The Science Fiction Reboot: Canon, Innovation and Fandom in Refashioned Franchises

by Heather Urbanski

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This analysis examines several recent reimagined science fiction franchises (Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica, V, and Star Wars) in order to capture how "reboots" work from a fan perspective. Previous encounters with these stories make the reboot experience distinct for fan-viewers, who bring with them a set of expectations and knowledge, often tied to franchise canon that cannot be separated from the new film or television series. Even...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0786465093

ISBN13:9780786465095

Release Date:March 2013

Publisher:McFarland and Company, Inc.

Length:240 Pages

Weight:0.75 lbs.

Dimensions:0.6" x 5.9" x 8.8"

Age Range:18 years and up

Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher

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