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'The Hunger Games' movie 101: what you need to know before March 23rd

A lot of news about The Hunger Games movie has been hitting the web these days, leaving fans in a flurry trying to sort out what's what. So here's a brief look at the information you need to know before the movie hits theaters on March 23rd

Tickets on Sale

First of all, advance tickets for The Hunger Games movie are now on sale. Fans who pre-order online will also receive a free download of the song "Tomorrow Will Be Kinder" by Secret Sisters, from The Hunger Games soundtrack "Songs from District 12 and Beyond."

MPAA Rating

As previously reported, it's been confirmed that The Hunger Games movie is rated PG-13. A final running time has still not been officially reported, but it looks like the film will run approximately two hours long, give or take a few minutes.

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Red Carpet

The red carpet premiere for The Hunger Games movie will take place March 12th at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles. Fans can begin camping out the day before in hopes of securing a spot along the red carpet. Those who can't make it to Los Angeles can watch a livestream of the red carpet event online thanks to Yahoo! Movies.

Mall Tour

The stars of The Hunger Games movie will be embarking on an eight-city tour starting March 3rd. They'll be visiting malls around the country for Q&A sessions with fans, and to help giveaway Hunger Games prizes.

Merchandise

Merchandise for The Hunger Games movie is now available. Hot Topic has begun shipping items from online orders, and is now stocking goods in its physical stores. Amazon is also expected to begin shipping its orders soon. The merchandise includes all licensed items from NECA, like t-shirts, jewelry, and prop replicas, as well as the nail polish collection "Capitol Colours" from China Glaze.

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