James Bond 23 and The Hobbit back on.

Well, I've just read that both the 23rd James Bond and The Hobbit are tenatively scheduled to start filming in 2011. It seems that MGM mighy be getting out of the dire financial straits they found themselves in and can get on with the process of making movies.

It isn't solid, mind you, but this information seems to be coming out from multiple sources, including Ian McKellen regarding The Hobbit, so it does seem to be a little more substantial than some petty rumors.

Bond is supposed to start shooting next fall, while The Hobbit is reportedly starting principle photography this coming January.

The best part is, I haven't heard anything about a Robocop remake cropping up, so this really is the best of both worlds.

Tags: james bond 23, sam mendes, ian mckellen, the hobbit, mgm, peter jackson, robocop