Movieweb.com seems to have a growing library of stunning images from Andrei Konchalovsky’s 3D vision of the famed Nutcracker story.

The newest take on the story will be released in theaters on November 24 and stars Elle Fanning as Mary, Nathan Lane as Uncle Albert, Charlie Rowe as the Nutcracker and John Turturro as The Rat King.

The supporting cast includes Hunyadi Aron, Pepe Balderrama, Jonathan Coyne, Frances de la Tour, Fernanda Dorogi, Kriszta Dorogi, Aaron Michael Drozin, Ferenc Elek and Frances de la Tour as the Rat Queen.

Below you will find the synopsis for the film along with three stills, click here to see the full set.  Some of the images look like the film could be magical but because there are so many Nutcracker films I won’t be sold until I actually see it.  The cast is rather promising though and may be one reason I got to check it out.

Synopsis:

From the imagination of acclaimed Russian director Andrei Konchalovsky, the cherished story of The Nutcracker will be brought to life in spectacular 3D this holiday season. THE NUTCRACKER IN 3D follows nine-year-old Mary (Elle Fanning) whose dull Viennese Christmas is suddenly filled with excitement and adventure following the arrival of her beloved Uncle Albert (Nathan Lane) and his gift of an enchanted nutcracker.

On Christmas night, Mary’s new friend, The Nutcracker (Charlie Rowe) or “NC,” comes to life and takes her on a wondrous journey into his magical world of fairies, sugarplums, and other Christmas toys which come to life. Mary soon realizes that this fantastical kingdom is facing danger from the tyrannical rule of the evil Rat King (John Turturro) and his devious mother (Frances de la Tour). When NC is taken hostage, Mary and her newfound toy friends must uncover the secret of the Rat King to rescue NC and his kingdom.

Based on the story that inspired acclaimed Russian composer Piotr Tchaikovsky to create the music for the iconic ballet, the film includes eight exciting new songs penned by Oscar-winning lyricist and librettist Sir Tim Rice (The Lion King, Evita, Jesus Christ Superstar).