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
Muchachos Drum and Bugle Corps Muchachos Drum and Bugle Corps The Muchachos Drum and Bugle Corps is an all-age Drum Corps International affiliated drum and bugle corps based in Manchester, New Hampshire. (This drum corps is not affiliated with the Hawthorne Muchachos of Hawthorne, NJ. See the Hawthorne Caballeros Drum and Bugle Corps page or visit Hawthorne Muchachos Drum and Bugle Corps for more information.) Founded in 1960 as the "Manchester Boys Club Drum & Bugle Corps", the Corps later changed their name to the "Muchachos." The corps dissolved in 1986, but in 2007, resumed operations, performing as an all-age exhibition corps in DCI, continuing