I usually tend to shy away from too much publicity for a film I’m dying to see.  But with Les Misérables, I can’t help myself.  I know the musical so well — it’s my favorite Broadway/West End show ever-ever — so I love seeing how the filmmakers are bringing these scenes to the big screen.

From the Universal Pictures info:

Les Misérables is the motion-picture adaptation of the global stage sensation seen by more than 60 million people in 42 countries and in 21 languages around the globe that is still breaking box-office records everywhere in its 28th year.

Set against the backdrop of 19th -century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption—a timeless testament to the endurance
of the human spirit.

And the basics from IMDb, for those who are still relatively new to the story:

In 19th-century France, Jean Valjean, who for decades has been hunted by the ruthless policeman Javert after he breaks parole, agrees to care for factory worker Fantine’s daughter, Cosette. The fateful decision changes their lives forever.

So without any further ado, here are a ton of new images from Les Misérables; look for it in theaters on Christmas Day.

Clicky on the images for the full-glory photo…as I can’t seem to access slideshow.