Superhero film become franchises, "Men in Black" (1997) and "Blade" (1998). After Marvel bought Malibu Comics (The company owned "Men in Black"), Marvel and Columbia Pictures released the "Men in Black" film and comics in 1997. The film became the first Marvel property to win an Oscar and the then highest-grossing comic book adaptation until the release of Sam Raimi’s "Spider-Man" in 2002. "Blade" was also a mix of a more traditional action film as well as darker superhero film with the title character having superpowers as well as carrying an arsenal of weaponry. The success of "Blade" began Marvel's film success
The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps DCI Class Finalist; pale green background indicates DCI semifinalist." † = "Because of a tabulation error in the General Effect caption, The Cavaliers' score was listed as 74.650, putting the corps in 15th place. Their score should have been 76.300 and their placement 13th. The Cavaliers told DCI to leave the standings "as is," because even with the change, the corps would not have made Finals." Source: The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps (also known as "The Green Machine") is a World Class competitive junior drum and bugle corps. Based in Rosemont, Illinois, The