Season 2 of Tropical Noir ‘Troppo,’ Starring Thomas Jane, Nicole Chamoun, Wraps in Australia, Leonine Selling at Mipcom

So many fans are exciting for Selling Sunset‘s seventh season, which will be debuting on Netflix on November 3.

Thomas Lennon “Reno 911!” star Thomas Lennon worked closely with Matthew Perry on the CBS remake of “The Odd Couple,” which aired for three seasons and 38 episodes from 2015 and 2017. Perry developed and executive produced the show (with Danny Jacobson and Joe Keenan) and starred as Oscar Madison, opposite Lennon as Felix Unger. Lindsay Sloane, Yvette Nicole Brown and Wendell Pierce also starred in the series, based of course on the Neil Simon play (later made famous as a TV sitcom in the 1970s). It was a reunion for Lennon and Perry, who also worked together on the 2009 film “17 Again.” In that comedy, Perry and Lennon play best friends. Variety asked Lennon to offer his memories of working with Perry over the years; below, he shares this tribute. Matthew Perry told me a lot of stories—none of which can be printed in Variety.

CSI: Vegas is coming back!

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Cornerstone has closed sales on multiple territories including North America and the U.K. for writer and director Daniel Kokotajlo’s “Starve Acre,” a brooding and atmospheric folk horror. “House of the Dragon’s” Matt Smith and “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” actor Morfydd Clark star in the film, which is produced by House Productions.

EXCLUSIVE: Oscar winner Ron Howard is heading into production at the end of November on survival thriller Eden, which was previously named Origin Of Species.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor The Exchange has acquired the world sales rights for romantic comedy “The Islander,” starring Grammy- and Emmy Award-winning musician and actor Harry Connick Jr. The film features two original songs by Connick. The Exchange will introduce the title to buyers at next week’s American Film Market.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor “Tinder Swindler” studio AGC Unwritten has sold U.S. rights to Monica Villamizar and Jordan Bryon’s feature documentary “Transition” to Gravitas Ventures. The film follows Australian filmmaker Jordan Bryon, a trans man, as he embeds with a Taliban unit as they retake control of Afghanistan.

An original cast member on Mayor of Kingstown will not be returning for the show’s third season on Paramount+ and fans are shocked!

AGC International has nabbed international rights to Late Night With The Devil from Aussie filmmaking duo Colin and Cameron Cairnes and will launch sales at the upcoming American Film Market. 

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Sales agency Sola Media is set to present its new project “The Sloth Lane” to buyers at the American Film Market. The animated film, an addition to the “Tales From Sanctuary City” franchise, is described as “a story of self discovery, family and friendship.” Australia’s Like a Photon Creative is producing the film and Sola Media is handling world sales, after recently acquiring international distribution rights for the next three animated feature films in the Sanctuary City franchise.

Young Sheldon will be back.

Grey’s Anatomy was renewed for its 20th season earlier this year and should be starting up again once the actors’ strike resolves.

Married At First Sight star Thomas Kriaras has hinted he has parted ways with his wife Rosaline "Rozz" Darlington after he spoke about their "challenges" on a TikTok live. Viewers have witnessed the newly-married couple go through a turbulent journey on the show so far, with difficult conversations being had and tears being shed.The couple got off to a rough start after Rosaline admitted she wasn’t attracted to her husband.They then consummated the marriage to see if it changed her feelings, but she said they remained the same.

It’s interesting to see how far the film and TV industry has changed in the last few years—lurching forward even further during COVID to what many would think would be the #AgeOfStreaming, only to discover the bottom line of producing expensive shows vs. subscriber profit wasn’t making the return on investment they hoped.

Rosie Bentham took over the role of Gabby Thomas on Emmerdale in January 2016. Over the years, Gabby has seen a lot of drama, which has meant that Rosie has really been able to dig her teeth into the character and prove herself as a serious soap actor.

The MediaPro Studio will look to invest in literary and library program rights in the U.S., the Spanish company’s boss told delegate here at Mipcom Cannes today, as it unveiled several new projects during a Mipcom Cannes keynote.

EXCLUSIVE: Here’s your first look at Stan’s upcoming mega-church drama Prosper.

Liza Foreman Set in a pre-#metoo era, Oz girl-band drama “Paper Dolls” has been realized by an all female filmmaker team shedding light on this darker era for women in the music industry. Former MTV Australia chief Mark Fennessy executive produced the 8-part scripted drama for Paramount + through his two-year-old banner Helium.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Distributor All3Media Intl. has sold “The Long Shadow,” written by “Lupin” creator George Kay, to Sundance Now, which has taken exclusive rights in the U.S. and Canada.

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have arrived in Australia.