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... a ''re-imagined'' series is adequately described as taking an old product, | ... a ''re-imagined'' series is adequately described as taking an old product, e.g. the ''[[Battlestar Galactica (Classic)|Battlestar Galactica]]'' series 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 possible modification of some or more of the following: | ||
* selected plotlines; | * selected plotlines; | ||
* selected characters; | * selected characters; | ||
* selected adversaries; | * selected adversaries; | ||
* selected | * selected terminology and other items. | ||
Using these selections, a creator | Using these selections, a creator, e.g. [[Ronald D. Moore]], then can craft a story different from the original, with a new direction and original characters that still share components from their previous counterparts. | ||
== Examples of Re-Imagined Products == | == Examples of Re-Imagined Products == |
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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, e.g. the Battlestar Galactica series 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 possible modification of some or more of the following:
- selected plotlines;
- selected characters;
- selected adversaries;
- selected terminology and other items.
Using these selections, a creator, e.g. Ronald D. Moore, then can craft a story different from the original, with a new direction and original characters that still share components from their previous 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.