For those Hunger Games fanatics out there, Us Weekly has volunteered as tribute to provide the latest gossip on the film’s upcoming sequel Catching Fire. The special collector’s edition features all things Panem, including exclusive interviews with the film’s stars Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Sam Clafin, and Jena Malone.

For those disappointed with the lack of romance in the first installment, fear not! Hutcherson, 21, who plays tribute Peeta Malark, tells Us, “The kissing scenes are really hot!”

Peeta fell for Katniss Everdeen (played by Lawrence, 23) in the first film, but later learned that she played up her emotions for the cameras to help keep them alive in the arena. Peeta is hurt by Katniss’ lack of emotion, and that will drive much of their characters’ stories in Catching Fire.

“Peeta and Katniss’ relationship is not all good. But you get to see more of it — which I like a lot,” Hutcherson reveals.

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Seventeen has released more outtakes from Josh’s cover shoot for the November issue of the magazine. You can see them all in our gallery. Also, if you have not purchased your copy of the magazine yet, below you will find some quotes from Josh’s interview.

On Being Josh:
“Such a part of me is just being myself, and even if it’s goofy and stupid and weird and people disagree with it or think it’s ridiculous at times, I know that people that are close to me care about me and love me.

Who He Hangs With (Besides Liam & Jen!):
“I have the best friends in the world, and they’re all so smart! They’re like the next generation of extremely talented filmmakers, which is cool to be friends with.”

So…About That Awkward Kiss With JLaw:
“That was kind of a mutual situation. I mean, it was her snot and slobber on my face. I didn’t even realize what was going on while we were filming it, but when I watched it in playback, there was like a slobber string and it was gross!”

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