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However, Plum Sana (Ami Sheth, “Blindspot”), a while, his wife, Abra (Kelly Hu, “The “Talking Dead” focus primarily television revolution, that is. learns Julie has a hidden agenda as disfigured artist who becomes a Scorpion King,” 2002), has grown on its companion series, “Un- AWhile there’s no shortage of an operative for an underground model of self-acceptance for Plum. resentful of being regarded as apologetic” digs deeper as Tyler lighthearted fare in prime time, so- feminist organization that wants to Calliope House is also home to Rubi merely Stanley’s “trophy wife.” leads discussions about broader cially conscious TV shows have been undermine the messages of Austen (Jen Ponton, “30 Rock”), a colorful, Behind the scenes, Noxon serves “female-centric” issues beyond trending as of late, and AMC’s latest Media’s beauty magazines and exuberant and very opinionated as executive producer, writer and the themes touched on in “Diet- hit packs a powerful punch with its those like them. woman. showrunner. She also directs several land.” The talk show features a feminist slant. On the flipside is Robin Weigert Plum’s love interest in the series episodes, exploring issues such as mix of series stars and producers, Joy Nash (“Twin Peaks: The Re- (“Deadwood”) as Verena Baptist, is NYPD Det. Dominic O’Shea patriarchy, misogyny and rape cul- celebrity fans, journalists, come- turn”) stars as Plum Kettle, an over- the fierce leader of a feminist collec- (Adam Rothenberg, “Ripper ture in addition to critiquing unreal- dians, writers and others. weight magazine writer who gets tive who brings women into a place Street”), who becomes attracted to istic beauty standards. All in all, “Dietland” has been caught between two rival feminist dubbed Calliope House, a place of Plum while investigating a hack at Filmed in New York City, the causing quite a stir in the televi- factions in the 10-episode series acceptance. She hopes to depro- Austen Media. Dominic pals around series tackles important issues sion industry as Hollywood contin- “Dietland,” airing Monday, July 2, gram Plum so she can reject beauty with fellow cop and former partner, and is likely to spark heated con- ues to move forward with the Me on AMC. Based on the bestselling, industry thinking and accept herself Bobby (Marc Blucas, “Under- versations among viewers. In Too movement against sexual ha- critically acclaimed book of the for who she is now, not who she ground”). fact, AMC is counting on it. The rassment and assault. Follow a same name by Sarai Walker, the thinks she should be. British actress Rowena King (“Of network has paired the series beaten and distraught Plum as she show was brought to television by Erin Darke (“Good Girls Revolt”) Kings and Prophets”) portrays no- with an aftershow in the vein of takes cover in Calliope House, Marti Noxon (“Buffy the Vampire plays Leeta Albridge, who shakes up nonsense newscaster Cheryl Crane- “Talking Dead,” the companion where she tries to come to terms Slayer”). Plum’s world when she tries to re- Murphy, who struggles to remain series to its mega-hit “The Walk- with who she really is in a new epi- “Dietland” is equal parts drama cruit her for Baptist, claiming that calm as she delivers macabre news ing Dead.” “Unapologetic With sode of “Dietland,” airing Monday, and comedy as it critiques the beau- the leader will change her life. Bap- sparked by the actions of a feminist Aisha Tyler” airs immediately af- July 2, on AMC, and stick around ty industry and society in general for tist’s other followers include former terrorist group known only as Jenni- ter each episode of “Dietland” as to check out “Unapologetic With its obsession with weight and the sitcom star Marlowe Buchannan fer. Austen Media titan Stanley Aus- Tyler (“Whose Line Is It Any- Aisha Tyler.” near-impossible ideals imposed upon women. As Plum prepares for the surgery that will give her the so- called “perfect” body, she’s torn be- Leslie Mann and John tween old ideas and new extremes Cena in a scene from when she’s approached by an un- “Blockers” derground organization determined Blockers to challenge the status quo. She also Three high school seniors — learns of a group of feminists bent Julie (Newton), Kayla on getting revenge against sexual (Viswanathan) and Sam predators. (Adlon) — make a pact that The role requires an actress capa- ble of being both conflicted and fun- on the day of their prom, ny, and producers put their faith in they’ll each lose their virgin- Nash from the get-go. When it was ity before the end of the announced that the actress had tak- night. Before the prom, their en the lead in the new series way parents, including Julie’s back in August 2017, creator Noxon mother, Lisa (Mann), Kayla’s spoke highly of their new star. overprotective father, “Joy is everything I hoped we’d Mitchell (Cena), and Sam’s find in our leading woman — beau- absent dad, Hunter (Barin- tiful, smart and blazing with talent,” holtz), throw them a party, Noxon said. “When she auditioned, but when the girls leave an the whole room was electrified.” open laptop behind, the se- Nash is in good company. Pro- cret is spilled to their par- ducers were equally excited to an- ents. All three parents be- nounce the casting of Julianna Mar- come determined to stop gulies of “ER” and “The Good their daughters from mak- Wife,” who plays Plum’s boss at ing a huge mistake and set Austen Media, magazine editor Kit- out to block their “first ty Montgomery. Wickedly ambitious, times” by any means neces- Kitty is sucked into a terrifying news sary, learning a lot about cycle when a feminist organization themselves and their own begins to target those around her. hang-ups and relationships “Julianna is diabolically talented with their daughters along and beautiful, which makes her per- the way. fect to play our Kitty,” Noxon said. “I Director: Kay Cannon. Stars: am genuinely honored to have the Leslie Mann, John Cena, Ike opportunity to work with her. She’s Barinholtz, Kathryn Newton, a special human and a rare actor.” The cast also includes Tamara Tu- Geraldine Viswanathan, nie (“Law & Order: Special Victims Gideon Adlon. 2018. 102 Unit”) as Julia Smith, an Austen Me- Tamara Tunie as seen in “Dietland” min. Comedy. FINAL-1 Sat, Jun 23, 2018 5:15:21 PM June 30 - July 6, 2018 • Salem News • 3 7:00 p.m. ESPN2 (50) NBA: The Jump 7:00 p.m. GOLF (69) LPGA KPMG 2:00 p.m. WBZ (4) Major League Fish- Friday BASEBALL Live Championship Final Round ing 7:00 a.m. ESPN (49) ITF Wimbledon Saturday Tuesday Monday Sunday Third Round Live 11:00 a.m. CSNE (52) What Is Your Sports 3:00 p.m. ESPN2 (50) NBA: The Jump 7:00 a.m. GOLF (69) Morning Drive 10:00 a.m. CSNE (52) Angling Adven- Pre-game? this week Live Live tures WRESTLING (51) 3:30 p.m. NESN Softball 360 De- (50) 6:00 p.m. GOLF (69) Golf Central grees 7:00 p.m. ESPN2 NBA Free Agen- Wednesday Monday AUTO RACING cy Special Live 7:00 p.m.