Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Code Z: The Series (by Taj Jackson) with Slim K as a Zombie!!

Taj Jackson -- Tito's oldest son, Michael Jackson's nephew and 3T member has directed a zombie series. Titled "Code Z: The Series". Slim Khezri, Omer Bhatti, T-Rio (Thaisa, Thaina, and Thayana Sco), Randy Jackson Jr., Taryll Jackson, TJ Jackson, Debbie Jackson and many more Michael Jackson/ Jackson Family friends helped, worked or played Zombie in this exciting fun project !!!

About Code Z:
The Zombie apocalypse has begun and spreading quick through the country. The only chance of survival now lies in the hands of Brazilian triplets: Katelyn, Hayley, and Lena. The fiercest, sultriest, fearless trio who fights evil with a strong left hook. Three sisters destined for a powerful journey.



Lena, Hayley and Katelyn are not only triplet sisters, they are also human/zombie hybrids. At first, their partial immunity to the Zombie Virus is a huge mystery to everyone including them. However, they later discover that their biological mother had a very rare blood disease and during the triplets birth, she died, and the three of them inherited their third of her disease. What seemed like a family curse growing up was actually a blessing. When the zombie outbreak hit, this rare disease made each of their bloods able to peacefully coexist with the Zombie Virus. That immunity successfully kept their human half safe even though they are technically still infected. They must now learn how to live with and control the virus buried deep inside them. Once they learn how to control this virus, they will be able to use its strengths to their advantage. Now Lena, Hayley and Katelyn dedicate their lives hunting down the undead and looking for any survivors of the recent zombie apocalypse.



Technical information:
- Shot on the RED camera;
- Edited with FINAL CUT PRO;
- Sound Design done with PRO TOOLS and LOGIC PRO;
- Lighting provided by KINO FLO (special thanks to Thomas Jacob);
- Composited on SHAKE, NUKE, and ADOBE AFTER FX;
- Tracked with Mocha 2;
- 3D : MAYA and CINEMA 4D.

Code Z is dedicated to MICHAEL JACKSON.*
Code Z : The Series is a completely independent production. Thanks for your support.
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(message by Taj Jackson)

"After this, we're doing films."

Those were the final words my uncle Michael would ever say to me. It was at the end of our family day at a Beverly Hills Indian restaurant. While I was saying my goodbyes to the rest of my family, I went up to my uncle and hugged him. I told him that I loved him and that I was proud of him and proud to be his nephew. I also said I would see him soon because I was planning to go to the UK to see his shows. He responded by saying that he loved me more. He then paused, looked me straight in the eyes and said, "after this, we're doing films."

That was our master game plan. You see, my uncle had another huge passion besides music... that was film directing. We would always talk about making films together, me and him, we were going to be a 1-2 Jackson power combo. That's what I loved about my uncle. You truly believed like you could do anything when you were with him. He made you feel like that. He was so inspirational. Since he's been gone, a huge hole exists for me. One that can never be filled. An emotional, spiritual, and mental hole. The only thing that helps, is knowing that I am doing exactly what he would want me to do. Doing what he taught me to do…. and that's film. And that's why Code Z is so important to me. It's about a promise. A promise to direct films. A simple promise that I made to my uncle, who was and always will be the greatest.

I know someone could say that Code Z is just a zombie series. But it's much more than that too. It's the official start to my film career... when I finally stopped talking about it and started doing it.

I really want to thank all of you for helping me keep that promise.

Taj
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ONLINE LINKS:
http://www.codeztheseries.com/
http://www.tajjackson.com/
http://www.youtube.com/user/codeztheseries
http://vimeo.com/codez
http://twitter.com/codeztheseries
http://www.facebook.com/codeztheseries

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Friday, October 15, 2010

50 Questions w/ Slim K by POPSugarNews (UK)




1. What time did you get up this morning? - 7.30 am (went to bed by 3, still tired, ugh)

2. How do you like your steak cooked? - Extra well done (to burned)

3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? - Despicable Me

4. What is your favorite TV show? - Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations / Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern / Modern Family and some News stuff

5. If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be? - California (where I currently reside)

6. What did you have for breakfast? - Fresh coffee, little pancakes, eggs w/ smoked turkey, red/ green peppers, onions. -- grapes, strawberries, bananas, raspberries, date

7. What is your favorite cuisine? - All kinds of things European / Asian / American / Middle East / African .. too much variety

8. What foods do you dislike? - Watch Bizarre Foods or anything Pork ..ugh

9. Favorite Place to Eat? - Lazy Dog Cafe or Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant

10. Favorite dressing? - Olive Oil and vinegar

11.What kind of vehicle do you drive? - Jeep Grand Cherokee

12. What are your favorite clothes? - Business-casual. Which just means that I can wear something to work and not have to change for an event afterwards.

13. Where would you visit if you had the chance? - The far east (Japan, China, Singapore, Thailand etc)

14. Cup 1/2 empty or 1/2 full? - 1/2 full

15. Where would you want to retire? - California (where I currently reside)

16. Favorite time of day? - Early morning / Afternoon / Evening / Late late Night ;o)

17. Where were you born? - Lübeck Hansestadt, Germany

18. What is your favorite sport to watch? - Soccer

19. Who do you think will not tag you back? - I dunno, Haters perhaps .. Who knows? don't care really.

20. Do you believe in Yourself? - Yes, of course I do

21. Are You a Democrat or Republican? I'm somewhere in between, there are some good things here and there in both parties (ideas). i consider myself an independent!

22. Are you satisfied with your life? - Always room for improvement. Can't imagine complacency. I hate mediocrity.

23. Are you a morning person or a night person? - A very late night

24. Do you have any pets? - No

25. If you only had one day to live, who would you spend it with? - With the one I love hmmmmm

26. What did you want to be when you were little? - An Entertainer always (a clown, an actor, a pop star)

27. What is your best childhood memory? - Pretending to be singer in my room, singing to pillows and teddy bears songs of Duran Duran and Kajagoogoo *lol

28. Are you a cat or dog person? - Not interested in pets (but if, a Dog)

29. Are you married? - Are you? would like to marry me?

30. Always wear your seat belt? - Always

31. Been in a car accident? - Yes, it was a heavy one too .. long long time ago in Tunisia when I was kid. I remember it very vividly, it was miracle that I got away unharmed.

32. Any pet peeves? - Inconsiderate, dump, ignorant, condescending A** hole douche bags

33. Favorite Pizza Toppings? - mix of sun dried tomato/ chipotle and roasted red bell pepper sauce, topped with red onions, tuna, cherry tomatoes & olives.

34. Favorite Flower? - Sunflowers and Red Roses

35. Favorite ice cream? - Rum-Raisin or Walnuts/ Almonds

36. Are you a Sexual person? - Yes, why? You wanna get down later? *lol

37. How much Money do you have? - None of your beeswax.

38. Best Physical feature? - I'm very confident and quite satisfied with my looks and body (more than ever today), i probably guess my eyes and lips!

39. Sounds that turn you on? - The sensual whisper and breath of my babe in my ear

40. Words you dislike? - The N* word, it should be banned everywhere ..AND YES even from Hip Hop as well ... it's such a dumb word!

41. Do you Smoke? - occasionally and socially ... sometimes a nice Cigar

42. Chocolate or Vanilla? - Dark Chocolate

43. Scents you like? - The skin of my babe, the air after the rain, fresh cut grass and fresh brewed coffee ..hmmmm

44. Do you Shower Daily? - Of course, twice (mornings and before bed) .. I hope you too *lol

45. Do you think you are Attractive? - That's for others to Judge! I do believe and think so

46. Are You a Star? - I don't know, am I? That's for others to Judge! I just do my thing

47. Are you silly? - I'm Humorous, sarcastic, funny and childlike not childish though, you know Betty Davis once said “we artists are rather peculiar and childlike, not childish ” I agree!

48. Number of Drugs I have taken? - None, I would never poison my body, don't really care for drugs unless you count a little wine and a good cigar once in awhile a drug, then perhaps yes .. is Sex a drug? cause I'm always horny *lol

49. What Interests You? - Art, Film, Music, Books, Philosophy, Drama, Science, Theology, Photography, Theater, Fashion, History, Politics, Nature, Cooking, Wine, Traveling, Archeology, Egyptology, Poetry, Design, Entertainment, Documentaries, Architecture, Video Games.

50. What type of Girls do you prefer? - Wow, that's an odd question. I don't have a specific type, no matter what race and what nationality to me, I pay attention more to certain characteristics, like humor, style, class, an open mind, sophistication, wide range of common knowledge and common sense. To me now that's sexy, that's what sparks the magic, long story short: Personality is the key!!!

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Bonus Question: How do you want to Die? - Oh wow, that's a serious one, hmm.. no worries, peaceful, I hope and wish to get very very old, healthy, fulfilled and independent. Surrounded only by the ones I love the most, it should be a pleasant passing. *With a SMILE ;o))

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Slim K's Open Up Your Heart -- (*New much anticipated single Out Now)

The much anticipated heartfelt new single "Open Up Your Heart" about love, humanity and connection is out now on iTunes USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and All Europe (France, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Holland, Spain, Greece, Norway, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria etc.) HERE




Amazon: HERE
Napster: HERE

as well on Rhapsody, MediaNet, Shockhound, Spotify, Nokia, Zune, eMusic,
Thumbplay, IMVU, Tower Records (Japan) and many more ...










Check the edited video version of the song:

WATCH MUSIC VIDEO

Open Up Your Heart by Slim K
© 2010 doubaJen Records for U.S. and International

Filmed on location in Santa Clarita, Santa Monica
and Los Angeles (CA., USA)
Directed and produced by Slim Khezri
Camera Assistant: Tarek Laziz Khezri
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Lyrics by Slim Khezri (ASCAP)
Vocals and Background by Slim Khezri
Music by Stefan Schaper
Produced by Stefan Schaper and Slim Khezri
Executive Producer: Stefan Schaper
Recorded in Hamburg, Germany
Mixed in Hamburg, Germany and Los Angeles, USA
Cover Art Design by Slim Khezri and Fabu
Label: doubaJen Records
Production: 2001, 2002, 2010
© 2010 doubaJen Records for U.S. and International
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Available on iTunes, Amazon, Napster, Rhapsody and more.
UPC: 859704489853
Album Number(TC Song #): TCAAR1068712
Genre: Pop

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Thursday, October 7, 2010

Slim K "Open Up Your Heart" single cover art revealed

The cover art for the new single for Slim K's "Open Up Your Heart" was revealed online today. It was designed by Slim Khezri and Fabu earlier this summer in Los Angeles, Slim had created 6 designs all together and picked this one for the cover. The single is scheduled for release (digitally) on October 12, 2010.

The Music Video World Premiere is scheduled for Sunday, October 10, 2010.



Single Production Info:

Lyrics by Slim Khezri (ASCAP)
Vocals and Background by Slim Khezri
Music by Stefan Schaper
Produced by Stefan Schaper and Slim Khezri
Executive Producer: Stefan Schaper
Recorded in Hamburg, Germany
Mixed in Hamburg, Germany and Los Angeles, USA
Cover Art Design by Slim Khezri and Fabu
Label: doubaJen Records
Production: 2001, 2002, 2010
© 2010 doubaJen Records for U.S. and International

UPC: 859704489853
Album Number(TC Song #): TCAAR1068712
Genre: Pop

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Slim K Opens His Heart! (PRESS RELEASE) **New Single


PRESS RELEASE (Tuesday September 21st, 2010 / 03:00 PM PST)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE



SOURCE: DoubaJen Records (Los Angeles, CA. USA)

LOS ANGELES, Sep. 21 /PRNewswire/POPSugarNews Int. — DoubaJen Records is excited to announce the release of Slim K' s first single in over two years (since "Burn The Disco"), set for October 12, 2010 - titled: "Open Up Your Heart" (Music Video World Premiere, Oct. 10, 2010 / Midnight). The single showcases Slim K's co-producing skills and songwriting ability. A more mature and serious sounding with a deep-meaning, positive and uplifting lyrics paired with a fresh uptempo driven beat, a bit mellow, a bit melodic, transporting listeners with a rich tone mixed with the immediate charm of pop music.

"Open Up Your Heart" will be available through all major digital music stores: iTunes (USA, Australia/N.Z., Canada, UK/European Union, Japan, Mexico), Rhapsody, Napster, eMusic, IMVU, Amazon MP3, Lala, Shockhound, Amie Street, LimeWire Store, Nokia Music Store — on CD on Amazon On Demand.

Open Up Your Heart by Slim K
Release Date: 12-Oct-2010
Label: ℗ doubaJen Records
TC# Song ID: TCAAR1068712
UPC: 859704489853
Primary Genre: Pop

Slim K — (Slim Khezri) is an international, diverse and well-experienced Artist. A Renaissance man in Music (ASCAP), Film (Screen Actors Guild eligible), Writing, Photography and Design for more than twenty years. Slim of Tunisian origin and dual Citizen (Tunisian- German), was born on Tuesday July 18th, late 20th Century in the Hansestadt Lübeck in Germany. Raised in both Timmendorfer Strand and Lübeck in Nothern Germany and spent seven of his teen years in Tunis and Jendouba in Tunisia (North Africa). Slim currently resides in Los Angeles, CA. USA. Aside from his many talents, Slim is a superb cook and also fluent in German, Arabic, English, French and conversational in Turkish.

Slim K has worked and performed previously w/ Nsync, Fall Out Boy, The Backstreet Boys, Snoop Dogg, Britney Spears, KRS-One, Panic! At The Disco, Michael Jackson and many more. Slim has appeared in countless television productions, theatre and movies in the United States and Europe (Angels & Demons, The Rudi Carrell Show, Article 301, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, Beethoven's Fidelio, 1000 Ways to Die, Arabella, Hannah Montana: The Movie, Unlocking Ancient Secrets of the Bible, Nip/Tuck, Verdi's Otello, Kerner, Mission Hollywood, Gong Show, Gene Simmons: Family Jewels, The Sexaholic and many more.)



Detailed Resume/ Info http://resumes.actorsaccess.com/slimkhezri
For more information please contact SLIMKCONTACT@GMAIL.COM
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SOURCE: DoubaJen Records (Los Angeles, CA. USA)