iTunes Movie Trailers has released the second trailer for Martin Scorcese’s 3D film Hugo, an adaptation of Brian Selznick’s 2007 historical-fiction book The Invention of Hugo Cabret.  Selznick’s book is interesting in that it relies equally on imagery and writing (284 pictures between 533 pages).  This was likely one of the reasons Scorcese bought the rights to the book in 2007.

Scorcese screened an unfinished cut of the film at the New York Film Festival (an incredibly rare occurrence), and the audience reactions were reportedly quite positive.

Here is the official synopsis of the film:

Throughout his extraordinary career, Academy Award-wining director Martin Scorsese has brought his unique vision and dazzling gifts to life in a series of unforgettable films. This holiday season the legendary storyteller invites you to join him on a thrilling journey to a magical world with his first-ever 3-D film, based on Brian Selznick’s award-winning, imaginative New York Times best-seller, “The Invention of Hugo Cabret.” HUGO is the astonishing adventure of a wily and resourceful boy whose quest to unlock a secret left to him by his father will transform Hugo and all those around him, and reveal a safe and loving place he can call home.

Hugo is set for release in 3D and 2D theaters on November 23.

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