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Today, we bring you a list of the most-read stories in our regional markets for the week of September 10 in another edition of 'Around BWW: Regional Highlights of the Week'. Browse over to your favorite far-away city/country to see what's making news, see what productions are playing around the country and overseas and get to know new performers! Enjoy this virtual trek around the globe and stay tuned for next week's recap of regional not-to-be-missed news!

Rachel McAdams, Olga Kurylenko and Ecky Malik took the red carpet for the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of Terence Malik's To The Wonder. BroadwayWorld brings you photos of the stars below!

Argo is a political drama film based on Tony Mendez's account of the rescue of six U.S. diplomats from Tehran, Iran during the 1979 Iran hostage crisis. The film just premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, and you can check out photos from the big event below!

Tony-winner Kristin Chenoweth just co-hosted the premiere episode of Anderson Cooper's daytime talk show, ANDERSON LIVE. The actress, who was recently injured while filming a scene for the CBS drama series 'The Good Wife,' joined Coooper on his newly reformatted show which returned today on September 10th. In the video below, Chenoweth catches up with Cooper about his summer break!

Following several sold-out engagements, "Real Time" comedian and political commentator Bill Maher returns to The Orleans Showroom tonight, September 8 and tomorrow night, September 9.

Below, check out a promo for the premiere of the newly reformatted daytime talk show ANDERSON LIVE. The trailer features host Anderson Cooper with Beyonce, one of the show's first guests! As previously reported, Tony Award-winner Kristin Chenoweth is set to co-host the premiere episode with Cooper on September 10th.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Tony-winner Kristin Chenoweth is set to co-host the premiere episode of Anderson Cooper's daytime talk show, ANDERSON LIVE. The actress, who was recently injured while filming a scene for the CBS drama series 'The Good Wife,' will join Coooper on his newly reformatted show which returns on September 10th.

Having increased primetime ratings year-to-date by 33% percent, VH1 is keeping the momentum going with new original programs that reflect the interests of its 'adultster' audience - adults who are 'balancing new responsibilities with their desires to stay current with what's happening in music and pop culture.'

Following several sold-out engagements, "Real Time" comedian and political commentator Bill Maher returns to The Orleans Showroom, September 8 and 9.

Dame Helen Mirren is currently considering a role as Queen Elizabeth II in THE AUDIENCE, a play about the Queen's reign so far by Peter Morgan (The Queen, Frost/Nixon) in the West End this fall and on Broadway in spring 2013, according to the New York Post. Stephen Daldry (Billy Elliot) has been tipped to direct the play, which will humanise the Queen by mixing stories of her private and public lives.

This June, viewers are advised to fasten their seatbelts for the return of everyone's favorite intergalactic pizza delivery boy from the future. Fry, Bender, Leela and their alien friends are back on Comedy Central to premiere a brand-new season of the Emmy(R) Award-winning series FUTURAMA.

For 20 years, Bill Maher has set the boundaries of where funny, political talk can go on American television. First on "Politically Incorrect" (Comedy Central, ABC), and for the last 10 years on "Real Time" (HBO), Maher's combination of unflinching honesty and big laughs have garnered him 27 Emmy nominations.

According to Variety, THE LYONS and AMERICAN IDIOT star Michael Esper has just joined the cast of the film Runner Runner, alongside Justin Timberlake and Ben Affleck.

Stand-up comedian, television host, political commentator, author, and actor, Bill Maher, will perform at the Fox Theatre on Saturday, October 27 at 8 p.m.

Katselas Theatre Company presents the world premiere of BEAUTIFIED by multi-award-winner Tony Abatemarco, opening tonight, May 25, 2012 with reception to follow and then 8pm Friday and Saturdays, 2pm Sundays through July 1, 2012 at the Skylight Theatre 1816 N. Vermont, LA 90027.

Star of Film, Television and Stage passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012 after a long illness. She fought the good fight for a few years and is now happily released from pain and struggle. Surviving her is her son George Brown, daughter-in-law Lauren Shpall and many dear friends and family. Janet is pre deceased by her son Tom Brown (1978) and her parents George and Hilda Thiese (2010)

Following the partnership on Ron Howard's RUSH, also to be released through Cross Creek's distribution deal with Universal Pictures, the first film being produced and financed under this new far reaching arrangement is the thriller A WALK AMONG THE TOMBSTONES starring Liam Neeson (TAKEN).

Deadline.com reports that NBC has officially picked up INFAMOUS, previously titled NOTORIOUS from Universal TV and BermanBraun. The project is penned by Liz Heldens. Broadway veterans Victor Garber and Tate Donovan will star.