Daily Bugle News" and the "New York Post", two popular real-life New York City tabloids. The "Daily Bugle" is featured prominently in many Marvel Comics titles, especially those in which Spider-Man is the lead character. In 1996, a three-issue (black and white) limited series was printed. Since 2006, Marvel has published a monthly "Daily Bugle" newspaper reporting on the company's publications and authors. Marvel earlier used the newspaper format to promote Marvel's crossover events "Civil War" and "House of M"—reporting on storyline events as if the comic book "Daily Bugle" had come to life. Marvel restored this promotional function for the 2007
Action International Pictures Action International Pictures Action International Pictures (AIP) also known as West Side Studios, is a film production and distribution company founded in 1986. AIP was founded by David Winters, David A. Prior and Peter Yuval. It also provided video distribution for many international films. Winters bought out his partners in 1992. The year of its creation, 1986, was a turning point for David Winters. After being overruled on a casting decision for "Thrashin'", Winters made the professional decision to control all aspects of future projects. AIP was organized by Winters with partners; Prior and Yuval. Although Josh Brolin was ultimately