Earlier today we posted about an inside scoop we’ve received regarding villains for Batman 3. That’s right – rumor has it a second sequel to Batman Begins is already in the works. It only makes sense, doesn’t it? After all the rumors we’ve been hearing aobut Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight. Harvey Dent, Edward Nygma, The Joker… too many big names for one picture, but setting up a third film within the second is just logical.

Well, we’re not the only ones receiving news about a possible Batman 3. Batman on Film has gotten word that Warner Brothers is scoping out a possible release date for a third Bat-flick: Winter 2009.

Now, Batman on Film’s anonymous source says this could just be crew gossip, which actually sounds likely in this case. After all, when all is said and done, it’ll be three years between Batman Begins and The Dark Knight (although he did do The Prestige in between). Saying Nolan will grind out another Batman movie in just over a year is a little absurd. Although, if the pieces of the puzzle were already put together, meaning the cast and crew were already secured, I suppose it could happen.

For my money, a third Batman flick sounds like a smart move, but let’s not rush this. If it takes Nolan two years to assemble one, give him the time. And for god’s sake, don’t even think about handing the franchise over to anyone short of Bryan Singer.