What’s On: 18 July – 15 August
What a season it's been! And there's heaps more to come! New cities have joined the cause, so keep watching here for the latest about upcoming events! UPCOMING EVENTS...
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- Event Pre-Registration FormStarting to plan a CSTS event? Complete this Pre-Registration form to get the official registration process moving. If you have already set a date and organized your venue, you must complete the Event Registration form. Pre-Registration Deadlines: You must complete this form no later than 8 weeks before your proposed event. You may register your interest at anytime until 1 June. No Pre-Registration forms will be accepted after 1 June. You should refer also to the key deadlines on the Event Registration form including the primary Event Registration deadline of 31 March. Pre-Registration Form Instructions: The form must be submitted by the person named as Lead Organizer. All required fields MUST be completed. Please provide as much detail as possible. If you do not provide sufficient detail, approval of your Pre-Registration will be delayed until all necessary information is received. Events may only be held between 1 June and 30 September. You MUST provide two organizers who can be contacted regarding the CSTS event. Please note that we cannot accept PO Box Addresses as a point of contact. After submission, you will receive a confirmation email (sent to the main email address for the Lead Organizer). This email acknowleges receipt…
- Event Registration FormAlready planned out your CSTS event? Finalised your date(s) and venue(s)? Complete this Registration form to become an officially registered event. If you have not yet set a date and organized your venue, you must complete the Event Pre-Registration form. Registration Deadlines: The primary Event Registration deadline is 31 March. We understand that events being held towards the end of the event window may not have everything in place by this time or you may have only recently discovered “Can’t Stop the Serenity” and decided to host an event. So, depending on when your event will be held, there are different deadlines for when your Registration form is due. For events to be held in June-July – no later than 31 March For events to be held in August – no later than 30 June For events to be held in September – no later than 31 July No Event Registration forms will be accepted after 31 July. Registering by 31 March allows the Global Team to more accurately calculate Global Prize Sponsorship and Merchandise quantities. Please note that registering after 31 March may mean that you miss out on a few very cool things as you may not have…
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- 2011 Events2010 Global Donation Tally: 2,524.41 (and counting) This total includes 1,327.26 donated to Equality Now and ,197.15 donated to other charities (Click here for details). Updated 22 February 2011 from 45 cities. Screenings & Affiliates & Shindigs Event Calendar Legend = Affiliate City (Click here for more info) = On Sale = Event Over – Waiting for Results = Proof of donation submitted to CSTS Global Team = Proof of donation overdue = Donation Confirmed by Charities = Loss Reported – No Donation Made = Event Cancelled – No Donation Made Amounts Listed are for all charity recipients United States Dallas/Fort Worth, TX – Screening and Affiliate event Nashville, TN – Screening Scottsville, KY – Screening Longbeach, CA – Screening Syracuse, NY – Screening Madison, WI – Screening England Beeston Nottinghamshire – Affiliate event Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England – Screening Canada Vancouver BC Canada – Screening Edmonton – Screening Alberta – Screening Australia Melbourne, Victoria, Australia – Screening and Affiliate event
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- 2012 Artwork ContestWe sent the signal out and a few of the brave and bold with their brilliant artistical skillz took up the gauntlet (and their palettes) to create the promotional art for next year’s events. Thank you to everyone who submitted an entry (or two!) to the 2012 Can’t Stop The Serenity Art Contest. We knew it was going to be a challenge, but thanks to you, the good folk of the ‘Verse, you’ve helped us choose which one will become the official artwork for Can’t Stop the Serenity 2012! And the Winning Entry is…Entry #4 by Melanie Fischer Click on a submission to see a larger version. Entry #4 The other fantastic entries were… Entry #1 Entry #2 Entry #3 Entry #5
- 2011 Artwork ContestThanks to everyone who submitted an entry (or two!) to the 2011 Can’t Stop The Serenity Art Contest. Winning Entry Entry #3 by Melanie Fischer Below are the videos, images, and other shiny goodies created using this design to promote CSTS on websites or blogs. Icon Round Logo Horizontal Banner (468×60) Horizontal Banner (728×90) Vertical Banner (160×600) Click on a submission to see a larger version. Entry #1 Entry #2 Entry #3 Entry #4 Entry #5 Entry #6 Entry #7 Entry #8 Entry #9 Entry #10
- 2010 Artwork ContestWinning Entry Entry #5 by Don McMillan Below are the videos, images, and other shiny goodies created using this design to promote CSTS on websites or blogs. Promotional Images 2010 Poster Design Web Banner (vertical) gif file Web Banner (horizontal) gif file Web Banner (horizontal-wide) gif file Promo Movie mov file Promo Movie 2 mov file CSTS 2010 Logo CSTS 2010 Logo Button Click on the images to view a larger version. Entry 1 • Entry 2 • Entry 3 • Entry 4 • Entry 5 • Entry 6 • Entry 7 • Entry 8 • Entry 9 • Entry 10 • Entry 11 • Entry 12 • Entry 13 • Entry 14 • Entry 15 • Entry 16 • Entry 17 Entry 1 Entry 2 Entry 3 Entry 4 Entry 5 Logo and Button Poster Entry 6 Poster Poster Detail Entry 7 Entry 8 Entry 9 Entry 10 Entry 11 Entry 12 Design Extras Entry 13 Entry 14 Entry 15 Entry 16 Entry 17
- 2009 Artwork ContestWinning Entry Entry #3 by Don McMillan Entries Click on the images to view a larger version. Entry #1 • Entry #2 • Entry #3 • Entry #4 • Entry #5 Entry #6 • Entry #7 • Entry #8 • Entry #9 • Entry #10 Entry #1 Front Back back to top Entry #2 back to top Entry #3 Poster Logo T-Shirt back to top Entry #4 Front Back back to top Entry #5 back to top Entry #6 back to top Entry #7 back to top Entry #8 back to top Entry #9 Front Back back to top Entry #10 Black Yellow back to top
- Art Contest RulesIn its over five-year history, Can’t Stop The Serenity has raised more than half a million dollars for Equality Now. We can do even more good works, but only if people show up! That’s where you come in. Since we’ve been doing this for more than half a decade now, the novelty factor has worn off, which means it’s more important than ever before to build excitement for CSTS. The logo, poster and t-shirts are critical tools for raising awareness about the event, building excitement, and getting people into theaters around the world. Good luck! We can’t wait to see your submissions! Here are the complete rules for the annual Promotional Art Contest: THE SHINY STUFF: The winner’s artwork will be used as the basis for the T-shirt, poster and promos for the annual CSTS season. Additionally, the winner’s artwork will be featured prominently throughout CSTS’s website and social media outlets. THE RULES: All artwork you submit must be your own. If you plan to incorporate any stock imagery in your entry, you must have documentation showing that you have permission to use and reproduce it. It should go without saying, but we’ll say it anyway. Don’t use copyrighted artwork…
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- 2011 Sponsors2011 GLOBAL SPONSORS Can’t Stop the Serenity is grateful for the helping hands that have stepped forward over the past six years in support of Equality Now and the Fans of Serenity. Our Global Sponsors support all of our events and contribute to the global success of Can’t Stop the Serenity. We are also fortunate to have many local sponsors, who support the individual Affiliate and Screening events. Along with our lifetime sponsors, we’re welcoming new and returning sponsors from last year. Click here for information on how to become a Global Sponsor. Lifetime Sponsors Joss Whedon Quantum Mechanix Global Prize Pack Sponsors These wonderful folks have donated items that can be used as prizes at local events in raffles, auctions or competitions to assist our local organizers raise money for Equality Now. Creation Entertainment DragonWeave Jewelry Ian Leino ThinkGeek Thomas Grooms Auction & Prize Sponsors These fine folks have donationed items for our Global eBay Auction, including memorabilia, autographs and other unique items. Auctions will be held in August and September Creation Entertainment Randomly Generated ThinkGeek Thomas Grooms Tyler Sarna Merchandise Partners Our Merchandise Partners enable local organizers to purchase merchandise at a discounted rate to sell at local…
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What is Can’t Stop the Serenity?
Can’t Stop the Serenity (CSTS) is a unique opportunity to indulge your geeky side while doing some good! Since 2006, fans have organized screenings of Joss Whedon's Serenity to raise funds and awareness to support Equality Now in their work for the protection and promotion of the human rights of women around the world. Join us as we aim to misbehave for a good cause!-
There are two ways to fight a battle like ours. One is to whisper in the ear of the masses, try subtlely and gradually to change the gender expectations and mythic structures of our culture. That’s me. The other is to step up and confront the thousands of atrocities that are taking place around the world on an immediate, one-by-one basis. That’s a great deal harder, and that’s Equality Now. It’s not about politics; it’s about basic human decency.
Joss Whedon
Global Donation Tally
2011: $ 152,585.92
Equality Now: $233,138.32
Other Charities: $30,052.60
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Last Updated: 28 January 2012
Since 2006:
$600,000+
(Figure updated annually)2012 Events
More cities are registering every day!
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Edmonton, AB
Vancouver, BC
UNITED KINGDOM
Gloucester
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The Cause – Celebrating and Seeking Freedom
"The young women of today, free to study, to speak, to write, to choose their occupation, should remember that every inch of this freedom was bought for them at a great price. I
Continue Reading...We’re on track for raising $150,000!!
We’re now at the half way mark with events (27 cities out of 51 have held events). And after doing the rounds to find out the news on our now past events, I'm so excited to an
Continue Reading...What’s On: 1-12 July
We're officially past the half-way mark for this year's events! June was an incredible month, full of fun, excitement, cool costumes and great prizes! But we're not done yet! Check out what's happening next! THIS WEEK'S EVENTS...
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- RT @equalitynow: Cuts force domestic violence refuges to turn victims away http://t.co/qimhvhg1 via @guardian [#]
- RT @AZBrowncoats: A Broadwave of News http://t.co/SKgGIGV8 [#]
- RT @ABbrowncoats: Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo booth info is in. Make sure you pop by booth 1514-1515 to visit us, Geekbadge and DragonChow dice bags. [#]
- Or any fun event really! As long as you raise some money for @EqualityNowhttp://t.co/beuMjMeP [#]
- Want to have a CSTS event but not up to organising a big screening? Start with an affiliate event! A party or dinner at a chinese restaurant [#]
A Bit of History…
2010 Total Raised: : $141,251.25
Participating Cities: 54 in 5 countries
2009: Total Raised: $137,331.14
Participating Cities: 50 in 7 countries
2008: Total Raised: $107,219.15
Participating Cities: 45 in 4 countries
2007: Total Raised: $106,165.69
Participating Cities: 42 in 7 countries
2006: Total Raised: $65,900.24
Participating Cities: 41 in 5 countriesCategories
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