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You've seen the photos. You've seen the poster. Now, Warner Brothers has released a trailer for Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes, set to hit theaters Christmas Day!

In a dynamic new portrayal of Arthur Conan Doyle's most famous characters, the movie sends Holmes (Downey Jr.) and his stalwart partner Watson (Law) on their latest challenge.

Revealing fighting skills as lethal as his legendary intellect, Holmes will battle as never before to bring down a new nemesis and unravel a deadly plot that could destroy the country. Rachel McAdams, Mark Strong, Eddie Marsan and Kelly Reilly co-star.

Warner Brothers has revealed the latest poster for its upcoming reinvention of the literary detective Sherlock Holmes. Click on the image to see a higher resolution version!

The poster prominently features Robert Downey Jr. and Jude law as Holmes and Watson, respectively, looking rather dapper and a tad bit smug. Of course, Guy Ritchie is directing this retooling of the classic Sir Arthur Conan Doyle characters, so they have a right to be a little full of themselves. Or maybe that's just because they're British. 

Either way, they look much more dashing and daring on this poster than they do in a recent movie still. I hope that's just because they were trying to be incognito before.

Word around the campfire is that these characters will be a new breed of stodgy British detective, combining exemplary analytical skills with the ability to... kick ass? That's right, ye olde Scotland Yard apparently requires a black-belt in Guy Ritchie's version.

Sherlock Holmes is set to roundhouse a loafer to your face this Christmas Day!

Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law are spotted together, in costume, in the following photo from Guy Ritche's upcoming Sherlock Holmes movie.

The former plays the film's title character, while the latter is sidekick Dr. Watson. Rachel McAdams also stars as Irene Adler.

Sherlock Holmes is set to open on November 20, 2009.

Having just published a photo of Robert Downey Jr. as Sherlock Holmes, here's a look at Jude Law as his iconic sidekick.

The actor was recently spotted on the set of guy Ritchie's upcoming movie based on this crime-solving duo.

Speaking on the movie, Ritchie has said:

“My one concern was the accents but this is no longer the case. Robert Downey has the best English accent I’ve ever heard. Also Rachel McAdams is playing American (love interest Irene Adler), which is true to the books. Outside of that, Jude is obviously Brit. Robert was obviously going to be the big one, and we seem to have transcended that particular hurdle.”

Are you looking forward to this adaption of Sherlock Holmes?

With Robert Downey Jr. set to take on the title role in Guy Ritchie's upcoming Sherlock Holmes movie, the question has centered around who will play his iconic sidekick.

Looks like we may have an answer: Jude Law is expected to close a deal shortly to play Dr. John H. Watson.

Ritchie's movie will reportedly incorporate the classic tales written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, as well as the comic book "Sherlock Holmes." We'll have plenty more on it as news rolls in.