Intertexuality

 Intertextuality

The referencing of another media text or cultural product. In making this reference, the meaning is shaped and developed.

An example of intertextuality is a scene in Deadpool 2, in which Deadpool, references his co-star's character in another franchise.

Another example is the inclusion of Yoda and Star Wars memorabilia in E.T, this is then mimicked/cameoed as in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, E.T. can be seen as being members of the Galactic Senate.