Beschreibung:
Herbert, Daniel
Examines how remakes and sequels have been central to the film industry from its very inception, yet also considers how the recent trends toward reboots and transmedia franchises depart from those historical precedents. Film scholar Daniel Herbert not only analyses the film industry's increasing reliance on recycled product, but also asks why audiences are currently so drawn to such movies.
Introduction: Industrial Intertextuality and The Force Awakens 1 1 Coming to Terms with Intertextuality 20 2 Understanding Film Remakes 49 3 The Expansive and Inclusive Logic of Franchises 82 Conclusion: The Importance of Film Remakes and Franchises 118 Acknowledgments 127 Further Reading 131 Works Cited 137 Index 145