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It's been almost four years since Firefly was cancelled and nearly two since the release of Serenity, but the series' following is still as strong as ever.
"Browncoats" (what fans call themselves) around the world are uniting in spirit to celebrate series creator Joss Whedon's birthday this weekend by organizing screenings of Serenity for the fan community. All proceeds from the screenings will be going to Whedon's favourite charity, Equality Now, a group that "works to end violence and discrimination against women and girls around the world through the mobilization of public pressure." Check out this awesome speech Whedon gave when he received an award from Equality Now last year.
Toronto Browncoats are hosting a screening this Saturday, June 23 at 1:00 p.m. at Regent Theatre near Mount Pleasant and Eglinton. Tickets are $12 at the door or online via serenityscreeningtoronto@gmail.com. We hear there will be a silent auction, door prizes and probably costumes.
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Hi Karen ... just want to point out this speech was from "last month" last year ... the video was added June 2006. I noticed because I saw the same video at last year's Serenity screening. Thanks!
I own this movie, and even if you've never seen the show, it's still a pretty good sci-fi offering. Everything Wheedon does is tops though.
Oops. Thanks, Gloria. Sometimes I think it's still 2006.
Tickets can actually be bought via Paypal at the Canadianbrowncoats website, or, as Karen says, at the door.
And the Tshirts are gorgeous! (there's a picture of them on the blog).