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InSecurity = Naked Gun + 007

From Denette Wilford of TV Guide Canada:

  • ‘InSecurity’ measures up
    As I laughed and laughed (to the point of tears), my co-workers were curious about all the commotion (OK, that’s putting it mildly; it was more like, “What the hell’s going on over there?”). I sputtered that I was watching CBC’s latest comedy endeavour, confidently stating that the network was going to have a hit on its hand. Read more.
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Stella and Sam offers kids simplicity and sweetness

From Victoria Ahearn of the Canadian Press:

  • New animated series “Stella and Sam” allows kids to imagine, say creators
    In the world of children’s animation, it seems more and more creators are relying on 3D and other flashy elements to grab young viewers’ attention. But the new series “Stella and Sam” is going in the opposite direction, presenting sweet, simple stories and artistic animation that encourage kids to use their imaginations instead of just their eyes, say creators. Read more.
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InSecurity uncertainly satirizes TV

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From Jaime Weinman of Maclean’s:

  • TV Satirizing TV
    It’s hard to know, as yet, what to make of the show: what I’ve seen of it feels too uncertain in tone to be really funny — like a lot of shows, it doesn’t quite know if it wants to go for a big broad cartoonish style a la 30 Rock (the lead character seems, and is intended to be, a bit like Liz Lemon) or something more deadpan. Read more.
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