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The Bigger Picture's Kidtoons And HIT Entertainment Present Thomas And Friends™: The Great Discovery Movie In Familyfriendly Matinees At Theatres Nationwide

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Kidtoons Film Inc., a division of The Bigger Picture, an AccessIT company (NASDAQ: AIXD), in conjunction with HIT ENTERTAINMENT, presents THOMAS AND FRIENDS: THE GREAT DISCOVERY, making its theatrical debut in July 2008 as part of Kidtoons' family matinee series at movie theatres across the United States. Participating theatres include National Amusements, Abingdon Cinemall, Allen, Atlas, Emagine, Marquee, Neighborhood, AccessIT's Pavilion Theatre, Rave Motion Pictures, Republic Theatre Group, Showplace and UltraStar. To find specific theatres and show times, please visit www.thomasandfriends.com/greatdiscovery.

Thomas & Friends: The Great Discovery will be featured in KIDTOONS exclusively in July, prior to the September 9th DVD release from Lionsgate® and HIT Entertainment. In this movie young engineers will meet a new engine named Stanley and follow Thomas on his greatest adventure yet, as the #1 engine puffs into new and uncharted territory. Additionally, THOMAS AND FRIENDS: THE GREAT DISCOVERY movie also introduces five new original songs, including the new sing-along video "Thomas You're the Leader," and features Pierce Brosnan as the narrator.

THOMAS AND FRIENDS: THE GREAT DISCOVERY is the latest theatrical matinee to be released by Kidtoons.

About Thomas & Friends

Thomas & Friends invites children to enter a world of imagination through the tracks of a train and the words of a story. Thomas the Tank Engine was created by a father for his son more than 60 years ago. Today, families in more than 145 countries enjoy fun and adventure with their engine friends while experiencing timeless life lessons of discovery, friendship and cooperation. Thomas & Friends is making tracks to great destinations on PBS KIDS® and PBS KIDS Sprout℠. For more information about the world of Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends, please visit www.thomasandfriends.com.

About Kidtoons Kidtoons
specializes in bringing new, G-rated movies to theatres for kids and families at weekend matinees at cineplexes around the country. With a different movie released each month, along with music videos and cartoon shorts, Kidtoons provides parents with a reliable source of kid-friendly entertainment on the big screen. To further the fun and games, KIDTOONS often gives out stickers, temporary tattoos, activity books or toys as children leave the theater. Each movie plays every Saturday and Sunday for one month, with a new movie every month, providing year-round family entertainment.

By allowing the parents of children 3-8 to enjoy the theatre experience without worrying about noise or fussing, KIDTOONS is introducing a whole new audience to the theatre experience!

Kidtoons partner content is delivered to theatres via satellite wherever possible via AccessIT's 254 site satellite network which reaches 40 states around the U.S. Recent Kidtoons movie events include Sesame Street: Dinosaurs, National Geographic's Big Summer Safari, Care Bears Grizzle-ly Adventures, Strawberry Shortcake Let's Dance and Bob the Builder: On Site - Roads and Bridges. For a complete list of theaters showing Kidtoons, visit www.kidtoonfilms.com.

Kidtoons partner content is delivered to theatres via satellite wherever possible via AccessIT's 254 site satellite network which reaches 40 states around the U.S.

About The Bigger Picture
The Bigger Picture is a leader in the digital distribution of entertainment targeted to specific audiences. The programs include Kidtoons, G-rated movies for kids on the weekends, world-renowned operas from the San Francisco Opera, animé films for teen and college audiences, inspirational faith-based movies, concerts and High Octane Sports. The Bigger Picture has released more than 60 movies digitally. For more information, visit www.kidtoonfilms.com and www.thebiggerpicture.us.

About AccessIT
Access Integrated Technologies, Inc. (AccessIT) is the global leader in providing integrated solutions for digital cinema. The Company's ground-breaking digital cinema networked services along with its Library Management Server™ and Theatre Command Center™ have enabled theaters across the United States to play more than seven million digital 2-D and 3-D showings of Hollywood features to date. Access Integrated Technologies® and AccessIT™ are trademarks of Access Integrated Technologies, Inc. For more information on AccessIT, visit www.accessitx.com. [AIXD-G]