A.K.A BLACKBIRD: Audiobook Out Now

James Callis has put out an audiobook called ‘A.K.A Blackbird (A Life- in bits)’ that he wrote, directed and partially narrated. It is available to purchase on Apple Books, Google Play and Storytel, and it features the voices of a lot of the BSG cast (list below). If you can’t find it by searching the title, try searching for James Callis, that’s how I found it. You can listen to a preview/sample before purchasing.

BSG Cast members: Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Jamie Bamber, Katee Sackhoff, James Callis, Tricia Helfer, Grace Park, Aaron Douglas, Tahmoh Penikett, Alessandro Juliani, Michael Trucco, Rekha Sharma, Kandyse McClure, Kerry Norton-Griffith.
NOTE: The front cover looks different on Apple, Google and Storytel, it’s a space helmet with an astronaut inside.

Hopefully these links work …..

Apple Books (US Store) You will need to search for it if you’re in a different country.
https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/a-k-a-blackbird-a-life-in-bits/id1719803426

Google Play
https://play.google.com/store/audiobooks/details/James_Callis_A_K_A_Blackbird_A_Life_in_bits

Storytel
https://www.storytel.com/hu/en/books/a-k-a-blackbird-a-life-in-bits-2768283

 

Aaron Douglas (@theaarondouglas) December 12, 2023
From the brilliant mind of my wonderful friend comes this fantastic audio story.
I’m so honoured that James included me in his project.
Have a listen and enjoy.

James Callis (@DigitalAlibi) December 12, 2023
Still got it! Love you Aaron and love to you and yours! Thank you!!! You rock in this – you rock in everything! Big hugs xoxo

Aaron Douglas (@theaarondouglas) December 13, 2023
Ha! Amazing. Great time with my friend but a terrible game. Oh well, we got you a puck.
Love you brother.
All the love ❤️

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BATTLESTAR GALACTICA MINISERIES: 20 Years ago today

🥳 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to our favourite tv show. 20 years ago (December 8-9, 2003) the BATTLESTAR GALACTICA Miniseries aired on the Sci Fi channel in the US.

 

Aaron Douglas (@theaarondouglas) December 8, 2023
20 years ago tonight the world got to see the show that would change my life forever.
I’m still so frakking proud of it.
Maybe time for a rewatch… 😉

James Callis (@DigitalAlibi) December 8, 2023
Chief xoxo love doc xoxo

Aaron Douglas (@theaarondouglas) December 8, 2023
One of the BEST things about BSG is the lifelong friendships made and this is a man whom I could NOT adore more.
So blessed to call you friend.
Much love for you James. ❤️

James Callis (@DigitalAlibi) December 8, 2023
Still got that puck from the hockey game! Cherished! Love you Aaron. I feel a reunion coming on! Xxx

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10 YEARS TO DEATH: Michael Trucco & James Callis

Both Michael Trucco and James Callis received their copies of Aaron’s first full length graphic novel ’10 YEARS TO DEATH’ in the mail today. You too can get a signed copy if we ever get this frakking shop up and running 😃 Who knew it would be so hard. But I promise, we’re working on it. We will also have autographed/personalised photos on there too because people have been asking about that for years.

Michael Trucco
Yeah buddy!!!!!! Looking forward to the read!! Thank you again!

James Callis (@james_callis) October 8, 2021
Thank you @theaarondouglas!! It’s awesome!!! X

Aaron Douglas (@theaarondouglas) October 8, 2021
YAY! It arrived. I want you to be Price in the movie. 😉 Thank you my friend. ❤️

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September 24, 2021

Aaron Douglas (@theaarondouglas) September 24, 2021
When the world is a better place because you got your drive by hug. Love you buddy. @jamescallis

Aaron Douglas (@theaarondouglas) September 24, 2021
This man @james_callis makes the world a better place. Especially when I get my drive-by hug. ❤️

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BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: Cooking with Cylons

Aaron Douglas (@theaarondouglas) December 20, 2020
I’m watching the Great British Baking Show with the Derry Girls cast, which is awesome BTW, and I can’t help but wonder who would watch a cooking competition with the BSG cast? Perhaps me vs. @trutriciahelfer @MichaelTrucco @TahmohPenikett @kateesackhoff @jamescallis and more?

Tricia Helfer (@trutriciahelfer) December 20, 2020
Um…I’d be down for that! Can martini’s be involved?

Aaron Douglas (@theaarondouglas) December 20, 2020
When are they not? 😀

James Callis (@jamescallis) December 21, 2020
only 33 minutes cooking time. No downloads allowed…

James Callis (@jamescallis) December 21, 2020
You’ve always been dishy chief! x Look – if we do teams – like because the cast is quite large- can I be on both teams? x

Aaron Douglas (@theaarondouglas) December 21, 2020
Just as you were in the show, so shall you be in this. 😉

Rekha Sharma (@TheRekhaSharma) December 21, 2020
🙋🏽‍♀️

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#BSG15Years – 2×03: Fragged

15 years ago today, the BATTLESTAR GALACTICA episode 2×03: Fragged aired on July 29, 2005 on the Sci Fi Channel in the USA.
This episode was written by Dawn Prestwich & Nicole Yorkin and directed by Sergio Mimica-Gezzan. #BSG15Years.

NOTE: The video will wait until it is fully buffered before playing

Aaron Douglas (@theaarondouglas) July 29, 2020
Filming was so fun. Dir. Sergio worked on Saving Private Ryan and wanted to give Chief that hero moment. I hit the target, left handed, on take 1. Very proud of myself, Ha. After it aired Mary told me she jumped and clapped at the end of the scene. “Yes! Chief!” #BSG15Years

Bear McCreary (@bearmccreary) July 29, 2020
Dude I can’t believe how fast time is flying.

Aaron Douglas (@theaarondouglas) July 30, 2020
Right? Every time I see one of these clips for #BSG15Years I think, “You know, my thinner younger brother is a pretty good actor.” Ha! It feels like a lifetime ago.

 

BONUS #BSG15Years video clips from FRAGGED

Aaron chooses the video clips for these #BSG15Years posts. And I would have picked the same one he did because I *LOVE* that Chief ‘hero moment’ scene. But because ‘Fragged’ is one of my favourite Chief episodes I’m including some other clips from the episode.

 

(1) In the #BattlestarGalacticast for Fragged @trutriciahelfer wondered if the last line in this scene was an ad-lib by Aaron. I’m 99.9% sure it was because I asked him the same thing years ago. But let’s have @theaarondouglas confirm/deny it. @jamescallis #BSG15Years

Aaron Douglas (@theaarondouglas) July 29, 2020
I CAN confirm it is a great line and I CAN confirm I’m 99.9% sure it’s an ad-lib. Leaving just a little wiggle room in case I’m wrong. 😉 @trutriciahelfer @jamescallis #BSG15Years

James Callis (@james_callis) July 30, 2020
The weight’s off my shoulders now! I mean the load! X

 

(2) I *LOVE* this scene. The Chief’s facial expressions just screams “Crashdown is an incompetent dumbass”. I wish they had left in the (as Ron Moore called it) ‘f-ck you salute’ part of the scene. “You’re out in the middle of everything, and the bad guys are watching. Whoever gets saluted is the highest-ranking guy. You don’t want to be saluted when they are trying to pick out who’s the guy they need to take down”.

 

(3) Another great scene. “Look, no disrespect, but like why are we always going uphill?” (lol). And I love that even though the Chief thinks that Crashdown is ‘insane in the membrane’ he is respecting his decision as the commanding officer.

 

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James Callis’ tweet to Aaron

I *LOVE* this tweet from James Callis to Aaron. It made me LOL.

James is referencing a conversation that Chief and Baltar have in the BATTLESTAR GALACTICA episode 2×03: Fragged.

Chief: Doc…let’s go. We’re moving out. Doc, you hear me? We’re moving out.

Baltar: I did hear you, Chief. I just don’t respond to the title “Doc.” A “dock” is a platform for loading and unloading material. My title is “doctor,”or “Mr. Vice president,” if you don’t mind.

Chief: You are loading, are you not?

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