Category: Writer

A Family Christmas Gift - A New Movie Written By Amber Benson

12/23/2019

Exciting news for Amber fans this festive season, she has written A Family Christmas Gift a brand new TV movie for the Hallmark Movies and Mysteries Channel.

The movie centres on Amber, a busy New York-based executive played by Holly Robinson Pete who is persuaded by her Aunt Dora (Patti Labelle) to join her for Christmas in Colorado and help plan the annual Christmas concert.

Holly Robinson Pete's name may be familiar to Amber fans as she plays the role of Billie Blessings in Morning Show Mysteries. Amber wrote the script/teleplay for A Murder In Mind and Death By Design two movies in the popular series earlier this year.

Amber revealed back in September to fans attending an online Twitter party that she'd written a new Christmas movie for Hallmark. However she was unable to release any further details at the time. I've been keeping a keen eye on Hallmark’s listings for a while looking for news. I had a hunch that A Family Christmas Gift was the movie Amber had been referring to however I couldn't confirm this ahead of its premiere yesterday (22nd of December) in the USA. A friend in America has since confirmed that not only did Amber write the original story for the movie she also co-wrote the teleplay/script with Alex Wright.

The good news is that A Family Christmas Gift will be shown again tomorrow (24th of December) at 3:00 PM/2:00c. To find out more about the movie, view the trailer and see showing times throughout the holiday period, click the link below.

https://www.hallmarkmoviesandmysteries.com/a-family-christmas-gift

The Hallmark Movies and Mysteries Channel is available in North America and Canada via a range of cable providers, for details click the link.

Everyone at AmberBenson.TV is delighted that Amber has been able to add to her growing body of work as a writer for television and we wish her every success with the movie. We hope everyone who was able to watch the movie enjoys this festive treat. If and when it becomes available to watch in the UK I will let you know.

In the meantime I'd like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays as they say across the pond.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the writing or production of A Family Christmas Gift. All rights belong to Amber Benson and Hallmark. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting movie written by Amber Benson.

Amber Is The Special Guest On Episode 72 of CRUSHED Podcast

4/29/2019

A few days ago Amber revealed via her official Twitter account that she was the special guest in the latest episode of CRUSHED podcast with Sarah Morisano. In each episode Sarah asks her special guests for their views on crushes as well as talking about their career and current projects.

Amber reveals her first crush and the differences between "romantic and friend crushes" she talks about her career highlights including playing Tara Maclay on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and working for Steven Soderbergh on King of the Hill. Sarah and Amber also discuss signings and conventions and what it's like on both sides of the table. Amber talks about her future projects including some really exciting news, potentially taking her The Witches of Echo Park series of novels from the page to the screen and much more.

To listen for free to Amber on the CRUSHED podcast click the link below, you can also download the podcast to keep and listen off-line.

Disclaimer: There are a couple of uses of strong language and some discussion of mature themes.

https://crushedpodcast.com/post/184395082231/episode-72-amber-benson

This is a really enjoyable podcast and a must listen for Amber fans.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the production of CRUSHED Podcast. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting podcast featuring Amber Benson.

Amber at Clexacon 2019 - Tara Maclay and The Legacy of Buffy Panel and Behind-The-Scenes Videos.

4/20/2019

Last weekend Amber was one of the special guests at ClexaCon 2019 in Las Vegas. ClexaCon is the first and largest multi-fandom event that aims to bring together LGBTQ fans, allies and content creators to celebrate positive representations of LGBTQ women in media. Amber was the special guest on a panel called: Tara Maclay and The Legacy of Buffy.

Amber discusses the impact of Tara and Willow's relationship and the positive impact it had on society. As well as the many letters and messages over the years that both she and Alyson (Willow) received from fans saying how much seeing a LGBTQ couple on screen helped them. Amber talks about her working relationship with Joss Whedon, “Hush” and “Family” also she gives her honest opinion on Tara's departure from Buffy and much more. Amber also takes questions from the audience. This is a really enjoyable panel, a must see for fans and there is some really exciting news from Amber regarding her latest projects.

There is good news for fans who were unable to be there in person. ClexaCon have released two videos the first is Amber behind-the-scenes as she prepares to take the stage. The second is the full Tara Maclay and The Legacy of Buffy Panel. I've embedded both videos below so you can watch them, they are an absolute must watch for Amber fans.

Disclaimer: There is some discussion of mature themes in Tara Maclay and The Legacy of Buffy video.

Thanks to my friend Katie for the heads up. Due to work commitments it took me a longer than I would have liked to get this update online. I hope everyone enjoys the videos.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with ClexaCon. We own nothing. Buffy the Vampire Slayer is the property of Joss Whedon and 20thCentury Fox. We are simply trying to spread the word about two exciting videos featuring Amber Benson.

Amber Was On the Buffy Panel At The Lexington Comic & Toy Con And You Can Watch The Video Now.

4/2/2019

Amber was recently a guest at the Lexington Comic & Toy Con in Lexington, Kentucky USA just over a week ago. I always try to let fellow Amber fans know about her appearances unfortunately I didn't see any information on this beforehand.

The good news however is that Amber was a guest on the Buffy the Vampire Slayer panel and Lexington Comic & Toy Fair have shared the video on their official Facebook page.

Amber was joined by fellow guests and her former Buffy the Vampire Slayer co-stars, Emma Caulfield, James C. Leary and James Marsters. The group talked about their upcoming projects and answered questions from the audience about their time on Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

This is a must see for fans of Amber and Buffy the Vampire Slayer too. Click the link below to watch via Lexington Comic & Toy Fair’s Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/lexingtoncomiccon/videos/971466043059061/

I hope everyone enjoys watching the video of the panel. A big thank you to my friend Katie for sending this my way.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV was not involved in any way with Lexington Comic & Toy Fair, their Facebook page or Buffy the Vampire Slayer. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting appearance by Amber Benson.

Amber Has Written The Script For Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder In Mind For The Hallmark Network

3/12/2019

Here is some exciting news for fans, Amber has written the script/teleplay for the upcoming TV movie Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder In Mind. The latest TV movie in Hallmark’s Morning Show Mysteries series.

The series centers on Billie Blessings (Holly Robinson Peete) a successful restaurateur turned talk show host. 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.

Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder In Mind will have its premiere on Sunday, the 14th of April at 9 PM/8C on Hallmark Movies and Mysteries available via cable in the USA, for a full list of cable providers click here.

For more information and to see a trailer for Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder In Mind click here. You can also visit it’s official IMDb page and check out a great article on the Hallmark Movie Fanatics Tumblr page (click the hyperlinks for more). I’d like to thank my friend and fellow Amber fan Katie for sending this information my way.

Amber recently wrote two original movies for The Lifetime Network, Oscar Pistorius: Blade Runner Killer and Terror In The Woods both telling the story of two harrowing murder cases.

Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder In Mind gives Amber the chance to write a fictional murder mystery for the small screen and everyone at AmberBenson.TV is delighted she will have another opportunity to add to her growing body of work as a television writer and we are looking forward to seeing what Amber has in store for these popular characters.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the writing or production of Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder In Mind. We have no connection to Hallmark or the Hallmark Movie Fanatics Tumblr page or IMDb. This post is for informational purposes only we are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting TV movie written by Amber Benson.

Hex Life Featuring A Brand-New Short Story By Amber Benson Is Now Available For Pre-order Now

2/26/2019

As regular visitors to AmberBenson.TV may know just before Christmas Amber confirmed via her official Twitter account that she had written a brand-new short story to be included in Hex Life: Wicked New Tales of Witchery. This brand-new collection features 18 all-new short stories from today's most popular female authors.

At the moment Amber hasn't released any details about her story but Hex Life itself has now been listed for pre-order on both Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com. Click the hyperlinks for details. When I have more information about other stockists I will post an update either here or on our Facebook or Twitter feeds. Hex Life is set to be released on the 1stof October 2019.

Hex Life: Wicked New Tales of Witchery is edited by Christopher Golden, Amber's long-time friend and writing partner and Rachel Autumn Deering. Amber’s story will feature alongside work by fellow authors:

Kelley Armstrong
Rachel Caine
Theodora Goss
Sherilyn Kenyon
Jennifer McMahon
and more

Hex Life is being published by Titan Books, below is the brand-new cover art for the book:

I'm really looking forward to seeing what Amber has in store for us in this brand-new tale and as soon as I have any more information I’ll post it here in the latest Amber news section.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the publication of Hex Life: Wicked New Tales of Witchery.All rights belong to the authors involved and Titan Books. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about an upcoming short story written by Amber Benson.

Lights Out Written By Amber Benson & Christopher Golden Available On Demand For A Limited Time

2/16/2019

Lights Out was recently re-broadcast on Sunday, 10th of February at 6:30 PM once again on BBC Radio 4 Extra. It is now available on demand for a limited time only details of which are below.

In 2010 Amber teamed again up with long time friend and collaborator Christopher Golden to write Lights Out, a radio drama.

Jasmine Hyde who Ghosts of Albion fans will recognise as the voice of Tamara Swift plays Sarah the newest inmate at Her Majesty’s Prison Stanwick. Prison life holds no fear for Sarah, well that is until she is plunged headfirst into a dark and potentially deadly mystery. This chilling tale was made by the BBC as part of their The Man in Black series. It was originally broadcast on BBC Radio 7, which has now become BBC Radio 4 Extra.

At the time of writing this there are 24 days left to listen to lights out on demand either by using the link below or the BBC Sounds App which is available for both iOS and Android devices. The BBC Sounds App also gives you the option to download Lights Out and listen off-line. The download will expire 24 days from the date of this post.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00yw4bc

I believe I’m correct in saying the on demand options are unfortunately only available to listeners within the UK. There isn't an option to purchase Lights Out at the moment, if and when this changes we will let you know.

If you haven't listened to Lights Out don't miss your chance to hear this fantastically dark tale.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the writing or production of Lights Out. All rights belong to Amber Benson, Christopher Golden and the BBC. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about an exciting radio drama co-written by Amber Benson.

Lights Out Written By Amber Benson & Christopher Golden To Be Re-Broadcast Next Week.

2/4/2019

In what has turned out to be a very busy day I have another exciting update. Christopher Golden has confirmed via Twitter that the BBC is to re-broadcast Lights Out.

In, 2010 Amber teamed again up with long time friend and collaborator Christopher Golden to write Lights Out, a radio drama.

Jasmine Hyde who Ghosts of Albion fans will recognise as the voice of Tamara Swift plays Sarah the newest inmate at Her Majesty’s Prison Stanwick. Prison life holds no fear for Sarah well that is until she is plunged headfirst into a dark and potentially deadly mystery. This chilling tale was made by the BBC as part of The Man in Black series. It was originally broadcast on BBC Radio 7, which has now become BBC Radio 4 Extra.

It will be rebroadcast on Sunday, 10th of February at 6:30 PM once again on BBC Radio 4 Extra. If you haven't had a chance to listen to it please do check it out, for more information click the link below:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00yw4bc

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the writing or production of Lights Out. All rights belong to Amber Benson, Christopher Golden and the BBC. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about an exciting radio play co-written by Amber Benson.

Another Chance for UK Fans to See Oscar Pistorius Blade Runner Killer on Wednesday, 12 December at 10pm.

12/11/2018

Good news for UK Amber fans will have another chance to see Oscar Pistorius Blade Runner Killer on Wednesday, the 12th of December at 10pm on Crime + Investigation. Blade Runner killer made for the Lifetime Network which had its UK premiere in February. It will now be shown on Lifetime’s sister channel.

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.

This role for 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 24thof 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've embedded the USA trailer for the movie below:

I have found very little information on the Crime + Investigation UK website. Crime + Investigation UK TV Channel is available on Sky channel 156, Virgin channels 222/275, BT channel 328 and TalkTalk channel 328.

Everyone at AmberBenson.TV is delighted that Amber was given this opportunity and that UK fans now have another 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.

A Sneak Peek of Brand New Lifetime Original Movie Terror in Woods Written by Amber Benson has Been Released

10/13/2018

Earlier this month it was revealed that Amber has written the script for Terror in the Woods a brand-new original movie for the Lifetime Network. Terror in the Woods will have its world premiere on 14thof October 2018.

Some fans may know that earlier in her career Amber starred in two original movies for the Lifetime Network. She played Danni Hartford in 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.

Last year she took on a different role for Lifetime writing the script for Oscar Pistorius: Blade Runner Killer. The movie looks at the relationship between former Paralympic Champion Oscar Pistorius 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.

Blade Runner Killer also examined 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 an initial six year sentence was increased to 15 years by the South African Supreme Court. Amber did an amazing job of drawing together trial transcripts, interviews, witness accounts etc in creating a script for the movie.

Amber will be using her considerable writing and research talents to pen the script for Terror in the Woods the second feature she has written for the Lifetime Network.

Inspired by true events Terror in the Woods tells the story of Rachel (Ella West Jerrier) and Kaitlyn (SophieGrace McCarthy) 12-year-old best friends living in a small town in Georgia, USA. They both love ghost stories one in particular caught their imagination, the legend of Suzerain a forest dwelling Demon. Their parents believe this is just harmless fun unaware that the friends are convinced the demon is not only real but will kill their families unless he receives a blood sacrifice. Rachel and Kaitlyn make the horrifying decision to sacrifice their friend Emily (Skylar Morgan Jones) thankfully however she survives the attack. The police launch an investigation into how and why this could have happened. Questions are asked about the mental health of Rachel and Kaitlyn while others wonder if the internet itself is to blame.

Terror in the Woods is set for its World Premiere on 14th of October 2018 on Lifetime in the USA at 8 PM (7 PM central).

Ahead of the premiere Lifetime have released a 50 second sneak peek of movie via Lifetime USA social media accounts. Check out the link below:

https://twitter.com/lifetimetv/status/1050853780173021184?s=21

At the moment we don't know when or if Terror in the Woods will be shown in the UK and another countries. If and when this changes I will do my very best to let you know as soon as possible.

The movie is set to tackle some very difficult subject matter but knowing Amber as I do I'm sure she will deliver an honest and sensitive account of this shocking story. Hopefully I will get a chance to see the movie for myself soon as I always want to support Amber's work.

All of us at AmberBenson.TV would like to congratulate Amber on this project building on her growing body of work writing for television.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the writing or production of Terror in the Woods. This post is for informational purposes only, we are simply trying to spread the word about a brand-new movie written by Amber Benson.