It's been nearly four years since the last James Bond movie, but production is finally ramping up for Bond 25, including a villain, a title and a release date.

Director Danny Boyle exited the production Bond 25 last week due to "creative differences". A wild new rumour seems to imply that those creative differences were far more radical than we could ever possibly suspect, and may have borrowed idea from another long-running British franchise.

It appears that Bond 25 lost more than just a director when Danny Boyle exited the production last week. Reports indicate that producers may also be scrapping John Hodge's script, which could lead to a release date delay as they get new filmmakers in place. Filmmakers who could include Edgar Wright and Jean-Marc Jean-Marc Vallée.

In a massive blow to the hopes of the 25th Bond film, director Danny Boyle has dropped out over creative differences.

For years now, Idris Elba has constantly found himself at the top of fancasting lists as to who could play the next James Bond after Daniel Craig ends his tenure next year. However, a recent report seemed to indicate that things had progressed a bit further than just fan wishes. Except, that report was apparently all made up.

With some recent turmoil at the top, it looks like MGM may just be getting ready to put itself on the market, and the studio is seemingly using James Bond - and particularly the upcoming Bond 25 - to sweeten that deal for potential buyers.

And it would seem we finally have a winner for the role of next director of the prestigious Bond franchise with the superb Danny Boyle officially confirmed as director of the next installment.

What a pity that the actor who may have actually been been able to provided us with the best Bond decided not to take on the character.