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 Academy Drum and Bugle Corps has a Board of Directors, corps director, and staff assigned to carry out the organization's mission of, "...building great people through great performances." The Executive Director is Mark Richardson. In addition to the drum and bugle corps, the Arizona Academy also sponsors The Academy Winter Youth Guard and The Academy Summer Youth Guard, two introductory color guard activities; and Phenom a SoundSport performance ensemble. "Source =" "Gold background indicates DCI Championship; pale blue background indicates DCI Class Finalist; pale green background indicates DCI semifinalist." The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps The Academy Drum & Bugle Corps (also known as simply