Skyfall is the Title of Bond 23

SkyFallLogo

Skyfall is the title of the 23rd Bond film.

This is perhaps the worst kept Bond secret with several web address's already being registered using that title.

So what does this title refer to? At the risk of recklessly speculating: could it be a device capable of bringing satellites hurtling towards major world cities (maybe a tad fanciful), or perhaps it's merely the MacGuffin's new codename.

One thing is certain, however: it's certainly better than Quantum of Solace, but then again most titles are.

Sam Mendes, the academy award winning director, confirmed that the film will see Bond in Shanghai, Istanbul and Scotland.

He also confirmed that Javier Bardem is "the villain of the piece". The director of American Beauty and Revolutionary Road took time to allay some fears, promising that despite his dramatic credentials "there will be plenty of action" in Skyfall and that the production has all the element of "a classic Bond movie".

More to come.