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Amber Is The Special Guest On Sis & Tell Podcast

9/30/2017

Earlier this week Amber was the special guest in the latest episode of the Sis & Tell podcast. This weekly podcast is hosted by sisters Alison Goldstein Lebovitz (PBS' The A List) and comedian Amanda Goldstein Marks who like Amber grew up in Birmingham Alabama. Amanda and Amber had been childhood friends growing up so Amanda invited her on to the podcast for a catch up and luckily for Amber fans everywhere we got to listen too.

Amber reminisces about growing up in Birmingham and how she got her start in the entertainment industry and her career as an actor. Her time as Tara Maclay on Buffy The Vampire Slayer and the importance of Willow and Tara’s relationship and the letters and support she and co-star Alyson Hannigan (Willow) received from the LGBTQ community.

Amber talks about her love of reading, her career as a novelist and a recent transition into writing for film and television. They discuss the up coming movie Oscar Pistorius: The Blade Runner Killer which Amber has written for the Lifetime network (click the hyperlink above for more details) and touch upon some of the other projects she is currently working on and much more.

Sis & Tell Podcast is available to download/listen to for free on: Stitcher, iTunes, Google Play and via the Sis & Tell website at the link below:

https://www.sisandtell.com/listen-podcast/

This is an engaging and thoroughly enjoyable interview, a must listen for any Amber fans and the perfect way for me to start my holiday.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the production of the Sis & Tell Podcast all rights belong to Alison Goldstein Lebovitz & Amanda Goldstein Marks. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting podcast featuring Amber Benson.

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Amber Has Written Oscar Pistorius: The Blade Runner Killer A Movie For Lifetime

9/26/2017

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There was exciting news for Amber fans when it was revealed last week that she has written Oscar Pistorius: The Blade Runner Killer a new movie for the Lifetime Network.

Earlier in her career Amber starred in two original movies for the Lifetime Network playing Danni Hartford in a 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.

Her latest work for the Lifetime Network is very different as she steps behind the camera to write the script for the Blade Runner Killer. A film which looks at the life of former Paralympic Champion and Olympic competitor Oscar Pistorius. A double leg amputee who learned to run using metal blades who conquered the track at Paralympic level and also competed in the Olympics. He had a seemingly storybook romance with model Reeva Steenkamp who’s life was tragically ended on Valentine's Day 2013 when she was shot to death in Pistorius's home.

The movie is told from the point of view of Reeva Steenkamp and her mother. Following the alleged events of that fateful night and the subsequent court case as he was convicted of her manslaughter. He is due to face a South African Supreme Court again as authorities appeal the length of his six-year sentence on the grounds that it is too lenient.

Entertainment website Deadline.com is reporting that Oscar Pistorius: The Blade Runner Killer will have its world TV premiere on 11th of November at 8 PM on Lifetime. Click here to view an article from Deadline.com for more information about the film. Sadly at the moment there is no information as to when the film will have a UK premiere but we hope that it will be soon.

Everyone at AmberBenson.TV is delighted that Amber has been given this opportunity and we wish her every success with this project.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the production of Oscar Pistorius: The Blade Runner Killer. All rights belong to the Lifetime Network and Amber Benson. Nor are we involved in any way with the Deadline.com website, this post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about an exciting project written by Amber Benson.

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The Kickstarter The Campaign To Fund Mine! Comic Collection Successful-The Project Will Go Ahead

9/26/2017

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A few weeks ago Popular pop culture website ComicMix.com launched a Kickstarter the campaign to fund the Mine, collection in support of Planned Parenthood. It decided to bring together top comic book talent to produce a brand-new comic book collection called Mine! Then use all the proceeds from sales of this collection to support the organisation. Comic Mix is promising that whatever your comic book tastes there will be something in this collection to suit you.

Amber was one of a number of authors, artists and illustrators to support the project.

Neil Gaiman
Gabby Rivera
Gerard Way
Yona Harvey
Mara Wilson
Sarah Kuhn
Sina Grace
and many more

The Kickstarter campaign came to an end on 16th of September 2017 and was successfully funded after it exceeded its goal raising $59,360. This means that not only will Planned Parenthood receive a much needed funds. We will also have another exciting comic co written by Amber Benson. Below is the link to the Kickstarter campaign where you can find out more about Mine!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/69204320/mine-a-comics-collection-to-benefit-planned-parent/description

At this stage we do know that Amber is writing a story with a friend and fellow author Sarah Kuhn and it will be illustrated by the talented Sina Grace. No details about the story have been released as yet. As soon as we know more we let you know.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with comicmix.com, Planned Parenthood or the Kickstarter campaign for the Mine! Comic Book Collection. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting crowdfunding project involving Amber Benson.

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A Short Story Co-Written By Amber To Be Included In Christopher Golden's New Book Don't Go Alone

9/26/2017

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Author Christopher Golden recently announced a new book Don’t Go Alone containing a collection of short stories he has written with top authors including Charlaine Harris, Tim Lebbon, Mike Mignola, James A. Moore, Thomas Sniegoski and of course Amber Benson.

Christopher and Amber are friends and have a long-standing working relationship. In 2001 the pair co wrote Buffy The Vampire Slayer: “Wilderness” & “Wannablessedbe” a two part comic book focusing on the characters Willow & Tara. Published by Dark Horse Comics and in 2003 was re-released as a graphic novel called Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Willow and Tara.

In 2002 the pair co wrote and developed The Ghosts of Albion an online animated series that was made for the BBC. Due to the popularity of the series, a novella and two full-length novels were published chronicling the continuing adventures of the central characters William and Tamara Swift. For more information on the series check out our dedicated page by clicking the link below.

They also wrote supernatural novella Seven Whistlers with was recently released in paperback for the first time along with Lights Out a radio drama made for the BBC.

At the moment there is no news on which of their collaborations will be included in Don't Go Alone or if they have written a brand-new story. Don't Go Alone will make its debut at Merrimack Valley Halloween Book Festival and be released on 21st of October 2017.

I will post an update when we find out more about Don't Go Alone.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the writing or publication of Don't Go Alone. All rights belong to Christopher Golden, Amber Benson, the other authors involved and publishers Haverhill House. This post is for informational purposes only we are simply trying to spread the word about an exciting book featuring the work of Amber Benson.

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Amber To Attend Clueless Senior Year Signing Event

9/5/2017

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A few days ago it was revealed that Amber will be attending a special signing event for the brand-new Clueless Senior Year graphic novel which Amber co-wrote with her friend and fellow author Sarah Kuhn. Clueless Senior Year is the follow-up to Amy Heckerling’s hit 1995 movie Clueless staring Alicia Silverstone. Amber and Sarah’s all new and original story is an opportunity for fans of the movie to follow the ups and downs of Cher, Dionne and Tai during their final year of high school.

This special signing event is presented by Boom! Studios the publishers of Clueless Senior Year and is being hosted by The Comic Bug store in Culver City California. The event is being held tomorrow (the 6th of September 2017) between 6 PM - 8 PM PDT. Both Amber and Sarah are due to attend and will be signing and chatting to fans. They will be joined by Siobhan Keenan who did a superb job as the illustrator of Clueless Senior Year.

The address of The Comic Bug where the event is being held is:
4267 Overland Ave,
Culver City,
California
90230

Click the link below to view the Facebook page advertising the event for more details:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1860043970978462/

I posted information about this event on our own Facebook and Twitter accounts but I also wanted to share it here in the Latest Amber News section of the site to help spread the word. Due to work commitments I wasn't able to post it here as quickly as I would have liked.

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

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the Clueless Senior Year graphic novel or the original Clueless movie. Nor do we have any connection to Boom! Studios, The Comic Bug Store or the signing event. All rights belong to individual copyright holders. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting event featuring Amber Benson.

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Amber Is The Special Guest On Sis & Tell Podcast

Amber Has Written Oscar Pistorius: The Blade Runner Killer A Movie For Lifetime

The Kickstarter The Campaign To Fund Mine! Comic Collection Successful-The Project Will Go Ahead

A Short Story Co-Written By Amber To Be Included In Christopher Golden's New Book Don't Go Alone

Amber To Attend Clueless Senior Year Signing Event

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