More Gunbarrel Shots Point to November 2012 For Next Bond Film

So, we actually might get the new James Bond film for November 2012? As if that year wasn't already stuffed with enough big genre tentpoles? If that's the end of the world, at the very least we'll have been entertained – unless they all suck.

Following up on those David Arnold "We're back on" statements, Kate Winslet, of all people, confirms her estranged husband Sam Mendes is back on-track to direct Bond 3 (not Bond 23, kiddos – Are you calling The Dark Knight Rises "Batman 7?" Exactly!) to the Daily Mail:

"Sam is doing the next Bond film, all being well, and we’ll all be in England if that happens. It’s such a massive commitment for him and it’s not fair for him to commute backwards and ­forwards to New York from ­London. It would be impossible. The children will be there with me."

Normally, you'd cut to me pinching my nose of the foul stench of bullshit from UK tabloids. But the quote...sounds legit, and furthermore, the always-giving-credit-to-others cats from "TOLDJA" say they're also hearing from their "007 insiders" that production on the next installment is expected to start this time next year.

And yes, starring Daniel Craig once again, thank God.