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The Trailer For The Nightmare Gallery Starring Amber Has Been Released

6/5/2019

Thrilling news for Amber fans as the trailer for The Nightmare Gallery has been released on YouTube.

Ever since 2017 when Amber announced she would be playing the role of Professor Samantha Rand in The Nightmare Gallery fans have eagerly awaited the finished movie and this exciting trailer gives fans their first glimpse. The movie tells the story of an anthropology lecturer who is shocked by the sudden disappearance of her star student.

Three years later Samantha receives a mysterious package containing mystical artifacts that may hold the key to discovering the truth behind her pupil's disappearance. Samantha embarks on a journey that could prove to be her undoing as her life begins to unravel. She risks losing her wife Dawn (Mieko Hillman) and her identity. Can she discover the truth in time to save not only herself but the world too?

The Nightmare Gallery is being brought to our screens by Seraph Films and AWOL Studios. It was also part funded by fans after a successful Kickstarter campaign. I've embedded the trailer below just click play and enjoy.

Entertainment website Deadline.com in a recent exclusive announced that Gravitas Ventures has acquired the US distribution rights to The Nightmare Gallery. They also confirm that it will be released digitally on demand from the 18th of June 2019. It's my understanding that the UK distribution rights have not been acquired anyone at this time.

If like me you backed the Kickstarter campaign The Nightmare Gallery updates section of the Kickstarter website/app will have all the latest information on when any perks including digital and Blu-ray versions of The Nightmare Gallery will be released.

In recent times Amber has focused on writing and directing, The Nightmare Gallery gives Amber the opportunity not only to showcase her talent as an actor but it also gives her a chance to play the lead role. I really enjoyed the trailer and I can't wait to see the finished movie for myself.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the making of The Nightmare Gallery. All rights belong to Seraph Films and AWOL Studios and their partners. We have no connection to Deadline.com or Gravitas Ventures.This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting movie starring Amber Benson.

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

5/29/2019

Earlier this month the audiobook version of Double Agent narrated by Amber was released, it’s the latest 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 this year 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

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 Agent as listed on Audible.co.uk below. This is for informational purposes only no copyright infringement is intended.

“This just in

On the weather front, category four Hurricane Kevin took a last-minute left and is headed straight for the Bellissimo Resort and Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi.

In breaking news, undercover casino operative Davis Way has one foot out the evacuation door when 50 million dollars disappear, and in its place, a dead body.

In other news, if forced to ride out the storm on the hotel's 13th-floor fortress, Davis won't be alone. Her husband, Bradley, her best friend, Fantasy, and a crew of highly trained first responders will be hurricane hostages, too, along with Mississippi State Gaming Agents, a FEMA agent, an insurance agent, a State Special Agent, and an Emergency Response Agent - at least one of them a double agent.
The good news is her high school reunion is cancelled.

The bad news is everything else. The fake news features a castaway pig named Bacon.

The hurricane heist headlines will be sensational. If Davis survives to see them.
©2019 Gretchen Archer (P)2019 Tantor”

Double Agent 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 Agent 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 Agent 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-agent-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 Agent.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the writing, or production of Double Agent 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 Has Narrated The Audiobook Version Of Middlegame - Out Now

5/29/2019

Amber revealed in March that she was set to narrate the audiobook version of friend and fellow author Seanan McGuire’s new novel Middlegame. Middlegame is a stand-alone fantasy novel filled with alchemy and magic. Below is the publisher’s summary taken from Audible.co.uk no copyright infringement is intended.

"Summary
This program is read by Amber Benson.

New York Times best-selling and Alex, Nebula, and Hugo Award-winning author Seanan McGuire introduces listeners to a world of amoral alchemy, shadowy organizations, and impossible cities in the stand-alone fantasy Middlegame.

Meet Roger. Skilled with words, languages come easily to him. He instinctively understands how the world works through the power of story.

Meet Dodger, his twin. Numbers are her world, her obsession, her everything. All she understands, she does so through the power of math.

Roger and Dodger aren’t exactly human, though they don’t realise it. They aren’t exactly gods, either. Not entirely. Not yet.

Meet Reed, skilled in the alchemical arts like his progenitor before him. Reed created Dodger and her brother. He’s not their father. Not quite. But he has a plan: to raise the twins to the highest power, to ascend with them and claim their authority as his own.

Godhood is attainable. Pray it isn’t attained.
©2019 Seanan McGuire (P)2019 Macmillan Audio”

Middlegame audiobook is unabridged and out now. 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 Middlegame 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.

This update took me longer than I would have liked to add to the site due to work and other commitments but I'm really looking forward to listening to the Middlegame and I hope everyone enjoys it.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the writing or production of Middlegame audiobook. All rights belong to Seanan McGuire and Macmillan Audio. This post is the informational purposes only, we are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting audiobook narrated by Amber Benson.

Amber's Appearance On Lez Hang Out Live Now Released As A Podcast

5/14/2019

Last month Amber was a guest on a special live edition of Lez Hang Out Live which was part of CLEXACON. This 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, held at the Tropicana Hotel Las Vegas Nevada.

Along with hosts Leigh and Ellie Amber discusses Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Amber's experience playing Tara Maclay and the importance of Willow and Tara's relationship. They also look at Buffy and Faith’s friendship and why they should have been gay. The good news is this live edition has now been released as a podcast so fans who couldn't be there in person can listen to it.

Guests at CLEXACON have multiple commitments as part of the event so this special live edition is split into two sections. Amber is the guest for the first half and then comedian Kia Barnes discusses the movie Dumplin’.

To listen for free to Lez Hang Out Live click the link below:

Disclaimer: There are discussions of mature themes throughout the podcast.

https://lezhangoutpod.com/blog/2019/5/13/sbg-26-live-from-clexacon-sbg-buffy-and-faith-and-dumplin-with-amber-benson-and-kia-barnes

It is taken me longer than I would have liked to post this update, I have been busy with work commitments recently. When the podcast was first released I had trouble finding a link to it. I’d like to thank my friend and fellow Amber fan Katie who found the podcast on acast (click hyperlink).

This podcast is a must for any fan of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and/or Amber of course.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with Lez Hang Out Live and/or CLEXACON. All characters mentioned within the podcast are the property of the copyright holders, 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 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 Narrates The Audiobook Version Of The Pandora Room Out Now In The USA

4/29/2019

Earlier this year Amber told her fans via her official Facebook page that she would be narrating the audiobook version of The Pandora Room by Christopher Golden. Amber and Christopher have been friends and collaborators for many years, together they co-wrote Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Willow and Tara: "Wilderness” and “Wannablessedbe” a 2 part comic book. The Ghosts of Albion web series for the BBC featuring demon fighting siblings William and Tamara Swift.

They went on to write a novella and 2 full novels in which the Swifts continue their fight against evil. Christopher and Amber also wrote the radio drama Lights Out, a chilling tale set inside a women's prison. This was part of the BBC's Man in Black series. Now Amber has lent her vocal talents to the audiobook version of The Pandora Room.

For more information on this exciting audiobook I've included the official publisher summary from audible.com website. No copyright infringement is intended:

"Publisher's Summary
The Pandora Room is New York Times best-selling author Christopher Golden’s chilling exploration of what happens when the original Pandora's box is discovered in an ancient subterranean city, stirring international conflict and exposing the archaeological team to curses, whispers, and the terror of a legendary plague.

In one ancient variation on the myth of Pandora’s box, there were two jars, one for Pandora and one for her sister, Anesidora. One contained all the blessings of the gods; the other all the world’s curses. Now, in a subterranean city in Northern Iraq, archaeologist Sophie Durand has discovered a secret chamber covered in writing that confirms that version of the tale - a chamber that contains a single jar.

“Weird shit” expert Ben Walker joins Sophie’s team just as the mystery deepens and grows ugly. Those who believe the myth want to know you jar has been found in the Pandora Room, the one containing blessings or the one full of curses.

Governments rush to lay claim, but jihadi forces aren’t waiting for the dust to settle. Whatever the jar contains, they want it, no matter who they have to kill...or what will emerge when they open it. For Sophie, Walker, and the others, the Pandora Room may soon become their tomb.
©2019 Christopher Golden (P) 2019 Macmillan Audio”

The Pandora Room audiobook was recently released in the USA published by Macmillan Audio and available via audible.com. The Pandora Room is available as part of a monthly subscription or as a one-off purchase from audible.com. To purchase The Pandora Room and for more information click the hyperlink. An excerpt of Amber reading The Pandora Room has been released via SoundCloud to listen click the hyperlink.

Unfortunately for Amber fans in the UK myself included The Pandora Room is not currently available for sale here. Publishers Macmillan audio confirmed to me via my personal Twitter account that sadly they have no plans for a UK release saying:

“unfortunately, there are no current plans for a UK release. However, there is always the possibility that a UK publisher will want to pick it up in the future. Thanks so much for your support of The Pandora Room and of audiobooks!”

I have also contacted audible.co.uk directly and they have confirmed the audiobook is not available in the UK at this time. The customer services representative that I spoke to did however give me an email address through which people can request audiobooks they would like to buy. I emailed them and have left the address below in the hope that other UK based fans will join me in emailing them. You never know they may decide to make it available to us.

content-requests@audible.co.uk

Amber fans in the UK can access the free excerpt from SoundCloud so we can hear a little of Amber's fantastic narration and learn more about this exciting book. I would like to congratulate Christopher and I hope everyone who has the opportunity to listen enjoys it and fingers crossed we'll be able to hear it in the UK soon.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the writing or production of The Pandora Room audiobook. All rights belong to Christopher Golden and Macmillan Audio. This post is for informational purposes only, we are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting audiobook narrated by 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 Will Be Appearing Alongside Seanan Maguire In A Special Event At Mysterious Galaxy Book Store Next Month

4/11/2019

Amber confirmed early this morning (UK time) that she will be appearing in a special event alongside her friend and fellow author Seanan Maguire. The event is being held to celebrate the release of Seanan Maguire’s upcoming novel The Middlegame at Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore in San Diego.

Seanan and Amber will be appearing together and talking to fans. This is a ticketed event and does include a copy of The Middlegame.

Amber recently confirmed via a video on her official Twitter account that she has narrated the audiobook version of the Middlegame. I will be posting details about this soon as I have more information. To see Amber's video and tweet about the event as well as Seanan’s own tweet click the hyperlinks.

The signing event will take place from 7 PM at Mysterious Galaxy’s San Diego Bookstore: 5943 Balboa Ave Suite 100 San Diego, CA 92111. For more information click here and for contact information click here.

I hope everyone who is able to attend this event has a fantastic time.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with The Middlegame, Mysterious Galaxy or the signing event. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting event involving Amber Benson.

Amber Will Be The Special Guest on Lez Hang Out Podcast Live At Clexacon

4/11/2019

There was some exciting news for Amber fans heading to ClexaCon in Las Vegas this weekend. It has been announced via Twitter that Amber will be the special guest in a live version of Lez Hang Out Podcast. The live show in front of an audience will take place on Friday 12th of April in The Dorothy Arsner Room at 4:15pm. To view their original tweet click here.

Lez Hang Out Live will take place as part of CLEXACON. This 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.

CLEXACON 2019 will be held on 11th-15th of April 2019. At Tropicana Hotel Las Vegas Nevada: 3801 Las Vegas Blvd S. Las Vegas, NV 891109. For more information about CLEXACON 2019 click here to see our original post in The Latest Amber News Section. For tickets and more information visit CLEXA-CON.com.

For fans like myself who are unable to attend there is good news Lez Hang Out have confirmed to me via my personal Twitter account that they plan to release the show as a podcast at a later date. As soon as I have any more information on this I will let you know.

I hope everyone who is able to attend Lez Hang Out Live and/or CLEXACON 2019 has a fantastic time.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with Lez Hang Out Live and/or CLEXACON. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting event 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.