room on Sunday.
- Thursday 12:00 - 1:00 PM
- Sunday - 12:00 - 2:00 PM - Browncoat Meeting Room 24A
Shawna Trpcic - A fan favorite costumer designer for having worked on such shows as Angel, Point Pleasant, K-Ville and Firefly. She is also the designer on Joss Whedon’s just released Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog and the upcoming Dollhouse. Designed famous items such as Illyria’s costume and Mal’s Browncoat.
- Friday 10:30 - 11:30 AM (tentative)
Jaime Chambers and Lindsay Archer - Jaime (writer) and Lindsay (artist) both worked on the Serenity Role Playing Game. They have also worked on a lot of other projects for Margaret Weis Productions, including Supernatural, Dragonlance and Battlestar Galactica RPGs. Stop by and get your RPG signed, and maybe hear some news about upcoming releases in the Serenity ‘verse.
Meeting Room
We will once again have a meeting room on Sunday afternoon from 12:00 - 2:00 PM in Room 24A (same as always). Items on the schedule of events include announcements about upcoming California Browncoat events and charity auctions. Expect news on new products from companies like Dark Horse Comics and Quantum Mechanix. PJ Haarsma will be on hand to give us the scoop on Kids Need to Read, the charity he co-founded. He will also be one of the authors (and Felicia Day!) who will do live book readings. Currently scheduled to do a reading is PJ, Felicia, Nancy Holder and her daughter Belle, Kevin Anderson and Rebecca Moesta and more! Felicia will also let us know what’s going on with The Guild. There will be news from the Ariel Ambulance, the 76th Battalion, Browncoat Ball, Creation’s Firefly/Serenity Salute and more! All this and your final chance to hang out with the Browncoats before any last minute shopping and the end of the convention.
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 another free item you can pick up when you stop by and visit. This item 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?
“Jayne Hat” Flash Mob
Walk down the street and show everyone you’re not afraid of anything. Stop by the booth and ask a staff member for top secret information on how to join the Jayne Hat Flash Mob. All you will need is a few spare minutes, a Jayne Hat, and the fearlessness to wear such a cunning hat. Details will only be released on a need to know basis. Don’t worry if you miss one or don’t have a Jayne Hat yet, we’ll be mobbing daily and have some hats available for sale at the booth.
After Hours Browncoat Meet-up
We know it’s crazy and hectic every day at Comic-Con, and that you just want to rest and hang out with friends at night. We’ve researched the surrounding area and found a perfect spot for meeting up with other Browncoats. On Thursday, Friday ,and Saturday night, you’ll be able to find Browncoats relaxing and looking to meet others with the same love of the ‘verse in a pre-arranged spot. We’ll be meeting at the Marriott next door to the convention, at the seating area in front of DW’s Irish Pub. After you enter the Marriott, turn left toward the South Tower. Pass the gift shop, Hertz and Starbucks. DW’s will be on your left. Look for the tables with “Browncoat Friendly” signs and have fun!
You’ll also be able to pick up a handy little invite with these directions at our tables.
This meeting spot is also a perfect chance for locals not going to Comic-Con to meet the Browncoats invading their town.
Stay Tuned to this page for more announcements!
Posted: June 12, 2008 in Comic Con 2008, Events, Fan Outreach
The California Browncoats are proud to announce our sponsorship of the SoCal Browncoats Can’t Stop the Serenity screenings. This global fundrasier is in it’s third year and all proceeds support Equality Now. The SoCal Browncoats will be holding 3 screenings the weekend of June 20th. There will be 1 screening each in Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties. For more information on the screenings, please use the links below.
www.socalbrowncoats.com - Screening info, ticket and merchandise purchasing
www.equalitynow.org - The charity benefiting from the screenings
www.cantstoptheserenity.com - The global site for information and screenings worldwide
Posted: May 7, 2008 in Charity, Events, Fan Outreach
We have filled all the positions on the 2008 California Browncoat Comic-Con Fan Table Committee. We are already hard at work to bring you another year of the best fan tables around, otherwise known as “The Ethel Merman of booths”. Stay tuned for updates, how you can help, exclusives, celebrity appearances, the charity fund-raiser, prizes, give-aways and more!
Here are the members of the 2008 Committee:
Chairperson - James (SoCal)
Charity - Lynn (SoCal)
Sales - Nikolai (San Diego)
Fan Outreach - Rebecca (SoCal)
Publications - Whitney (San Francisco)
Promotions - Ido (San Francisco)
Volunteers - Dwight (San Diego)
Booth Design - Nikolai and Lynn
Lackeys - Arielle and Kim (San Francisco)
Thank you to all of you for stepping up and getting more involved!
As always, we look to you in the Browncoat fandom to help us put together the fan tables at Comic-Con and WonderCon. If you are interested in being on a committee, make sure to check out how on our Volunteer page.
Posted: April 16, 2008 in Comic Con 2008, Events, Fan Outreach, Volunteer
