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Amber was the Special Guest on The Debut Episode of The Femme Fatale Podcast

7/4/2020

A few days ago, the debut episode of The Femme Fatale Podcast was released. Amber was the special guest for the first in a brand-new series brought to you by the team behind The Femme Fatale Film Festival.

The Femme Fatale Film Festival was established three years ago with the aim of giving young female-identifying filmmakers the chance for their voices to be heard and to have their work shown on the big screen, to find out more click here.

The brand-new podcast will feature a series of interviews with female-identifying guests to talk about their careers in the entertainment industry. Amber was delighted to be the guest for the first ever episode which was hosted by Femme Fatale Film Festival founder and director Astrid Mohr.

Amber discusses her career in the entertainment industry having worked as an actress, producer, director, a successful novelist and now a writer for television. Together they discuss experiences of film festivals, Amber has experienced them as an actor and director as well as a film festival programmer herself. Amber reveals some of the positive and negative things she has experienced as a woman in the industry. She also talks about the key themes she likes to explore when writing and a whole lot more. This is a fascinating interview and a must listen for any Amber fan.

To listen to this episode of The Femme Fatale Podcast simply click the link below.

https://femmefatalefilmfestival.podbean.com/e/episode-1-amber-benson/

The podcast is also available to listen to and download via the Podbean app available for iOS and Android devices from their respective app stores. It's now also available via Apple podcasts. There is also a free transcript of the podcast available, to access it click here. As a disabled person myself I think it's fantastic that the podcast is available in another format and it’s not something I've ever seen before so well done to Astrid and her team.

I'm sorry I wasn't able to get this update online sooner it's been a busy few days for me, but I hope everyone enjoys this interesting and very enjoyable interview.

Joe

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Amber To Perform As Part of Retrospecs Online Show This Sunday 28th of June

6/24/2020

Amber announced a few days ago via Twitter that she will be performing in the first RetroSpecs this Sunday, 28th of June.

This is the first in a series of online shows, RetroSpecs sees a group of actors perform a spec script. These are sample scripts for popular TV shows written by professional writers who were at the beginning of their careers. Spec scripts were common in the US television industry for many years.

In this performance the cast will be reading a spec script for Buffy the Vampire Slayer written in 2002 by Julie Plec who would go on to be the creator and showrunner for supernatural series The Vampire Diaries amongst others.

I'm excited to hear this script which will be a story from the Buffyverse that very few people will have heard before. As many of you will know Amber is a former Buffy the Vampire Slayer cast member herself having played the role of Tara Maclay for three seasons. Amber is an amazing actor and I’m sure it will be thrill for Buffy fans to have a former cast member bringing character(s) to life.

Joining Amber in the cast will be:

Isabella Gomez from One Day at a Time
Percy Daggs III from Veronica Mars
Arielle Kebbel Ballers/Midnight Texas, and more
David Anders iZombie and The Vampire Diaries
Lexi Underwood from Little Fires Everywhere

As I mentioned earlier RetroSpecs is an online event that will take place on the House Seats website which aims to bring live shows from theatre and comedy clubs to people via the Internet while supporting good causes. Proceeds from RetroSpecs will go to Color of Change the USA's largest online racial justice organisation. To find out more about their work click here.

The event will also benefit The Writers Guild Foundation a non-profit organisation that aims to preserve and promote the history and craft of writing for the screen. To find out more about their work click here.

RetroSpecs will take place on Sunday, 28 June at 4 PM PT / 7 PM ET which is after checking again time today 28/6/20/ midnight UK time.

The House Seats website have also said RetroSpecs will be available for 48 hours after the event to view on demand for anyone who has purchased a ticket.

To find out more and to get your ticket for what I think is a unique event click the link below.

https://houseseats.live/2020/06/28/retrospecs-6-13/

I hope everyone who is planning to watch has a great time.

Joe

Disclaimer: Amber Benson.TV is not involved in any way with RetroSpecs or any of its partners and or the organisations involved. We own nothing and are not involved in any way with any of the television shows mentioned within. These are solely the property of their individual copyright holders. This post is for informational purposes only, we are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting online event featuring Amber Benson.

Amber Supporting A Charity Auction In Aid Of Black Lives Matter

6/8/2020

Amber fan The SciFiBard is participating in Comic Writers Challenge in raising money for Black Lives Matter by auctioning her own personal copy of Ghosts of Albion: Astray as well as a signed photo of Amber herself.

Ghosts of Albion series set in the 1880s was created and written by Amber Benson and Christopher Golden. It centres on the lives of William and Tamara Swift, siblings who protect Albion (the old English name for England). Astray novella sees William and Tamara as they travel to investigate a strange phenomena that is affecting the children in a small village. To find out more about Ghosts of Albion click the hyperlink to visit our dedicated page.

The book itself is a numbered limited edition hardback copy that has been signed by both Amber Benson and Christopher Golden.

Amber added her own support by offering a personalised video message from her to the winner of the auction. To see Amber's tweet click here

The auction is taking place on Twitter via The SciFiBard account simply place your bid as a reply to her original tweet. The auction will close at 11:59 PM on 10 June BST

To find out more and/or to place a bid click the link to the Twitter thread below:

https://twitter.com/TheSciFiBard/status/1269792045431914502

This is a fantastic cause and it was very generous of The SciFiBard to offer her own rare collectable book co-written by Amber. It's also fantastic and generous of Amber offering the winner their own video message.

A great cause and I just wanted to wish everyone who is bidding good luck!

Joe

Disclaimer: Amber Benson.TV is not involved in any way with this charity auction we are simply trying to spread the word about a fundraising effort being supported by Amber Benson.

Channel 4 Is The New Home Of Buffy The Vampire Slayer On UK Television From 1 June

6/3/2020

Exciting news for Amber Benson fans, Buffy the Vampire Slayer has a brand-new home on UK television with free to air broadcaster Channel 4 from 1 of June 2020.

In a deal agreed with The Walt Disney Company all 7 seasons will be available free on Channel 4’s streaming service All 4 on demand on line or via All 4 App, as well as every weeknight on E4 the broadcaster’s free to air digital channel.

This will give Amber fans the chance to see her in the iconic and much loved role of Tara Maclay who made her debut in "Hush" (season 4). Buffy is still an iconic television show and much loved by audiences.

Buffy is still attracting new generations of fans even today so with this in mind if you are a first-time viewer there will be some spoilers below.

Amber played Tara Maclay for 3 seasons. Her shy smile, honesty, and loyalty made a her big hit with fans. Amber's dramatic exit from the show in 2002 was extremely controversial, especially among the LGBTQ community, and still provides a big talking point for fans to this day.

Tara & Willow (Alyson Hannigan) were the first long term openly gay couple on a US network television show. Amber played the role of Tara with both honesty and sensitivity, which earned her much deserved praise. The role had a big impact on her life, and Amber continues to support the LGBTQ community.

Whether you’re a long-time fan like myself or new to the show you can access seasons 1 to 7 on demand via streaming service All 4. Simply sign up free or if you’re an existing user login at https://www.channel4.com and start streaming. To watch via your mobile device you can also download All 4 App for IOS and Android.

Buffy is also being shown every weeknight on E4 from the very beginning. Sorry I wasn't able to post this update prior to 1 June. The good news is with All 4 you can catch up on any episodes you’ve missed. E4 is available on multiple free to air and pay TV platforms, check digital channel guides and your provider for details.

To read Channel 4’s official announcement of the news and more details of the deal click here.

I'm pleased that long time fans and new viewers will have the chance to watch Amber in her most famous role on TV in the UK again, enjoy everyone.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved with broadcaster Channel 4, Buffy the Vampire Slayer or The Walt Disney Company. We own nothing, this post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another chance to see Amber Benson on UK television.

Buffy The Vampire Slayer Panel At WCC Live Featuring Amber Is Now Available On Demand

6/3/2020

Convention organisers Wales Comic Con are giving fans another chance to see Amber's appearance at WCC Live on demand.

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

WCC Live featured a number of different panels from a host of popular TV shows and films including Buffy the Vampire Slayer of course. Amber was joined by her fellow Buffy co-stars:

Anthony Head
Clare Kramer
James Marsters
Seth Green

All of whom were generously donating their time for free with any and all profits from the event going to support the NHS in this difficult time.

To view the panel on demand head to Twitch.com/walescomiccon and sign up for an account or use your existing account details to sign into the Twitch video sharing platform. Then click subscribe, the cost of the subscription is £4.99 per month. For this you can view the panel as many times as you wish online or via the app, you'll also get access to all of the panels which took place as part of the event. Please note this is a recurring subscription and will renew automatically unless cancelled. Contact Twitch customer service for help.

The panel is a must see for any Amber/Buffy fan as Amber and co discuss life in lockdown and share their experiences and memories of what it was like to be part of the Buffyverse. There are some brilliant behind-the-scenes stories and a lot of laughs too, I can highly recommend it.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV was 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.

Amber Is Supporting Buffy The Vampire Slayer - A Quiz For A Cause Today

5/16/2020

Amber is joining Buffy the Vampire Slayer creator Joss Whedon and a number of her fellow cast members in supporting “A Quiz For A Cause” an online Buffy the Vampire Slayer quiz raising money for charity today. (16th of May)

GrrArghCast host Brandon Ellyson will host the quiz with questions read by stars and famous fans of Buffy, recorded specifically for this event. A Quiz For A Cause will take place today (16 May) at 5 PM EDT. Taking into account the time difference between the USA and UK for anyone interested in taking part from the UK it will begin at midnight Satuday.

Amber will be joined by:
Joss Whedon
Anthony Stewart Head ("Giles")
Nicholas Brendon ("Xander")
Kristine Sutherland ("Joyce")
Tom Lenk ("Andrew")
Danny Strong ("Jonathan")
Adam Busch ("Warren")
Iyari Limon ("Kennedy")
Larry Bagby ("Larry”)
Robin Riker ("Catherine Madison")
Andrew Ferchland ("The Annointed One")
Jane Espenson (Writer)
Drew Greenberg (Writer)
Christos Gage (Writer)
and more!

The organisers have said this line up may be subject to change.

People can either play as individuals or in teams. Everyone participating must purchase a $5 ticket. The money raised is going to support the charity Direct Relief who are working across the USA to provide protective equipment and medication to support health workers who are treating patients affected by Covid 19.

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

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/quiz-for-a-cause-at-home-buffy-to-benefit-direct-relief-tickets-104722062508

I hope everyone who taking part has a fantastic time.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in “A Quiz For A Cause” event or GrrArghCast.
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.

Another Chance To See Wizard World’s Stars Of Buffy/Angel Panel Featuring Amber Benson

5/16/2020

Last month Amber was a guest at Wizard World’s Virtual Experiences with the stars of Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Angel, this was an online Comic Con style event. COVID 19 affecting people’s lives around the globe, so convention organisers Wizard World offered 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.

Part of this online event was a Q&A which was streamed live to fans on a number of different platforms.

Amber was joined by:
James Marsters
Clare Kramer
Camden Toy
Elizabeth Rohm

As you may have seen in my earlier posts about this event Emma Caulfield was due to take part, unfortunately she had to cancel due to illness.

Amber and co discuss life in lockdown, their own experiences and memories of being part of the Buffyverse and answered questions put to them by the moderator. This highly enjoyable panel is a must for any fan of Amber/Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel. The good news is the Q&A is still available to watch for free via video streaming service Twitch, click the link below:

Please Note: there is some discussion of mature themes and some brief use of strong language.

https://www.twitch.tv/videos/589378326

Thank you to my friend and fellow Amber fan Katie for the heads up about this link. I really enjoyed this event and I’m pleased fans have another chance to see this entertaining Q&A.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV was 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 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.