James Bond goes IMAX

U.S. James Bond fans will get full sensory overload when the newest film, "Skyfall," comes out in the IMAX format in the fall, Sony Pictures said. "Skyfall," directed by Sam Mendes and currently wrapping up in London, will be released to IMAX movie houses and international theatres simultaneously Oct. 26. It will then be released domestically Nov. 9, Variety said this week. The IMAX format was developed in Canada and offers images of far greater size and resolution than average film systems. It does not offer an embedded soundtrack as normal film does. Instead it offers separate six-channel 35mm magnetic film which is synchronized to the film making for greater impact. The 23rd James Bond film stars Javier Bardhem opposite Daniel Craig's 007 which gives us insight into M's (Dame Judy Dench) past and Bond's loyal attempt to help her deal with problems that come back to haunt her.