James Bond becomes 003-D

Jan 12, 2010, 10:11 GMT

The new James Bond film will be in 3-D.

The next instalment in the British spy movie franchise - which stars Daniel Craig as 007 - has been delayed because bosses reportedly want the movie to utilise new three-dimensional technology.

An insider said: "The 23rd Bond movie has been put back a few months and that has given them the time to prepare to film it in 3-D. Everyone involved in the project is really excited because it will take the franchise in a new direction."

The as yet untitled project had already bee delayed due to issues surrounding the impending sale of MGM Studios.

Producer Michael G. Wilson previously said: "Our timeline's a little up in the air, so we have to be flexible. We just don't know enough about the situation to comment, but we know it's uncertain."

Sam Mendes - who won an Oscar for his debut feature 'American Beauty' - is also reportedly set to direct the film.

Sara Keene, Sam's publicist, confirmed he had met representatives of the Bond franchise to discuss the possibility of him helming the movie but is adamant nothing has been finalised.

She said: "I can confirm that he has had a meeting, but Sam always has lots of projects on the table that he might direct next. Sam's method is to have a number of projects as possible next films and at some point confirm which film he's going to do."