Skyfall to be 007's first adventure in IMAX
In Skyfall, Bond's loyalty to M is tested as her past comes back to haunt her. As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost.
Skyfall marks the return of Daniel Craig as Ian Fleming's James Bond 007, as well as Judi Dench reprising her role as M. The film also stars franchise newcomers Ralph Fiennes, Javier Bardem and Naomie Harris. The film is directed by Sam Mendes from a screenplay written by Neal Purvis & Robert Wade and John Logan. Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli are producers.
"Skyfall will be the cool, must-see event release of the fall, and releasing the film in IMAX only reinforces that," said Rory Bruer, President, Worldwide Distribution for Sony Pictures Worldwide Marketing and Distribution.
"It is fitting that with Skyfall marking the 50th Anniversary of the James Bond franchise, we celebrate in epic style and what could be more larger-than-life than IMAX joining the festivities," said Gary Barber and Roger Birnbaum, Co-Chairman and Chief Executive Officers of MGM.
"It is an honor and a privilege to be a part of this legendary franchise, whose iconic characters and electrifying action will only be amplified in the IMAX format," said Greg Foster, Chairman and President, IMAX Filmed Entertainment. "We are excited to rejoin forces with our friends at Sony Pictures Entertainment and MGM and so pleased to work with Michael G. Wilson, Barbara Broccoli, and Sam Mendes to bring their vision to IMAX and Bond fans around the world."
The IMAX release of Skyfall will be digitally re-mastered into the image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience® with proprietary IMAX DMR® (Digital Re-mastering) technology. The crystal-clear images coupled with IMAX's customized theatre geometry and powerful digital audio create a unique environment that will make audiences feel as if they are in the movie.
Skyfall comes to theaters November 9th, 2012 and stars Ralph Fiennes, Daniel Craig, Helen McCrory, Javier Bardem, Tonia Sotiropoulou, Bérénice Marlohe, Judi Dench, Naomie Harris. The film is directed by Sam Mendes.
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Sean
This will be great in IMAX! I cannot wait for it!
3 months agoby @themoviefanaticFlag
felipe-11
@mike-buckley Unfortunately it doesn't say anything about being filmed in IMAX, only released in IMAX, like they did with Fast Five.
It's still awesome to see it in a huge screen, but it won't look as good as some of the scenes in M:I-4
3 months agoby @felipe-11Flag
Furankisan
Cool. Yeah they took a hint form MI4 but why not, this franchise deserves it. And looking forward to that huge BR box set coming later this year. $199 on amazon. Hell yeah!
3 months agoby @frank-ballFlag
Mike Buckley
Great news that this will be the first James Bond movie filmed in IMAX! I'm a HUGE fan of the Bond movies. Daniel Craig's doing a great job!
3 months agoby @mike-buckleyFlag
ChiRep_1
Oh healthy!
3 months agoby @ChiRep-1Flag
SherlockHolmes2009
Sweet
3 months agoby @SherlockHolmes2009Flag
TheDude1
Too bad it won't be filmed in IMAX. Would make it a lot better.
3 months agoby @thedude1Flag
Photoman
must see
3 months agoby @photomanFlag
Lord McLovin of MovieWeb
YEEESSSSS!!!!!!
3 months agoby @ghostmanFlag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
Nice!
3 months agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag