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Global Sponsors

Can’t Stop the Serenity is grateful for the helping hands that have stepped forward over the past 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. We are grateful that we’re welcoming new and returning sponsors from last year. Click here for information on how to become a Global Sponsor.

 

2018 ALPHABETICAL LISTING (Click Links for Details)

Anne Barringer
Christophe Beck
Curious Notions Design
Dark Horse Comics
Devin Pike
Done the Impossible
Equality Now
FireflyProps.net
Geoffrey Mandel
Insight Editions
Jane Espenson
La-La Land Records
Looney Labs
Marc Gunn
Nerf Herder
Pinz’n’Thingz
Rex Rouviere
Rivers & Bridges Brigade
Robyn Goldy
Time Science Blood Club LLC
The ‘Verse in Numbers
Utah Browncoats
William Pace

 

2018 DETAILED LISTING (Click Links and Images for More Info.)

Anne Barringer was the 2009 Global Organizer of Can’t Stop the Serenity and is a long time financial supporter.

Christophe Beck Canadian television and film score composer Christophe Beck was the main composer for Buffy the Vampire Slayer during seasons 2-4, and later returned to compose for the key episodes “The Gift” and “Once More, with Feeling.” He received the Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Composition for his score to the “Buffy” episode, “Becoming, Part 1.” Beck was also the lead composer for such films as “Frozen,” “Ant-Man,” “Pitch Perfect,” and “The Hangover.” La La Land Records, Nerf Herder and Beck have combined forces to provide signed copies of the limited edition 4-CD volume of original score from Buffy the Vampire Slayer for the global auction.

Curious Notions Design Phillip Kendall has been has been volunteering with the North Texas Can’t Stop the Serenity for 10 years. He came to his first event in 2008 and knew it was something he wanted to be a part of. He believes strongly in the work Equality Now does and is proud to be a part of something that has real meaning and helps make a difference in people’s lives. This year, Phillip and long time fellow supporter Samantha Russell are collaborating on beautiful handmade jewelry for our sponsor packs.

Dark Horse ComicsDark Horse Comics is the largest independent comic book publisher in the US and has been supporting CSTS for many years. They have published many Serenity comic series, including: Serenity: Those Left Behind (the original movie tie-in), Serenity: Better Days, Serenity: The Shepherd’s Tale, and Serenity: Leaves on the Wind (the story after the movie). This year they have donated a wide assortment of items to the Sponsor Pack.

Devon Pike was the Global Organizer for Can’t Stop the Serenity 2007. He pays for the website domain name each year.

Done The Impossible: The Fans’ Tale of Firefly & Serenity is available for digital purchase/rent on iTunes and Amazon in SD and HD, and on DVD on Amazon while supplies last. The film, hosted by Adam Baldwin, features interviews with Joss Whedon, the cast, crew, and the fans themselves. The story chronicles the rise, fall, and rebirth of “Firefly” as told from the perspective of the fans. The DVD has many extra features (some feature Jewel Staite’s voiceover):  Interactive Timeline, Trivia Game, ‘Verse Dictionary, What is Firefly? essay, Music Videos, Lux Tribute, Charities Featurette, and five shiny Easter Eggs. The soundtrack features seven artists and crosses multiple genres including Celtic and filk: The Bedlam Bards, Brobdingnagian Bards, Dan Sehane, Emerald Rose, Michelle Dockrey, Rob Kuhlman, and Tony Fabris. DTI kindly allowed events to show the film for free this year.

Equality Now works for the protection and promotion of the human rights of women and girls around the world. Working with grassroots women’s and human rights organizations and individual activists since 1992, Equality Now documents violence and discrimination against women and mobilizes international action to support efforts to stop these human rights abuses. Their mission is to achieve legal and systemic change that addresses violence and discrimination against women and girls around the world. This year they have donated a generous amount of Equality Now promotional items for our sponsor packs.

Fireflyprops.netFireflyprops.net is the premier Firefly and Serenity prop collectors forum and marketplace. “From Sihnon to St. Albans, the best prop discussion board in the ’Verse.” This year they have donated some of their popular ‘Firefly Ship Works” patches. 

Geoffrey MandelGeoffrey Mandel is a premiere artists with credits in Mad Men, Star Trek, Legion, This is Us, Space: Above and Beyond, Parks and Recreation, La La Land, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., X-Men: First Class and numerous other projects. He is well know for his work with QMx and is the recipient of an ADG Excellence in Production Design Award. He has designed and donated ’57th Overlander’ patches.  

Insight EditionsInsight Editions is a book publisher, creating books focusing on pop culture made for fans by fans. For the past 15 years, Insight Editions has created illustrated books that celebrate milestones in entertainment, history, and the arts. 2018 marks their first year creating Firefly content including wood DIY models, hardcover journals, and two in-world manuals.

Jane Espenson has written episodes of Firefly, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, and Dollhouse, as well as for many non-Whedon series including Battlestar Galactica, Once Upon a Time and Torchwood: Miracle Day. Jane is donating some items for our annual Global auction.

Jennifer Jones Gilder of the North Texas Browncoats is a long time CSTS supporter and fan of all things Whedon. This year, she has spent dozens of hours providing beautiful “cunning” scarves for our sponsor packs.

La-La Land Records is an American record company based in Burbank, California. Founded in 2002, the company specializes in film and television soundtracks. The label is run by Michael V. Gerhard and Matt Verboys. La La Land Records, Nerf Herder and Beck have combined forces to provide signed copies of the limited edition 4-CD volume of original score from Buffy the Vampire Slayer for the global auction.

Looney LabsFirefly FluxxLooney Labs is a friendly little game company that publishes the Fluxx series of card games. Fluxx is the company’s best known product, but they have published many other award-winning games. This is their first year as a CSTS sponsor and they have donated Firefly Fluxx games to the Sponsor Pack.

Marc Gunn Mighty drinking songs for fans of Joss Whedon’s “Firefly” and “Serenity”. The perfect sound for hoisting a mug of mudder’s milk! Join Marc Gunn for an all new epic Firefly musical adventure. You will smile with traditional Irish and Scottish songs. But the real fun begins when you sing along to Celtic-inspired songs about Firefly, Star Wars, Star Trek, Lord of the Rings, and even cats. Have fun. Sing along!

Nerf Herder is an American rock band from Santa Barbara, California. Members include Parry Grip (vocals, guitar), Charlie Dennis (bass), Steve Sherlock (drums), and Linus Dotson (guitar, keyboards). They describe themselves as a “geek rock” band, and are known for simplistic modern punk-style songs with frequently humorous, pop-culture-referencing lyrics. They also composed and performed the theme music to the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. La La Land Records, Nerf Herder and Beck have combined forces to provide signed copies of the limited edition 4-CD volume of original score from Buffy the Vampire Slayer for the global auction.

Pinz’n’Thingz has been a favourite source of geeky pins, jewelry, and accessories at comic-cons across Canada and on the web since 2010. And you can now visit them in-store in Montreal! They’re donating delightful Firefly pins to this year’s city sponsor packs. Visit their website to view an extensive catalogue or to place an order.

Rex RouviereRex Rouviere Known to many as Captain T-Rex, he is a tireless volunteer and Firefly fan. As a draftsman, Rex has designed everything from rockets to robots. He’s been a lifelong aficionado of science fiction, costuming, gaming, and writing, and a participant in many clubs and fandoms. His ‘TANG Industries’ patch donation comes from a Firefly RPG campaign, where he plays what else? The Captain.

Rivers and Bridges Brigade, Pennsylvania Brownocats LogoRivers & Bridges Brigade – This fine crew of Pennsylvania Browncoats has been running the Pittsburgh Can’t Stop the Serenity events for many years. This year they’ve donated some beautiful Pennsylvania Browncoat patches for our city sponsor packs.

Robyn Goldy likes to create crafts out of comics and donate them to worthy causes. For this year’s global auction, Robyn Goldy is donating a one-of-a-kind purse decoupaged with Buffy comics.

Time Science Blood Club LLC owns Dr. Horrible’s Sing Along Blog and has been very generous in allowing us to show this work of art at some of our events.

The Verse in NumbersThe ‘Verse in Numbers Joss and company created the Verse, but left it largely undefined. Quantum Mechanix, Inc. designed a poster showing the star system’s structure and the fans just keep adding the details. The Verse in Numbers is a living document with plenty of space for that “crappy town where you’re a hero.” The crew at The Verse in Numbers has donated patches for your pilot jackets. Watch how we soar.

Utah BrowncoatsUtah Browncoats are long time supporters of Can’t Stop the Serenity and the Firefly fandom at large. They gather every year to host events and screenings around the state and raise awareness for the charities of the Big Damn Heroes and Joss Whedon’s work.

William T. Pace has been a supporter of the Firefly fandom since the show first aired and he works as a writer, illustrator and prop builder. He has been a CSTS volunteer locally and globally since 2008 and donates his work regularly to Firefly fan projects worldwide. He has donated many different patches from around the ’Verse.

 

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