On the recent new episode of 30 Rock (one of the best shows in existence if I do say so myself) our very own Liz Lemon mentions her love for The Hunger Games. 

She says, “Let me imagine what Peeta Mellark looks like and how his arms smell of bread!” And I have to agree with her. (Peeta Mellark is my favorite character, and I do imagine how he smells of warm delicious bread… sigh)

With this mention, this surely means that the anticipation of the movie adaptation is growing everyday.

The film is set to premiere on March 23, 2012 (one day before my birthday and I am more excited about the film then I am about my birthday!)

The plot follows the nation of Panem, which lies in the ruin of the United States. Each year they have a raffle to choose one boy and girl, aged 12–18, from each of the 12 districts to risk their lives in the Hunger Games, a ruthless competition in which each contestant, or tribute, tries to kill the others until only one is left alive. Only one winner can make it out alive. The winner receives honor, gifts, and enough food and supplies to never worry for anything material again. The Games are just entertainment for the Capitol’s citizens, but are a yearly reminder to the 12 districts of their unsuccessful rebellion 74 years ago, during which District 13 was completely destroyed.

You can watch the trailer below for the upcoming film: