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    Welcome to the home of the Melbourne Browncoats. We’re a group of folks set on doin' good works in the 'verse. Every so often, we hold a shindig to try an' get together a little coin for those in need. Our big shindig is Can't Stop The Serenity. We're Browncoats, and we are too gorram pretty to stop flyin'. Come join us!
  • Can’t Stop the Serenity 2010 – A Season of Serenity!

    Posted By Melbourne Browncoats on July 6, 2010

    Join us as we celebrate 5 years of Can’t Stop the Serenity.

    CSTS Launch Party – 14 July 2010
    CSTS Cosplay Celebration – 4 August 2010
    CSTS Feature Event – 28 August 2010Tickets now on sale!

    Click here for more information about these events
    Learn more about Can’t Stop the Serenity in Melbourne.
    Volunteer to help out for our Main Event.

    Cosplay: Who will you be?

    Posted By Melbourne Browncoats on July 27, 2010

    It’s just a week to our Cosplay event on August 4th, which means if you’re going, you don’t have long to tie down those costume ideas.

    Wash, Jayne, Badger and HammerGirls at CSTS2009

    And it’s not just Firefly and Serenity we like to see. Dr Horrible, Dollhouse, Buffy, Angel, anything Whedonverse is encouraged!

    You could even dress up as any one of the Avengers now that Joss is directing!

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    CSTS Launch Party Recap

    Posted By Melbourne Browncoats on July 23, 2010

    The launch of our Season of Serenity took place on July 14th at Loop in Melbourne. We had a pretty good turnout with about 20 people there to watch Done The Impossible on a big screen.
    We held an auction, with a signed photo of Alan Tudyk going home with a happy winner, and a raffle with prizes of Finding Serenity, Serenity Found, a handmade Jayne hat, the Jayne “Troublemaker” T-shirt, an Alliance money pack, and a “Curse Your Sudden but Inevitable Betrayal” T-shirt.

    By all accounts it was a great night, and promises to be even better for the Cosplay Event on August 4th, where there will be more auctions, raffles, prizes and merch on sale, along with discounted tickets to our Main Event on August 28th.

    I should also point out, the merchandise and prizes on offer at these smaller events are just a sample of what we have for you. We have lots of the QMx T-shirts available, as well as some unique designs from a very talented artist. And trust me, there will be some very nice items up for auction at Can’t Stop The Serenity 2010.

    Joss Whedon in Melbourne and Sydney

    Posted By Michael on July 20, 2010

    As posted previously, Joss Whedon is going to be at the Sydney Opera House on Sunday, August 29th, with tickets for that going on sale on Friday, June 23rd to the general public. However, there is now a link to Register for Pre-sale tickets. If you’re in Sydney, you might want to look to that.

    In other news, tickets are sold out for Joss Whedon’s Keynote address at the Melbourne Writer’s Festival on Friday, August 27th (they sold out very quickly I might add).

    Now that just leaves Saturday 28th August. That’s one whole day in between those two events. What, I wonder, could Joss do with that time? See the galleries? Visit the museum? He might want to catch a movie…
    But what movie? If only there was a screening of an old favourite on that weekend that he could attend…. Hang on… wait a minute… hold the phone! There is! There’s our event! Our Can’t Stop the Serenity 2010! The 5th anniversary of CSTS here in Melbourne! Joss could come to our screening!

    Couldn’t he?

    Please?

    An Evening with Joss Whedon, Sydney Opera House

    Posted By admin on July 19, 2010

    Joss will be at the Sydney Opera House on August 29th (just one day after our CSTS Main Event!)

    From the site:

    An Evening with Joss Whedon in the Concert Hall on Sunday August 29 introduces one of the world’s best-loved screenwriters; a writer across film, TV and the web, a director and enduring pop culture fan.

    In this exclusive Sydney appearance, cult screenwriter and auteur Joss Whedon will talk about his on-going love affair with popular culture and his inimitable storytelling style.

    He will discuss outsider heroes, strong female characters and the uses and abuses of power. Joss will also discuss the creative ways in which he has played these out in a variety of media forms: in films from Toy Story to the forth-coming film adaption of Marvel Comics The Avengers (which Joss is both writing and directing) and in TV series from Buffy through Firefly to Glee, and across a vast range of comics.

    Tickets go on sale on July 23rd. If you’re in Sydney, don’t miss it!

    Joss Whedon at the Melbourne Writers Festival, August 2010

    Posted By jenskijen on July 15, 2010

    Joss Whedon will be appearing at the Melbourne Writers Festival at the keynote speaker on 27 August 2010.

    In this keynote event, Joss will talk about his ongoing love affair with the popular, and his fascination with outsider heroes, strong women, and the uses and abuses of power. He will also discuss the creative ways he’s worked across a variety of media forms – in films from Toy Story to the forthcoming Avengers film, in TV series’ from Buffy through Firefly and Glee, and across a vast range of comics.

    He will be speaking at the Melbourne Town Hall and tickets are just $55 (available through www.mwf.com.au. Pre-sales are available now and tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday 16 July at 11am.

    Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to see Joss Whedon live in Melbourne!

    Online ticket sales for CSTS Melbourne 2010…

    Posted By Leanne on July 14, 2010

    Online ticket sales for this year’s shindig are now available.  You can purchase your tickets to CSTS Melbourne 2010 from Dramatix for $18 (that’s including the booking fee).

    A limited number of tickets to the August 28 feature event will also be available at the CSTS Launch Party – 14 July 2010 and the CSTS Cosplay Celebration – 4 August 2010 .  These tickets are cash only, and will be sold at the shiny price of $17, so get in early!

    Tickets will also be available at the venue, on the day. These tickets will be $20, and will be cash only.

    Get yours today, you gorram Independents!

    Aaaand we're back!

    Posted By Michael on July 13, 2010

    Welcome to the new Melbourne Browncoats website!

    Most everything is where it used to be, some stuff is new, some stuff is moved, but it should be easy to find. I don’t think anything important went into the secret smuggling hideaway near the stairs…

    If you do happen to find anything broken, please comment here and I’ll get it fixed up ASAP.

    Otherwise, you’re welcome to visit the dining area any time. Apart from that, I have to ask you to stay in the passenger dorm while we’re in the air. The bridge, the engine room and the cargo bay are off limits without an escort.

    Supanova is a Global Auction Sponsor

    Posted By Michael on July 13, 2010

    We are so very happy to announce that Supanova Pop Culture Expo is now a Global Charity Sponsor! What does this mean? Well, let me tell you it’s Double Rainbow, All The Way!

    Supanova were kind enough to give us access to some Whedonverse stars to grab some autographs on a very, very pretty item to benefit Can’t Stop The Serenity global. Thanks so much, Daniel from Supanova!

    SUPANOVA POP CULTURE EXPO

    Gathered from the wonderful worlds of science-fiction, pulp TV/movies, toys, console gaming, trading cards, animation/cartoons, fantasy, comic books, entertainment technology, books, music, sport, internet sites and fan-clubs, Supanova Pop Culture Expo is where the adoring public comes face to face with the creative talent that inspire their imaginary worlds under one big roof.

    It’s where burgeoning talent can also display their work and where industry comes to get new ideas and network within the community.

    Celebrity guests, tournaments, special events, exclusive screenings, interactive competitions, product launches, collectables, nostalgia and more drawn from the international elite of popular licenses and intellectual properties combined with the very best of Australia.

    It's almost launch day!

    Posted By Melbourne Browncoats on July 12, 2010

    Are you ready for the launch of this year’s CSTS events? We are!

    We’re also busy launching another shiny project that’s been in the works for some time…

    A new look website! Our amazing webmaster, Michael, has been hard at work putting the finishing touches on the shiny new site, and we’ll be bringing it to life on Wednesday to celebrate this year’s CSTS season.

    It will have all the things you’re used to, plus some new features, so stop by on Wednesday to check it out!

    Don't miss out on your chance to own a Browncoat!

    Posted By Melbourne Browncoats on July 11, 2010

    This could be your last chance to own your very own Browncoat, just like Malcolm Reynolds.

    Aussies have a rare opportunity to own one of these gorgeous coats from Abbyshot. The rugged coat is constructed entirely from high-caliber, genuine cow suede with pebbled leather cuffs. A western style duster completed with gun flaps and custom-designed brass buckles. Available in S, M, L, XL and XXL for just $400 plus shipping.

    If you are interested in ordering one, please drop us a wave to melbbrowncoats@gmail.com.

    This opportunity is available until 31 August 2010, so don’t miss out!