To celebrate Tolkien Week, Warner Brothers has debuted the highly anticipated theatrical trailer for THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY.

The first in a trilogy of films adapting J.R.R. Tolkien's popular masterpiece, “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” is directed by Oscar-winner Peter Jackson, who previously brought to the screen the blockbuster “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy.

Tolkien Week celebrations encompass the 75th anniversary of the publication of The Hobbit novel (September 21) and the worldwide celebration of Hobbit Day (September 22), which is the shared birthday of Frodo and Bilbo Baggins!

Check out the theatrical trailer and let us know what you think- are you excited for the new release?!

The film is released in Australian cinemas on Boxing Day 2012.