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
Spirit of Atlanta Drum and Bugle Corps Spirit of Atlanta Drum and Bugle Corps Spirit of Atlanta Drum and Bugle Corps (also known as "Spirit") is a World Class competitive junior drum and bugle corps. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Spirit of Atlanta is a member corps of Drum Corps International (DCI). "Sources:" In 1976, Freddy and Linda Martin and Bob Hoehn met with the management of an Atlanta area television station to discuss starting an Atlanta-area drum and bugle corps. After a series of successful meetings, Spirit of Atlanta was founded. The corps was originally named "Concourse". A contest was held to find a new, more appropriate