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Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week, or you're just in the mood for a recap of everything theatre, BroadwayWorld's new feature, 'This Week in Pictures' is here to satisfy your end of the week fix. Take a look below to catch up on the latest happenings from the Great White Way to the West End (and everywhere in between) with coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights and more!

The highly -anticipated new movie, 'New Years Eve' features GLEE star Lea Michele, as well as stage veterans Robert De Niro, Sarah Jessica Parker, and many more. Click below to check out the first trailer for the film!

According to published reports, Broadway veteran Bradley Cooper will star in the upcoming film, Paradise Lost, directed by Alex Proyas. Cooper will play Lucifer in this film adaptation of John Milton's classic poem.

LCT3 will open its 2011-2012 season with the world premiere of ALL-AMERICAN a new play by Julia Brownell, to be directed be Evan Cabnet, Monday, October 24 through Saturday, November 19 at The Duke on 42nd Street, a New 42nd Street® project (229 West 42 Street).

LCT3 will open its 2011-2012 season with the world premiere of ALL-AMERICAN a new play by Julia Brownell, to be directed be Evan Cabnet, Monday, October 24 through Saturday, November 19 at The Duke on 42nd Street, a New 42nd Street® project (229 West 42 Street). Opening night is Monday, November 7.

Ethan Hawke, last seen on Broadway in The Coast of Utopia, will appear in the upcoming remake of the 1990 film 'Total Recall'. Although details on his role haven't yet been released, it's said to be a cameo. Hawke joins a cast that contains Colin Farrell, Kate Beckinsale, and Jessica Biel; the movie is currently slated for an August 3, 2012 release.

Broadway veteran Bradley Cooper recently chatted with SkyNews about the possibility of starring in a West End show in the future. Cooper commented: 'I'd love to. It's just a highly esteemed place to be...and I'd love to spend more time in London.'

According to Variety, stage and screen star Bradley Cooper is set to star in The Words. Brian Klugman and Lee Sternthal are set to direct the movie, and to write the screenplay. Cooper will play a writer who gets in trouble for stealing from another writer.

After more than 5 million votes were cast internationally, AskMen's 10th Annual 'Top 99 Most Desirable Women' list today uncovered Gossip Girl actress Blake Lively as this year's No. 1. While seasoned list-veterans Gisele Bundchen and Angelina Jolie have made it onto all 10 editions, this year shows an emergence of fresh, new faces. Additionally, a very deserving Beyoncé emerged as 'Woman of the Decade' by ranking high on the list an impressive nine times, and even making it to No. 1 in 2007.

The cast of the upcoming all-star ensemble comedy New Year's Eve has been announced by The Hollywood Reporter. The movie follows the intertwining stories of a group of New Yorkers as they live through the drama and romance of New Year's Eve in Manhattan. Production is scheduled to begin in February.

According to Variety, stage and screen star Sarah Jessica Parker is set to join New Line's NEW YEAR'S EVE. The film will be directed by Garry Marshall, and will include a cast of: Halle Berry, Jessica Biel, Abigail Breslin, Robert De Niro, Ashton Kutcher, Lea Michele, Michelle Pfeiffer and Hilary Swank.

On September 18th and 25th at 8PM Show At Barre proudly presents MELORA HARDIN with special guest BILLY RAY CYRUS. Star of NBC's 'The Office, 'Broadway's 'Chicago' and multiple #1 box-office movie hits, Melora delivers an evocative, intimate, fun evening of music laced with sultry humor; featuring standards, Broadway and original songs. Billy Ray Cyrus joins Melora as her special guest on the September 18th show (other Special Guests announced soon). Under the Musical Direction of Ben Toth. Produced by Shane Scheel.

On September 18th and 25th at 8PM Show At Barre proudly presents MELORA HARDIN with special guest BILLY RAY CYRUS. Star of NBC's 'The Office, 'Broadway's 'Chicago' and multiple #1 box-office movie hits, Melora delivers an evocative, intimate, fun evening of music laced with sultry humor; featuring standards, Broadway and original songs. Billy Ray Cyrus joins Melora as her special guest on the September 18th show (other Special Guests announced soon). Under the Musical Direction of Ben Toth. Produced by Shane Scheel.

On September 18th and 25th at 9PM Show At Barre proudly presents MELORA HARDIN with special guest BILLY RAY CYRUS.

On September 18th and 25th at 8PM Show At Barre proudly presents MELORA HARDIN with special guest BILLY RAY CYRUS. Star of NBC's 'The Office, 'Broadway's 'Chicago' and multiple #1 box-office movie hits, Melora delivers an evocative, intimate, fun evening of music laced with sultry humor; featuring standards, Broadway and original songs. Billy Ray Cyrus joins Melora as her special guest on the September 18th show (other Special Guests announced soon). Under the Musical Direction of Ben Toth. Produced by Shane Scheel.

BroadwayWorld.com first reported back on August 20th that Ruthless! - The Musical may possibly be headed back to the stage in a new production, if a reading scheduled for September goes well as directed by Jason Moore and produced by Darren Bagert. A casting call had been issued for the lead role of the 'bad seed' child-showbiz terror - Tina. We've now learned that set for the reading are Betty Buckley as Sylvia St. Croix/Ruth DelMarco, Tovah Feldshuh as Lita Encore and Leslie Kritzer as Judy Denmark/Ginger Del Marco.

BroadwayWorld.com has learned that Ruthless! - The Musical may possible headed back to the stage in a new production if a reading, scheduled for September goes well as directed by Jason Moore. A casting call has been issued for the lead role of the 'bad seed' of child-showbiz terror - Tina. As no other parts are available for casting and the week's scheduling workshop is scheduled to begin shortly, one wonders who might already be cast.

Back in January, Glee star Lea Michele told MTV she would love to see Matthew Morrison (who plays Mr. Schuester) and Justin Timberlake have a dance-off on the hit FOX TV show.

Weekend movie box office Update: June 25 - June 27, 2010.