Sweepstakes Winner Experiences The Star-Studded Punisher Los Angeles Premiere


GARDEN CITY, N.Y., April 13, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- NuBev, Ltd., in conjunction with Lions Gate Films, and General Nutrition Centers announces that the grand prize winner of The Punisher Premiere Sweepstakes won a trip for two to last night's star-studded Los Angeles premiere of the new motion picture by Marvel Entertainment and Lions Gate Films, The Punisher.

NuBev, Ltd., which is introducing The Punisher Energy Water Drink nationally through General Nutrition Centers, kicked off the sweepstakes with Lions Gate and GNC at The Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic Fitness Expo in Columbus, Ohio on March 5tth - 7th. Entries were made at the GNC Booth at the Arnold Classic Fitness Expo, and at the official Punisher Movie website: www.punisherthemovie.com. There will also be five second-prize winners who will receive Punisher theatrical posters signed by a cast member, and twenty third-prize winners who will receive a Punisher logo promotional t-shirt.

The Punisher, starring Thomas Jane as The Punisher, John Travolta, Rebecca Romijn-Stamos, and Roy Scheider, opens in theaters nationwide on April 16, 2004. The Punisher tells the story of Frank Castle (Thomas Jane), an FBI agent who goes underground to exact revenge on the evil crime lord, Howard Saint (John Travolta), that, in a failed attempt to kill the FBI agent, kills Castle's family instead.

The Punisher Energy Water Drink is a non-carbonated, flavored, and sweetened water drink, with a proprietary energy nutritional formula. The first flavor to be introduced is Punisher Punch, and is packaged in a 20 ounce, re-closable plastic bottle, with The Punisher logo prominently displayed on the bottle. When it comes to thirst and fatigue, Punisher Energy Water Drink is judge, jury, and executioner.

NuBev, Ltd. is an affiliate of Continental Beverage & Nutrition, Inc. (OTCBB:COBN)

This news release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, product and service demand and acceptance, changes in technology, economic conditions, the impact of competition and pricing, and government regulation and approvals. All such forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, and whether made by, or on behalf of Continental Beverage & Nutrition, are expressly qualified by these cautionary statements and any other cautionary statements which may accompany the forward-looking statements. In addition, Continental Beverage & Nutrition disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.



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 Energy Water Drink:

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