Press Release - For Release Immediately AMATEUR SCI-FI PARODY CHALLENGES HOLLYWOOD Seven years in the making, the Finnish sci-fi parody STAR WRECK: IN THE PIRKINNING will be released on October 1 for free distribution on the Internet, at www.starwreck.com. The feature-length movie tells the thrilling story of spaceship captain Pirk, who declares himself Emperor and brings the entire world under an iron fist. His lust for power and lebensraum take him all the way beyond the universe and into a parallel reality, where he finds himself at odds with Commander Sherrypie and his space station. The showdown of the century begins. Star Wreck: In the Pirkinning is the product of a core group of five, headed by producer/visual effects supervisor/lead actor Samuli Torssonen. The team includes talented amateurs and a handful of professionals, including Kari Väänänen from the motion picture Amazon. The movie has received the acclaim of both audiences and critics. In the Pirkinning is the stand-alone sixth installment in the movie series Star Wreck, available on the Internet, created by producer Samuli Torssonen. What makes the movie special are the gorgeous visual effects, original sense of humor, and free Internet distribution. This has given it viewers around the world, and even given rise to fan-made spin-off short films. The movie will be released with English subtitles. Publicity material about the movie is available at www.starwreck.com/press Star Wreck on Internet Movie Database http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0472566/ The production team of Star Wreck will be happy to give interviews about the movie. CONTACT INFORMATION: Timo Vuorensola Director Star Wreck: In the Pirkinning Tel. +358-40-5888972 timo.vuorensola@pp.inet.fi www.starwreck.com