Next 'James Bond' director announced

Marc Forster has been confirmed as the director for James Bond's next cinematic outing, according to Bond fan site mi6.co.uk.

The German-born Forster's previous credits include "Finding Neverland" starring Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet and "Monster's Ball" starring Halle Berry.

Ironically, Berry won an Oscar for her "Monster's Ball" performance and later co-starred with Pierce Brosnan in the 20th Bond film, "Die Another Day." This made Berry the first Academy Award winner to play a Bond girl. Small world, ain't it?

So which "Monster's Ball" affiliate should step into the Bond universe next? How about Billy Bob Thornton as Blofeld?

(Jorge Sosa is a staff writer for the Hutchinson Leader. He can be reached at sosa@hutchinsonleader.com)