The first trailer for animated feature GNOMEO & JULIET has arrived online. The film takes William Shakespeare's classic romance and puts it in the world of garden gnomes. Sir Elton John's Rocket Pictures, Starz Animation and Walt Disney Pictures produced. Touchstone plans to release the film on Feb. 11, 2011. Directed by SHREK 2 helmer Kelly Asbury, the cast includes James McAvoy, Emily Blunt, Jason Statham, Michael Caine, Maggie Smith, Patrick Stewart, Jim Cummings and Julie Walters.

Watch the trailer at Apple.