Re-imagined
Definition
Re-imagined is an adjective describing a creative endeavor that is based off a preexistent idea or creation, often looked upon as a buzzword or euphemism for remake.
A re-imagined product differs from plagarism or a remake (e.g. Charlie's Angels movies) since:
In essence...
... a re-imagined series is adequately described as taking an old product, in this instance Battlestar Galactica of the late 1970's, and retelling the story in a new and hopefully exciting way. It uses many of the same methods as a remake, such as the re-use and (possibly) modification of some or more of the following:
- selected plotlines;
- selected characters;
- selected adversaries;
- selected terminologies and other items.
Using these selections, a creator (Ronald D. Moore) then can craft a story uniquely different from the original, with an new, original direction and original characters that share only basic components from their previous (older) counterparts.
Examples of Re-Imagined Products
A prime example of a re-imagined product are the Battlestar Galactica mini-series, and its subsequent television series, under the production of Ronald D. Moore and David Eick.