It’s just under a year away, and “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” has just treated anticipating theatergoers to the film's first official poster and teaser trailer.

With the two and a half minute clip available for viewing in the player above, it certainly looks like Peter Jackson and his cronies are whipping up yet another delicious concoction of action, adventure, and fantasy for the forthcoming 3D, 2D, and IMAX 3D feature, due in theaters on December 14, 2012.

She’s always up for a good time, and Cate Blanchett was spotted at the opening of the Louis Vuitton Australian flagship store today (December 2) in Sydney, Australia.

The “Curious Case of Benjamin Button” actress looked beautiful in an elegant white dress as she hobnobbed with Louis Vuitton CEO Yves Carcelle.

Looking to be more environmentally friendly, Cate Blanchett was spotted at the “Greening the Wharf” project announcement in Sydney, Australia today (September 2).

Joined by her husband Andrew Upton and the artistic directors of the Sydney Theatre Company, the “Curious Case of Benjamin Button” star hammed it up for the paparazzi at the Sydney Harbor locale.