Category: Buffy The Vampire Slayer

Amber Will Be A Guest At CLEXACON 2019 In Las Vegas This April

2/26/2019

A few days ago Amber confirmed via her official Twitter account that she is to be one of the special guests at CLEXACON 2019 in Las Vegas. CLEXACON is the first and largest multi-fandom event which aims to bring together LGBTQ fans, allies and content creators to celebrate positive representations of LGBTQ women in media.

As many of you will know Amber played the role of Tara Maclay in Buffy the Vampire Slayer together with Alyson Hannigan (Willow). They played the first openly gay couple on a US network television show. Amber played the role of Tara with both honesty and sensitivity, which earned her much deserved praise. The role had a big impact on her life, and Amber continues to support the LGBTQ community to this day. Amber is excited to be attending this year but rather than paraphrase or quote her I’ve included a link to her original tweet, click here.

CLEXACON 2019 will be held on 11th-15th of April 2019. At Tropicana Hotel Las Vegas Nevada: 3801 Las Vegas Blvd S. Las Vegas, NV 89109.

For tickets and more information about the event visit the official website by clicking the link below:

https://clexa-con.com/home

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

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with CLEXACON 2019. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting event featuring Amber Benson.

Amber To Attend The Paris Manga And Sci-Fi Show Later This Month

2/4/2019

There is exciting news for European fans as Amber is set to attend the Paris Manga Sci-Fi Show on the 16th & 17th of February 2019. Amber will be joined by her fellow Buffy the Vampire Slayer co-stars Anthony Stewart Head and James Marsters. The event will be held at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.

I normally would post a link directly to the convention’s official website for further information however at the moment I've been unable to translate it to English. I'll continue to try but in the meantime below I’ve posted a translated link to Roster Con a website which provides information about movie and TV related conventions in France and across Europe. This contains some information and we hope you find it helpful.

https://www.rostercon.com/en/event-convention/paris-manga-sci-fi-show-27th-edition

Thank you to my friend and fellow Amber fan Katie for letting you know about this event.

Just as I was about to post this on the site Amber re-tweeted from the official Paris Manga and Sci-Fi Show account with some links and additional information I thought it would be helpful to include it, so click here to see the original post. I'm also going to include the link to their official website I hope fellow fans have more luck translating it than I've had at the moment but I'll continue to try.

https://www.parismanga.fr/programmation/invites/

I hope that Amber and all the fans who are able to attend have a fantastic time and enjoy their time in the city of lights.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with Paris Manga Sci-Fi Show or the Roster Con website. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting event featuring Amber Benson.

Amber To Attend Wizard World Comic Con In Portland Next Month

1/20/2019

Exciting news for Amber fans as she recently confirmed via her official Twitter account that she will be a guest at Wizard World Comic Con in Portland Oregon USA next month.

Wizard World is a three-day event between Friday, 22ndand Sunday the 24thof February. According to Wizard World's official website Amber is set to attend all three days.

It is being held at Oregon Convention Center777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Portland, OR 97232.

Amber will be joined over the weekend by a number of her former Buffy the Vampire Slayer co-stars and as well as other Buffy cast members from before and after her time on the show.

These include:
Alyson Hannigan
James Marsters
Clare Kramer
Charisma Carpenter
Juliet Landau
Julie Benz
Alexis Denisof
Lyari Limon

For more information on event tickets, autographs and photo ops click the link below to visit the official event website.

https://wizardworld.com/comiccon/portland

I hope Amber and every fan who is able to attend have a fantastic time.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with Wizard World Comic Con. All of the information regarding guest attendance is accurate as of the date of this post. This post is informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting event that Amber will be attending.

Two Movies Starring Amber Benson Are Now Available In The UK Via Amazon Instant Video

12/31/2018

Yesterday while I was setting up my brand-new smartphone I signed into the Amazon Instant Video app and I thought I'd see if there were any new additions to movies available. I was delighted to discover that two movies starring Amber have been added which to the best of my knowledge have never been available in the UK before.

The first of which is 7 Things To Do Before I'm 30 starring Amber as Lori Maddison

After her life hits some bumps in the road Lori decides to return home to try and figure out her next move. While exploring a childhood bedroom she discovers a list of 7 things she planned to do before turning 30 written years earlier. With just a few days left before her birthday she challenges herself to finish this list. To do it she’ll have to face her fears, confront her past and dare to do something new and hopefully get her life back on track.

7 Things To Do Before I'm 30 years is still one of my all-time favourite movies starring Amber. The part of Lori was written specifically for her and she gets a rare opportunity to lead a cast. Lori is charming, funny and kind the only problem is she doesn't believe in herself, Amber brings her to life brilliantly and this is a must see for Amber fans.

The film was originally released in 2008 made for the Lifetime Network. It has never been shown on UK TV (to the best of my knowledge) nor is it available on DVD in the UK although it could be imported from Australia. Thanks to Amazon Instant Video it’s widely available in the UK for what I believe to be the very first time. Click the link below and you'll see a variety of options. You can buy the movie, rent it for a limited time and it's even currently available for free to customers with an Amazon prime subscription.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Things-Do-Before-Im-30/dp/B07JJ6V87L/ref=tmm_aiv_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1546112800&sr=8-2

The second movie is The Griddle House

The Griddle House was released earlier this year, starring alongside Amber is her former Buffy The Vampire Slayer 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 movie 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.

The Griddle House was released on region one DVD this summer and while it can be shipped to the UK I know some people prefer to buy only region 2 DVDs. At the moment as far as I'm aware there are no plans for a UK DVD release. As with 7 Things To Do Before I'm 30 it is available to buy, rent and it's also available free to Amazon prime customers. With Amazon Instant Video you can stream and/or download these movies to watch on a variety of different devices including smartphones, smart TVs, tablets and desktop computers and more. To find out more about The Griddle House click the link below:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B07JGK7GSL/ref=pd_cbs_318_3

I'm delighted these movies are now more widely available to UK fans and if you haven't been able to see them before check them out you won't be disappointed.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in the production or distribution of 7 Things To Do Before I'm 30 or The Griddle House. We have no connection to Amazon instant video this post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about some exciting movies starring Amber Benson.

Wales Comic Con: “Photo Ops” With Amber Now Available

11/20/2018

A few days ago came the exciting news that Amber will be a guest at Wales Comic Con. Their website has now confirmed that Amber is set to attend on both Saturday the 1st and Sunday 2nd of December.

Photo Ops with Amber are available to be purchased through ticket web via the Wales Comic Con website. The Photo Ops give fans the chance to have a professionally taken photograph with Amber. They are available on both Saturday and Sunday (click the hyperlinks for details) you can also click the “Buy Tickets” button on the Wales Comic Con website.

Please Note: according to Wales Comic Con website a Photo Ops ticket by itself will not get you access to the event. Any Photo Ops tickets also require a valid event ticket to enter. All advanced tickets for the event have now been sold but there will be some available to buy on the door on both Saturday and Sunday.

Amber is one of a number of Buffy the Vampire Slayer stars to be attending the event joining her will be:
Alyson Hannigan (Sunday Only)
Emma Caulfield
Mercedes McNab
Nicholas Brendon (Now Sunday Only)
Kristine Sutherlandhas now also been added to the lineup

Unfortunately Michelle Trachtenberg is no longer able to attend.

Wales Comic Con will be held at Glyndwr University, Wrexham, North Wales. For more information click the link below:

https://www.walescomiccon.com

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

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.

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

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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.

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.

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.

Amber Is A Guest On The Switchblade Sisters Podcast

2/27/2018

Last Thursday Amber was the guest on the Switchblade Sisters podcast. In each episode film critic April Wolfe invites a female actor, writer, director or producer to discuss one of their favourite action or genre films. As Amber has all of these credits to her name she was an ideal guest. Amber's chosen film was 1980s horror classic Night Of The Comet. It had a big impact on her at an early age in part due to it having two young female protagonists Amber and April talk about the film’s key messages and themes and much more.

They also delve into filmmaking and how Amber made her first self financed film Chance which she wrote and directed as well as playing the title role opposite former Buffy the Vampire Slayer co star James Marsters. It's a wonderful film and to find out more click the hyperlink to visit our dedicated Chance page. Amber also discusses her role of Tara on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and her 5 book Calliope Reaper-Jones series of novels. I think Calliope is a fantastic character and I love the world Amber created. To find out more please visit our visit our dedicated Calliope Reaper-Jones section by clicking the hyperlink above. They also discuss the need for female characters to be both complex and at times flawed.

I thoroughly enjoyed this podcast, it's an absolute must listen for any Amber fan. Her enthusiasm for writing and creating shines through and she's funny, honest and insightful. I'll be honest I hadn't even heard of Night Of the Comet before listening to this podcast but I was so intrigued I ordered the film online so I could watch it myself.

Switchblade Sisters podcast is available for free by clicking the link below and hitting the play button, it’s also available via Apple podcasts.

Disclaimer: The podcast contains strong language discretion is advised.

http://maximumfun.org/switchblade-sisters/switchblade-sisters-episode-16-night-comet-amber-benson

This is a brilliant listen for Amber fans and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Joe

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