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Amber To Be The Special Guest At An Online Buffy The Vampire Slayer Trivia Event Today

5/14/2020

There was exciting news earlier as it was revealed on Twitter that Amber will be the special guest at an online Buffy the Vampire Slayer virtual trivia event later today (14th of May).

Buffy the Vampire Slayer virtual trivia - West Coast is being hosted by Lez Hang Out podcast. Amber has been a guest on the Lez hangout podcast hosted by Ellie Brigida and Leigh Holmes Foster. This regular podcast covers lesbian representation in the media, culture and a whole lot more.

They also run a number of regular events but with Covid 19 still affecting the lives of people around the globe, they are hosting Buffy the Vampire Slayer themed trivia event online for fans around the world.

As I'm sure many people already know Amber played the role of Tara Maclay on Buffy the Vampire Slayer for three seasons, alongside Willow (Alyson Hannigan). They were the first long-term openly gay couple on network television in the USA.

Tickets are still available for the event with teams of between two and six players each. If you don't have anyone in your home to participate with organisers will match you up with other players in a similar situation. The event itself will be held using video calling platform Zoom. Registered teams and players will be emailed a private link and password before the event.

The event itself will take place at 6 PM PST contestants/participants are being asked to log on at 5:45 PM PST to start at 6 PM PST today the 14th of May. Taking into account the time difference between the USA and UK for anyone interested in taking part from the UK it will begin in the early hours of Thursday 15th of May. From 1 AM GMT (12:45 AM GMT) for log on.

There will be prizes on offer too, tickets are priced at $10 or $5 anyone who can afford to pay the higher price is asked to do so with $5 tickets intended for a needs basis. A portion of the proceeds raised is going to support Tagg Magazine.

For full details and to get tickets click the link below:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/buffy-the-vampire-slayer-virtual-trivia-west-coast-tickets-103745000088

This sounds like a fantastic event, I wish I could be part of it and I hope everyone who is participating has a fantastic time.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in this event or production of Lez Hangout podcast. We have no involvement with Buffy the Vampire Slayer or 20th Century Fox. All rights belong to the individual copyright holders. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting online event featuring Amber Benson.

Amber Benson To Attend Wales Comic Con Live Online Event This Saturday 2nd of May

4/27/2020

There was exciting news for Amber fans yesterday as Wales Comic Con confirmed that she will be a guest at Wales Comic Con Live, this will be taking place on 2nd and 3rd of May 2020.

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

Wales Comic Con have confirmed that all profits from the event will go to the NHS and other charities here in the UK. Amber will be participating in a Buffy the Vampire Slayer panel with her fellow co-star Anthony Head. Update as of 2/5/20 It had now been announced that they will joined by Seth Green, Clare Kramer and James Marsters. Amber and Co. will be appearing on Saturday May 2nd at 8pm 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. The cost of the event is £4.99, if you are a first time user sign up for an account, existing users can log in with their details.

Once on the page click the subscribe button and select the £4.99 option and choose your method of payment. Please note that only those viewers who have subscribed to the Wales Comic Con page will be able to view the event.

Organisers have confirmed their will be various donation points throughout the weekend and auction opportunities available to fans as well.

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 on-line 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.

More Information About Amber's Appearance At Wizard World’s Virtual Experiences With The Stars of Buffy/Angel This Saturday

4/8/2020

Last week Amber revealed she would be a guest at Wizard World’s Virtual Experiences with the stars of Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Angel on Saturday, the 11th of April 2020. COVID 19 is affecting people’s lives around the globe, so convention organisers Wizard World are offering fans an alternative way to meet some of their favourite stars from Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spin-off Angel in a virtual and interactive online event.

Amber will be joined by:
James Marsters
Emma Caulfield
Clare Kramer
Camden Toy
Elizabeth Rohm

This event is set to take place online from 12 PM PDT which is 8PM GMT (UK Time) onwards on Saturday, the 11th of April 2020. Fans around the world can attend online via their computer or mobile devices and the guests will all be taking part in a Q&A which is free to attend.

Amber confirmed in a subsequent tweet that the panel will be starting at 12 PM PDT/8PM GMT (UK Time) and is available free to fans via YouTube, Facebook and Twitch, from the links below:

https://www.youtube.com/user/wizardworld

https://www.facebook.com/wizardworld/

https://www.twitch.tv/wizardworldvirtual

Amber and her fellow guests are also offering a range of other items including one-on-one online chats, recorded messages for fans and autographs delivered to your home.

Following the panel Amber and her fellow guests will then meet with fans online for one-on-one video chats and then recording messages to all of those fans with tickets. I'm told by Wizard World Customer Services that the one-on-one video chats will take place via the Zoom website or app. Anyone with tickets will receive a link via the email address they used when purchasing their tickets prior to the event.

I also bought an autograph for my collection and to support Amber in helping a worthy cause. Amber has confirmed via Twitter that all the money that she receives from this event will be donated to the charity Feeding America to help people during these difficult times.

When I purchased mine, I did have an issue because TIXR (the website selling tickets on behalf of Wizard World) wouldn't accept a UK delivery address. However, I emailed Wizard World Customer Service and they were very helpful and confirmed that they will deliver to UK addresses and helped me make changes to my order. If you have any problems I recommend emailing them at customercare@wizardworld.com from personal experience I can tell you that they were happy to help and all of my issues were resolved.

For more information and to buy tickets visit the event’s official website by clicking the link below:

https://www.tixr.com/groups/wizardworld/events/virtual-experiences-with-the-stars-of-buffy-angel-18655

I hope everyone finds this information helpful and like me if you are attending on Saturday, I hope you have fun.

Joe

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

Amber Is To Be A Guest At Wizard World’s Virtual Experiences With The Stars Of Buffy & Angel This April

4/3/2020

There was exciting news for Amber fans yesterday as she confirmed via her official Twitter account that she will be one of a number of guests at an online event. COVID 19 is affecting people’s lives around the globe, so convention organisers Wizard World are offering fans an alternative way to meet some of their favourite stars from Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spin-off Angel in a virtual and interactive online event.

This event is set to take place online from 12 PM PDT onwards on Saturday, the 11th of April 2020.

Amber will be joined by:

James Marsters
Emma Caulfield
Clare Kramer
Camden Toy
Elizabeth Rohm

Fans around the world can attend online via their computer or mobile devices and the guests will all be taking part in a Q&A which is free to attend. Amber and her fellow guests are also offering a range of other items including one-on-one online chats, recorded messages for fans and autographs delivered to your home.

Amber also confirmed in her tweet that all the money that she receives from the event will be donated to the charity Feeding America. To read her original tweet click here.

For more information and to buy tickets visit the event’s official website by clicking the link below:

https://www.tixr.com/groups/wizardworld/events/virtual-experiences-with-the-stars-of-buffy-angel-18655

I hope everyone who is planning to attend has a fantastic time. I'm hoping to virtually be there and I’m looking forward to it.

Joe

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

One-Eyed Monster Starring Amber Benson Is Now Available Via Amazon Prime Video

3/21/2020

Earlier this month Amber revealed via her official Twitter account that One-Eyed Monster in which she starred as Laura is now available on Amazon Prime Video.

One-Eyed Monster is a dark comedy, the cast and crew of an adult film become trapped on location due to a storm. A mysterious alien possesses Ron Jeremy or at least part of him. The question is, can Laura (Amber) and co survive through the night?

The good news for UK fans is that it is also available as part of Amazon Prime Video, click the link below:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/One-Eyed-Monster-Ron-Jeremy/dp/B085L3GJSB/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=Amber+Benson&qid=1584802047&s=instant-video&sr=1-5

Amber fans in the USA please click the link below:

https://www.amazon.com/One-Eyed-Monster-Ron-Jeremy/dp/B085KTF7DL/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=one+eyed+monster&qid=1583604952&sr=8-3

Amazon Prime Membership allows you to stream the movie for free as part of your package. If you're not an Amazon Prime Member there are options to rent or buy the movie to stream on a number of devices for a one-off fee. This option is available both here in the UK and in the USA as well.

Having seen the movie myself, I can tell you it’s very funny and a must see for Amber fans.

I’m sorry for the delay in adding this to the latest Amber News Section. I recently started a new job and have been recovering from illness. I know these are worrying times as COVID 19 is having an impact on lives across the globe at the moment. I hope that all my friends, followers and any visitors to AmberBenson.TV stay well and look after one another.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in the making or production of One-Eyed Monster. We have no involvement with Amazon or Amazon Prime Video. All rights belong to the individual copyright holders. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting movie starring Amber Benson.

Amber Is The Special Guest In A New Episode Of The Lez Hangout Podcast

3/21/2020

Earlier this month Amber joined hosts Ellie Brigida and Leigh Holmes Foster as the special guest in an episode of The Lez Hangout podcast.

Ellie and Leigh discuss the relationship between Willow played by Alyson Hannigan and Tara (Amber Benson) in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. They discuss the impact of their relationship and why it remains so important to fans all these years later. Willow and Tara’s relationship was a key part of Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s storylines for three seasons and broke new ground as they were the first long-term openly gay couple on network television in the USA. Ellie and Leigh guide us through the complete timeline of Willow and Tara's relationship highlighting all the key events and much more.

Amber joins them to talk about what it was like playing Tara, the importance of the role and the impact of working in a time of increased censorship. How she, Alyson and the show’s creator Joss Whedon worked around some restrictions to bring key moments of Willow and Tara’s relationship to the screen. This was not only important to the show’s storyline but fans and the wider LGBTQ community as well. Amber also takes part in a Q & Gay, this is a must listen for fans of Amber and/or Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

This was a really entertaining listen and was a fun way to spend my afternoon. Please Note it contains discussion on mature themes and spoilers for Buffy the Vampire Slayer too.

You can listen to the podcast simply by clicking the link below:

https://play.acast.com/s/lezhangoutpod/3ff88fa0-5c16-41f2-a646-bf2218bb5035

I’m sorry for the delay in adding this to the latest Amber News Section. I recently started a new job and have been recovering from illness. I know these are worrying times as COVID 19 is having an impact on lives across the globe at the moment. I hope that all my friends, followers and any visitors to AmberBenson.TV stay well and look after one another.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in the making or production of Lez Hangout podcast. We have no involvement with Buffy the Vampire Slayer or 20th Century Fox. All rights belong to the individual copyright holders. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting podcast featuring Amber Benson.

Amber Talks To Go Magazine's JD Glass About Her Career And Her Most Famous Role, Tara Maclay

2/27/2020

Go Magazine’s JD Glass recently had the opportunity to catch up with Amber to talk about her career. JD and I have a mutual friend in common and when she told me that JD had the opportunity to speak with Amber I was excited.

As many fans will know Amber is not only an actor and an author, she has several credits as a Director, Producer and Executive Producer. Recently she has been writing a number of fiction and non-fiction movies for television. JD also has a number of talents, a regular writer for Go Magazine, artist, musician and author to name just a few. I was really excited to see what these two multitalented ladies had in store for us.

Amber talked about how she became an actor, what life was like on the set of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and how proud she was to have the opportunity to play the part of Tara Maclay. A role that is still so important to so many fans, myself included.

Away from Buffy Amber discusses some of favourite projects both as an actor and writer. If you haven't already had the chance to check them out please do, I promise you won't be disappointed. Amber talks about her ambitions for the future and I personally have no doubt she will reach her goals.

Click the link below to read the interview:

http://gomag.com/article/a-quick-catch-up-with-amber-benson-from-buffy-the-vampire-slayer/

I really enjoyed it a big thank you to JD for letting me post it here on AmberBenson.TV too.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with this interview. All rights belong to Go Magazine, JD Glass and Amber Benson. This post is for informational purposes only, we are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting interview with Amber Benson.

Happy Birthday Amber!

1/8/2020

I’d like to wish Amber Benson a Happy Birthday. I hope you have a fantastic day and the year ahead brings you only good things. Followers of the website’s social media feeds will know that I posted Happy Birthday messages earlier but of course I also wanted to write a special post for the Latest Amber News Section as well.

I've been a fan and 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 a hugely talented actor, writer, director and more she's also a kind and generous person too. If it had not been for the encouragement Amber gave me I never would have attempted writing, for which I’m a very grateful.

At this point friends and regular visitors will be saying "Joe you said the same thing last year". You're right I did and the reason is I wanted to highlight just what an amazing person Amber is. If this is your first visit to my website please check out all the links and find out more about Amber and her work.

I know every visitor to AmberBenson.TV will join me in wishing her a very Happy Birthday!

Joe

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.

Holiday Wishes Starring Amber Benson To Be Shown On UK TV This Friday

12/10/2019

Great news for UK Amber Benson fans as Holiday Wishes will be shown on TV this week. Holiday Wishes is a fun festive movie in which Amber plays Danni Hartford. A professional party planner who’s asked by a client to drive her spoiled teenage daughter Britney to a school Christmas dance.

Britney crosses paths with high school new girl Katie and each of them make Christmas wishes that go awry. Danni decides to help the teenagers put things right and in the process she might find something that she's been looking for.

This year I was able to find a trailer that I hadn't seen before so I've embedded it below. However it does contain spoilers so if you haven’t had a chance to watch Holiday Wishes before I would avoid the trailer for now.

Holiday Wishes will be shown at 5 AM on Friday the 13th of December on Sony Movies Christmas which is available on Sky Channel 319, Freeview Channel 50, Virgin Media Channel 424, and Freesat Channel 303. It will also be shown one hour later at 6AM on Sony Movies Christmas +1. Where available check channel guides and listings for details.

Watching Holiday Wishes is one of my Christmas traditions and I'll definitely be watching or setting my Sky box to record it. If you’ve never seen it before check it out, it’s a must see for Amber fans.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the making or production of Holiday Wishes, we own nothing. We have no connection to Sony Movies Christmas. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another chance to see a Christmas movie starring Amber Benson.