Excitement is building ahead of next week’s opening of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, the first in a three-part series based on the classic J.R.R. Tolkien fantasy novel. Here’s what to expect from the surefire blockbuster:

First 75 minutes of film to recap what happened in Lord Of The Rings trilogy

As it takes place decades in the past, all dwarves have flattops and denim jackets

Younger version of Gollum played by Channing Tatum

A well-placed record-scratch sound effect after Gandalf proposes Bilbo as key member of the expedition

Bilbo is forced to challenge Gollum to a game of one-on-one basketball

Since fans have had enough time to learn, Elvish language will not be subtitled

Bilbo’s hobbit-hole has wall-to-wall carpeting

Casting of actual wizards instead of actors playing wizards