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

by Heather Urbanski

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786465093
• ISBN13: 9780786465095
• Release Date: March 2013
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• 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