GARDEN CITY, N.Y., April 27, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- NuBev, Ltd., an affiliate of Continental Beverage & Nutrition, Inc. (OTCBB:COBN), announces that 3-D images of The Punisher Energy Water Drink may be seen at www.punisherenergy.com. The Punisher Energy Water Drink is a non-carbonated, flavored, and sweetened water drink, with a proprietary nutritional energy 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.
Lions Gate Entertainment and Marvel Entertainment introduced The Punisher starring Thomas Jane, John Travolta, Rebecca Romijn-Stamos, and Roy Scheider, 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. Since opening, the film has grossed app. $25 million and has consistently built strong word of mouth to capitalize and expand upon its comic book following, and build a strong brand base in the financially powerful 18-34 male demographic.
The interactive official Punisher Movie website: www.punisherthemovie.com, has been one of the most visited websites on the internet, hosting the Punisher Premier Sweepstakes ("contest" link at the homepage bottom), and listing Punisher Energy Water Drink, General Nutrition Centers, and NuBev, amongst its promotional partners ("partners" link at the homepage bottom).
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.
For information about Punisher Energy Water Drink: 516-222-0038 Email: info@punisherenergy.com, info@nubev.com For Continental Beverage & Nutrition Investor Relations: J. Pollack & Company, Inc. Phone: 561-731-2215 info@palmbeachpr.com or at the company: 516-222-0100 or email: info@continentalbeverage.com