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Amber To Be A Guest at Wales Comic Con In The UK Next Month

11/14/2018

There was exciting news for UK Amber Benson fans yesterday evening when it was announced that Amber is to be a guest at the upcoming Wales Comic Con in December. It will be held on the 1st - 2nd of December at Glyndwr University, Wrexham, North Wales.

Amber is the latest addition to an exciting line-up of Buffy The Vampire Slayer cast members attending the event including:

Mercedes McNab
Michelle Trachtenberg
Nicholas Brendon
Emma Caulfield
Perhaps the most exciting news for fans of Willow and Tara is that Alyson Hannigan will also be a guest along with Amber as well.

Alexis Denisof was due to attend it was announced via social media that he has had to cancel due to ill-health. This news broke shortly before it was revealed that Amber would be attending this year.

Wales Comic Con announced Amber’s attendance just over six hours ago via their official Facebook and Twitter accounts. At the time of writing this Amber has not yet been added to the list of guests on the event’s website but from the information on social media it would appear she set to attend on both Saturday the 1st and Sunday 2nd of December.

The event is already proving to be very popular and Saturday is a complete sellout. However there are still general entry tickets available for Sunday. To find out more about the event and to buy tickets click the link below and hit the “Buy Tickets” button at the top of the page.

https://www.walescomiccon.com

There are photo shoots available with guests but again at the time of writing this photo shoots with Amber have not yet been added to their official site. I will do my very best to update this article and our Twitter and Facebook pages with more information as and when it becomes available.

Sadly due to a combination of factors I won't be able to attend this year but I'm delighted that Amber is returning to the UK and my fellow Amber fans will get the chance to meet her. I hope everyone who is attending and Amber herself of course have an amazing time. As ever I will do my very best to keep people updated on any new information regarding the event e.g. Amber’s photo shoots, guest talks etc. as soon I get it.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with Wales Comic Con event and/or any of its sponsors or partners. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting event featuring Amber Benson.

Clueless: One Last Summer Graphic Novel Written By Amber Benson & Sarah Kuhn on Sale From The 28th of November

11/4/2018

In February it was revealed that Amber had once again teamed up with writing partner Sarah Kuhn and artist Siobhan Keenan to create Clueless: One Last Summer graphic novel.

This is a sequel to Clueless: The Senior Year which Amber, Sarah and Siobhan created and was released in the summer of 2017. Clueless: Senior Year is the follow-up to Amy Heckerling’s hit 1995 movie Clueless starring Alicia Silverstone. Amber and Sarah’s all-new and original story gave fans of the movie the opportunity to follow the ups and downs of Cher, Dionne and Tai during their final year of high school. It was published by BOOM! Studios they will again publish Clueless: One Last Summer.

Clueless: One Last Summer will see Cher, Dionne and Tai reunite for one last big summer adventure before the three friends head to college. Friendships will be tested but publishers BOOM! promise readers fun and laughter too. On Friday Amber shared an article from pastemagazine.com which has an exclusive preview of the graphic novel. To read this bumper 14 page preview and see some of what Amber and Sarah have in store for us as well as Siobhan’s amazing artwork click the link below:

https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2018/11/boom-reveals-a-new-preview-of-clueless-one-last-su.html

Amber, Sarah and Siobhan have also recently given an interview to Bustle.com about One Last Summer click the link below to read it:

https://www.bustle.com/p/why-clueless-one-last-summer-is-the-inclusive-feminist-comic-the-world-needs-right-now-according-to-the-authors-13059449

Thanks to big friend of the site Katie for giving us a heads up about this interview.

According to the information we currently have Clueless: One Last Summer is available to buy in selected comic stores and online digitally direct from BOOM! Studios on the 28thof November. It will then be released more widely in bookstores a few days later on the 4th of December. I have checked with my local, comic bookstore and they have confirmed this is the information that they have been given too. As always we will do our very best to keep you up-to-date and if we have any more information about the release date we will let you know.

All of us at AmberBenson.TV are excited that Clueless: One Last Summer will finally be released soon. We can't wait to see what's in store for Cher, Dionne and Tai. We wish Amber, Sarah, Siobhan and the whole production team every success.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the production of Clueless: One Last Summer. All rights belong to BOOM! Studios, Amber Benson, Sarah Kuhn, Siobhan Keenan and any other copyright holder. We have no connection to Pastemagazine.com or Bustle.com. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting graphic novel co written by Amber Benson.

Amber To Attend Slay The Vampires Again Convention In Paris on Saturday the 3rd of November

11/1/2018

Amber delivered a late Halloween treat for her fans confirming she is heading to Paris this Saturday the 3rd of November. Amber will be a guest at Clouds Con’s Slay The Vampires Again Buffy convention in the French capital. Amber shared her excitement with fans via her official Twitter account. (click here) She also posted a video message to fans via her official Instagram account. (click here)

Amber will be joined by fellow Buffy cast members Kristine Sutherland who played Joyce Summers and Larry Bagby who regularly featured as a guest star throughout seasons 2 and 3 playing the role of Larry Blaisdell. Alongside this trio of on-screen acting talent is former Buffy costume designer Matt Van Dyne who will also be meeting fans.

The event is being held at Evergreen Laurel Hotel Levallois-Perret France, unlike most of the US and UK conventions I've come across this is only being held for one-day rather than the full weekend.

For more information you can visit the official website by clicking the link below:

http://cloudscon.fr/en/event/fan-meet-buffy-2-slay-the-vampires-againen/

It looks as though the event is completely sold out. I apologise for not posting about this sooner, A big friend of the site and fellow Amber fan Katie gave me a heads up a while back. My plan had been to wait until nearer the convention to see if I could gather some more information before posting but I’ve had a stressful couple of months and it slipped my mind. Even though it's late in the day I still thought it was worth posting about for informational purposes and in case fans hadn't seen Amber's video.

I hope everyone who is attending has a fantastic time and Amber has a safe and enjoyable time in the legendary city of lights.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with Slay The Vampires Again convention or Buffy the Vampire Slayer. All rights belong to convention organisers Clouds Con and to Joss Whedon and 20th Century Fox. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting convention that Amber will be attending.

Apartment 407 Starring Amber Benson Has Been Released in Cinemas in LA

10/30/2018

A few days ago Amber posted via her official Twitter account that Apartment 407 had been released in cinemas in LA, to see Amber's tweet click here

The movie tells the story of Isobel a young woman abducted and forced into sex trafficking and her harrowing battle to survive. What makes this movie even more powerful is that it’s based on the real-life experiences of actor Frieda Farrell who plays Isobel, this is her true story.

If you're a regular visitor to AmberBenson.TV and this sounds familiar it's because back in 2014 I wrote a small update for the latest Amber news section about Selling Isobel the movie’s original title. It also included a link to an article from movievine.com and had some still photos from the movie, including one of Amber who plays the role of Chloe. I searched the internet but it wasn't until Amber's post a few days ago that I heard more about the movie.

Click the link below for show times. It’s available in two cinemas in the LA area for the next couple of days so if you hurry there is still time to see it.

https://www.laemmle.com/films/44699#get-tickets

Due to a hectic work schedule and some personal issues I was unable to post this as soon as I had hoped but I did share the information via AmberBenson.TV is social media feeds.

I have embedded the trailer for Apartment 407 below:

Disclaimer: Due to the subject matter it contains some violence and upsetting scenes that are intended for a mature audience, discretion is advised.

All of us at AmberBenson.TV are delighted the movie has now been released under its brand-new title and as always we will do our very best to update you when and if the movie becomes more widely available.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the writing or production of Apartment 407. We own nothing nor are we affiliated with any of the cinemas showing the movie or the movievine.com, Laemmle.com websites. This post is for informational purposes only, we are simply trying to spread the word about another interesting movie starring Amber Benson.

You Can Listen To A Free Sample of Amber Narrating The Recently Released Audiobook I'll Be There For You The One About Friends By Kelsey Miller

10/30/2018

Last month it was revealed that Amber was set to narrate the audiobook version of I'll be there for you the one about friends which was released on 23rdof October. Amber used her official Twitter account to say how much fun it had been to narrate the audiobook and posted a free sample for fans to enjoy.

To see her original tweet click here

I have also included the direct link to the sample via sound cloud.com just click the link below and listen now

https://soundcloud.com/harperaudio_us/ill-be-there-for-you-by-kelsey-miller

In the book journalist and pop culture expert Kelsey Miller looks at the origins of the sitcom which began in 1994 and became a global phenomenon. The book reflects on the iconic moments and cultural trends it inspired. It looks at the elusive reasons as to why all these years later so many people still watch it. The book combines commentary, behind-the-scenes anecdotes and more. Kelsey will also be joining Amber for some of the narration.

It’s available now via Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com(USA) there are a range of purchasing options for both members and non-members, see the respective websites for details.

As a huge Amber fan and someone who enjoys watching Friends too I am pleased that Amber will be there for me and all her fans.

I’m sorry the delay in posting I have had a busy few days work wise.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with I'll Be There For You: The One About Friends audiobook. All rights belong to Kelsey Miller and her publishing partners. This post is for informational purposes only we are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting audiobook narrated by Amber Benson.

A Sneak Peek of Brand New Lifetime Original Movie Terror in Woods Written by Amber Benson has Been Released

10/13/2018

Earlier this month it was revealed that Amber has written the script for Terror in the Woods a brand-new original movie for the Lifetime Network. Terror in the Woods will have its world premiere on 14thof October 2018.

Some fans may know that earlier in her career Amber starred in two original movies for the Lifetime Network. She played Danni Hartford in fun festive film Holiday Wishes and Lori Madison in the romantic comedy 7 Things To Do Before I’m 30, still one of my favourite movies starring Amber.

Last year she took on a different role for Lifetime writing the script for Oscar Pistorius: Blade Runner Killer. The movie looks at the relationship between former Paralympic Champion Oscar Pistorius and model Reeva Steenkamp leading up to the fateful events on Valentine's Day night 2013 when Reeva was tragically shot to death in Pistorius's home.

Blade Runner Killer also examined the trial that gripped South Africa and the world. Oscar was convicted of culpable homicide (manslaughter). Later following an appeal he was retried and convicted of murder an initial six year sentence was increased to 15 years by the South African Supreme Court. Amber did an amazing job of drawing together trial transcripts, interviews, witness accounts etc in creating a script for the movie.

Amber will be using her considerable writing and research talents to pen the script for Terror in the Woods the second feature she has written for the Lifetime Network.

Inspired by true events Terror in the Woods tells the story of Rachel (Ella West Jerrier) and Kaitlyn (SophieGrace McCarthy) 12-year-old best friends living in a small town in Georgia, USA. They both love ghost stories one in particular caught their imagination, the legend of Suzerain a forest dwelling Demon. Their parents believe this is just harmless fun unaware that the friends are convinced the demon is not only real but will kill their families unless he receives a blood sacrifice. Rachel and Kaitlyn make the horrifying decision to sacrifice their friend Emily (Skylar Morgan Jones) thankfully however she survives the attack. The police launch an investigation into how and why this could have happened. Questions are asked about the mental health of Rachel and Kaitlyn while others wonder if the internet itself is to blame.

Terror in the Woods is set for its World Premiere on 14th of October 2018 on Lifetime in the USA at 8 PM (7 PM central).

Ahead of the premiere Lifetime have released a 50 second sneak peek of movie via Lifetime USA social media accounts. Check out the link below:

https://twitter.com/lifetimetv/status/1050853780173021184?s=21

At the moment we don't know when or if Terror in the Woods will be shown in the UK and another countries. If and when this changes I will do my very best to let you know as soon as possible.

The movie is set to tackle some very difficult subject matter but knowing Amber as I do I'm sure she will deliver an honest and sensitive account of this shocking story. Hopefully I will get a chance to see the movie for myself soon as I always want to support Amber's work.

All of us at AmberBenson.TV would like to congratulate Amber on this project building on her growing body of work writing for television.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the writing or production of Terror in the Woods. This post is for informational purposes only, we are simply trying to spread the word about a brand-new movie written by Amber Benson.

Amber Interviewed on The Latest Episode of The Butterfly Show

10/4/2018

Amber was interviewed along with Daron Nefcy, Dominic Bisignano on the latest episode of The Butterfly Show, a web-based series dedicated to the popular Disney cartoon Star vs The Forces of Evil.

Star vs. The Forces of Evil centers on Star Butterfly who’s from a far off dimension. To keep her safe Star’s parents send her to earth disguised as an exchange student. Where she befriends Marco and together the two of them try to survive school and keep Star’s magic safe.

In 2017 Amber wrote Star and Marco’s Guide to Mastering Every Dimension the first original book to be based on the cartoon series. The Magic Book of Spells includes every spell featured in the show.

The story of Mewni, as told by thirteen queens as well as secrets and magic from Star Butterfly herself. Amber again teamed up with series creator/writer Daron Nefcy and supervising producer/writer Dominic Bisignano. This is the second original book to be based on the popular Disney cartoon Star vs. The Forces of Evil.

The Butterfly Show host Blood Moon Bobby, interviews Amber, Daron and Dominic at a recent signing event to celebrate the release of The Magic Book of Spells. This was held at Gallery Nucleus in Alhambra California on Saturday, 29th of September 2018.

This is a fun interview and a must watch for fans of Amber and Star Butterfly too of course.

I've embedded the interview below:

Thank you to my friend and fellow Amber fan Katie for sending this my way.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the making of The Butterfly Show web series or the Star vs The Forces of Evil cartoon series. Also Star and Marco’s Guide to Mastering Every Dimension or The Magic Book of Spells, we own nothing. This post is for information purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting web series with an appearance by Amber Benson.

Amber Has Written The Script For Terror in The Woods A Brand-New Original Movie For Lifetime Premiering on The 14 of October 2018.

10/2/2018

It's been announced that Amber has written the script for Terror in the Woods a brand-new original movie for the Lifetime Network. Terror in the Woods will have its world premiere on 14thof October 2018. Some fans may know that earlier in her career Amber starred in two original movies for the Lifetime Network. She played Danni Hartford in fun festive film Holiday Wishes and Lori Madison in the romantic comedy 7 Things To Do Before I’m 30, still one of my favourite movies starring Amber.

Last year she took on a different role for Lifetime writing the script for Oscar Pistorius: Blade Runner Killer. The movie looks at the relationship between former Paralympic Champion Oscar Pistorius and model Reeva Steenkamp leading up to the fateful events on Valentine's Day night 2013 when Reeva was tragically shot to death in Pistorius's home.

The movie also examines the trial that gripped South Africa and the world. Oscar was convicted of culpable homicide (manslaughter). Later following an appeal he was retried and convicted of murder an initial six year sentence was increased to 15 years by the South African Supreme Court. Amber did an amazing job of drawing together trial transcripts, interviews, witness accounts etc in creating a script for the movie.

Amber will be using her considerable writing and research talents to pen the script for Terror in the Woods the second feature she has written for the Lifetime Network.

Inspired by true events Terror in the Woods tells the story of Rachel (Ella West Jerrier) and Kaitlyn (SophieGrace McCarthy) 12-year-old best friends living in a small town in Georgia, USA. They both love ghost stories one in particular caught their imagination, the legend of Suzerain a forest dwelling Demon. Their parents believe this is just harmless fun unaware that the friends are convinced the demon is not only real but will killer their families unless he receives a blood sacrifice. Rachel and Kaitlyn make the horrifying decision to sacrifice their friend Emily (Skylar Morgan Jones) thankfully however she survives the attack. The police launch an investigation into how and why this could have happened. Questions are asked about the mental health of Rachel and Kaitlyn while others wonder if the internet itself is to blame.

Terror in the Woods is set for its World Premiere on 14th of October 2018 on Lifetime in the USA at 8 PM (7 PM central). For more information fans living inside the USA can click the link below to the official Lifetime website.

https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/terror-in-the-woods/about

I have tried to access this page myself and I keep being automatically redirected to Lifetime's UK website which at the moment has no information on the movie itself. I have to thank my friend and fellow Amber fan Katie for helping me gather information about the movie. Below you'll find an image from Lifetime’s USA website.

Katie helped me pull together enough information for a summary of the movie and I have been able to find some additional information from entertainment website deadline.com below:

“Terror in the Woods— Inspired by true events, Rachel (Ella West Jerrier) and Kaitlyn (SophieGrace McCarthy) are two quiet, shy 12-year-old best friends in small town Georgia. Like many 12 year-olds, they liked having sleepovers and spent much of their time on the internet often looking up scary stories. Their favorite internet spooky story is that of the Suzerain, a clawed monster who lures children to his palace in the forest. To their parents, it seemed like a harmless ghost story, but in reality, the girls believed the Suzerain was real and that he would hurt their families unless they did what he told them to, which was perform a blood sacrifice. Together, they settle on their friend Emily (Skylar Morgan Jones) as their target, stabbing her with a pair of scissors. Miraculously, Emily survives the brutal attack, and Rachel and Kaitlyn are picked up by the police.

As the investigation begins, bigger questions about use of the internet and the state of the girls mental health come to the forefront. Had Kaitlyn’s parents Dani (Angela Kinsey, The Office) and Nathan (Drew Powell, Gotham), and Rachel’s mom Jackie (Carrie Hood, Devious Maids), been aware of the extent of the girls fascination with the Suzerain? Should the ultimate blame be placed on the dark side of the internet or the deeper issue of mental health? Or was there nothing that could stop the hold that Suzerain had over Rachel and Kaitlyn. Terror in the Woods is produced by Thinkfactory Media in association with Swirl Films for Lifetime Television. Executive producers are Leslie Greif, Christina Ricci, and James Heerdegen. Produced by Eric Tomosunas. D.J. Viola directs from a script written by Amber Benson.”

The full article can be found here: https://deadline.com/2018/08/lifetime-fall-movie-slate-shannen-doherty-mira-sorvino-bella-thorne-cast-the-girl-in-the-bathtub-terror-in-the-woods-1202449403/

The official trailer has also been released which I have embedded below. Thanks again Katie for pointing me in the right direction.

At the moment we don't know when or if Terror in the Woods will be shown in the UK and another countries. If and when this changes I will do my very best to let you know as soon as possible.

The movie is set to tackle some very difficult subject matter but knowing Amber as I do I'm sure she will deliver an honest and sensitive account of this shocking story. Hopefully I will get a chance to see the movie for myself soon as I always want to support Amber's work.

All of us at AmberBenson.TV would like to congratulate Amber on this project building on her growing body of work writing for television.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the writing or production of Terror in the Woods nor do we have any connection to the entertainment website deadline.com. This post is for informational purposes only, we are simply trying to spread the word about a brand-new movie written by Amber Benson.

Amber To Attend A Signing Event for Her New Children’s Book Star vs. The Forces of Evil: The Magic Book of Spells at Gallery Nucleus in California This Month.

9/11/2018

These are exciting times for Amber fans particularly if you live in or can travel to California as it's been revealed Amber will be attending a third signing event to celebrate the release of her brand-new children's book Star vs. The Forces of Evil: The Magic Book of Spells which is released today.

This is the second original book to be based on the popular Disney cartoon Star vs. The Forces of Evil.

Star vs. The Forces of Evil centers on Star Butterfly who’s from a far off dimension. To keep her safe Star’s parents send her to earth disguised as an exchange student. Where she befriends Marco and together the two of them try to survive school and keep Star’s magic safe.

In 2017 Amber wrote Star and Marco’s Guide to Mastering Every Dimension! The first original book to be based on the cartoon series. The Magic Book of Spells includes every spell featured in the show. The story of Mewni, as told by thirteen queens as well as secrets and magic from Star Butterfly herself. Amber will once again team up with series creator/writer Daron Nefcy, supervising producer/writer Dominic Bisignano and they are also joined by illustrator Devin Taylor.

The signing will take place at Gallery Nucleus in Alhambra California on Saturday, 29th of September 2018 from 2 PM onwards.

Gallery Nucleus is located at: 210 East Main Street, Alhambra, CA 91801

Amber will be joined at the signing by Star vs. The Forces of Evil creator Daron Nefcy and show writer Dominic Bisignano. For more information about the signing event and/or to preorder your own signed copy of the book click the link below:

https://www.gallerynucleus.com/690/event/

Information about tickets for this event will be released shortly and will do our very best to update you with this information here in the latest Amber News Section and on our social media feeds.

Once again I’d like to thank my friend Katie for the heads up about this event and Amber herself tweeted about the event via her official account earlier today which is always a thrill for fans myself included. I hope everyone who is able to attend the signing has a fantastic time.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the writing or publication of Star vs. the Forces of Evil The Book of Spells We are not involved in any way with the signing event or Gallery Nucleus. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting book and appearance by Amber Benson.

Amber To Narrate The Audiobook Version of I'll Be There For You: The One About Friends

9/4/2018

If you're a fan of 90s sitcom Friends then Amber's latest audiobook project will be perfect for you. She is to narrate the audiobook version of I'll Be There For You: The One About Friends.

Journalist and pop culture expert Kelsey Miller looks at the origins of the sitcom which began in 1994 and became a global phenomenon. The book reflects on the iconic moments and cultural trends it inspired. It looks at the elusive reasons as to why all these years later so many people still watch it. The book combines commentary, behind-the-scenes anecdotes and more. Kelsey will also be joining Amber for some of the narration.

The audiobook is set for release on 23rd of October 2018 and is available for pre-order now via Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com (USA) there are a range of purchasing options for both members and non-members, see the respective websites for details.

As a huge Amber fan and someone who enjoys watching Friends too I am pleased that Amber will be there for me and all her fans.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with I'll Be There For You: The One About Friends audiobook. All rights belong to Kelsey Miller and her publishing partners. This post is for informational purposes only we are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting audiobook narrated by Amber Benson.