Category: Writer

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.

0 Comments

Amber Now Unable To Attend Signing Event For Mine! Comic Book Collection In Los Angeles Tonight

2/28/2018

0 Comments

Sadly Amber is no longer able to attend the signing event for Mine! Comic Book Collection. Taking place at A Shop Called Quest in Los Angeles tonight.

Amber co-wrote a story with her friend and fellow author Sarah Kuhn illustrated by Sina Grace which is part of Mine! Comic Book Collection. Amber, Sarah and Sina are among a number of writers and illustrators to lend their talents to Mine! which is produced in support of Planned Parenthood. They provide family planning advice and essential women's healthcare services throughout the United States. Mine! is partially funded via a successful Kickstarter campaign.

Sina confirmed a little while ago via a video posted on his official Twitter account that sadly Amber is no longer able to attend click here. However both he and Sarah are still attending and the signing will go ahead from 5-8 PM tonight at:

A Shop Called Quest
300 S Santa Fe Avenue
Los Angeles
California
USA

I hope everyone who is able to attend has a fantastic time and remember all proceeds from Mine! go to support Planned Parenthood.

Joe

Disclaimer: Amber Benson.TV is not involved in any way with the writing or production of the Mine Comic Book Collection and/or the signing event at A Shop Called Quest. We are not affiliated with Planned Parenthood or Mine! This post is for informational purposes only we are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting event which sadly Amber Benson now is unable to attend.

0 Comments

Clueless: One Last Summer Graphic Novel By Amber Benson & Sarah Kuhn Announced!

2/27/2018

0 Comments

In the summer of 2017 Boom Studios! released Clueless: Senior Year graphic novel co written by Amber Benson and her friend and fellow author Sarah Kuhn illustrated by Siobhan Keenan. Clueless: Senior Year is the follow-up to Amy Heckerling’s hit 1995 movie Clueless starring 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.

Earlier this month in an interview with Shockya.com Amber revealed she and Sarah were working on a sequel. On 27th of February website publishersweekly.com announced the sequel will be released in autumn/fall of 2018. Titled Clueless: One Last Summer that will see Cher, Dionne, and Tai embark on one last summer adventure before heading to college. In this all-new and original story that will again be illustrated by Siobhan Keenan.

Amber, Sarah and Boom! Studios editor Shannon Watters talk to publishersweekly.com about Clueless: One Last Summer click here to read the original article and find out more.

At AmberBenson.TV we are delighted that Amber, Sarah and Siobhan will be bringing us a new adventure involving these much-loved characters. As ever when we have more information I'll do my best to update the site as soon as possible.

A big thank you to friend of the site and fellow Amber fan Katie for sending me this exciting news my way.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the writing or publication of Clueless: One Last Summer and or Clueless Senior Year. All rights belong to Boom Studios, Amber Benson, Sarah Kuhn and any other copyright holder. We have no connection to shockya.com or publishersweekly.com. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting graphic novel co written by Amber Benson.

0 Comments

Amber To Attend A Signing Event For Mine! Comic Book Collection In Los Angeles Tomorrow (28/2/18/)

2/27/2018

0 Comments

There was exciting news for fans today as Amber revealed via her official Instagram, Twitter and Facebook accounts that she will be attending a signing for the Mine! Comic Book Collection in Los Angeles tomorrow. (28/2/18/) As many Amber fans and regular visitors to the site will know last year Amber teamed up with her friends Sarah Kuhn and Sina Grace to co-write and illustrate a brand-new comic book story to be part of the Mine! Comic Book Collection.

In September 2017 pop culture website ComicMix.com concluded a successful Kickstarter campaign to fund Mine! A comic book collection in support of Planned Parenthood which provides family planning advice and essential women's healthcare services throughout the United States. 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. Amber, Sarah and Sina were among a number of talented writers and illustrators to lend their support to the project.

Amber has worked with both Sarah and Sina before. Sarah co-authored Clueless: Senior Year graphic novel with Amber who recently revealed in an interview with shockya.com that they are currently working on a sequel. Amber starred in Sina’s semi-autobiographical web series Self-Obsessed and Sina was the illustrator for Amber's children's book Among The Ghosts.

Amber, Sarah and Sina will all be attending the signing event tomorrow (28/2/18/) held at:

A Shop Called Quest
300 S Santa Fe Avenue
Los Angeles
California
USA

There doesn't seem to be any specific information about the signing on the A Shop Called Quest website at the moment however I've put the link below for reference and map details. The signing will take place between 5-8pm PST

https://www.ashopcalledquest.com/apps/store-locator

I hope everyone who is able to attend has a fantastic time and remember all proceeds from Mine! go to support Planned Parenthood.

Joe

Disclaimer: Amber Benson.TV is not involved in any way with the writing or production of the Mine Comic Book Collection and/or the signing event at A Shop Called Quest. We are not affiliated with Planned Parenthood or Shockya.com, Mine! and all other works mentioned within are the property of the individual copyright holder. This post is for informational purposes only we are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting event featuring Amber Benson.

0 Comments

Amber Is A Guest On The Switchblade Sisters Podcast

2/27/2018

0 Comments

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

Disclaimer: Amber Benson.TV is not involved in any way with the production of the Switchblade Sisters podcast. All rights belong to maximumfun.com, we are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting podcast featuring Amber Benson.

0 Comments

Oscar Pistorius: Blade Runner Killer Written By Amber Benson To Have It’s UK Premiere On The 11th of February

2/7/2018

0 Comments

In September 2017, it was revealed that Amber has written Oscar Pistorius: Blade Runner Killer a new movie for the Lifetime Network. Lifetime UK have now confirmed that it will have its UK premiere on Sunday, the 11th of February at 9pm.

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 Blade Runner Killer. A movie 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 and conquered the track at Paralympic level and went on to compete in the Olympics.

The movie looks at the relationship between Oscar and model Reeva Steenkamp leading up to the fateful events on Valentine's Day night 2013 when Reeva was tragically shot to death in Pistorius's home.

The movie also examines the trial that gripped South Africa and the world. Oscar was convicted of culpable homicide (manslaughter). Later following an appeal he was retried and convicted of murder. On the 24th of November 2017 The South African Supreme Court increased his sentence by a further 13 years and 5 months. South Africa's National Prosecuting Agency described the original 6 year murder sentence handed down by original trial judge Thokozile Masipa as "shockingly too lenient".

I have found very little information on the Lifetime UK website. Lifetime’s UK TV Channel is available on Sky channel 156, Virgin channels 208/209, BT channel 329 and TalkTalk channel 329.

Everyone at AmberBenson.TV is delighted that Amber was given this opportunity and that UK fans now have the chance to see it. We wish her every success with this project.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the production of Oscar Pistorius: Blade Runner Killer. This post is for informational purposes only we are simply trying to spread the word about a new movie written by Amber Benson. The Pistorius and Steenkamp families did not participate in the making of the movie.

0 Comments

Amber Is The Special Guest On Drinking During Business Hours Podcast

Amber Now Unable To Attend Signing Event For Mine! Comic Book Collection In Los Angeles Tonight

Clueless: One Last Summer Graphic Novel By Amber Benson & Sarah Kuhn Announced!

Amber To Attend A Signing Event For Mine! Comic Book Collection In Los Angeles Tomorrow (28/2/18/)

Amber Is A Guest On The Switchblade Sisters Podcast

Oscar Pistorius: Blade Runner Killer Written By Amber Benson To Have It’s UK Premiere On The 11th of February

Author

Archives

Categories