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In-Three / NuVision Technology Will Be Made Available Initially for 2,300 Screens Nationwide MORRISTOWN, N.J., Feb. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Access Integrated Technologies, Inc. ("AccessIT" or the "Company") (AMEX:AIX) today announced that its Christie/AIX unit has agreed to install the necessary hardware enabling its exhibitor customers to begin showing 3D movies on all digitally- equipped screens through a non-exclusive agreement with In-Three, Inc. (http://www.in-three.com/) and NuVision Technologies (http://www.nuvisiontechnologies.com/). The agreement calls for the installation of Infra-Red Emitters provided by NuVision for its entire first- year Christie/AIX deployment of digital cinema systems, covering approximately 2,300 screens nationwide. In-Three has developed and successfully demonstrated a proprietary technology that converts any traditional 2D content, including first-run motion pictures into high-quality 3D imagery without eye fatigue enabling it to be watched for hours. Its "Dimensionalization(R)" technology was featured at ShoWest, the entertainment industry's largest tradeshow in March 2005, highlighted by a demonstration hosted by some of the world's best-known film directors including George Lucas, Peter Jackson, Randal Kleiser, Robert Rodriguez and James Cameron. Movies "Dimensionalized(R)" utilizing In-Three's 3D technology work with both special infra-red-controlled "active shutter" 3D glasses from NuVision or the Z-filter system recently deployed for Disney's "Chicken Little" release. Because the In-Three/NuVision active 3D shutter glasses do not require special silver screens, added projection hardware, or licensing agreements with exhibitors, Christie/AIX can provide this capability at no cost while still permitting the exhibitor to add additional 3D technologies later on if deemed necessary. Under terms of the new agreement, In-Three in cooperation with its 3D eyewear partner NuVision, will provide AccessIT and participating exhibitors with the required enabling technology, including infra-red emitters, 3D glasses (starter set), and 3D test & sample content, without charge. Exhibitors electing to deploy the technology can purchase the active 3D shutter glasses directly from NuVision. As a vendor-neutral technology provider, AccessIT also intends to work with other 3D technology companies to offer its exhibitor partners flexibility in choosing from multiple solutions. "One of digital cinema's core attractions is its ability to provide viewers with an unmatched visual experience -- and 3D is one of several unique applications of this technology. Viewing 3D images on large movie screens at 2K resolution is an experience that can not be replicated at home. Through the use of technology such as In-Three's Dimensionalization(R) process, movies of all types, both new and old, can now easily provide audiences with a new entertainment experience," commented Russell Wintner, president and chief operating officer of AccessIT's Digital Media Division. "This agreement also furthers our goal of making available to exhibitors a complete range of ancillary products and technologies for capitalizing on the vast potential of digital cinema." Michael Kaye, President and CEO of In-Three, Inc. said: "We are very pleased to be working with AccessIT, along with our 3D glasses partner NuVision, to help provide exhibitors with 3D ready digital theatres. This is a joint commitment between AccessIT, In-Three, and NuVision, that will bring the benefits of 3D technology to moviegoers nationwide. We are very impressed with the strategy and commitment of AccessIT and their ability to accelerate the wide-scale adoption of digital cinema. Exhibitors are going to be pleasantly surprised when they realize that their newly installed AccessIT digital cinema equipment is actually capable and ready to show 3D movies." AccessIT's Christie/AIX unit serves as the funding vehicle and administrator for the company's 4,000-screen digital cinema rollout plan expanded significantly from the total originally announced in June 2005. Christie/AIX will act as the financing intermediary between content-owners -- major studios and independent distributors, among others -- and exhibitors who will receive turnkey Digital Cinema systems that conform with the DCI Technical Specification, including Christie DLP Cinema(R) projectors and related hardware and software. Access Integrated Technologies, Inc. (AccessIT) is the industry leader in offering a fully managed storage and electronic delivery service for owners and distributors of digital content to movie theaters and other venues. Its studio-backed 4,000 screen ongoing deployment of digital systems is the first and the largest of its kind in the world. Supported by a robust platform of fail-safe Internet data centers, AccessIT is able to leverage the market- leading role of its Theatrical Distribution System (TDS) with its innovative digital delivery capabilities and in-theatre software systems to provide the highest level of technology available to enable the emerging Digital Cinema industry to transition from film without changing workflows. For more information on AccessIT, visit http://www.accessitx.com/. About In-Three, Inc. In-Three was founded in 1999 by Michael C. Kaye, its President and CEO. In-Three has developed a patented technology known as Dimensionalization(R) that converts any original 2D movie content into fully realistic 3D, but without the traditional 3D eye strain or fatigue. Each and every shot is dimensionally choreographed by In-Three for the most complete 3D realism. In-Three's 3D movies can comfortably be watched for hours. In-Three's Dimensionalized(R) 3D movies can be from any familiar and recognizable ("classic") movies (black and white or color) as well as first-run features. Dimensionalization(R) is a significant new post production tool for film makers and the studios and coincides perfectly with the roll out timing of 3D digital cinema. Aside from In-Three's primary business of Dimensionalizing movies into 3D, it has also partnered with NuVision Technologies for the purpose of developing affordable active 3D glasses for theatres. In-Three is a fast growing company with now over 200 employees headquartered in its 3 story 40,000 square foot facility located in Westlake Village, CA as well as its Agoura Hills, CA facility. About NuVision Technologies, LLC NuVision Technologies, LLC has developed a line of rugged, low-cost, and washable active stereoscopic glasses designed specifically for use with digital 3D movies. Early versions of these glasses have been used at most of the cinema industry demonstrations of 3D since ShoWest 2005 and are being used by major studios to view 2D to 3D movie conversions being done by In-Three, Inc. NuVision Technologies, LLC was founded in 2005 by Boyd MacNaughton, President and CEO of MacNaughton, Inc., a leading worldwide supplier of stereoscopic display systems for the professional marketplace. NuVision Technologies, LLC is located in Beaverton, Oregon. Safe Harbor Statement Investors and readers are cautioned that certain statements contained in this document, as well as some statements in periodic press releases and some oral statements of AccessIT officials during presentations about AccessIT, along with AccessIT's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including AccessIT's registration statements, quarterly reports on Form 10-QSB and annual report on Form 10-KSB, are "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "Act"). Forward-looking statements include statements that are predictive in nature, which depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, which include words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "could," "might," "believes," "seeks," "estimates" or similar expressions. In addition, any statements concerning future financial performance (including future revenues, earnings or growth rates), ongoing business strategies or prospects, and possible future actions, which may be provided by AccessIT's management, are also forward-looking statements as defined by the Act. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and projections about future events and are subject to various risks, uncertainties and assumptions about AccessIT, its technology, economic and market factors and the industries in which AccessIT does business, among other things. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and AccessIT undertakes no specific obligation or intention to update these statements after the date of this release. Contact: Suzanne Tregenza Moore Michael Glickman AccessIT The Dilenschneider Group 55 Madison Avenue 212.922.0900 Suite 300 Morristown, NJ 07960 973.290.0080 http://www.accessitx.com/ Gary Friedman, Vice President Public Relations In-Three, Inc. 805-413-7563 http://www.in-three.com/ DATASOURCE: Access Integrated Technologies, Inc. CONTACT: Suzanne Tregenza Moore of AccessIT, +1-973-290-0080; or Michael Glickman of The Dilenschneider Group, +1-212-922-0900; or Gary Friedman, Vice President Public Relations of In-Three, Inc., +1-805-413-7563, Web site: http://www.accessitx.com/ http://www.in-three.com/ http://www.nuvisiontechnologies.com/

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