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<![CDATA[AmberBenson.TV - Latest Amber News]]>Wed, 06 May 2026 23:08:55 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[Amber Benson Appreciation Day Fifth Anniversary]]>Thu, 07 May 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.amberbenson.tv/latest-amber-news/amber-benson-appreciation-day-fifth-anniversary

Today is the fifth annual Amber Benson Appreciation Day. It’s the brainchild of my friend Laragh. I asked her to tell you about the day in her own words:

#AmberBensonAppreciationDay began on May 7th, 2022, marking the 20th anniversary of the airing of 'Seeing Red' from Buffy the Vampire Slayer. What started as a way to reclaim the pain and injustice surrounding the death of Tara Maclay has grown into something more - a celebration of Amber Benson herself. Not only for her portrayal of Tara, but for the way she has continued to flourish as an artist and support the fan community in the years since.

Now in its 5th year, #AmberBensonAppreciationDay is stronger than ever. Amber continues to inspire us by creating, connecting with fans, and using her voice to make the world a better place during challenging times.

Take part by sharing your love using the #AmberBensonAppreciationDay hashtag, and help show Amber just how valued and appreciated she truly is. Laragh.

Every year, I support #AmberBensonAppreciationDay. Whenever possible, I try to come up with something new as my own contribution. This year, I have designed a social media post highlighting Amber’s work as a writer. Here is an image of the post below. You can also find it on our own dedicated social media feeds.

For more information and more on all these books and more click here.

This day is open to everyone, and if you’d like to take part, share the hashtag.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is taking part in this fan-led event. No money is being made, and Amber herself is not involved.

]]><![CDATA[Amber Set to Be a Guest at Comic Con Northern Ireland in September 2026]]>Wed, 06 May 2026 21:33:10 GMThttp://www.amberbenson.tv/latest-amber-news/amber-set-to-be-a-guest-at-comic-con-northern-ireland-in-september-2026

Amber will be making a third visit to the UK in 2026 as she will be a guest at Northern Ireland Comic Con in September. Amber will be joined in Lisbon by fellow Buffy the Vampire Slayer stars:

Kristine Sutherland
Clare Kramer
Julie Benz
Charisma Carpenter
David Boreanaz

Amber will be signing autographs, and fans will also have the opportunity to have their photo taken with her by a professional photographer. Based on previous events held by the same organisers, I think it is likely that there will be a panel featuring Amber at the convention, but this has not yet been confirmed.

Comic Con Northern Ireland will take place between Saturday, the 19th, and Sunday, the 20th of September 2026. The convention will be held at:

Eikon Exhibition Centre
Balmoral Park
Halftown Road
Lisburn
BT27 5RD

For more information about Comic Con Northern Ireland and/or to buy event tickets and photo shoot tickets, visit the official website at the link below. Please note that you cannot pre-order Amber autographs; they will be available for sale at the table on both Saturday and Sunday.

https://www.comicconnorthernireland.co.uk

It’s so exciting that Amber will be visiting the UK for a third time in 2026 this autumn, and I hope everyone who is able to attend has a fantastic time.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV has no connection to Comic Con Northern Ireland or organisers Monopoly Events. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting event featuring Amber Benson.

]]><![CDATA[Amber Benson will be a guest at Hellmouth Con 2026 in Los Angeles from June 12th to 14th.]]>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:42:14 GMThttp://www.amberbenson.tv/latest-amber-news/amber-benson-will-be-a-guest-at-hellmouth-con-2026-in-los-angeles-from-june-12th-to-14th

Exciting news for fans living in and around Los Angeles, as Amber is set to be a guest at Hellmouth Con 2026 this June. This three-day celebration of Buffy the Vampire Slayer is the perfect way to start your summer.

Hellmouth Con 2026 brings together numerous stars from Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spin-off, Angel.

Amber will be joined by:

Charisma Carpenter
Emma Caulfield
Mercedes McNab
Amy Acker
Stephanie Romanoff
J. August Richards
James C Leary
Mark Lutz

And possibly more to come!

All guests will be appearing on Saturday, the 13th, and Sunday, the 14th of June, unless otherwise stated.

Organisers Fandom Inc. and Hellmouth Events picked the perfect location for Buffy fans, as it will be held at Torrance High School, the real-life location of the iconic Sunnydale High, located at 2200 W. Carson St., Torrance, CA 90501

There will be autograph signings, photo shoots, and fan meets available to purchase on the day and on the website closer to the event.

For more information on all of this and to purchase convention tickets, click the link to the event website below.

https://www.fandomcharities.org/hellmouthcon

I hope Amber and everyone who can attend has a fantastic weekend.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with Hellmouth Con or it's organiser’s Fandom Charities Inc. and Hellmouth Events. We own nothing all works referred to in this post are the property of the individual copyright holders. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting event featuring Amber Benson.

]]><![CDATA[Amber Set to Be a Guest at Comic Con Wales in August 2026]]>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 22:38:28 GMThttp://www.amberbenson.tv/latest-amber-news/amber-set-to-be-a-guest-at-comic-con-wales-in-august-2026

Here's some very exciting news for UK fans. Amber is set to make a second visit to the UK in 2026 as she will be a guest at Comic Con Wales in August.

Amber will be joined in Wales by fellow Buffy the Vampire Slayer stars:

Kristine Sutherland
Clare Kramer
Julie Benz
Felicia Day
Sarah Hagan

Amber will be signing autographs, and fans will also have the opportunity to have their photo taken with her by a professional photographer. Based on previous events held by the same organisers, I think it is likely that there will be a panel featuring Amber at the convention, but this has not yet been confirmed.

Comic Con Wales will take place between Saturday, the 8th and Sunday, the 9th of August 2026. The convention will be held at:

ICC Wales
The Coldra
Catsash Road
Newport
Monmouthshire
NP18 1HQ
South Wales

For more information about Comic Con Wales and/or to buy event tickets and photo shoot tickets, visit the official website at the link below. Please note that you cannot pre-order Amber autographs; they will be available for sale at the table on both Saturday and Sunday.

https://www.comicconventionwales.co.uk

I'm thrilled that Amber will be making another visit to the UK this summer. I hope to be there to see her in person.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV has no connection to Comic Con Wales or organisers Monopoly Events. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting event featuring Amber Benson.

]]><![CDATA[Happy Birthday, Amber!]]>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.amberbenson.tv/latest-amber-news/happy-birthday-amber6958068

I’d like to wish Amber Benson a very Happy Birthday. Amber, I hope today and the year ahead bring you happiness and only good things.

Followers of the website’s social media feeds will know that I posted Happy Birthday messages there, too, of course. I also wanted to write a post here in the Latest Amber News section as well.

I've been a huge fan and have followed Amber's career for many years, and in that time, I've been fortunate enough to meet her in person on a number of occasions.

Amber is not only hugely talented, but she's also a kind and generous person. If it had not been for the encouragement Amber has given me, I never would have attempted many new things. I’m very grateful for all of her support and kind words.

In 2025, she returned to the UK as a guest at Wales Comic Con, and I had the opportunity to see her in person along with fellow Amber fans. She is already set to return to Europe next month, she will be a guest in Whispers From The Hellmouth 3 in Paris and will be attending a Comic Con in Aberdeen in March. Click the hyperlinks for details. She is also set to make more UK appearances this year, and I will be posting updates about them as soon as possible.

In a recent appearance on the Chasing Amy Adams podcast, Amber revealed she is working on a number of projects at the moment. I can't wait to see what she has in store for us in 2026, and as ever, I will do my best to keep everyone up-to-date.

I know you will all join me in wishing Amber a very Happy Birthday!

Joe

]]><![CDATA[Amber Benson is the special guest on a bonus episode of the Chasing Amy Adams Podcast.]]>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 15:22:02 GMThttp://www.amberbenson.tv/latest-amber-news/amber-benson-is-the-special-guest-on-a-bonus-episode-of-the-chasing-amy-adams-podcast

Earlier this month Amber was the guest on a special bonus episode of the Chasing Amy Adams Podcast. The podcast was created by Dane McDonald and Louis Peitzman and it's dedicated to the career of actor and producer Amy Adams.

As many fans will know Amber played the role of Tara Maclay for three seasons on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Amy guest starred as Tara’s cousin Beth in Season Five, Episode Six “Family”. Louis Peitzman who hosted this episode is a fan of Buffy too. He started by asking Amber what it was like to have an episode that focused on her character Tara. They also discuss Tara’s relationship with Willow as this is a key theme of the episode.

Amber recalls what it was like to work with Amy, her professionalism and having the opportunity to make her feel welcome and chat as they travel to shoot together on location.

Louis and Amber discussed some of Amy's other work and Amber highlights a couple of her favourite performances by Amy including the romantic comedy Leap Year which happens to be one of my favourites too.

The good news is you can listen to Louis and Amber as they chat about all this and a whole lot more in this episode. It is available for free from both Spotify and Apple Podcasts just click the hyperlinks.

Disclaimer: There is some mildly offensive language within the podcast. If you are new to Buffy the Vampire Slayer as I know there are new generations of fans watching for the first time then there will be some spoilers for the “Family” episode.

I really enjoyed this podcast and I would recommend it to fans. I would like to wish everyone a very Happy New Year. Thank you for visiting the site in 2025, at times I haven't been able to put information on the site as quickly as I would've liked but I'm hoping to improve this in 2026 thank you all for your support.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved with the writing or production of the Chasing Amy Adams Podcast. We own nothing, this post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting podcast featuring Amber Benson.

]]><![CDATA[Amber is set to be a guest at Comic Con Scotland Aberdeen in March 2026]]>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 11:38:52 GMThttp://www.amberbenson.tv/latest-amber-news/amber-is-set-to-be-a-guest-at-comic-con-scotland-aberdeen-in-march-2026

Here is some hugely exciting news for fans in the UK. It was recently revealed that Amber Benson will be a guest at Comic Con Scotland Aberdeen in the spring of 2026.

Amber will be joined in Scotland by her fellow Buffy the Vampire Slayer co-star Kristine Sutherland, who played Joyce Summers. Amber will be signing autographs, and fans will also have the opportunity to have their photo taken with her by a professional photographer. Based on previous events held by the same organisers, I think it is likely that there will be a panel featuring Amber at the convention, but this has not yet been confirmed.

Comic Con Scotland will take place between Saturday, the 14th, and Sunday, the 15th of March 2026. The convention will be held at P&J Live, located at E Burn Rd, Aberdeen, AB21 9FX, Scotland.

For more information about Comic Con Scotland Aberdeen and/or to buy event tickets and photo shoot tickets, visit the official website at the link below. Please note that you cannot pre-order Amber autographs; they will be available for sale at the table on both Saturday and Sunday.

https://www.comicconscotlandnortheast.co.uk/

I'm thrilled that Amber will once again be visiting the UK next year. I hope to be there to see her in person.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.tv has no connection to Comic Con Scotland Aberdeen or organisers Monopoly Events. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting event featuring Amber Benson.

]]><![CDATA[Amber's Witch House Trails Featured in a Brand-New Article on Forbes.com]]>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 23:26:19 GMThttp://www.amberbenson.tv/latest-amber-news/ambers-witch-house-trails-featured-in-a-brand-new-article-on-forbescom

Amber recently curated her sixth Witch House Trail with FORT:LA (Friends of Residential Treasures). Their goal is to educate, celebrate, and preserve LA’s historic architecture. To find out more about their work, visit www.fortla.org.

FORT LA offers several self-guided tours, each focusing on a different theme, created by writers, architects, and historians, each with their own narrative. In what has become a tradition, Amber has created six separate tours featuring some unique houses all set around the theme of witches and magic.

This year, Amber has created her sixth trail entitled “Witch Houses 6: Spells and Magic”. Earlier this month, I posted an article about this year's trail and how to download the free tour guide, including a map and an introduction by Amber. To view that article, click here.

I've never had the opportunity to visit Los Angeles, but for the last few years, I've really enjoyed reading the tour guides Amber has created and learning more about these fascinating houses. It seems I'm not the only one, as LA-based arts and culture journalist R. Daniel Foster recently wrote an article published on Forbes.com about Amber's work with FORT: LA.

The article looks at the work of FORT:LA and how the collaboration with Amber began. Amber also discusses the changing depiction of witches and finding supernatural stories to inspire her tours. This fascinating article not only looks at this year’s exciting trail but also some of her favourite houses from previous years, along with some fantastic photos of the properties featured.

When the article was first published online, I shared it on our dedicated Facebook and X feeds. However, I wanted to post it here as well, so if you are new to this site or not currently following us online, then you could find it too.

To read R. Daniel Foster’s article, click the link below. At the time of posting my article, Forbes.com was allowing you to view up to 4 of its articles for free. There is an option to subscribe and become a member if you wish.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/rdaniel-foster/2025/10/23/buffy-star-creates-enchanting-tour-of-los-angeles-spookiest-homes/

This is a fascinating article and a thoroughly enjoyable read, and I am delighted that Amber's work has been both recognised and featured in such a well-known publication.

This is a must-read for fans, and I would encourage anyone to check it out.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with FORT:LA/Witch Houses: 6 Spells and Magic or any other tour curated by Amber or any other contributor. We have no connection to Fobes.com or R. Daniel Foster. Any copyrighted material within the article featured is the property of the individual copyright holder; we own nothing. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about this exciting article, which features work by Amber Benson.

]]><![CDATA[Amber Creates Her Sixth Halloween Trail in Los Angeles with FORT LA]]>Sat, 04 Oct 2025 21:53:16 GMThttp://www.amberbenson.tv/latest-amber-news/amber-creates-her-sixth-halloween-trail-in-los-angeles-with-fort-la

There is a chill in the air, and leaves are beginning to fall from the trees – autumn has arrived! Personally, I'm not a fan of colder weather, but here are two things to get excited about:

1) Halloween
2) Amber Benson's latest witch-themed Halloween trail!

In what has become a tradition in recent years, Amber has curated her sixth witch-themed Halloween trail in association with (FORT) LA.

Friends of Residential Treasures: LA is an “Award-winning nonprofit dedicated to energizing, educating, and connecting Angelenos through the dynamic stories of our homes, neighborhoods, and architecture.”

Amber’s newest trail is called Witch Houses 6: Spells and Magic. This trail features five historic properties in LA, each with a connection to spells and magic. Amber based her Echo Park Coven trilogy of novels in Los Angeles, so she's no stranger when it comes to spells and magical locations in the City of Angels.

Here's how trailblazer Amber describes Witch Houses 6: Spells and Magic in the official guide:

“Dear Witch Trail Reader:

Magic isn’t just confined to living things. It can also be found in inanimate objects – like houses. Have you ever stepped into someone’s home and felt immediately cozy? Magic. Have you ever visited a friend and found their home cold and sterile? Magic, too.

The vibe a home gives off is actually a combination of the human residents that reside in it and the building, itself – which can be good or evil in its own right.

There have been many spells created in the category of “hearth magic” (a.k.a. “magic for the home”), including 1) spells for safe and successful building conditions, 2) spells to bring joy and prosperity to a home’s inhabitants, and 3) even a spell to craft the twin of one home in another location.

Each of the five residential treasures you will encounter on our latest Witch Trail has a special spell associated with it. Enjoy! And happy “hearth magic” trails to all!

Amber Benson”

For more information about this fascinating trail, visit fortla.org (click the hyperlink) and enter your email address. This will allow you to download a PDF, which will give you more information about all five locations on the trail and the rules that are to be followed for anyone who wants to experience it for themselves.

I love history and wish I could experience it for myself. I'd love to hear from fellow fans, so if you’re taking the trail this year or have done so in the past, why not leave a comment on this post.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV has no connection to FORT: LA to connection or any of the properties featured in “Witch Houses 6: Spells and Magic” curated by Amber Benson. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about an exciting witch-themed trail curated by Amber Benson.

]]><![CDATA[Amber Benson will be a guest at Twin Cities Con in Minneapolis this November]]>Sun, 31 Aug 2025 18:05:01 GMThttp://www.amberbenson.tv/latest-amber-news/amber-benson-will-be-a-guest-at-twin-cities-con-in-minneapolis-this-november

Exciting news for fans, earlier today (UK time), Amber released a video on her official Facebook and Instagram accounts confirming that she will be a guest at the upcoming Twin Cities Con.

The convention offers the chance to meet actors from film and television, authors, comic book artists, and more. Amber will be joined by her friend and fellow Buffy the Vampire Slayer actor Clare Kramer. Eric Balfour, who played the role of Jesse, a character at the very beginning of Buffy, is also attending, having a number of other film and TV credits to his name.

Twin Cities Con is being held in Minneapolis at the Minneapolis Convention Center, located at 1301 Second Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403, and will take place between Friday, the 7th, to Sunday, the 9th of November 2025.

For more information on the Twin Cities Con, including how to buy tickets, click the link to the official website below.

https://www.twincitiescon.com

I hope everyone who can attend has a fantastic time and that you and Amber enjoy your time in Minneapolis.

Joe

Disclaimer: Amber Benson.TV is not involved in any way with Twin Cities Con or its organisers Nerd Street. This post is for informational purposes only; we are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting convention featuring Amber Benson.

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