Headliners Entertainment Group, Inc. Effects a One-for-1,000 Reverse Split


MONTCLAIR, N.J., March 16, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Headliners Entertainment Group, Inc. (OTCBB:HLNR) announced today that, effective at the close of business on March 16, 2005, there will be a one-for-1,000 reverse split of its common stock. Fractional shares resulting from the reverse split will be purchased on the basis of $8.00 per share. Commencing on March 17, 2005, the common stock of the Company will be listed for trading on the OTB Bulletin Board under the symbol 'HLEG'.

About Headliners Entertainment Group Inc.

Headliners owns and operates Rascals Comedy Club one of the premier comedy clubs in the United States, drawing upon its respected national recognition and rich history of providing the highest quality comedic entertainment in the industry. Currently, the company prides itself on its ability to employ successful entertainers at its growing chain of venues, both in its stand-alone and hotel-based operations. The company is also its final stage of an acquisition of 6 dance clubs to add to its revenue.

For further information, visit www.rascals.net or contact Ed Rodriguez at 973-233-1233

The information in this Press Release includes certain "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Safe Harbor provisions of Federal Securities Laws. Investors are cautioned that such statements are based upon assumptions that in the future may prove not to have been accurate and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, including the future financial performance of the Company. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in its forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations or any of its forward-looking statements will provide to be correct. Factors that could cause results to differ include, but are not limited to successful performances of internal plans, the impact of competitors, and general economic risks and uncertainties.







Ed Rodriguez
973-233-1233
www.rascalscomedyclub.com