Til now, the only glimpses we've gotten of Chris Weitz's adaptation of The Golden Compass have been unofficial snapshots snuck off the set by fans.

Today, New Line Cinema released the first official picture from the film to the BBC. It may not look like much, just Nicole Kidman staring down the other Dakota (Dakota Blue Richards), but if you've read the book their relationship makes it a pretty pivotal stare.

The Golden Compass is the story of a little girl from an alternate Earth full of magic and magical (sometimes furry) avatars. She embarks on an adventure that takes her across the world and into encounters with all manner of strange people.