'The Hunger Games' Josh Hutcherson Will Receive CinemaCon Breakthrough Performer Award
March 28 2012, Published 12:17 p.m. ET
Maybe you've heard of a little-known movie called The Hunger Games?
All kidding aside, the movie became an instant smash hit, so it's no surprise that star Josh Hutcherson is officially a household name.
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In fact, the star will receive the National Association of Theater Owners' Breakthrough Performer of the Year Award at CinemaCon! The annual convention of exhibitors, hosted by NATO will be held in late April in Las Vegas.
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Mitch Neuhauser, CinemaCon general manager, told The Hollywood Reporter, "With an already impressive resume of films under his belt, Hutcherson is one of the most accomplished young actors of his time."
Josh will receive the award during the convention's final night dinner. Congratulations, Josh!