Latest Amber News

Amber Was The Special Guest on a Recent Episode of Turn The Page Podcast

3/17/2021

A few days ago, I was excited to learn that Amber had recently been the special guest of the Turn The Page Podcast. This isn't a podcast I was familiar with and I was intrigued to learn that it is in fact the official podcast of The Syosset Public Library in Nassau County, New York USA. Their team of librarians host and produce the podcast and discuss all things literary including talking to special guests.

As well as being an author herself Amber has a passion for books so her appearance on Turn The Page was a perfect fit for her. Amber talks about how she began her career as a writer before discussing her own works including, Ghosts of Albion, The Calliope Reaper-Jones Series and The Witches of Echo Park Trilogy.

Amber recalls how her career has an actor influences her writing and how she uses her training to narrate audiobooks for a series of top authors as well as her own work. We get a mysterious hint or two as Amber reveals she's working on a top-secret project and there’s lots more interesting discussion too.

To listen to the podcast in full and for free just click the link below:

http://turnthepage.blubrry.net/2021/02/25/turn-the-page-episode-130a/

I really enjoyed this interesting podcast, it's definitely a must listen for any Amber fan. Thank you to friend and fellow Amber fan Katie for letting me know about this podcast.

Joe

Disclaimer: Amber Benson.TV is not involved in any way with the Turn The Page Podcast. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting podcast featuring Amber Benson.

Another Chance To See GalaxyCon’s "Meet The Cast Of Buffy The Vampire Slayer” Panel Featuring Amber Benson

3/17/2021

On January 30th Amber joined a number of former co-stars and fellow Buffy the Vampire Slayer cast members as part of an online convention. "Meet The Cast Of Buffy The Vampire Slayer” was arranged by convention organisers GalaxyCon who like others have been holding online events due to the Covid 19 pandemic.

Amber was joined by James Masters, Clare Kramer, Emma Caulfield and Mark Metcalfe who played The Master in Season 1. The panel formed part of the online convention and was streamed live. All the guest answered questions from fans around the world who had tuned in to watch. Amber and co also reminisced about their individual memories of the show.

Recently organisers GalaxyCon made this panel available to watch on demand for free via their official YouTube channel, giving fans another chance to see Amber and her fellow cast members.

I have embedded the video below, just click the play button to watch the panel which is
over 46 minutes long.

Please Note: This panel was recorded before the recent serious allegations against Buffy the Vampire Slayer creator Joss Whedon came to light.

It's always nice to have the opportunity to see and hear from Amber and I’d like to thank friend of the site Samantha for giving me a heads up about this video being available on demand.

Joe

Disclaimer: Amber Benson.TV is not involved in any way with the "Meet The Cast of Buffy The Vampire Slayer event" or organisers Galaxycon. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another chance to see an online panel featuring Amber Benson.

Fans In The UK Have Another Chance To See Morning Show Mysteries: Death By Design Written By Amber Benson this Wednesday on Channel 5

3/14/2021

After years of working as a successful novelist on her Calliope Reaper-Jones series and The Echo Park Coven Trilogy and co-authoring The Ghosts of Albion series with Christopher Golden, Amber is developing a growing body of work as a writer for television.

In 2019 she got the chance to pen two fictional murder mysteries for the small screen, first she wrote the teleplay for Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder In Mind. Then quickly followed this up by writing Morning Show Mysteries: Death By Design. This is the second time Amber has written for this popular series both of which aired on the Hallmark Movies and Mysteries Channel in the USA.

The Morning Show Mysteries series centers on Billie Blessings (Holly Robinson Peete) a successful restaurateur who also hosts the cooking segment on Wake Up West Coast, a popular TV show. Billie was once suspected of murder but after clearing her name with the help of Detective Ian Jackson (Rick Fox) the two remained friends and are growing even closer as they find themselves at the heart of another mystery.

In Death By Design Billie’s best friend Marian is hired to redecorate the Wake Up West Coast studio. The decorating comes to a sudden and shocking halt when Marian’s twin sister is found murdered. So naturally Billie and Ian are hot on the trail of the killer.

Amber fans in the UK will have another chance to see Morning Show Mysteries: Death By Design on Wednesday, 17 March at 2:15 PM on Channel 5 and at 3:15 PM on Channel 5+1.

There are different channel numbers depending on which digital TV platform you use I would check on-screen guides and any local channel listings for the correct channel numbers.

The Channel 5 website has nothing listed at all in the 2:15 PM time slot. It is displaying on my electronic channel guide though so I can only assume the omission from the website is a mistake. However if anyone sees or knows anything different let me know via email or our social media channels.

I've embedded the US trailer below so you can get a taste of the movie.

I'm thrilled that UK fans will get another chance to see and enjoy Amber's words in another exciting mystery.

Joe

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Recent Allegations Against Joss Whedon

2/20/2021

Hello everyone,

Normally this part of the website is reserved for the latest news on Amber's projects and appearances. However, on Wednesday, 10 February 2021 serious allegations were made against Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s creator Joss Whedon by former cast member Charisma Carpenter. These have been supported by Amber Benson along with statements from Sarah Michelle Geller and Michelle Trachtenberg to name just a few.

The reason I'm using the word allegations in this post is to guard against anyone acting on behalf of Mr Whedon requesting this post be taken down or take action against AmberBenson.TV I want to be able to continue to bring you news about Amber in the future. We are not a website that's solely focuses on Buffy The Vampire Slayer of course but it has played a big part in Amber's career and there is other Buffy related content on the website.

In the years since Buffy and Angel went off the air, I’ve seen a couple of articles highlighting some disturbing allegations about Joss’ conduct. Looking back as a fan I should have viewed these articles in greater depth, and I regret not doing so. Until Charisma, Amber and other cast members released their statements I did not realise how serious or how widespread the alleged behaviour was.

These allegations sadden me and have tainted my view of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, a show that still means a lot to me. Buffy played a big part in me becoming a fan of Amber and creating this website. I’ve met a number of wonderful people including Amber and have made lasting friendships with fellow fans because of Buffy too.

As other people have said though there are writers, cast and crew all of whom who have done no wrong and worked incredibly hard to shape the characters and make Buffy & Angel what it is. The Buffyverse is bigger than one man.

I think Buffy The Vampire Slayer did have a lot of positive messages and there is a community of fans around the world who care about one and other. We should not lose sight of the good Buffy did. Allegations of this nature should always be taken seriously and any form of bullying, abuse or misogyny should not be condoned or excused.

I don't want to paraphrase or try and summarise the words of Amber or Charisma so I have put their respective statements here so fans can read them. Charisma Carpenter's statement from her Instagram and Amber Benson's tweet in support of Charisma’s statement. (Please click the hyperlinks in the text)

Finally, I just want to make clear that I do not support or condone any form of abuse or bullying. I will always stand with anyone who has experienced abuse. Amber and the projects she’s involved in will always have my full support both now and the future.

Joe

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All of the works featured within the site are the property of the individual copyright holder. No money is being made by AmberBenson.TV the views expressed in the text within this post are solely my own.

I have included links to statements made by Amber Benson & Charisma Carpenter. My purpose for including them was for informational purposes only, their views are their own. Neither Amber Benson nor Charisma Carpenter have personally endorsed this post or indeed the AmberBenson.TV website itself.

Amber Benson & Charisma Carpenter To Hold A Meet And Greet With Fans Online In February

1/27/2021

There was some exciting news for fans earlier this week as Amber confirmed via her official social media accounts that she and Charisma Carpenter will hold a virtual meet and greet event with fans online in February.

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect the lives of everyone around the globe one of the many things that has been halted temporarily is traditional conventions where fans can meet their favourite stars. Charisma Carpenter decided to give her fans the chance to meet with her online via the MyCon.live website where fans can buy one-to-one video chats via Zoom, autographs and more.

For this latest exciting event Charisma has teamed up with her fellow Buffy The Vampire Slayer star and friend Amber Benson. Amber and Charisma never had the opportunity to work together on Buffy which is a shame, I think it would have been interesting if Tara and Cordelia had crossed paths. The pair did work together however on a movie, The Griddle House which was released in 2018.

The meet and greet will be similar to a roundtable discussion which are sometimes called "guest encounters" at traditional conventions. Guests talk to a limited number of fans who can ask questions. This event will last for 45 minutes and is strictly limited to just 25 people and it will be held on the Zoom video calling platform. Tickets are still available for this event at the time this post was first published on AmberBenson.TV.

The meet and greet is set to take place on Saturday the 27th of February at 12 PM Pacific Time which I believe is 8 PM GMT in the UK. For full details and to buy tickets click the link below:

https://mycon.live/shop/p/meet-amp-greet-with-amber-benson-and-charisma-carpenter

This promises to be a fun and exciting event. I already have my ticket and I look forward to seeing Amber, Charisma and fellow fans too of course.

Joe

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Happy Birthday Amber!

1/8/2021

I’d like to wish Amber Benson a very Happy Birthday. I hope you have a fantastic day Amber and that the year ahead brings you only good things.

Followers of the website’s social media feeds will know that I posted Happy Birthday messages but of course I also wanted to write a special post for the Latest Amber News section as well.

I've been a fan and followed Amber's career for many years and in that time I've been fortunate enough to meet her on a number of occasions. Amber is not only a hugely talented actor, writer, director and more she's also a kind and generous person too. If it had not been for the encouragement Amber gave me I never would have attempted writing, for which I’m a very grateful.

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

Joe

Amber Benson Is Set To Be A Guest At "Meet The Cast Of Buffy The Vampire Slayer” Online Event 30 January 2021

12/31/2020

Exciting news for fans around the world as it has been announced that Amber will be one of the guests at an online event called “Meet The Cast Of Buffy The Vampire Slayer”. This is an online, convention style event being held by convention organiser Galaxycon.

Amber will be joined by her former Buffy the Vampire Slayer co-stars James Marsters, Clare Kramer and Emma Caulfield. Mark Metcalf who played The Master in Season 1 will also be there.

The event will feature a free online panel featuring all of the guests. As part of the event
Galaxycon are offering fans the chance to purchase one-to-one video chats with Amber and/or all of the other guests. They are also giving fans the chance to purchase autographs from any of the guests including Amber of course.

The Meet The Cast Of Buffy The Vampire Slayer event will be held on Saturday, 30th of January 2021. The free panel will take place at 4 PM ET which I believe is 9 PM GMT. The one-to-one video chats with guests are set to start at 5 PM ET which I believe is 10 PM GMT. Any autographs that are ordered will be posted out after the event and are available worldwide.

To find out more about the event itself and all of the options and prices for autographs and one-to-one video chats click the link below:

https://galaxycon.com/blogs/january-2021/jan-30-buffy

I'm delighted that Amber fans both here in the UK and beyond will have the opportunity to see and speak to Amber. This will definitely give fans something to look forward to in 2021.

I’d like to wish all of my friends and regular visitors to the site, a Happy New Year. I hope 2021 brings you all only good things, best wishes.

Joe

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Shevenge Directed By Amber Benson Is Now Available Via Amazon Prime In The UK

12/31/2020

Exciting news for UK fans as Shevenge (a short film) directed by Amber Benson is now available in the UK via Amazon Video platform.

Released in 2015 Shevenge was completed with the help of fans and film enthusiasts, myself included, who backed an Indiegogo.com crowd funding campaign to raise funds to complete postproduction.

The film centers on three friends Sam (Emme Rylan), Charley (Jessica Courtemanche) and Taylor (Megan Lee Joy) who while having a slumber party begin plotting revenge on their ex-boyfriends. We then join them on a journey into the darkest part of their imagination as they take Shevenge on each one of them. This dark comedy pays homage to favourite film genres including horror, fantasy and action.

Following a number of successful screenings in the USA the Shevenge team took it to London for its UK debut at the Film4 Fright Fest Film Festival in August 2015.

Earlier this year Shevenge was made available to own digitally in the UK via Amazon Video platform. Now there is more good news for Amber fans who have an Amazon Prime membership, Shevenge is available to stream for free as part of your membership.

Shevenge was released as part of the second season of Etheria horror, an anthology celebrating the work of female directors and other roles both in front of and behind the camera. Shevenge is among 10 short films set in the horror or sci-fi genres.

Amazon Video is available online via computer, smart devices, games consoles and smart TVs. For full details on how to purchase Etheria Season 2 or Shevenge individually or view as part of your Prime Video Membership click the link below:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shevenge/dp/B08FRSSQB7/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Shevenge&qid=1609443243&sr=8-1

The good news for Amber fans in the USA is that Shevenge also available to stream as part of a Prime Membership. Like UK fans they also have the option to purchase Shevenge and/or buy the whole of Etheria Season 2. For full details click the link below:

https://www.amazon.com/Shevenge/dp/B08FRVHZDC/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Shevenge&qid=1609422133&sr=8-1

I'd like to thank fellow Amber fan Samantha for giving me a heads up about this so I can let you all know.

I'm thrilled that Shevenge is part of Etheria Season 2, congratulations to Amber, Emme, Jessica, Megan and all of the cast and crew. It's fantastic that Shevenge is now available to an even bigger audience both here in the UK and in the USA and I can't wait to watch it again.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV was not involved in any way with the making or production of Shevenge. We were not involved in the production of Etheria Season 2 or any of the short films within it. Nor do we have any connection to Amazon Video in the UK or USA. This post is for informational purposes only we are simply trying to spread the word about a new way to see an exciting short film directed by Amber Benson.

Holiday Wishes Starring Amber Benson Is Now Available on Demand for UK Fans To Stream Via Amazon Prime Video

12/24/2020

Last week I posted the exciting news that Holiday Wishes was being shown on UK TV again. Now Amber fans in the UK can watch it on demand via Amazon Prime Video.

Holiday Wishes is a fun festive movie in which Amber plays Danni Hartford, a professional party planner. She is asked by a client to drive her spoiled teenage daughter Britney to a school Christmas dance.

Britney crosses paths with high school new girl Katie and each of them make Christmas wishes that go awry. Danni decides to help the teenagers put things right and in the process she might find something that she's been looking for.

I've embedded a trailer below, however it does contain spoilers so if you haven’t had a chance to watch Holiday Wishes before I would avoid it for now.

Holiday Wishes is available to stream on demand via Amazon Prime Video for free. If you are an Amazon Prime member Holiday Wishes is included in your subscription. Unfortunately there is currently no option to rent or purchase it digitally as there is with some of the content on Amazon Prime. If you have a Prime membership you can stream it on a number of devices including computers, smartphones, tablets and more. So this festive period you can watch it wherever and however you, like for more information click here.

Watching Holiday Wishes is one of my Christmas traditions and I'll definitely be taking the opportunity to watch it on demand. If you’ve never seen it before check it out, it’s a must see for Amber fans.

I’d like to thank fellow Amber fan Samantha for giving me a heads up so I could post the news here for you all.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the making or production of Holiday Wishes, we own nothing. We have no connection to Amazon Prime Video. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another chance to see a Christmas movie starring Amber Benson.

A Family Christmas Gift - Written By Amber Benson To Be Shown on UK TV Tomorrow

12/19/2020

Here is some exciting news for Amber fans in the UK. A Family Christmas Gift a festive movie written by Amber will be shown twice on UK TV tomorrow.

Amber wrote the original story for A Family Christmas Gift and she also co-wrote the teleplay with Alex Wright. The movie was written for the Hallmark Network and had its US premiere on 22nd of December last year on the Hallmark Movies and Mysteries Channel.

A Family Christmas Gift centres on Amber, a busy New York-based executive played by Holly Robinson Pete. She is persuaded by her Aunt Dora (Patti Labelle) to join her for Christmas in Colorado and help plan the annual Christmas concert.

Holly Robinson Pete's name may be familiar to Amber fans as she plays the role of Billie Blessings in Morning Show Mysteries. Amber wrote the script/teleplay for A Murder In Mind and Death By Design two movies in the popular series in 2019.

A Family Christmas Gift will be shown at 11 AM Sunday, 20th of December on Christmas 24
and at 8 PM the same day on Christmas 24+.

Unfortunately Christmas 24 doesn't seem to have a reliable online presence from what I've been able to find out and is currently showing on Sky channel 325, Virgin Media channel 419 and BT channel 513. I have Sky so I can confirm Sky channel 325 is the right number. I would advise virgin and BT customers to check their on-screen listings to be sure these channel numbers are correct. I haven't been able to find channel numbers for Christmas 24+ for Virgin Media or BT, again my advice would be to check your on-screen guide. Christmas 24+ is on Sky Channel 326

I have embedded a trailer and extended a sneak peek clip of A Family Christmas Gift. There are some spoilers so if you would rather wait-and-see what Amber has in store for us then I'd avoid it for now. I just wanted to place it here in case there are some fans who would like to see more.

Everyone at AmberBenson.TV is delighted that Amber has been able to add to her growing body of work as a writer for television and we wish her every success with the movie.

I know this will be a strange and very different Christmas for a lot of us this year but I hope that everyone is still able to enjoy the festive period and I hope you all stay safe.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the writing or production of A Family Christmas Gift. All rights belong to Amber Benson and Hallmark. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting movie written by Amber Benson.