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In serial fiction, to reboot means to erase all continuity and history in a series and start the series over from the beginning with a brand new continuity and history.[1]
Etymology
The term originates from the computer term for restarting a computer system.[1] This name comes from the expression "pulling yourself up by your own bootstraps," a phrase used to emphasise the difficulty of starting up a computer.
Through reboots, filmmakers can revamp and reinvigorate film series to attract new fans and stimulate revenue.[1] Therefore, reboots can be seen as attempts to rescue series that have grown "stale".[2] They can also be a "safe" project for a studio, as a reboot with an established fan base is less risky (in terms of expected profit) than an entirely original work, while at the same time allowing the studio to explore new demographics.[3]
Reboots in comic books use time travel or reality warping to erase all continuity in a series and start over from the beginning.[citation needed] Some reboots – known as "soft" reboots[citation needed] – incorporate stories from the previous continuity into the new one rather than erasing them completely, while subjecting them to revision in order to fit them in.[citation needed]
Comparison to prequels and remakes
A reboot differs from a prequel in that a prequel is consistent with the established continuity of the series, while a reboot discards the older continuity and replaces it with a new one.[citation needed] Additionally, prequels are often developed by the same creator as the original series they lead up to, while a remake is often produced by a different author from that of the original series, and can be seen as retelling the same story and essentially maintaining the same canon.[citation needed]
The term "remake" usually applies to films which use a previous film as its main source material, often reusing the same storyline while updating times and places to match contemporary settings, such as 1998's A Perfect Murder or 2001's Ocean's Eleven, whereas the term reboot is ascribed to series such as Police Story (rebooted in the 2004 film New Police Story), Batman (2005's Batman Begins), James Bond (2006's Casino Royale), Star Trek (the 2009 Star Trek film - though still in the existing Star Trek canon, but in an alternate universe), Spider-Man (2012's The Amazing Spider-Man),[2] and Superman (2013's Man of Steel).
Reboots
Television
| Series | Start year | Reboot | Reboot year |
|---|---|---|---|
| He-Man and the Masters of the Universe | 1983 | He-Man and the Masters of the Universe[citation needed] | 2002 |
| Battlestar Galactica | 1978 | Battlestar Galactica[citation needed] | 2004 |
| Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z | 1986 | Dragon Ball Z Kai | 2009 |
| Beyblade | 2001 | Beyblade: Metal Fusion[citation needed] | 2009 |
| Hawaii Five-O | 1968 | Hawaii Five-0[4] | 2010 |
| La Femme Nikita | 1992 (film), 1997 (TV) | Nikita[5] | 2010 |
| Charlie's Angels | 1976 | Charlie's Angels[6] | 2011 |
| ThunderCats | 1985 | ThunderCats[citation needed] | 2011 |
| Bakugan Battle Brawlers | 2007 | Bakugan: Tech Explosion[citation needed] | 2012 |
Film
| Series | Start year | Reboot | Reboot year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Godzilla | 1954 | Godzilla 1985; Godzilla 2000 | 1985; 1999 |
| The Punisher | 1989 | The Punisher; Punisher: War Zone[7] | 2004; 2008 |
| Batman | 1989 | Batman Begins[7] | 2005 |
| James Bond | 1962 | Casino Royale[8] | 2006 |
| Neon Genesis Evangelion | 1995-1997 (TV series and movies) | Rebuild of Evangelion | 2007-2013 |
| Hulk | 2003 | The Incredible Hulk[9] | 2008 |
| Friday the 13th | 1980 | Friday the 13th[10] | 2009 |
| Star Trek | 1966 (TV), 1979-91 (films) | Star Trek | 2009 |
| A Nightmare on Elm Street | 1984 | A Nightmare on Elm Street[11] | 2010 |
| Conan the Barbarian | 1982 | Conan the Barbarian | 2011 |
| Planet of the Apes | 1968 | Rise of the Planet of the Apes[12][13] | 2011 |
| Spider-Man | 2002 | The Amazing Spider-Man | 2012 |
| Superman | 1978 | Man of Steel | 2013 |
| Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | 1990 | Ninja Turtles | 2014 |
| The Mummy | 1999 | The Mummy | 2014 |
Video games
Comic books
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| Franchise | Start year | Reboot | Reboot year |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC Universe | 1934 | Crisis on Infinite Earths; Flashpoint | 1986; 2011 |
| Legion of Super-Heroes | 1958 | Legion of Super-Heroes (1994); Legion of Super-Heroes (2004) | 1994; 2004 |
| JoJo's Bizarre Adventure | 1987 | Steel Ball Run | 2004 |
| Top Cow Universe | 1992 | Artifacts | 2012 |
See also
- Artistic license
- Canon (fiction)
- List of modernized retellings of old stories
- Prequel
- Remake
- Reset button technique
- Retroactive continuity
- Sequel
References
- ^ a b c Willits, Thomas R. (2009). "To Reboot or Not to Reboot: What is the Solution?". bewilderingstories.com. Retrieved December 9, 2009.
- ^ a b Tallerico, Brian (27 April 2009). "Twenty Film Franchises in Need of a Reboot". movieretriever.com. Retrieved December 9, 2009.
- ^ Sunday Discussion: The Mighty Hollywood Reboot Trend. Firstshowing.net (October 6, 2008). Retrieved on June 13, 2011.
- ^ Littleton, Cynthia (October 8, 2009). "Trio to Reboot "Hawaii Five-O"". Variety. Retrieved June 28, 2011.
- ^ Martin, Denise (July 25, 2010). "Why A Nikita Reboot Can Work". TV Guide. Retrieved June 28, 2011.
- ^ "imdb.com".
- ^ a b Todd Gilchrist (December 6, 2007). "Interview: Lexi Alexander". IGN. Archived from the original on December 9, 2007. Retrieved June 28, 2011.
Alexander: I would say it's a complete reboot because the first one – neither of them – are relevant to us at all
- ^ Total Film 6 Oct 2009: Bond Reboot of the Decade Interview with Barbara Broccoli & Michael G Wilson, where they confirm that they regard it as a reboot. Retrieved 2012-07-21
- ^ "The Incredible Hulk: A Smashing Sampling of Scenes". Superhero Hype!. May 27, 2008. Retrieved June 28, 2011.
- ^ Nathan Lee (February 13, 2009). "A Slice of Life". The New York Times. Retrieved 28 June 2011.
- ^ Rich, Joshua (April 3, 2009). "'Nightmare on Elm Street' reboot: Jackie Earle Haley to play Freddy Krueger". Hollywood Insider. Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on May 4, 2010. Retrieved April 4, 2009.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Lussier, Germain. (April 14, 2011). "Collider Visits The Set of RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES; Plus Video Blog". Collider.com. Retrieved June 28, 2011.
- ^ Kevin Melrose (April 7, 2011). "Fox's Planet Of The Apes Prequel Gets Renamed … Again". ComicBookResources.com. p. 1. Retrieved June 28, 2011.
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