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Amber Is A Special Guest On The Slayerfest 98 Podcast

7/24/2018

There was excitement for fans a few days ago as Amber was one of the special guests on the latest episode of the Slayerfest 98 Podcast titled Amber Benson's Insect Reflection.

Together with fellow special guest Louis Peitzman, hosts Ian Carlos Crawford and Mathew Rodriguez they discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 5 Episode 6 “Family”.

As many fans will know Amber played the role of Tara Maclay on Buffy the Vampire Slayer for three years between 1999-2002. Family gives us a glimpse of what Tara’s life was like before arriving in Sunnydale. I'm not going to give many details away here because I still meet people who are just discovering Buffy and/or Amber’s work so I’m avoiding spoilers for anyone who might want to discover Buffy for themselves. It will come as no surprise to fellow Amber fans that it is one of my all time favourite Buffy episodes.

The group discusses key scenes from “Family” and Amber tells us her own Buffy origin story of how she was cast to play Tara as well as talking about her experience on the show and working with the cast. Amber lifts the lid on some of the special effects used in "Family" episode, favourite Buffy outfits, on screen kisses and more.

Slayerfest 98 Podcast episode 67 Amber Benson's Insect Reflection is available to listen to for free via sound cloud click the link below:

https://soundcloud.com/user-302210242/ep-67-amber-bensons-insect-reflection

You also find links to download the podcast via iTunes and Google play

Disclaimer: The podcast contains mature themes and some strong language and there will be spoilers, so if there are fans who are new to the show you might want to download and listen later.

This is a must listen for any Amber and Buffy fan, a thoroughly entertaining way to spend an hour. Sorry for the slight delay in getting this post online I feel as though I'm always apologising lately. I update the site as fast as I can. Thank you for your patience.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the making of The Slayerfest 98 Podcast. Buffy the Vampire Slayer is the property of Joss Whedon and 20th Century Fox 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.

A Brand New Theatrical Poster For The Nightmare Gallery starring Amber Benson Has Been Released

7/23/2018

Amber fans are eagerly awaiting the release of horror thriller The Nightmare Gallery later this year. A brand-new theatrical poster featuring Amber has been released which you can see below:

Amber will play the role of Professor Samantha Rand who lectures in anthropology and 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 and was part funded by a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2017. Director Gene Blalock, recently shared his thoughts on the new poster with Shockya.com click the link below

http://www.shockya.com/news/2018/05/10/amber-benson-nightmare-gallery-new-theatrical-poster

I think it's a fantastic poster and I can't wait to see The Nightmare Gallery for myself.

Joe

Disclaimer: Amber Benson.TV is not involved in any way with the production of The Nightmare Gallery. We do not have any connection to Shockya.com. This post is for information purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting film starring Amber Benson.

The Griddle House Starring Amber Benson Has Been Released On DVD In The USA

7/8/2018

There was exciting news earlier this week as The Griddle House starring Amber Benson was released on Region 1 DVD in the USA. If like me you're a fan of Buffy the Vampire Slayer too there’s even more reason to be excited as starring alongside Amber is her former Buffy co star Clare Kramer and fellow Buffyverse actor Charisma Carpenter. The Griddle House is actually the first opportunity Charisma and Amber have had to work together.

The film tells the story of Jack Benson (Alex Shaffer) who’s on a search for his birth mother believing her to be one of three women Tiny (Amber Benson), Mae-Bee (Charisma Carpenter), Francis (Clare Kramer) all of whom are connected to a diner known as The Griddle House.

Fans have been eagerly awaiting The Griddle House’s release since the film was first announced a few years ago. As is sometimes the case it can take some time for feature films to be completed and find a distributor. I was lucky enough to meet and talk to Amber, Clare and Charisma who were all guests at the Vampire Ball convention in London last December. Clare who was also one of the producers on The Griddle House was very hopeful of the film finally being released in 2018 and we are delighted that this is the case.

The Griddle House is now available to buy on Amazon.com click the link below:

https://www.amazon.com/Griddle-House-Amber-Benson/dp/B07C5LQ7SZ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1531064124&sr=8-1&keywords=the+griddle+house+dvd

If anyone knows of other stockists available please feel free to get in touch. There is no news yet on whether the film will be released in Region 2 (UK format), if and when this changes I will let you know. Amazon.com will ship to the UK, this typically cost just a few dollars more although on some occasions extra customs charges can be levied.

A little while ago I posted The Griddle House trailer on our Twitter and Facebook pages. I thought I'd added it to the Latest Amber News Section as well however as I was preparing to write this post I realised I hadn't, I apologise for my oversight. I thought why not take the opportunity to embed it below so you can wet your appetite for the film.

I apologise for not being able to post this sooner due to a combination of work and exam revision. I hope everyone who has seen it so far has enjoyed The Griddle House I can't wait for my DVD to arrive.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the production of The Griddle House we own nothing. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting film starring Amber Benson.

Amber Stars In New Movie Glossary Of Broken Dreams

6/30/2018

Earlier this week Amber posted on her official social media accounts that she is starring in a new movie Glossary Of Broken Dreams. Well actually Amber in typically modest fashion describes it as "I helped out on the film Glossary of Broken Dreams"

Created by filmmaker Johannes Grenzfurthner Glossary of Broken Dreams employs a mixture of live-action sequences, animation and stock footage. He examines key political concepts and discourses and as narrator he re-evaluates them during the course of the movie.

Amber plays the role of Pfefferkarree McCormick, thus far I haven't been able to find out much information about the character Amber players or whether we’ll see Amber in a live action sequence or if she is lending her vocal talents to an animated section of the movie. If anyone has more information on the character Amber plays or when Glossary of Broken Dreams will be more widely available to watch please feel free to leave a comment on this post or through email or social media via the buttons AmberBenson.TV website I always enjoy hearing from fellow fans.

In her original post Amber included the link to a fascinating interview with Johannes Grenzfurthner with boingboing.net where he talks in detail about the making of Glossary of Broken Dreams. There is also a trailer for the movie embedded via YouTube. Click the link below to read the interview and/or watch the trailer:

https://boingboing.net/2018/05/24/at-the-golden-calf-slaughterho.html

I'm really looking forward to finding out more about Glossary of Broken Dreams and watching it of course. In my opinion this looks just like Amber’s type of project I can't wait to see what she brings to the movie.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the making of Glossary of Broken Dreams or the boingboing.net website. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting movie starring Amber Benson.

Amber Donates A Signed Copy Of The Witches Of Echo Park To Support A Charity Auction

5/23/2018

Amber is lending her support to Broadway Cares/Equality Fights AIDS which a not-for-profit organisation that helps people across the USA living with aids and HIV. Ahead of the Broadway Bares show taking place next month at Hammerstein Ballroom New York City the dancers involved as well as supporters of the charity are raising money through an online charity auction hosted by eBay.

Amber has very kindly donated a signed copy of her novel the Witches of Echo Park, the first book in her Echo Park Coven trilogy. At the time of writing this auction has just under two days left to run and is open to bidders around the world higher postage costs will apply outside the USA. The most important thing to mention is that every penny from the final auction price will go to help Equality Fights AIDS and the important work they are doing.

Click the link below to visit the auction page for all the information and please bid generously if you can:

https://m.ebay.com/itm/Amber-Benson-Signed-WITCHES-ECHO-PARK-Echo-Park-Coven-Novel-/113001591211?_mwBanner=1&_rdt=1

This is a very worthy cause, happy bidding! To find out more about Broadway Cares click here

Joe

Disclaimer: Amber Benson.TV is not involved in any way with Broadway Bears and/or Broadway Cares or the auction hosted by eBay. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about this very worthy cause.

Amber Will Be A Celebrity Guest At LitFEST Pasadena This Sunday

5/16/2018

Amber will be a celebrity guest at LitFEST Pasadena on Sunday the 20th of May. LitFest is held at multiple venues around the city of Pasadena in California. It features workshops, readings, author talks, literary performances and much more.

Amber is attending two events on Sunday as a celebrity guest reading from her own work. The first of these is Journeys & Realizations: YA Novelists Read Favorite Passages from Their Books. Amber will read from Death's Daughter the first book in her Calliope Reaper-Jones Series. The event will be held at the Pasadena Playhouse Library between 4:15 - 5:15 PM PDT. To find out more about this and the other authors participating click here.

The second event Amber will be attending is The Tomorrow Prize – Short Sci-Fi by L.A. Teens Reading & Awards. This was a competition open to high school students in Los Angeles County to find the best original science fiction short. The finalists will read from their work and the winner announced. Amber will be one of the celebrity guests giving a reading to the audience. The event will be held at Blankspaces Pasadena between 5:30 - 7:00 PM PDT. To find out more click here.

This looks like an amazing event and I really wish I could attend if you're able to go I hope you have a fantastic time. To find out more information about LitFEST Pasadena including the full programme of events across the weekend click here.

Joe

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Amber To Attend A Book Signing At Whedoncon 2018 This Saturday

5/16/2018

A few days ago it was confirmed that Amber is set to attend a book signing at WhedonCon 2018 held in Los Angeles this weekend. I'm sure the name of Dark Delicacies Bookstore will be familiar to many Amber fans as she has attended many signings and events at their store in Burbank over the last few years. Amber will again be a guest of Dark Delicacies, this time at their booth in the vendor hall that will be part of the WhedonCon 2018 event.

Amber will be signing books at Dark Delicacies Booth from 12 PM to 3 PM PST on Saturday, 19th of May. WhedonCon confirmed to us via Twitter that Amber will not be attending any panels or events this year as she is a guest of Dark Delicacies.

I've had many dealings with Dark Delicacies over the years and their staff have always been friendly and helpful and as we know there's only one thing better than an Amber Benson book and that's a signed Amber Benson book. If you haven't had the chance to meet Amber and can get there do it I guarantee you'll have fun Amber is terrific.

WhedonCon 2018 event is being held at Warner Center Marriott in Los Angeles California for more information about the event and the venue click below to visit their official website: www.whedoncon.com

To find out more about Dark Delicacies Bookstore visit their official website at the link: www.darkdel.com

If you'd like more information about Amber's work as an author including her Calliope Reaper-Jones Series or The Echo Park Coven Trilogy and much more click the link below to visit the "The Written Word" section of the main AmberBenson.TV website

I’d like to thank my friend and fellow Amber fan Katie for sending this information my way. I apologise for the delay in adding it to our Latest Amber News Section of the site I’ve had a busy few days work wise. I hope everyone who is able to attend has a fantastic time.

Joe

Disclaimer: Amber Benson.TV is not involved in any way with either the WhedonCon 2018 event or Dark Delicacies Bookstore or the signing event which they are hosting. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting event featuring Amber Benson.

Amber Is The Special Guest On Drinking During Business Hours Podcast

4/14/2018

Amber was the special guest on the latest episode of Drinking During Business Hours podcast released yesterday. It is hosted by stand-up comedian Sarah J Halstead and in each episode she talks to a different creative person about their passions and what led them to do the work that they love.

Amber talks about growing up in Alabama, being bitten by the acting bug and some of her most memorable roles. Playing Ella McShane in Steven Soderbergh's classic film King of the Hill and her role as Tara Maclay on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. They discuss Amber's transition from acting to writing, being an author along with her work as a producer and director. This is a must listen for any Amber fan, she discusses her career and her experiences working as an actor. Amber is honest, engaging and very funny and even gives us a sneak peak of an upcoming project in this brilliant podcast. I only wish it had been longer.

Drinking During Business Hours podcast is available to listen to for free via:
iTunes
Google Play
Web player

Click the link below:

Disclaimer: The podcast contains some strong language and discussion of mature themes discretion is advised

https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sarah-j-halsteads-drinking-during-business-hours

I really enjoyed this podcast and recommend you check it out.

Joe

Disclaimer: Amber Benson.TV is not involved in any way with the production of the Drinking During Business Hours podcast. This post is for informational purposes only we are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting podcast featuring Amber Benson.

Lady Parts Movie To Go Into Production Following A Successful Crowd Funding Campaign

4/14/2018

Earlier this month we shared the exciting news that Amber had signed on to be Executive Producer of the brand-new movie Lady Parts written by Erin Rye. To raise the necessary funds the production team ran a campaign via crowd funding platform Seed & Spark. The campaign came to a successful conclusion on the 8th of April raising $10,235, enough for Lady Parts to go into production. Amber will have the opportunity to take on the role of Executive Producer and supporters of Lady Parts will get the opportunity to see it.

Lady Parts is based on Erin's own experiences working in the entertainment industry. It tells the story of Liz an actor who finally gets her big break in a lead role only to find her dream role could well push her to breaking point. The best person to explain more about this unique and important film however is Erin herself so click the link below to find out much more.

https://www.seedandspark.com/fund/ladyparts#updates/16280

I'd like to wish Erin, Amber and the entire production team every success with this project and I look forward to seeing the finished movie soon.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the production of Lady Parts or its crowd funding campaign. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting movie involving Amber Benson.

Amber To Be The Executive Producer Of Upcoming Movie Lady Parts

4/1/2018

It was announced last week that Amber is to be executive producer of upcoming movie Lady Parts a new comedy by Erin Rye. Lady Parts is currently running a campaign on crowd funding platform Seed & Spark to raise the funds it needs to get it to the screen.

Lady Parts is based on Erin's own experiences working in the entertainment industry. It tells the story of Liz an actor who finally gets her big break in a lead role only to find her dream role could well push her to breaking point. The best person to explain more about this unique and important film however is Erin herself so click the hyperlink below to find out much more.

Click here to visit the Lady Parts campaign page

The production team are also offering some fantastic incentives in return for your pledge including:

A shout out on social media
Autographs from the production team (including Amber)
A link to view the finished film
Your name in the credits and on IMDb
And much more

Click the hyperlink above for more details on all the available pledges and rewards.

At the time of writing this there are just over six days left to help the team reach their goal. I'm sorry I was unable to post this earlier due to work commitments. The good news is there is still time to get involved.

I'd like to wish Erin, Amber and the entire production team every success with this project I hope you reach your goal and we get to see the finished movie very soon.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the production of Lady Parts or its crowd funding campaign. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting movie involving Amber Benson.