"I know that many of you have questions about the next James Bond film. I generally get asked the same questions wherever I go. I've found that nine answers will take care of most of those questions."

He then went on and said, without naming the questions: "I don't know which actor; January 17; October 19, 2006; Aston Martin; 'Casino Royale'; Martin Campbell; Prague and South Africa; yes, Judi Dench will be back; and no, Halle Berry won't reprise, but I'd love to make another film with her."

This means:

* no actor for the role of James Bond casted yet
* start of shooting: January 17, 2006
* either end of shooting or release date: October 19, 2006
* Bond will again be driving an Aston Martin car
* the film will be called Casino Royale
* Martin Campbell will be the director
* locations will be Prague and South Africa
* Judi Dench will reprise her role as 'M'
* Jinx will not be back

While most of the now confirmed facts are not news to CBn readers, two points have to be looked at more precise: South Africa and October 19, 2006.

South Africa was one of the first rumours surrounding Bond 21; CBn first had an article on it in July 2003. Later, insider "Pierce-B" from Absolutely James Bond claimed that South Africa and Liverpool were being scouted by EON. Nothing more was heard about it until today.

While Wilson gave only very precise replies, the only vague thing he talked about remains "October 19, 2006." Will it be the release date for Casino Royale or will this date only mark the final day of shooting? Previously it has been reported that the film will be released on November 17, 2006."