'Hunger Games' nabs its first award, thanks to Josh Hutcherson In the first of what we assume will be a number of accolades, "The Hunger Games" landed a new kind of tribute - for star Josh Hutcherson. The man who plays Peeta Mellark just picked up a NewNowNext award from Logo TV in the category of Next Mega Star. The awards, held Thursday, were broadcast Monday night. "This is so much better than the Oscars," Hutcherson cracked. I get so bored at those award shows. "For me, I just love making movies, and the fact that anybody shows up to them is just a bonus," he said. Yes, Josh. A few people did show up to see "The Hunger Games." While his costars Jennifer Lawrence and Liam Hemsworth are empty-handed at the moment, talk at NewNowNext turned to the coveted best kiss trophy handed out annually at the MTV Movie Awards. Hutcherson and Lawrence could go head-to-head with reigning couple Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart. [Rob and Kristen's] was so passionate. Ours was like - I was on my deathbed, wasn't very sexy. Maybe. I'd be so lucky. One can only hope! Hutcherson told VH1. Photo: Josh Hutcherson backstage at Logo's NewNowNext Awards, held April 5 at the Avalon Theater. Credit: John Shearer / Getty Images.