The highly-anticipated "The Hunger Games" movie adaptation finally released its first official to the delight of fans waiting for the film.

Jennifer Lawrence, already an Oscar nominee, is the star here, playing Katniss, a youngster who competes in the Hunger Games, a nationally televised tournament to the death. In photos already released, we've glimpsed snaps of Lawrence, along with Josh Hutcherson, who plays fellow competitor Peeta, and Liam Hemsworth, who plays Katniss's friend Gale.

"The Hunger Games" is one of the most-talked about upcoming film. The rest of the cast includes Elizabeth Banks as Katniss' guide Effie Trinket, Stanley Tucci as Caesar Flickerman, Donald Sutherland as President Snow and Woody Harrelson as Haymitch Abernathy.

Is Jennifer Lawrence apt for the role as Katniss Everdeen? Many are skeptical for Jennifer's casting in the film because of her age and the unmatched descriptions of the actress to the character. However, seeing the trailer below, perceptions may change.

The prime author of "The Hunger Games," Suzanne Collins, wrote the screenplay for the adaptation of the book to the big screen. She passed the script she has written to Billy Ray for revisions. While no formal review has been out, it was reported that the film is vying for a PG-13 rating.

It is said that "The Hunger Games" will probably follow the footsteps of the "Harry Potter" series and of the "Twilight" saga. So, PG-13 is just normal. However, if you have read the book, you know that some of the scenes can get pretty violent.

Here is the gist of the story: The story follows the experiences of a 16-year-old Katniss Everdeen who is living in one of Panem's 12 districts. Each year, each district must send a boy and a girl into the televised Hunger Games to battle out each other until one is left standing. This year, Katniss is a representative of their district.

In the story, each contestant is given a wide array of weapons that they can use. Moreover, the arena is filled with tracker jackers with highly venomous and poisonous berries that can lure the contestants.

It is quite trivial as to how to depict the gruesome deaths of 12 to 18 year olds without venturing out of the PG-13 territory. However, it seems that Collins and Ray found a way to work around it.

It is fun and thrilling to see an R-rated "Hunger Games" movie and it make sense for the producers to go PG-13 for more audience share. First, if this will be the next "Harry Potter" or "Twilight", then it must be for appropriate for young audiences.

Moreover, the book is originally written for readers over 12 years old and the movie will reflect that. Still, some of the scenes of the book are pushing the limits. Will PG-13 works for "The Hunger Games?"

Catch "The Hunger Games" movie in theaters on March 23, 2012.

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