Advance tickets can't satiate Hunger Games fans

Check out some of the films currently playing at my local movie theater:

Gone, Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance, Chronicle, Journey 2, Wanderlust, Safe House, The Vow, This Means War, Tyler Perry's Good Deeds

To say that there is a dearth of quality films at the cinema right now is like saying Milwaukee Brewer Ryan Braun has had a tough couple of months. Typically January, February, and March are bereft of any quality movies. These are the months movies go to die.
That's why March 23rd can't come quick enough for me. It's the day that The Hunger Games gets released. And apparently fans of the novels share my anticipation. In spades.
Executive Vice President Rick Butler of online movie ticket seller Fandango reports that The Hunger Games has just become the biggest first day ticket seller that the sight has ever seen*. Considering that it's not a summer month, that the film is not a sequel, and it's not about emo vampires who sparkle in the sunlight, that's saying something. Even more impressive? Tickets went on sale YESTERDAY. Amazing.
Fox had Star Wars, New Line had The Lord of the Rings...could Lionsgate have finally found their franchise? Based on recent events I'd say yes. Furthermore, The Hunger Games not only has an excellent shot of having the biggest opening for a March release ever, but might very well be tops at the box office until The Avengers hits the first week in May. Move over Bella and Edward here comes Katniss and Peeta.
The Hunger Games releases March 23rd and the sequel Catching Fire is set for a November 2013 release. Assuming the Mayans are wrong.

*The Hunger Games may be the record holder now but just wait until presale tickets start for The Dark Knight Rises. TDKR is going to leave THG in the dust like Usain Bolt blowing by a fat kid.