Die-hard fans of The Hunger Games will soon be relieved of the ants in their pants. The world premiere of this long awaited film soars into theaters Friday, March 23. Originating as a bestselling novel by Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games is quickly rising to the level of success that Harry Potter and Twilight have attained. The Hunger Games is about a futuristic society in which tributes must fight for their survival in the televised Hunger Games, where only one tribute can win. After hearing about the novel’s premise, I was so intrigued that I had to read it. Seeing as I had been so satisfied with the book, I didn’t doubt that other fans were as ecstatic as I was when plans for a movie adaptation were announced. If you’re like me, you most likely cannot contain your excitement. Here’s how any of you die-hard fans can prepare for the release:

1. Buy your midnight premiere tickets as soon as possible. It’s a huge letdown if all local theaters are sold out, but an even bigger letdown if everyone around you is talking about it the next day and you have to wait to see it. If the midnight premieres are all sold out, try to beat the crowd Friday after school at an early showing.

2. Read up on your knowledge. If your memory of the story’s elements are foggy, check out the CliffsNotes for it. It’ll probably make the movie much more enjoyable.

3. Make your own shirts or fan gear with a group of friends. I’m not certain this is the “cool” thing to do, but heck, it could be fun. Who knows what kinds of compliments you may get from other fans at the theater? Please, though, do not try recreating Katniss’ “The Girl on Fire” costume. That just sounds disastrous.

4. Watch the trailers again and read up on the actors’ bios. Nothing says “die-hard fan” like stalking the film’s stars and memorizing the previews.

For further Games coverage, be sure to read the Friday, April 6 issue of the JagWire. As Effie Trinket would say, “Happy Hunger Games.”