remake
Updated film production
Remake as a verb means to make something again, typically with improvements or updates.
As a noun, a remake is a new version of something previously made, most commonly applied to films, songs, or other creative works that are produced again with new elements while retaining the original's essential story or structure.
The studio announced a remake of the 1980s horror classic.
Remakes often generate debate about whether they improve upon or diminish the original.
Fresh interpretation of existing material
- rebootCycle power intentionally
- revampRestructure extensively
- coverProtect by overlaying
- renditionPerformed version of work
update · rework · version · retelling · reinterpretation · homage · tribute · spinoff
Return to earlier state
- rebuildRestore after damage
- reconstructBuild again from remains
- refurbishRestore worn items
- renovateRestore to good condition
overhaul · remodel · redo · repair · rehabilitate · recondition · retrofit · refinish
Envision in altered form
- reinventRadically change something existing
- reconceiveRethink from the ground up
- rethinkEvaluate again differently
- redesignCreate anew with changes
reinterpret · rework · revise · restyle · reshape · reenvision · recast · reconfigure
Cycle power intentionally
- sequelContinuation of prior work
- prequelLater work, earlier setting
- directorOne who leads
- castingShaping through liquid form
screenplay · Hollywood · Bollywood · franchise · blockbuster · studio · production · cinematography
reimagining
Fresh interpretation of existing material
rendition · update · rework · version · retelling · reinterpretation · homage · tribute · spinoff · sequel
restore
Return to earlier state
- rebuildRestore after damage
- reconstructBuild again from remains
- refurbishRestore worn items
renovate · overhaul · remodel · redo · repair · rehabilitate · recondition · retrofit · refinish · resurface
reimagine
Envision in altered form
- reinventRadically change something existing
- reconceiveRethink from the ground up
- rethinkEvaluate again differently
redesign · reinterpret · rework · revise · restyle · reshape · reenvision · recast · reconfigure · reconceptualize
reboot
Cycle power intentionally
casting · screenplay · Hollywood · Bollywood · franchise · blockbuster · studio · production · cinematography · reshoot
- adaptionsreboot, reimagining, retelling, reworking, version
- box officebox office, gross, worldwide gross, opening weekend, ticket sales
- do-over verbsrewrite, revise, retype, repaint, redraw
- film remakesreboot, adaptation, reimagining, retelling, revival
- film termsfilm, auteur, genre, celluloid, mise-en-scene
- franchisesfranchise, Star Wars, franchising, franchises, franchisor
remakeoriginal
First or inventive
prototype · source material · debut · premiere · first edition
- film remakeNew version of existing movie
- live action remakeFilmed redo of animation