Rumors of the Serenity fan film The Bellflower’s death have been greatly exaggerated. And while it’s true the film has been delayed a bit, it’s only because The Bellflower’s creators are working hard to increase the awesome.

To get the scoop in The Bellflower’s creator/producer’s own words, click here. And to see evidence of Bellflower’s increasing coolness, check out the following updates to QMx’s Bellflower Launch Center:

• To view the latest CGI tests, click here.
• To check out a passel of new ship designs, click here.
• And to see the newly-launched blueprints section, click here.

Created by one of the most accomplished architectural illustrators in the business, John R. Mullaney, the Serenity Architectural Cutaways set will offer you a hand-illustrated look into the heart of Serenity, her shuttles, even the mule. Two years in the making, these illustrations go beyond a simple exposed view of Serenity’s insides – they also include screen-accurate decor, props, even personal items – each drawn and colored in excruciating detail.

We are offering  just 15 numbered test prints of Inara’s shuttle for auction to benefit Equality Now. Check out the pictures and close-ups below to get a taste of what these beautiful illustrations (each printed on 100 pound, acid-free cover stock) has to offer:

And this is the last time we’re sayin’ this: If you’d like to bid and can’t make the L.A. screening, contact the good people at the SoCal Browncoats. They’ll get you all set-up so you can bid via telephone live during the auction. Go to www.socalbrowncoats.com for details.

See y’all Sunday!