Latest Amber News

Amber To Be A Guest On A Panel As Part Of OUTFEST Los Angeles 2019 On Saturday

7/18/2019

There was exciting news for Amber fans as she confirmed via her official Twitter account she'll be a guest on a panel as part of OUTFEST Los Angeles 2019. OUTFEST 2019 is a world-renowned LGBTQ film festival and is taking place in venues around LA between the 18th-28th of July. The festival includes film screenings of course, parties, panels and more. For further information about the event as a whole click here.

Amber will be a guest on a panel after a screening of Gabrielle Zilkha’s new film Queering The Script in which she talks to creators, actors and fans about the history and the treatment of queer female characters on television. The film discusses troubling stereotypes and the killing off of much loved characters. The film also examines new ideas for a better and more inclusive approach to showing these characters on screen.

As I'm sure most fans will know Amber played the role of Tara Maclay on the hit TV show Buffy The Vampire Slayer. Tara and Willow played by Alyson Hannigan were the first long-term openly gay couple on US network television. Amber and Alyson have both spoken of the importance of their character’s on screen relationship and their pride at being able to be part of it. The role of Tara had a huge impact on Amber's life and she continues to be a huge supporter of the LGBTQ community.

Joining Amber on the panel are Isabella Gomez (One Day at a Time), Angelica Ross (Pose), Marja-Lewis Ryan (The L Word: Generation Q) schedules permitting. Moderated by Tracy E. Gilchrist, Feminism Editor of The Advocate.

The panel is taking place at 4:30 PM on Saturday, 20thof July at TCL Chinese 6 Theatres on Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood California. To find out more about the venue click here.

To find out more about the panel and buy tickets click the link below:

https://festival.outfest.org/2019/movies/queering-the-script/

I'm sure this will be a really interesting panel and I hope everyone who is able to attend has a fantastic time.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with OUTFEST Los Angeles 2019, Queering The Script and or the panel. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting appearance by Amber Benson.

The Nightmare Gallery Has Been Released In The USA & To Kickstarter Backers Today

6/18/2019

Thrilling news for Amber fans as The Nightmare Gallery has been released in the USA and to Kickstarter backers today.

Ever since 2017 when Amber announced she would be playing the role of Professor Samantha Rand in The Nightmare Gallery fans have eagerly awaited the finished movie.

It tells the story of an anthropology lecturer who is shocked by the sudden disappearance of her star student.Three years later Samantha receives a mysterious package containing mystical artifacts that may hold the key to discovering the truth behind her pupil's disappearance. Samantha embarks on a journey that could prove to be her undoing as her life begins to unravel. She risks losing her wife Dawn (Mieko Hillman) and her identity. Can she discover the truth in time to save not only herself but the world too?

The Nightmare Gallery is being brought to our screens by Seraph Films and AWOL Studios. It was also part funded by fans after a successful Kickstarter campaign. I've embedded the trailer below just click play and enjoy.

The Nightmare Gallery is available to buy on Blu-ray and DVD in the USA, from Amazon.com and is also available via iTunes in the USA too. Click the hyperlink or visit the iTunes store on your OSX device for full details. If you backed the Kickstarter campaign and your perk included adigital download version of the movie they are being sent out today. Please note AmberBenson.TV was not involved in the Kickstarter campaign I know this because I backed the campaign as an individual and I received my digital download earlier.

The Nightmare Gallery updates section of the Kickstarter website/app will have all the information on what you will receive. At the moment the Nightmare Gallery is not on general sale in the UK however we will let you know if and when this changes.

In recent times Amber has focused on writing and directing. The Nightmare Gallery gives Amber the opportunity not only to showcase her talent as an actor but also to play the lead role. I watched it for the first time today and Amber gives a fantastic performance as Professor Samantha Rand as she delves into a dark mystery.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the making of The Nightmare Gallery. All rights belong to Seraph Films and AWOL Studios and their partners. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting movie starring Amber Benson.

Amber To Attend Origins Game Fair In Columbus Ohio This Weekend

6/13/2019

Exciting news for Amber fans living in the Ohio area after Amber announced via her official Twitter account late yesterday, UK time that she will be attending origins game fair in Columbus this weekend from the 14th to the 16th of June.

If like me your a fan of Buffy the Vampire Slayer there is more exciting news is Amber will be joined by fellow Buffy actor Charisma Carpenter. Amber and Charisma never had the opportunity to work together on Buffy however they did both star in The Griddle House along with Clare Kramer who of course also starred in Buffy season 5.

Origins Game Fair is a convention that celebrates tabletop gaming of all kinds and is being held at the Columbus Convention Center. To find out more about the event and to get tickets. Click the link below to visit the official website.

https://www.originsgamefair.com

I hope everyone who is able to attend has a fantastic time.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with Origins Game Fair. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting event featuring Amber Benson.

Amber Has Written The Script For Morning Show Mysteries: Death By Design For The Hallmark Network

6/13/2019

Amber recently added to her growing body of work as a writer for television penning the script/teleplay for Morning Show Mysteries: Death By Design. This is the second movie in the Morning Show Mystery Series that Amber has written following on from a Murder In Mind which had its premiere earlier this year.

The series centers on Billie Blessings (Holly Robinson Peete) a successful restaurateur turned talk show host. Billie was once suspected of murder but after clearing her name with the help of Detective Ian Jackson (Rick Fox) the pair remained friends and occasionally find themselves at the heart of another mystery.

In Death By Design Billie’s best friend Marian is hired to redecorate the TV studio. Work comes to an end when Marian’s twin sister is found murdered and naturally Billie and Ian are on the case hot on the trail of the killer.

As regular visitors to AmberBenson.TV will know I pride myself on providing all the latest news on Amber's projects as quickly as I can. On this occasion however I somehow missed the premiere of Death By Design. I only discovered it had premiered earlier this week. I'm disappointed that I wasn't able to post an update before the premiere but of course it's fantastic that Amber has written another mystery for television.

Death By Design premiered on the 28th of April on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Channel available via cable providers in the USA. To find out more visit the movie's dedicated page on the Hallmark Murders and Mysteries website and its page on IMDb too. (Click the hyperlinks)

At the moment I don't know when Death By Design is due to be shown again. I will do my best to keep everyone informed. As ever please feel free to leave any information in the comments section below this post or contact us through our email and social media feeds.

I hope everyone who has the opportunity to watch it will enjoy it and as ever we wish Amber good luck with this project.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the writing or production of Morning Show Mysteries: Death By Design. We have no connection to Hallmark or IMDb. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting TV movie written by Amber Benson.

The Trailer For The Nightmare Gallery Starring Amber Has Been Released

6/5/2019

Thrilling news for Amber fans as the trailer for The Nightmare Gallery has been released on YouTube.

Ever since 2017 when Amber announced she would be playing the role of Professor Samantha Rand in The Nightmare Gallery fans have eagerly awaited the finished movie and this exciting trailer gives fans their first glimpse. The movie tells the story of an anthropology lecturer who is shocked by the sudden disappearance of her star student.

Three years later Samantha receives a mysterious package containing mystical artifacts that may hold the key to discovering the truth behind her pupil's disappearance. Samantha embarks on a journey that could prove to be her undoing as her life begins to unravel. She risks losing her wife Dawn (Mieko Hillman) and her identity. Can she discover the truth in time to save not only herself but the world too?

The Nightmare Gallery is being brought to our screens by Seraph Films and AWOL Studios. It was also part funded by fans after a successful Kickstarter campaign. I've embedded the trailer below just click play and enjoy.

Entertainment website Deadline.com in a recent exclusive announced that Gravitas Ventures has acquired the US distribution rights to The Nightmare Gallery. They also confirm that it will be released digitally on demand from the 18th of June 2019. It's my understanding that the UK distribution rights have not been acquired anyone at this time.

If like me you backed the Kickstarter campaign The Nightmare Gallery updates section of the Kickstarter website/app will have all the latest information on when any perks including digital and Blu-ray versions of The Nightmare Gallery will be released.

In recent times Amber has focused on writing and directing, The Nightmare Gallery gives Amber the opportunity not only to showcase her talent as an actor but it also gives her a chance to play the lead role. I really enjoyed the trailer and I can't wait to see the finished movie for myself.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the making of The Nightmare Gallery. All rights belong to Seraph Films and AWOL Studios and their partners. We have no connection to Deadline.com or Gravitas Ventures.This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting movie starring Amber Benson.

Amber Has Narrated The Audiobook Version Of Double Agent - Out Now

5/29/2019

Earlier this month the audiobook version of Double Agent narrated by Amber was released, it’s the latest novel in Gretchen Archer’s Davis Way Crime Caper Series. Amber and Gretchen first began working together in 2014 when she narrated Double Dip the second book in the series.

She took over from Dina Pearlman who had narrated Double Whammy when it was first released in 2013. In January this year Amber narrated the anniversary edition of the Double Whammy audiobook released as an Audible exclusive. Amber has now narrated the audiobook version of every novel in the series to date:

Double Whammy (Audible Exclusive re-release)
Double Dip
Double Strike
Double Mint
Double Knot
Double Up
Double Dog Dare
Double Agent

If you're not familiar with the series it centers on Davis Way who is part of the elite security team at Bellissimo Resort and Casino in Biloxi Mississippi. Davis and her team have dealt with thieves, con men, murderers and more while risking life and limb more than once.

I have included the publisher's summary of Double Agent as listed on Audible.co.uk below. This is for informational purposes only no copyright infringement is intended.

“This just in

On the weather front, category four Hurricane Kevin took a last-minute left and is headed straight for the Bellissimo Resort and Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi.

In breaking news, undercover casino operative Davis Way has one foot out the evacuation door when 50 million dollars disappear, and in its place, a dead body.

In other news, if forced to ride out the storm on the hotel's 13th-floor fortress, Davis won't be alone. Her husband, Bradley, her best friend, Fantasy, and a crew of highly trained first responders will be hurricane hostages, too, along with Mississippi State Gaming Agents, a FEMA agent, an insurance agent, a State Special Agent, and an Emergency Response Agent - at least one of them a double agent.
The good news is her high school reunion is cancelled.

The bad news is everything else. The fake news features a castaway pig named Bacon.

The hurricane heist headlines will be sensational. If Davis survives to see them.
©2019 Gretchen Archer (P)2019 Tantor”

Double Agent audiobook is unabridged. The audiobook is available to buy from Audible both here in the UK click here and in the USA click here, both sites offer the facility to buy the audiobook for a one-off fee for non-members.

Audible also offers a range of packages where in return for a regular monthly fee a user is entitled to download Double Agent as well as access to a vast library of audiobooks also available on the site. The number of books you can download in the month will depend upon your individual package, for full details see the respective Audible websites.

Double Agent is also available direct from publishers Tantor Media who have a range of buying options via their official site. Click the link below:

https://tantor.com/double-agent-gretchen-archer.html

Amber uses her vocal talents and lets loose her lovely southern accent to really bring the characters off the page I'm really looking forward to hearing Double Agent.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the writing, or production of Double Agent in either paperback or audiobook form. All rights belong to Gretchen Archer and Tantor Media. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting audiobook narrated by Amber Benson.

Amber Has Narrated The Audiobook Version Of Middlegame - Out Now

5/29/2019

Amber revealed in March that she was set to narrate the audiobook version of friend and fellow author Seanan McGuire’s new novel Middlegame. Middlegame is a stand-alone fantasy novel filled with alchemy and magic. Below is the publisher’s summary taken from Audible.co.uk no copyright infringement is intended.

"Summary
This program is read by Amber Benson.

New York Times best-selling and Alex, Nebula, and Hugo Award-winning author Seanan McGuire introduces listeners to a world of amoral alchemy, shadowy organizations, and impossible cities in the stand-alone fantasy Middlegame.

Meet Roger. Skilled with words, languages come easily to him. He instinctively understands how the world works through the power of story.

Meet Dodger, his twin. Numbers are her world, her obsession, her everything. All she understands, she does so through the power of math.

Roger and Dodger aren’t exactly human, though they don’t realise it. They aren’t exactly gods, either. Not entirely. Not yet.

Meet Reed, skilled in the alchemical arts like his progenitor before him. Reed created Dodger and her brother. He’s not their father. Not quite. But he has a plan: to raise the twins to the highest power, to ascend with them and claim their authority as his own.

Godhood is attainable. Pray it isn’t attained.
©2019 Seanan McGuire (P)2019 Macmillan Audio”

Middlegame audiobook is unabridged and out now. The audiobook is available to buy from Audible both here in the UK click here and in the USA click here, both sites offer the facility to buy the audiobook for a one-off fee for non-members.

Audible also offers a range of packages where in return for a regular monthly fee a user is entitled to download Middlegame as well as access to a vast library of audiobooks also available on the site. The number of books you can download in the month will depend upon your individual package, for full details see the respective Audible websites.

This update took me longer than I would have liked to add to the site due to work and other commitments but I'm really looking forward to listening to the Middlegame and I hope everyone enjoys it.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the writing or production of Middlegame audiobook. All rights belong to Seanan McGuire and Macmillan Audio. This post is the informational purposes only, we are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting audiobook narrated by Amber Benson.

Amber's Appearance On Lez Hang Out Live Now Released As A Podcast

5/14/2019

Last month Amber was a guest on a special live edition of Lez Hang Out Live which was part of CLEXACON. This is the first and largest multi-fandom event that aims to bring together LGBTQ fans, allies and content creators to celebrate positive representations of LGBTQ women in media, held at the Tropicana Hotel Las Vegas Nevada.

Along with hosts Leigh and Ellie Amber discusses Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Amber's experience playing Tara Maclay and the importance of Willow and Tara's relationship. They also look at Buffy and Faith’s friendship and why they should have been gay. The good news is this live edition has now been released as a podcast so fans who couldn't be there in person can listen to it.

Guests at CLEXACON have multiple commitments as part of the event so this special live edition is split into two sections. Amber is the guest for the first half and then comedian Kia Barnes discusses the movie Dumplin’.

To listen for free to Lez Hang Out Live click the link below:

Disclaimer: There are discussions of mature themes throughout the podcast.

https://lezhangoutpod.com/blog/2019/5/13/sbg-26-live-from-clexacon-sbg-buffy-and-faith-and-dumplin-with-amber-benson-and-kia-barnes

It is taken me longer than I would have liked to post this update, I have been busy with work commitments recently. When the podcast was first released I had trouble finding a link to it. I’d like to thank my friend and fellow Amber fan Katie who found the podcast on acast (click hyperlink).

This podcast is a must for any fan of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and/or Amber of course.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with Lez Hang Out Live and/or CLEXACON. All characters mentioned within the podcast are the property of the copyright holders, 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.

Amber Is The Special Guest On Episode 72 of CRUSHED Podcast

4/29/2019

A few days ago Amber revealed via her official Twitter account that she was the special guest in the latest episode of CRUSHED podcast with Sarah Morisano. In each episode Sarah asks her special guests for their views on crushes as well as talking about their career and current projects.

Amber reveals her first crush and the differences between "romantic and friend crushes" she talks about her career highlights including playing Tara Maclay on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and working for Steven Soderbergh on King of the Hill. Sarah and Amber also discuss signings and conventions and what it's like on both sides of the table. Amber talks about her future projects including some really exciting news, potentially taking her The Witches of Echo Park series of novels from the page to the screen and much more.

To listen for free to Amber on the CRUSHED podcast click the link below, you can also download the podcast to keep and listen off-line.

Disclaimer: There are a couple of uses of strong language and some discussion of mature themes.

https://crushedpodcast.com/post/184395082231/episode-72-amber-benson

This is a really enjoyable podcast and a must listen for Amber fans.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the production of CRUSHED Podcast. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting podcast featuring Amber Benson.

Amber Narrates The Audiobook Version Of The Pandora Room Out Now In The USA

4/29/2019

Earlier this year Amber told her fans via her official Facebook page that she would be narrating the audiobook version of The Pandora Room by Christopher Golden. Amber and Christopher have been friends and collaborators for many years, together they co-wrote Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Willow and Tara: "Wilderness” and “Wannablessedbe” a 2 part comic book. The Ghosts of Albion web series for the BBC featuring demon fighting siblings William and Tamara Swift.

They went on to write a novella and 2 full novels in which the Swifts continue their fight against evil. Christopher and Amber also wrote the radio drama Lights Out, a chilling tale set inside a women's prison. This was part of the BBC's Man in Black series. Now Amber has lent her vocal talents to the audiobook version of The Pandora Room.

For more information on this exciting audiobook I've included the official publisher summary from audible.com website. No copyright infringement is intended:

"Publisher's Summary
The Pandora Room is New York Times best-selling author Christopher Golden’s chilling exploration of what happens when the original Pandora's box is discovered in an ancient subterranean city, stirring international conflict and exposing the archaeological team to curses, whispers, and the terror of a legendary plague.

In one ancient variation on the myth of Pandora’s box, there were two jars, one for Pandora and one for her sister, Anesidora. One contained all the blessings of the gods; the other all the world’s curses. Now, in a subterranean city in Northern Iraq, archaeologist Sophie Durand has discovered a secret chamber covered in writing that confirms that version of the tale - a chamber that contains a single jar.

“Weird shit” expert Ben Walker joins Sophie’s team just as the mystery deepens and grows ugly. Those who believe the myth want to know you jar has been found in the Pandora Room, the one containing blessings or the one full of curses.

Governments rush to lay claim, but jihadi forces aren’t waiting for the dust to settle. Whatever the jar contains, they want it, no matter who they have to kill...or what will emerge when they open it. For Sophie, Walker, and the others, the Pandora Room may soon become their tomb.
©2019 Christopher Golden (P) 2019 Macmillan Audio”

The Pandora Room audiobook was recently released in the USA published by Macmillan Audio and available via audible.com. The Pandora Room is available as part of a monthly subscription or as a one-off purchase from audible.com. To purchase The Pandora Room and for more information click the hyperlink. An excerpt of Amber reading The Pandora Room has been released via SoundCloud to listen click the hyperlink.

Unfortunately for Amber fans in the UK myself included The Pandora Room is not currently available for sale here. Publishers Macmillan audio confirmed to me via my personal Twitter account that sadly they have no plans for a UK release saying:

“unfortunately, there are no current plans for a UK release. However, there is always the possibility that a UK publisher will want to pick it up in the future. Thanks so much for your support of The Pandora Room and of audiobooks!”

I have also contacted audible.co.uk directly and they have confirmed the audiobook is not available in the UK at this time. The customer services representative that I spoke to did however give me an email address through which people can request audiobooks they would like to buy. I emailed them and have left the address below in the hope that other UK based fans will join me in emailing them. You never know they may decide to make it available to us.

content-requests@audible.co.uk

Amber fans in the UK can access the free excerpt from SoundCloud so we can hear a little of Amber's fantastic narration and learn more about this exciting book. I would like to congratulate Christopher and I hope everyone who has the opportunity to listen enjoys it and fingers crossed we'll be able to hear it in the UK soon.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the writing or production of The Pandora Room audiobook. All rights belong to Christopher Golden and Macmillan Audio. This post is for informational purposes only, we are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting audiobook narrated by Amber Benson.