Category: TV

Amber To Participate In An Afternoon With Authors Event in Person & Online Today 26th of August

8/26/2023

Amber is due to participate in an event called An Afternoon With Authors held in Los Angeles today, 26th August. The really exciting news is that Amber fans around the world will have an opportunity to be there virtually, as a live stream is available so fans can join in the event from wherever they are in the world.

Amber will be joined by fellow writers and actors:

Max Greenfield
Dana Schwartz
Jordan Morris

The panel is scheduled to last for 90 minutes and Amber and Co will discuss their work as both writers and actors, their creative processes and the strikes which are currently affecting writers and actors across the United States. "An Afternoon With Authors" is being supported by Orphan Books and the net proceeds are also being donated to the Entertainment Community Fund. Founded in 1882 with the aim of supporting actors and others working within the entertainment industry.

An Afternoon With Authors is being held at Dynasty Typewriter Theatre which is located at 2511 Wiltshire Blvd 900 57 Los Angeles California. With a start time of 4 PM PDT which is Midnight here in the UK. Please note the live stream of the event will be available to digital ticket holders for three days afterwards.

At the time of publication there are still tickets available for those who want to attend in person. All tickets are marked as general admission but there are some at higher price points for those who would like to donate more to the Entertainment Community Fund. To find out more and to purchase general admission in person tickets and digital tickets for the live stream click the link below.

https://www.squadup.com/events/an-afternoon-with-authors-featuring-max-greenfield-jordan-borris-dana-schwartz-amber-benson-and-moretz

I'm really looking forward to what I'm sure will be a fascinating discussion and I am delighted that there is a live stream available so fans like myself can be part of this event.

Joe

Disclaimer: Amber Benson.TV is not involved in any way with An Afternoon With Authors Event, Orphan Books or the Entertainment Community Fund. This post is for informational purposes only we are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting event featuring Amber Benson.

Finding Dad: A Family History Mystery Written By Amber Benson Available To Stream In The UK For A Limited Time

8/2/2023

Finding Dad: A Family History Mystery written by Amber Benson premiered on Channel 5 in the UK yesterday. The good news for fans who missed it yesterday or who want to watch it again is, it has been added to the My 5 streaming service for a limited time only.

Earlier this year Amber added to her growing body of work as a writer for television when she wrote the script for Family History Mysteries: Buried Past which is based on a series of novels by Brynn Bonner. The movie had its US premiere on the 8th of January which as many fans will know is Amber's birthday. It was shown in the US on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. Here it’s been shown under the alternative title Finding Dad: A Family History Mystery.

The story centres on Sophie McClaren played by Janel Parrish who is a genealogist. She brings families together using her expertise and ability to dig into the past to find answers. Sophie's skills and knowledge shall be tested like never before when she discovers her close friend Jonathan is in need of a bone marrow transplant. Help is on hand from Jonathan's twin brother Jackson who was close to Sophie at one time. Together Sophie and Jackson search for the twins birth father in a bid to save Jonathan. As Sophie and Jackson work together it gives her the push to finally look into her own past.

I have posted the US trailer below please note it does contain spoilers.

Finding Dad: A Family History Mystery will be available on My 5 until the 30th of September 2023. This is a free streaming service, it can be accessed via Channel 5.com or the My 5 App and is currently only available to viewers inside the United Kingdom.

To watch Finding Dad: A Family History Mystery simply click the link below:

https://www.channel5.com/show/finding-you

Amber has written for Hallmark on three previous occasions including Murder in Mind & Death By Design, two movies in the popular Morning Show Mysteries series. They were based on a series of novels by Al Roker and Dick Lochte. Amber also wrote the festive romantic movie A Family Christmas Gift, this was an original story written by Amber and she also co-wrote the teleplay.

It's exciting that Amber’s latest TV mystery is available on demand in the UK watch it while you can.

Joe

Disclaimer: Amber Benson.TV is not involved in any way with the making of Family History Mysteries: Buried Past/Finding Dad: Family History Mystery Hallmark or Channel 5. We own nothing. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about an exciting new TV movie written by Amber Benson.

Finding Dad: A Family History Mystery Written By Amber Benson To Be Shown On UK TV Tomorrow

7/31/2023

Here is some really exciting news for fans living in the UK. Finding Dad: A Family History Mystery written by Amber Benson is being shown on UK TV tomorrow the 1st of August.

Earlier this year Amber added to her growing body of work as a writer for television when she wrote the script for Family History Mysteries: Buried Past which is based on a series of novels by Brynn Bonner. Family History Mysteries: Buried Past had its US premiere on the 8th of January which as many fans will know is Amber's birthday. It was shown in the US on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.

It's now set to be shown in the UK tomorrow but is being advertised in listings under the name of Finding Dad: A Family History Mystery.

The story centres on Sophie McClaren played by Janel Parrish who is a genealogist. She brings families together using her expertise and ability to dig into the past to find answers. Sophie's skills and knowledge shall be tested like never before when she discovers her close friend Jonathan is in need of a bone marrow transplant. Help is on hand from Jonathan's twin brother Jackson who also happens to be Sophie's ex. Together Sophie and Jackson search for the twins birth father in a bid to save Jonathan. As Sophie and Jackson work together it gives her the push to finally look into her own past.

It will be shown on Channel 5 in the UK tomorrow afternoon at 2:15 PM it will also be shown an hour later on Channel 5+1 at 3:15 PM. I don't yet know if it will be available via the Channel 5’s streaming platform My 5. If it is I will post a further update.

I have posted the US trailer below please note it does contain spoilers

Amber has written for Hallmark on three previous occasions including Murder in Mind & Death By Design two movies in the popular Morning Show Mysteries series. They were based on a series of novels by Al Roker and Dick Lochte. Amber also wrote the festive romantic movie A Family Christmas Gift this was an original story written by Amber and she also co-wrote the teleplay.

It's so exciting to see Amber’s latest TV mystery being shown in the UK I can’t wait to see it!

Joe

Disclaimer: Amber Benson.TV is not involved in any way with the making of Family History Mysteries: Buried Past/Finding Dad: Family History Mystery Hallmark or Channel 5 we own nothing. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about an exciting new TV movie written by Amber Benson.

Amber Is Set To Attend Crossroads 7 Convention In Birmingham UK This September

4/2/2023

Here is some hugely exciting news for fans, it has been announced that Amber is set to return to the UK to be one of the guests at Cross Roads 7 in Birmingham this September. Amber will be making her second appearance at a Cross Roads event following on from her appearance last year.

Crossroads is a Supernatural themed convention, Amber played the part of Lenore in two episodes of the long-running series Supernatural. At this event however there is a twist as it's been announced by convention organisers StarFury that "a bit of Buffy/Angel thrown in too". Amber of course starred as much loved character Tara Maclay in three seasons in Buffy the Vampire Slayer too.

Joining Amber at Cross Roads 7 will be:

Mercedes McNab
Harry Groener
David Haydn-Jones
Christian Kane
Adam Fergus
Tahmoh Penikett
Jodelle Ferland
Aleks Paunovic

Cross Roads 7 will take place between Friday the 22nd to Sunday, 24 September at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel.

For more information including how to buy tickets for this exciting event click the link below to visit the Cross Roads 7 official website.

https://seanharry.com/home/cross-roads/

I'm absolutely thrilled that Amber is returning to the UK hopefully I will see you there. A big thank you to fellow Amber fan Samantha for the heads up.

Joe

Disclaimer: Amber Benson.TV is not involved in any way with the Cross Roads 7 Convention or organisers StarFury. This post is for informational purposes only we are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting convention featuring Amber Benson.

Drunk, Driving And 17 Written By Amber Benson To Premiere In The USA 15 April On Lifetime

4/2/2023

It's been reported on multiple entertainment websites including mortystv.com and Shadow And Act.com that Amber Benson has written a brand-new movie for the Lifetime network. Drunk, Driving And 17 is inspired by actual stories and looks at the consequences of underage drinking. The movie tells the story of Kim (Savannah Lee Smith) a popular high school senior with the world at her feet, bound for an Ivy League University until she makes a fateful decision.

Kim is drinking with friends at a house party, when she sees her boyfriend flirting with someone else, upset she grabs her car keys and drives off. Later she crashes into a fellow student with devastating consequences both for him and Kim. Kim's world falls apart as both she and her parents who supervised the party come under the scrutiny of both the authorities and their friends and neighbours.

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.

Drunk, Driving And 17 is the fourth 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. Then in 2020 Amber wrote A Murder To Remember, all three of these movies dealing with tragic real-life murder cases.

Amber has also written fiction for the small screen including a Murder In Mind and Death By Design both part of the popular Morning Show Mysteries series. Earlier this year Amber wrote a brand-new mystery for Hallmark entitled Family History Mysteries: Buried Past. This movie premiered in the USA on 8th of January, Amber’s birthday.

According to reports Drunk, Driving And 17 will have its USA premiere on Saturday, 15th of April at 8/7C in the USA. For more information and to get an exclusive look at the trailer click on the link below to the shadow and act website and scroll down the page. The trailer does contain some spoilers for the movie itself.

https://shadowandact.com/drunk-driving-and-17-lifetime-trailer

There is no word on when or if Drunk, Driving And 17 will premiere in the UK. As soon as I have any more information on this and on the movie in general I will post it here as soon as possible.

I would like to congratulate Amber, I'm thrilled that she has had another opportunity to write the script for another television movie and as I said above add to her already impressive list of credits. A big thank you to friend and fellow Amber fan Laragh for the heads up on this news.

Joe

Disclaimer: Amber Benson.TV is not involved in any way with the production of Drunk, Driving And 17 nor do we have any affiliation to Lifetime, websites or any of the books or movies mentioned within this post. This post is for informational purposes only we are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting movie project inspired by actual stories written by Amber Benson.

Happy Birthday Amber!

1/8/2023

I’d like to wish Amber Benson a very Happy Birthday. I hope you have a fantastic day and that the year ahead brings you happiness and only good things.

Followers of the website’s social media feeds will know that I posted Happy Birthday messages there too of course. I also wanted to write a post here in the Latest Amber News section as well.

I've been a huge fan and have followed Amber's career for many years and in that time, I've been fortunate enough to meet her on a number of occasions.

Amber is not only hugely talented she's also a kind and generous person too. If it had not been for the encouragement Amber has given me, I never would have attempted many new things. I’m very grateful for all of her support and kind words.

This year fans in the USA also have the chance to see the premiere of Family History Mysteries Buried Past a brand-new original mystery written by Amber debuting tonight on Hallmark Movies and Mysteries at 6/7C for more information about that click here. What a great way to celebrate Amber’s Birthday!

I know you will all join me in wishing Amber a very Happy Birthday!

Joe

Family History Mysteries: Buried Past Written By Amber Benson USA Premiere On The 8th of January

1/5/2023

On the 30th of November 2022 entertainment website Deadline.com broke the news that Amber had written Family History Mysteries: Buried Past. This will be the first in what could become a series of TV movies for Hallmark Movies and Mysteries.

We of course shared the news on our social media feeds and later on AmberBenson.TV itself. I have a very exciting update especially if you're an Amber fan living in the USA Family History Mysteries: Buried Past will be premiering on Hallmark Movies and Mysteries channel on Sunday, 8 January at 7/6 C

The 8th of January is as many fans will know Amber's birthday and I think it's amazing that Amber’s brand-new original mystery has its premiere on her birthday.

If this is the first time you're hearing about Family History Mysteries: Buried past let me tell you a more about this exciting new mystery.

Family History Mysteries: Buried Past centres on Sophie McClaren played by Janel Parrish as a genealogist. She brings families together using her expertise and ability to dig into the past to find answers.

Update: If you have read the Deadline.com article you may have noticed that I have made an edit and changed Sophie’s surname. A fan who has had the opportunity to see the movie told me that in Buried Past the lead character's name is Sophie McClaren not McClure as reported by Deadline.com, it’s also the name the character is given on IMDb too. Having checked IMDb again there are now two listings for the movie, this new version has Sophie’s surname as McClaren. I'm not criticising either of these outlets as information may have been correct at the time of publication and I don't want to speculate on what might have happened. I have seen a screenshot however that does confirm the character’s name as Sophie McClaren.

Sophie's skills and knowledge shall be tested like never before when she discovers her close friend Jonathan is in need of a bone marrow transplant. Help is on hand from Jonathan's twin brother Jackson who also happens to be Sophie's old flame. Together Sophie and Jackson search for the twins birth father in a bid to save Jonathan. As Sophie and Jackson work together it gives her the push to finally look into her own past.

Hallmark have released a trailer for the movie ahead of its premiere which I have embedded below.

If you live in the USA and want more information about Hallmark Movies and Mysteries and how you can see Buried Past click here and press the channel locator button.

Unfortunately for UK fans I don't yet have any information on when it will be shown here. I am planning to contact Hallmark to enquire about this and if I get any news I will share it with you.

In the meantime though I'm still incredibly excited for Amber but also for fans and friends who are based in the USA and will get the opportunity to see Buried Past for the first time on Sunday. It's a fantastic birthday present for Amber and another reason to celebrate.

Joe

Disclaimer: Amber Benson.TV is not involved in any way with the making of Family History Mysteries: Buried Past, Hallmark or Deadline.com we own nothing. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about an exciting new TV movie written by Amber Benson.

Amber Has Written A Brand-New Mystery For Hallmark

12/31/2022

On the 30th of November entertainment website Deadline.com broke the hugely exciting news that Amber has written a brand-new original mystery for Hallmark.

Family History Mysteries: Buried Past centres on Sophie McClaren played by Janel Parrish as a genealogist. She brings families together using her expertise and ability to dig into the past to find answers. Sophie's skills and knowledge shall be tested like never before when she discovers her close friend Jonathan is in need of a bone marrow transplant. Help is on hand from Jonathan's twin brother Jackson who also happens to be Sophie's ex. Together Sophie and Jackson search for the twins birth father in a bid to save Jonathan. As Sophie and Jackson work together it gives her the push to finally look into her own past.

Update: If you have read the Deadline.com article you may have noticed that I have made an edit and changed Sophie’s surname. A fan who has had the opportunity to see the movie told me that in Buried Past the lead character's name is Sophie McClaren not McClure as reported by Deadline.com, it’s also the name the character is given on IMDb too. Having checked IMDb again there are now two listings for the movie, this new version has Sophie’s surname as McClaren. I'm not criticising either of these outlets as information may have been correct at the time of publication and I don't want to speculate on what might have happened. I have seen a screenshot however that does confirm the character’s name as Sophie McClaren.

Amber has written for Hallmark on three previous occasions including Murder in Mind & Death By Design two movies in the popular Morning Show Mysteries series. The series was based on a novel by Al Roker and Dick Lochte. Amber also wrote the festive romantic movie A Family Christmas Gift this was an original story written by Amber and she also co-wrote the teleplay.

In October I attended Cross Roads 5 a convention in Birmingham where Amber was a guest. During a Q&A I was lucky enough to ask Amber if she had any upcoming projects she revealed to an excited audience that she had written a new movie for Hallmark and it had been given the go-ahead.

Correction: I also want to make another correction due to something that I misunderstood. Family History Mysteries Buried Past is based on a series of novels by Brynn Bonner. Amber has written the script and I believe adapted the material for the screen. I pride myself on posting accurate information, this was down to something I misunderstood during a Q&A (mentioned above) with Amber that I attended. The mistake was mine and Amber was not at fault in anyway. I apologised to Amber and visitors to the site for the error in my original post.

For more information about Family History Mysteries: Buried Past click the link below to visit the article from Deadline.com

https://deadline.com/2022/11/janel-parrish-hallmark-family-history-mysteries-buried-past-1235184573/

The good news for Amber fans in the USA is that according to Deadline.com Family History Mysteries: Buried Past premiere is planned for January 2023 the exact date to be confirmed. As soon as I have more information I will post an update. Unfortunately for UK fans there is no timeframe currently set for its UK premiere. From past experience with Hallmark movies I know it can take around a year before they debut here. I will of course try to find out more information as soon as I can and fingers crossed we won't have to wait too long.

I apologise for the length of time it has taken me to get this post online this was due to work commitments and a busy time over the festive period. I'm really looking forward to seeing this movie and I'm so pleased for Amber. I'd also like to wish everyone a happy new year!

Joe

Disclaimer: Amber Benson.TV is not involved in any way with the making of Family History Mysteries: Buried Past, Hallmark or Deadline.com we own nothing. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about an exciting new TV movie written by Amber Benson.

Amber's Guest Starring Roles on Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice Are Now Available on Disney+ In The UK

11/30/2022

Exciting news for Amber fans in the UK as we have the chance to stream both of Amber's guest starring roles on Grey's Anatomy and its spin-off Private Practice on the Disney+ streaming platform.

I know that both of these shows were popular and in fact Grey's Anatomy is still on the air today in the UK but I've never been a fan of medical dramas. I'm a huge fan of Amber of course so I tracked down and watched both of these episodes when they aired a few years ago. If you didn't get a chance to see them or are new to Amber's work I thought it was definitely worth a post here to let everyone know the episodes are available.

In 2009 Amber played the role of Jill Avery in Private Practice (Just Finishing, Season 2, Episode 18)

In this episode Jill fights to battle back from the after-effects of a brutal assault. Amber showcases the range of her acting talent as we not only get a sense of who Jill was before the attack but also witness how it affects her as she tries to reclaim her old life.

In 2010 Amber played the role of Corrine Henley in Grey's Anatomy (That's Me Trying, Season 7, Episode 7)

In this episode Corrine visits her estranged father before his surgery and this brings old feelings to the surface and some regrets too. I would have liked to learn more about Corrine, sadly Amber wasn't afforded as much screen time as her role on Private Practice. It was still great to see her on-screen however and the fact that I was intrigued by the character of Corrine demonstrates Amber's acting talent.

Both of these episodes and indeed the entire series of both Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice are all on the Disney+ platform in the UK. I would assume they're available in the US and other territories but I can't access the US version from inside the UK so I don’t know for sure. If anyone does know and wants to pass the information along you can leave a comment under this update or contact me via email Facebook or Twitter the links are at the top of the page.

For more information go to https://www.disneyplus.com/en-gb

I know the cost of living is high right now so I'm aware not everyone will want to sign up for a subscription service at the moment. I just wanted to put the information here in case it was useful to fellow fans. If you get a chance to see either of these episodes definitely check them out.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with Grey's Anatomy or Private Practice. We own nothing. We have no connection to the Disney+ streaming platform here in the UK or in any other territories. No money is being earned from this post, it is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about an opportunity to see Amber Benson in two exciting guest roles.

Amber Benson To Attend Cross Roads Convention In Birmingham UK In October

5/15/2022

Hugely exciting news, Amber is set to return to the UK to meet fans in person for the first time since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. Here are the details.

Star Fury Conventions have confirmed via their website that Amber will be a guest at their fifth annual Cross Roads convention. Cross Roads is a three-day event celebrating CW's long-running hit television show Supernatural.

After playing the role of ground breaking and much loved Tara Maclay for three seasons on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, in 2006 Amber made her Supernatural debut in Season 2, Episode 3 'Bloodlust" as mysterious vampire Lenore. Amber would reprise the role of Lenore again in 2011, Season 6, Episode 19 "Mommy Dearest." Joining Amber will be fellow Supernatural actors Steven Williams, Alexander Calvert, Cindy Sampson and more. The convention will include autograph sessions, photo opportunities, guest talks, themed party nights and more.

Cross Roads will be held between 30th of September - 2nd of October 2022 at the Hilton Metropole Hotel, Birmingham. I attended another event organised by Star Fury a few years ago which was enjoyable but they are much smaller than larger scale conventions. I have seen a tweet to say that they have already sold more than 50% of the available tickets for this event. This was before the website for this particular event went live so I can only assume people who attend regularly had already bought their tickets in advance.

For more information about the Cross Roads event including, tickets hotel accommodation and more please visit the official website at the link below.

http://seanharry.com/home/cross-roads/

This is hugely exciting news and I hope to be there with other fans to welcome Amber back to the UK.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with Cross Roads and/or organisers Star Fury Conventions, or Supernatural. This post is informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting UK appearance by Amber Benson.