More photos from "The Hunger Games"

Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen, Liam Hemsworth as Gale Hawthorne

In advance of its new issue featuring photos from the upcoming "Hunger Games" adaptation, Entertainment Weekly has released a number of new samples online.

The photos feature lead actors Jennifer Lawrence ("Winter's Bone") as Katniss Everdeen, Liam Hemsworth ("The Last Song") as Gale Hawthorne and Josh Hutcherson ("Bridge to Terabithia") as Peeta Mellark in costume and on set.

"The Hunger Games," based on the trilogy of novels by Suzanne Collins, follows Katniss and Peeta as they are chosen to participate in an annual fight to death involving two children chosen from each of the 12 districts of Panem. Peeta and Gale ultimately become rivals for Katniss' affections.

"The Hunger Games" is being directed by Gary Ross ("Seabiscuit," "Pleasantville") based on a screenplay from Bill Ray ("State of Play"). It is set for a March 23, 2012, release and is expected to be rated PG-13.

Liam Hemsworth and Josh Hutcherson

Josh Hutcherson as Peeta Mellark in District 12