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LOS ANGELES, July 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Scorpion Computer Services today announced the spin-off of Scorpion Studios, Inc., a broadcast studio and film consultancy headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Following the success of </Scorpion>, the hit CBS television drama with over 26 million viewers and inspired by the life of Scorpion Computer Services founder, Walter O'Brien, Scorpion Studios has been engaged by three major studios.

In 2015, Scorpion Studios completed a deal with Sony's Columbia Pictures and will be credited as the technical advisers for the new movie, Spiderman Venom. Spiderman Venom will be the latest addition to the $8 billion Spiderman franchise.

For years as part of Scorpion Computer Services, Scorpion Studios has been tapped by Hollywood studios as the go-to experts for help with technical advice, script development and research on cyber security, hacking, virtual reality, cutting edge weapons, systems, military scenarios, vehicles and prop building and design. Scorpion Computer Services has provided its experts on demand--often within 48 hours--to clients in industries as diverse as nuclear energy, prison administration, USAF, NASA, SWAT, Navy Seals, private military contractors and the Army Corps of Engineers.

With the spin-off, Scorpion Studios announced the appointment of Josh Lawler to its board of directors. A foundational corporate and intellectual property partner in the law firm, Zuber Lawler & Del Deluca and alumnus of global law firm Skadden Arps Slate Meagher and Flom, Lawler represented Walter O'Brien in negotiations with Scooter Braun Productions and CBS for the TV show, </Scorpion>. "Sourcing real-world military, counter terrorism and law enforcement experience from Scorpion Computer Services, together with access to a truly amazing number of highly intelligent experts" said Lawler, "Scorpion Studios provides a wealth of cool ideas, gadgets and knowledge to enhance stories and character development and save months of research time."

Scorpion Studios' writers are also developing new action and drama television shows.

Following the spin-off, Scorpion Studios will focus on the entertainment business sector, and Scorpion Computer Services will continue to serve government, military and the Fortune 1000 companies. Scorpion Computer Services public-facing arm, ConciergeUp.com, will continue to serve funded problems for the general public.

ABOUT SCORPION STUDIOS, INC.

Scorpion Studios provides technical expertise, script development and research on cyber security, hacking, virtual reality, cutting edge weapons, systems, military scenarios, vehicles and props to major film studios and the entertainment business sector. Scorpion Studios applies real-world knowledge of science, math, and engineering concepts to bring a wealth of cool ideas, gadgets and knowledge to film and script production. Its clients include major film studios, including Sony's Columbia Pictures.

ABOUT SCORPION COMPUTER SERVICES, INC.

Scorpion Computer Services is the internationally recognized problem-solving consultancy led by Walter O'Brien (AKA "Scorpion"). For over two decades, Scorpion Computer Services has contributed to the greater good by managing geniuses as they transform Scorpion client ideas into reality. From national security to rescuing failing businesses, Scorpion Computer Services acts as the brain power behind solving global issues, proving "smart is cool."

Scorpion Computer Services also offers its services through the general public through ConciergeUp.com, a global think tank-for-hire that provides on-demand intelligence as a concierge service for any funded need.