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

9/24/2020

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 are having a slumber party and they 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 it’s UK debut at the Film4 Fright Fest Film Festival in August 2015. Now Shevenge is available in the UK to own digitally via Amazon Video platform.

Shevenge is being released as part of the second season of Etheria horror 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. Fans can either purchase the whole of Season 2 for £5.99 or alternatively you can buy Shevenge and/or the other short films separately for just 99p each. (prices correct on the date this post was published)

Amazon Video is available online via computer, smart devices, games consoles and smart TVs. For full details and to purchase Etheria Season 2 or Shevenge individually click the link below:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08FRSSQB7/ref=tsm_1_tp_tc

Good news for Amber fans across the pond Etheria Season 2/Shevenge is also available to purchase via the US version of Amazon Video platform. For full details and/or to buy click the link below:

https://www.amazon.com/Zone-2/dp/B08FRVHZDC/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=etheria+2&qid=1600945210&sr=8-2

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.

Amber Benson To Narrate Attack Surface Audiobook

9/11/2020

In recent years Amber has used her acting talents to narrate a number of audiobooks in a range of different genres. From sci-fi, romance and mystery and more for a number of top authors, not to mention narrating her own work. The Witches of Echo Park and the first three books in her Calliope Reaper-Jones series, Death’s Daughter, Cat’s Claw and Serpent’s Storm. Unfortunately the Calliope Reaper-Jones audiobooks are only available to listeners in the USA. Amber uses her vocal ability to bring the words off the page and add another dimension to some incredible stories.

A few weeks ago, I learned that Amber was set to narrate Attack Surface, the third novel in author Cory Doctorow’s Little Brother Series. I shared that early information on Amber Benson.TV twitter feed. This is the second time Amber has worked with Cory, she was among the voice talent that worked on his Walk Away audiobook in 2017. Cory said he had an exciting plans for fans to pre-order the Attack Surface audiobook. Late on Wednesday evening I learnt that Cory had put his plan into action and launched a Kickstarter campaign, but I'll come back to that later. Here’s a bit more about the Attack Surface book itself.

Masha Maximow is a cyber security specialist working for a global company making a very good living helping nations monitor activists and dissidents. She is conflicted about her work and occasionally uses her skills to help activists go undetected without letting her bosses know of course. Masha may soon have to decide where her loyalties lie once and for all. Attack surface is a stand-alone novel set within the Little Brother Series.

This is a Kickstarter campaign with a difference, in that Attack Surface audiobook has already been recorded. The aim of the campaign is as I said earlier to allow fans to pre-order it but also to highlight the current copyright arrangements surrounding the majority of audiobooks. Cory can explain this issue much better than I can so rather than try and paraphrase his words click on the link to the Kickstarter page which I will provide below to find out more.

The complete Attack Surface audiobook narrated by Amber can be yours for just $15 on digital files that you can keep and listen to forever. There are lots of other perks as well including e-books of Little Brother, Homeland and Attack Surface as well as their audiobook versions too. Little Brother is narrated by Kirby Heyborne and Homeland by Wil Wheaton as well as Attack Surface and much more too.

To find out more about the Kickstarter campaign including a free sample where you can listen to the first chapter of Attack Surface that’s 2 hours and 44 minutes, simply scroll down the page and click the link.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/doctorow/attack-surface-audiobook-for-the-third-little-brother-book

I'm really looking forward to listening to Amber narrate this exciting audiobook project.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the writing or the production of the Attack Surface audiobook. All rights belong to Cory Doctorow and his publishing partners. All views expressed on the Kickstarter page are solely that of Cory Doctorow himself. This post is for informational purposes only, we are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting audiobook narrated by Amber Benson.

Amber Benson To Attend Wales Comic Con Live Online Event This Weekend 5-6 September

9/2/2020

There was exciting news for Amber fans earlier today as Wales Comic Con confirmed that she will be a guest at Wales Comic Con Live, this will be taking place on 5th and 6th of September 2020.

Covid 19 continues to affect people worldwide so UK convention organiser’s Wales Comic Con are holding their third online “Comic Con” style experience. Here guests and fans from around the world can participate live online via their computers and mobile devices.

Amber was a guest at the very first Wales Comic Con Live in May and much to the delight of fans she is returning to participate in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer panel along with Kristine Sutherland (Joyce Summers) and Andrew Fairchild (The Anointed One).

According to information on Wales Comic Con Live website the Buffy the Vampire Slayer panel will take place at 4 PM on Saturday, 5 September. Update as earlier today 5/9/20 the panel definitely begin a 4pm GMT.

The event will be hosted via online streaming site Twitch, fans who want to take part can do so by visiting Twitch.com/walescomiccon. I believe fans can watch the live stream for free. for full interactive options and to use the live chat fans can subscribe to the official Wales Comic Con Live Twitch stream. Subscriptions start at £4.99 per month, if you have an Amazon Prime Gaming subscription you can get access to Twitch for free. To find out more click here.

Visit the official Wales Comic Con Facebook and Twitter pages for more information (click the hyperlinks) If and when more information is announced I will post a further update in the Latest Amber News Section.

I hope everyone who is planning to attend has fun and I look forward to seeing you online.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with this online event. We have no connection to organisers Wales Comic Con. We own nothing, all rights belong to the individual copyright holders. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting appearance by Amber Benson.

The Vampire Ball Which Amber Was Due To Attend In November Has Been Postponed

8/22/2020

Earlier this week there was some sad but not perhaps unexpected news for UK Amber fans as The Vampire Ball has been officially postponed because of the ongoing COVID 19 Pandemic.

In October 2019 Amber had been the first guest announced for the 11th Annual Vampire Ball, a three day event celebrating Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Firefly and Dollhouse. The Vampire Ball was due to be held between the 13th - 15th of November at The Renaissance Hotel, Heathrow, London.

The event organisers Star Fury Conventions have taken the decision to postpone The Vampire Ball until 2021 saying:

“Many of the guests and attendees would feel uneasy attending an event like this so close after a pandemic. We would also have to enforce distancing measures with the guests, which would mean no hugs or poses during the photo ops, or handshakes during the autograph session. This would create a quite uncomfortable environment that is simply not the Starfury way.”

I've been lucky enough to attend one of their previous events and I really enjoyed the chance to meet and talk to Amber who was one of the guests on my previous visit I don't think the event would be the same with social distancing in place.

In the statement released on the official Vampire Ball website Star Fury Conventions say that anyone who has purchased a ticket for The Vampire Ball will have it automatically transferred over to the rescheduled event in 2021. They have indicated that there will be refunds available to anyone who has a ticket but is unable to attend the event next year. The refund option will be available once the new dates have been finalised.

To read their statement in full click the link below:

http://seanharry.com/home/vampire-ball/

I'm of course very disappointed that I won't get to see Amber and her fellow guests as well as some friends I’ve met at The Vampire Ball previously, but everyone's safety is the most important thing in these uncertain times.

Here's hoping that in 2021 we can find a way to get to grips with this pandemic and that Amber can return to meet her fans in the UK once again.

Stay safe everyone!

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with The Vampire Ball and/or organisers Star Fury Conventions, or any of the television programmes mentioned within. This post is informational purposes only. We are simply trying to give fans an important update about an event that was due to feature Amber Benson.

Morning Show Mysteries: Death By Design Written By Amber Benson will have its UK Premiere on Friday, 7 August on Channel 5

8/1/2020

After years of working as a successful novelist on her Calliope Reaper-Jones series, 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.

She researched and wrote the scripts for Oscar Pistorius: Blade Runner Killer and Terror in The Woods for the Lifetime network describing the events surrounding two real-life tragic murder cases. In fact, Amber is adding to her work for the Lifetime Network once again with A Murder To Remember adapting crime author Ann Rule’s book Empty Promises for the screen. Fans in the USA will have the opportunity to see its premiere on Sunday 2 of August 8PM ET on Lifetime.

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 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.

The exciting news for Amber fans in the UK is that Morning Show Mysteries: Death By Design will have it’s UK Premiere on Friday, 7 August at 2:15 PM on Channel 5 and at 3:15 PM on Channel 5+1. Coming hot on heels of Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder in Mind which had it’s UK premiere just a few days ago.

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. Unfortunately, A Murder in Mind was not available on demand via the Channel 5 website and I don't anticipate that Death By Design will be either but I will check and post an update if it is available.

Just as with A Murder in Mind there isn't much information on the Channel 5 website about Death By Design click here to view the listing. I've also embedded the US trailer below so you can get a taste of the movie.

I'm thrilled that UK fans will now have the chance to see and enjoy Amber's words in what promises to be another exciting mystery.

Joe

Disclaimer: Amber Benson.TV is not involved in any way with the making of Morning Show Mysteries: Death By Design. We have no connection to Hallmark or Channel 5. This post is for informational purposes only, we are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting movie written by Amber Benson.

A Murder To Remember Written By Amber Benson Premiering In The USA On 2 August On Lifetime.

7/31/2020

A few days ago, Amber announced via her official Twitter account that she has written A Murder To Remember, a brand-new movie for Lifetime Network. A Murder To Remember is inspired by real events and based upon true crime author Ann Rule’s book, Empty Promises.

The movie tells the story of a young couple celebrating their first wedding anniversary by going on a camping trip. When events take a deadly turn, a young woman accepts an offer of help from another camper but will it be a decision she lives to regret.

After years of working as a successful novelist on her Calliope Reaper-Jones series, 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.

A Murder To Remember is the third movie Amber has written for The Lifetime Network following on from 2017's Oscar Pistorius: Blade Runner Killer and 2018’s Terror in The Woods both detailing two tragic real-life murder cases. Last year Amber returned to fiction writing with A Murder In Mind and Death By Design both part of the popular Morning Show Mysteries series for Hallmark.

A Murder To Remember will be the directorial debut of Robin Givens and when Amber posted the news on her own Twitter feed she was quick to praise Robin and congratulate her on her success before modestly adding that she'd written the movie. Click here to see Amber's original tweet and you can see a video of Robin discussing the movie.

A Murder To Remember will have its US premiere on Sunday the 2nd of August at 8 PM ET. Unfortunately The Lifetime USA website is not accessible to anyone outside of the US and when I tried to access it, it defaults to the UK website which doesn't have any information on the movie at the moment. I can't post the link but it should be available to anyone in the US via a search engine.

If like me, you live in the UK I have found articles on variety.com and meaww.com where you can find out more information about A Murder To Remember. Click the link below to see the trailer:

https://www.facebook.com/lifetime/videos/721567791959468/

I’d like to wish Amber every success with the movie and I hope fans in the UK will have the opportunity to see it in the future. I hope everyone who gets to see A Murder To Remember enjoys it.

Joe

Disclaimer: Amber Benson.TV is not involved in any way with the writing or production of A Murder To Remember. All rights belong to Amber Benson, Ann Rule and The Lifetime Network. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting movie written by Amber Benson.

Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder In Mind Written By Amber Benson will have its UK Premiere on Friday, 24 July on Channel 5

7/18/2020

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.

She researched and wrote the scripts for Oscar Pistorius: Blade Runner Killer and Terror in The Woods for the Lifetime network describing the events surrounding two real-life tragic murder cases. In 2019 she got the chance to pen a fictional murder mystery for the small screen when she wrote the teleplay for Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder In Mind for Hallmark which aired on their 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 pair remained friends and occasionally find themselves at the heart of another mystery.

In A Murder In Mind Billie comes to the aid of a friend and former employee who has recently got her big break in the lead role of brand-new TV drama Kelso's Law. Excitement turns to horror as a dead body is uncovered. The finger of suspicion soon falls on Billie's friend after it's revealed that she was being blackmailed by the victim. Billie again teams up with Detective Jackson in a race against time to clear her friend and uncover the identity of the killer.

The exciting news for Amber fans in the UK is that Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder in Mind will have it’s UK Premiere on Friday, 24 July 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. At this stage I don't know if it will be available to viewers on demand via the Channel 5 website, if it is I will post a separate update to let fans know.

At present there isn't much information on the Channel 5 website, click here to view the listing. I've also embedded the US trailer below so you can get a taste of the movie.

I'm thrilled that UK fans will now have the chance to see and enjoy Amber's script in what promises to be an exciting mystery.

Joe

Disclaimer: Amber Benson.TV is not involved in any way with the making of Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder In Mind. We have no connection to Hallmark or Channel 5. This post is for informational purposes only, we are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting movie written by Amber Benson.

Another Chance to See Sarah Kuhn’s Haunted Heroine Online Launch Event Featuring Guests, Amber Benson and Seanan Maguire

7/12/2020

On Thursday, the 9th of July author Sarah Kuhn celebrated the release of Haunted Heroin, the fourth book in her Heroine Complex series. The Bodice Ripper LA Bookstore held a special online launch event and Sarah invited her friends and fellow authors Amber Benson and Seanan Maguire to join her.

Together they discuss their work, including what it's like to write for a long-running series of books and a whole lot more including the ‘Murder Attic.’ They also take the time to answer questions from viewers and offer advice too.

The good news is if you didn't get a chance to see it live or just want to enjoy it all over again, the whole event is still available to view via The Bodice Ripper LA Bookstore's Official Facebook page by clicking the link below:

https://www.facebook.com/therippedbodiceLA/videos/2667673783552092/

This is an entertaining but also very informative video as three talented authors and friends offer their insight into writing and of course celebrate the launch of Haunted Heroine.

To find out more about Sarah's Heroine Complex Series click here.

I hope everyone who watches the launch event enjoys it as much as I did. It's a must see for Amber fans.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV was not involved in any way with the launch event. We have no connection to any of the authors taking part nor do we have any connection to The Bodice Ripper LA Bookstore. This post is for informational purposes only we are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting online event featuring Amber Benson.

Amber To Attend An Online Book Launch Event With Friends Sarah Kuhn & Seanan Mcguire on Thursday the 9th of July

7/6/2020

Author Sarah Kuhn is celebrating the release of her brand-new book Haunted Heroine, the fourth book in her Heroine Complex series. This will be with an online launch event hosted by bookstore The Bodice Ripper LA. She has invited her friends and fellow authors Seanan McGuire and Amber Benson to join her.

This event will be held online via The Bodice Ripper LA’s official Facebook page and attendees will be able to ask questions and watch all three authors in discussion. It will take place from 5 PM PST on Thursday the 9th of July, which is 1 AM on Friday the 10th of July UK time and is free to attend.

The Bodice Ripper LA is also offering attendees a 15% discount on a future purchase. To find out more about this exciting event and complete an online RSVP click here. To attend the event itself click on www.facebook.com/therippedbodiceLA

To find out more about Sarah and her fantastic Heroin Complex series check out her website by clicking here. I hope everyone who is virtually going to the launch event has a fantastic time.

Joe

Disclaimer: Amber Benson.TV is not involved in any way with Sarah Kuhn’s Heroine Complex series, The Bodice Ripper LA bookstore or the online launch event. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting online event featuring Amber Benson

Amber Benson To Feature In The Upcoming Documentary All Hail The Popcorn King

7/6/2020

Earlier this week, Amber tweeted her excitement as it was revealed she will feature in the upcoming documentary All Hail The Popcorn King. This brand-new documentary will look at the life and work of acclaimed author Joe R. Lansdale, who has written an incredible 50 novels and 500 short stories.

Directed by Hansi Oppenheimer the documentary will feature interviews with Joe himself and brand-new interviews with top authors including Amber Benson. I’ve embedded the official trailer below.

There's been no official release date announced as yet but I will do my very best to keep you updated. To find out more about the documentary click here.

I'm really looking forward to seeing Amber's interview and learning more about Joe R. Lansdale.

Joe

Disclaimer: Amber Benson.TV is not involved in any way with the making or production of All Hail The Popcorn King. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about an exciting documentary featuring Amber Benson.