Present or existing from the beginning (the first)
Remake
Adaptaion
transforming something to make it more current, popular, or enjoyable.
Making the Harry Potter books into movies
Remix
A different version of an original modified to make it new (could be a new genre or sub-genre)
Heaven originally by Bryan Adams, remixed by Dash Berlin
recreate the same thing without changing too much (similar to a sequel)
Cover
similar to a remake but applies to music; keeping the song and lyrics the same but sung by someone else.
Disney often remakes older movies and re-invents them (usually live action versions). This year they are coming out with a new Dumbo, Aladdin, and The Lion King.
Whitney Houston covered "I will always love you" originally written by Dolly Parton
