You remember "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, right? Well, it's time now for that other giant epic of middle Earth, the latest blockbuster movie coming for the holiday season: "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" opens Dec. 13 and it's not too soon to figure out where you'll watch.

According to IMDB.com, the movie traces the story of "a curious Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, (who) journeys to the Lonely Mountain with a vigorous group of Dwarves to reclaim a treasure stolen from them by the dragon Smaug."

• The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journal, official trailer

The fantasy film based in a land of elves, wizards and hobbits starts with midnight showings the night of Thursday, Dec. 13, with its "official" opening on Dec. 14.

Tickets for the midnight showings are available now by connecting through The Hobbit's official site.

The theaters closest to Clawson planning midnight shows are Emagine Royal Oak, the MJR Marketplace 20, and the AMC Forum 30. The Birmingham Uptown Palladium launches the movie Dec. 14.

Regular showtimes at these theaters start Friday, Dec. 14, and multiple times are available to movie-goers.