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A Family Christmas Gift - Written By Amber Benson To Be Shown on UK TV Today

12/18/2021

Here is some exciting news for Amber fans in the UK. A Family Christmas Gift written by Amber will be shown on UK TV today (the 18th of December)

Amber wrote the original story for A Family Christmas Gift and she also co-wrote the teleplay with Alex Wright. The movie was written for the Hallmark Network in the USA.

A Family Christmas Gift centres on Amber, a busy New York-based executive played by Holly Robinson Pete. She 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 in 2019.

A Family Christmas Gift will be shown at 7 AM & 7 PM today the 18th of December on Christmas 24. It is also being shown at 12 PM on Christmas 24+ today

Unfortunately, Christmas 24 doesn't seem to have a reliable online presence from what I've been able to find out and is currently showing on sky channel 325, Virgin Media channel 419 and BT channel 513. I have Sky so I can confirm Sky channel 325 is the right number. I would advise virgin and BT customers to check their on-screen listings to be sure these channel numbers are correct. I haven't been able to find channel numbers for Christmas 24+ for Virgin Media or BT, again my advice would be to check your on-screen guide. Christmas 24+ is on Sky channel 326

I have embedded a trailer and extended a sneak peek clip of A Family Christmas Gift. There are some spoilers so if you would rather wait-and-see what Amber has in store for us then I'd avoid it for now. I just wanted to place it here in case there are some fans who would like to see more.

This is a fun family film and a real treat for Amber fans I am excited in that fans in the UK will get another chance to see it. I'm sorry I couldn't give my fellow Amber fans more notice that A Family Christmas gift was going to be shown on TV again.

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 Benson Is Set To Be A Guest At “A Virtual Meet and Greet With The Cast of Buffy The Vampire Slayer” Online Event 29 January 2022

12/13/2021

Many of us are gearing up to celebrate the festive season but there has already been some exciting news for Amber fans. It’s been announced she will be attending “A Virtual Meet and Greet with The Cast of Buffy The Vampire Slayer”. A convention style event being held by convention organiser Galaxycon.

Amber will be joined by her former Buffy the Vampire Slayer co-stars James Masters, Kristine Sutherland and Emma Caulfield. (Autographs Only)

The event will feature a free online panel with Amber, James and Kristine. As part of the event Galaxycon are offering fans the chance to purchase one-to-one video chats with Amber, James and Kristine. They are also giving fans the chance to purchase autographs from Amber, James, Kristine and Emma.

A Virtual Meet and Greet with The Cast of Buffy The Vampire Slayer event will be held on Saturday, the 29th of January. The free panel will take place at 2 PM ET which I believe is 7 PM GMT. The one-to-one video chats with guests are set to start at 3 PM ET which I believe is 8PM GMT. Any autographs that are ordered will be posted out after the event and are available worldwide.

To find out more about the event itself and all of the options and prices for autographs and one-to-one video chats click the link below:

https://galaxycon.com/blogs/events/buffy-the-vampire-slayer

I'm delighted that Amber fans both here in the UK and beyond will have the opportunity to see and speak to Amber again, a great way to kick off 2022.

Joe

Disclaimer: Amber Benson.TV is not involved in any way with “A Virtual Meet and Greet with The Cast of Buffy The Vampire Slayer” event or organisers Galaxycon. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about an exciting online event featuring Amber Benson.

Amber Has Narrated The Audiobook Version Of Double Wide - Out Now

11/30/2021

Last month the audiobook version of Double Wide narrated by Amber was released, it’s the tenth novel in Gretchen Archer’s Davis Way Crime Caper Series. Amber and Gretchen first began working together in 2014 when she narrated Double Dip the second book in the series.

She took over from Dina Pearlman who had narrated Double Whammy when it was first released in 2013. In January 2019 Amber narrated the anniversary edition of the Double Whammy audiobook released as an Audible Exclusive. Amber has now narrated the audiobook version of every novel in the series to date:

Double Whammy (Audible Exclusive re-release)
Double Dip
Double Strike
Double Mint
Double Knot
Double Up
Double Dog Dare
Double Agent
Double Trouble
Double Wide

If you're not familiar with the series it centers on Davis Way who is part of the elite security team at Bellissimo Resort and Casino in Biloxi Mississippi. Davis and her team have dealt with thieves, con men, murderers and more while risking life and limb more than once.

I have included the publisher's summary of Double Wide as listed on Audible.co.uk below. This is for informational purposes only no copyright infringement is intended.

"Pop Quiz
True or False: Bellissimo Resort and Casino Super Spy Davis Way Cole, her partner, Fantasy Erb, and a trivia queen named Mango Matisse are kidnapped.

The answer is true. Stuffed in the storage compartment of a motorhome, the women are abducted from a golf course and abandoned on a ravaged barrier island somewhere in the Gulf.

Fill in the blank: Did the kidnapper get it wrong? Did he kidnap Davis thinking she was__________?

The correct answer is Bianca Sanders, wife of Bellissimo Casino owner Richard Sanders.
Yes or No: Everyone in Biloxi, Mississippi is searching for them.

The answer is yes. And no. When the story goes viral, not only is everyone in Biloxi trying to find them, everyone in the Deep South and beyond goes on the lookout for the missing women.

Bonus Question: When help finally arrives, will Davis learn he's no help at all?
The answer is in Double Wide."
©2021 Gretchen Archer (P)2021 Tantor

Double Wide audiobook is unabridged. The audiobook is available to buy from Audible both here in the UK click here and in the USA click here, both sites offer the facility to buy the audiobook for a one-off fee for non-members.

Audible also offers a range of packages where in return for a regular monthly fee a user is entitled to download Double Wide as well as access to a vast library of audiobooks also available on the site. The number of books you can download in the month will depend upon your individual package, for full details see the respective Audible websites.

Double Wide is also available direct from publishers Tantor Media who have a range of buying options via their official site. Click the link below:

https://tantor.com/double-wide-gretchen-archer.html

Amber uses her vocal talents and lets loose her lovely southern accent to really bring the characters off the page I'm really looking forward to hearing Double Wide.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the writing, or production of Double Wide in either paperback or audiobook form. All rights belong to Gretchen Archer and Tantor Media. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting audiobook narrated by Amber Benson.

Amber Gives A TV Interview About the Magical Trail In LA She Recently Curated

10/29/2021

A few days ago, we posted an exciting article about Amber teaming up with Friends of Residential Treasures: LA (FORT) to curate a trail of five properties in LA with a spooky or magical history called: Witch Houses 2: Fairytales, Castles and Cottages. To read the original post and find out more about FORT LA click here.

Amber recently gave a television interview to Los Angeles TV station SPECTRUM NEWS 1. While Amber walks part of the trail she shows off her great eye for detail and her fantastic sense of humour which always makes me smile.

The good news for us here in the UK and elsewhere is that we can watch Amber's interview via the SPECTRUM NEWS 1 website for free just click this hyperlink.

I'd like to thank friend and fellow Amber fan Katie for tracking down the video. For more information about this fascinating and spooky magical trail click the link below and enter your email address. This will allow you to download a PDF which will give you more information about all five locations included on the trail and the rules that are to be followed for anyone who wants to experience it for themselves.

www.fortla.org

The interview is a must see for all fans and I'd encourage anyone who lives in the LA area to check out this witchy trail, it looks amazing.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with FORT LA and we have no connection to any of the properties featured in the Witch Houses 2: Fairytales, Castles and Cottages trail. We also have no connection to SPECTRUM NEWS 1 This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about an exciting project and a TV interview by Amber Benson.

Amber Will Not Be Attending The Vampire Ball In London Next Month

10/23/2021

Sad news for UK Amber Benson fans as it was confirmed yesterday, she will not now be attending the Vampire Ball which is due to take place in London held on 5-7 of November.

Amber was originally due to attend the Vampire Ball in 2020, but this event had to be postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The guest line-up from the postponed event was invited back this year.

Event organisers Starfury Conventions revealed on their official Facebook group that Amber was one of the guests yet to officially confirm her attendance at the rearranged event.

Yesterday evening Starfury Conventions confirmed via their official Twitter feed that Amber will now not be able to attend The Vampire Ball. Click here to see the official tweet from their feed.

This is sad news for fans but we hope Amber and her family stay safe, as the world is still feeling the effect of the coronavirus pandemic and of course we hope to see her return to the UK sometime soon.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with The Vampire Ball event or organisers Starfury Conventions. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about this event which unfortunately will not now feature Amber Benson.

Amber Teams Up With FORT LA To Curate A Magical Trail In Los Angeles

10/21/2021

Halloween is fast approaching and Amber’s latest project definitely has spooky undertones and fans living in the Los Angeles area won’t want to miss it!

Amber has curated a trail of five properties in LA with a spooky or magical history called: Witch Houses 2: Fairytales, Castles and Cottages.

This trail was curated in association with Friends of Residential Treasures: LA (FORT) whose aim it is to: “promote stronger civic identity among and cohesion between the many urban villages that make up Los Angeles County by celebrating, studying, preserving, and increasing access to the historically and architecturally significant homes of Los Angeles.”

Amber’s work researching her Echo Park Coven Trilogy of novels inspired her to create this spooky trail saying:

“When you first think of Los Angeles, the image of swaying palm trees, clear blue skies and sun dappled beaches probably fills your mind. But there’s a spookiness to the city, a magical and mysterious dark side hidden beneath the sun-bleached façade. Follow the breadcrumbs and let this trail lead you into the witchy heart of Los Angeles.”

Having written about magic and witchcraft in a series of novels set in Los Angeles, I’ve spent a lot of time searching out the city’s hidden paths, secret byways, and spooky architecture to use as texture for my stories. This trail gives you a taste of just how much magic and fantasy there is in Los Angeles.”

For more information about this fascinating and spooky and magical trail click the link below and enter your email address. This will allow you to download a PDF which will give you more information about all five locations included on the trail and the rules that are to be followed for anyone who wants to experience it for themselves.

www.fortla.org

I love history and I wish I could experience Amber’s trail for myself. I hope everyone who can, enjoys their journey into the witchy heart of Los Angeles.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with FORT LA and we have no connection to any of the properties featured in the Witch Houses 2: Fairytales, Castles and Cottages trail. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about an exciting project curated by Amber Benson.

New Venue For The Vampire Ball Has Been Confirmed/Important News About Amber's Attendance

10/12/2021

Recently I posted an update on The Vampire Ball Convention where Amber is currently listed as a guest. The Vampire Ball will take place on 5th-7th November. I can only apologise for the delay in posting this important news unfortunately I had work-related commitments which have taken up my time.

On Saturday Star Fury published an update on guest attendance at this year's event. At this moment in time Amber's attendance is yet to be confirmed. Please read this full post as I have written more information about this below.

Event organisers Star Fury confirmed that The Vampire Ball will now be held at:

The Marriott Heathrow/Windsor Hotel,
Ditton Road,
Langley, Slough,
SL3 8PT.

For information on directions click here

If you need more general information and/or to book accommodation click here

For more information about the hotel itself click here

To find out more about the Vampire Ball you can e-mail them via the contact button on their website

If and when I find more information about the convention I will post it here as soon as I can.

I’d like to thank fellow Amber fan Samantha for giving me a heads up about this important information about the hotel.

Click The link below to read Star Fury’s update via their official Facebook group. The group itself is Private but any fan can request to join it, I think it will only be visible to anyone who is already or becomes a member of the group.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/107850452574065/permalink/6849178975107812/

In the update they state Amber is among some of the guests who have yet to confirm their attendance at this event. I can only assume this is happening because of the unprecedented situation created by the coronavirus pandemic.

Amber was set to be a guest at The Vampire Ball in 2020 which had to be postponed because of the pandemic. I assume that it is because of Covid 19 that guests have been asked to confirm their attendance nearer to the time of the event.

I want to make it clear here that I'm in no way criticising event organisers Star Fury. I have attended a previous Vampire Ball and really enjoyed my experience and found their event staff to be helpful and welcoming, I know how hard they work to create events for fans. I also don't want to discourage anyone from attending what I'm sure will be a brilliant event. As we are an Amber Benson fan site though I felt it was important to make fans aware at this stage her attendance has not yet been confirmed.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with The Vampire Ball event or organisers Star Fury. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about this exciting event which could feature Amber Benson.

The Vampire Ball Convention Which Amber Is Attending To Move Venues

9/28/2021

As some fans may know Amber is due to attend The Vampire Ball Convention between the 5th and 7th November in the UK. The Convention was due to be held at The Renaissance Hotel, Heathrow London.

I have a ticket for The Vampire Ball and had booked a room at the hotel. Last night I received an e-mail informing me my reservation had been cancelled as the hotel’s contract with the UK government as one of their quarantine hotels has been extended until the end of the year.

There were no updates on the Vampire Ball Website last night, but I spoke to the hotel this morning and they confirmed The Vampire Ball Convention will not be held there and is moving to a new venue. I asked the member of staff at the hotel if they knew where the event was going to be held and if it would be near Heathrow. He had no further information but at this time he did not think it would be near the Renaissance Hotel.

I’m sorry I don’t have anything more definitive in terms of information right now. The reason I wanted to post this was in case there are fans who have booked accommodation at a different hotel near to the convention and were unaware of the change.

In fairness to organisers Star Fury this could be a very recent development and they may be waiting until they have more information before they contact ticket holders. I checked the website today and the venue is now listed as “to be confirmed”. I have e-mailed them via their website.

http://seanharry.com/home/vampire-ball/

As and when I have any further information, I will post it an update as soon as possible. I will also be checking their website regularly.

If any fellow Amber fans or visitors to the site find out any new information please e-mail me or get in tough via the dedicated Facebook and Twitter feeds. The links to all of these can be found at the top of the page.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with The Vampire Ball event or organisers Star Fury. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about this exciting event which will feature Amber Benson.

Amber was The Special Guest on a Recent Episode of the Buffering The Vampire Slayer Podcast

9/10/2021

Last month Amber joined Jenny Owen Youngs and Kristin Russo who are the co-hosts of the Buffering the Vampire Slayer Podcast for a special episode.

Jenny, Kristin and Amber discuss the role of Tara Maclay in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and the importance of her relationship with Willow (Alyson Hannigan). They were the first long term openly gay couple on US network television.

Amber shares what it was like to walk in Tara’s shoes and the positive impact the role had on her life. She lifts the lid on what life was like on Buffy and lets us in on the secret behind one of the most famous scenes in Once More with Feeling.

Amber talks about starting her acting career in children's theatre in Birmingham Alabama and in more recent years moving behind the camera, writing novels and also recently for television. Amber shares a few details of one of her upcoming projects too.

This is a must listen for any Amber fan. It’s a really enjoyable episode of this exciting podcast series, as Jenny, Kristin and Amber have a fascinating discussion. Fans can listen to this podcast for free simply by clicking the link below.

Disclaimer: There are some uses of strong language and mature themes are discussed.

https://omny.fm/shows/buffering-the-vampire-slayer-a-buffy-the-vampire-s/0-38-a-conversation-with-amber-benson

I always aim to update the site as quickly as possible particularly when there are exciting updates like this one. However recent work commitments meant it took me longer to post this update than I would have liked. I apologise and I hope fans will check out the podcast as it is a fantastic listen.

Joe

Disclaimer: Amber Benson.TV is not involved in any way with the making or production of Buffering The Vampire Slayer Podcast. All rights belong to its creators Jenny Owen Youngs and Kristin Russo and any commercial partners they have. Buffy The Vampire Slayer is the property of 20th Century Fox and its owners The Walt Disney Company. 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 Benson Is Set To Be A Guest At " Buffy The Vampire Slayer Virtual Experience” Online Event 28th of August

7/10/2021

Exciting news for fans around the world as it has been announced that Amber will be one of the guests at an online event called “Buffy The Vampire Slayer Virtual Experience”. This is another online convention style event held by Galaxycon.

Amber will be joined by her former Buffy the Vampire Slayer co-star Nicholas Brendon. Fellow Buffy actors Dagney Kerr who played Buffy’s college roommate Kathy Newman and Iyari Limon who played Kennedy in Season 7 will also join them.

The event will feature a free online panel featuring all of the guests. As part of the event
Galaxycon are offering fans the chance to purchase one-to-one video chats with Amber and/or all of the other guests apart from Nicholas Brendon who isn't taking part in the one-to-one video chats on this occasion. They are also giving fans the chance to purchase autographs from any of the guests including Amber of course.

Buffy The Vampire Slayer Virtual Experience is being held on Saturday the 28th of August The free panel will take place at 2PM ET which I believe is 7 PM GMT. The one-to-one video chats with guests are set to start at 3PM ET which I believe is 8PM GMT. Any autographs that are ordered will be posted out after the event and are available worldwide.

To find out more about the event itself and all of the options and prices for autographs and one-to-one video chats click the link below:

https://galaxycon.com/blogs/34/aug-28-buffy

Amber was a special guest at a similar event organised by Galaxycon in January of this year. I attended and I thought it was very well organised and enjoyable.

It's fantastic news that Amber fans in the UK and around the world will get the chance to see and talk to her again. I'm really looking forward to seeing Amber.

Thank you to my friend and fellow Amber fan Katie for giving me a heads up about this event.

Joe

Disclaimer: Amber Benson.TV is not involved in any way with the "Buffy The Vampire Slayer Virtual Experience" or organisers Galaxycon. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about an exciting online event featuring Amber Benson.