LOS ANGELES, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 10/26/09 -- SCG International, a U.S.-based global provider of fully integrated, domestic and international security services, today announced it has signed an agreement with Paradigm and will be represented exclusively by the talent agency for film and television technical consulting.

"SCG International is one of the foremost authorities in security and risk management, and provides training to all branches of the U.S. military as well as other government agencies," said Richard Caleel, the agent representing SCG International at Paradigm. "Whether weapons handling, fight scene choreography, assault team operations or espionage tactics, SCG International can provide invaluable consulting assistance that will greatly enhance the realism of any project."

SCG International is the only film and television technical consulting client represented by Paradigm.

"Today's audiences are more sophisticated than ever before and expect their entertainment to be authentic," said Jamie Smith, CEO of SCG International. "We work with producers and directors to make their film and television projects accurate, technically correct and tactically sound."

Since its founding in 1992, Paradigm has established itself as a leading entertainment talent agency, guiding the careers of an elite roster of actors, musical artists, directors, writers and producers. Led by chairman Sam Gores, the agency has carved out a distinctive niche in the entertainment landscape and earned a reputation for putting artists' interests above all else. Paradigm's select yet diverse client list allows it to effectively compete with other large agencies while guaranteeing personalized attention to every client. With offices in Los Angeles, New York City, Monterey, California and Nashville, Tennessee, Paradigm provides representation to clients across its motion picture, television, music, comedy and personal appearances, theater, books, new media, commercial and physical production departments. Some of Paradigm's clients include Philip Seymour Hoffman, Katherine Heigl, Coldplay, Black Eyed Peas and television shows such as "Desperate Housewives" and "24."

SCG International is a global provider of fully integrated domestic and international peace and stability operations services to both the government and private sectors, and is recognized as a world leader in risk mitigation, intelligence support and training. Established in 1996, the organization offers clients practical solutions to promote stability and resolve conflict no matter how large or small. SCG International clients include Fortune 500 companies, entertainment and media conglomerates, financial institutions, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Intelligence agencies, the U.S. Department of Defense, the U.S. Army, U.S. Naval Special Warfare, the U.S. Marine Corps and high-profile individuals including dignitaries, politicians, celebrities, athletes, corporate executives, media personalities and other public figures.