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New podcast about the history of Scopitone from The EuroWhat?

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July 2026 Internet Jukebox Film of the Month: Burt Blakey, “Le Badge,” Scopitone CA-318

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Scopitone screening in 16mm in Portland, Oregon on July 11

The Hollywood Theatre in Portland, Oregon, will celebrate its 100th anniversary by screening the late Dennis Nyback's Scopitone-A-Go-Go program of original Scopitone films in 16mm on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 3:00 pm.

For more info, see: https://hollywoodtheatre.org/show/scopitone-a-go-go-again-in-16mm/

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1960s matchbook advertising Scopitone at Ed Stewart's Country Fair Supper Club in Reisterstown, MD (near Baltimore). For sale now on eBay.

See https://www.ebay.com/itm/377236465734

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June 2026 Internet Jukebox Film of the Month: Debbie Reynolds “We’ll Sing in the Sunshine,” Scopitone S-1012

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The latest episode in Block's Retro Repairs' attempt to restore their Color-Sonics Combi 150 film jukebox.

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An intriguing post on X from Janus Films about Scopitone

On May 16, 2026 Janus Films posted on X that Scopitone will come back in style in late 2026. I wonder what this is about? An upcoming documentary? An official rerelease of Scopitone films on physical media or streaming? One can only hope.

See https://x.com/janusfilms/status/2055755098609832334

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Scopitone star Brenda Reid of the Exciters dies at 80

Brenda Reid, the dynamic lead singer of the Exciters, died on April 29, 2026 at the age of 80. Although the band was from New York, The Exciters made two wonderful Scopitone films in Paris, "He's Got The Power" and "Tell Him," in 1963.

For more info, see:

Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home, "Brenda L. Reid Obituary," https://dodgethomas.com/tribute/details/2333/Brenda-Reid/obituary.html

Brian Ferrari's Blog, "She Knew Something About Love: Brenda Reid (1945-2026)," May 16, 2026, https://brianferrarinyc.com/2026/05/16/she-knew-something-about-love-brenda-reid-1945-2026/

The Exciters, "He's Got The Power," Scopitone GB-3, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOu5jM_un3Q

The Exciters, "Tell Him," Scopitone GB-4, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhG_Pri7vp8

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Block's Retro Repairs starts to restore its Color-Sonics Combi 150 film jukebox.

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'Bad Cinema', with your host Leonard Pinth-Garnell. From Saturday Night Live on April 9, 1977. - #saturdaynightlive #snl #danakroyd #johnb

'Bad Cinema', with your host Leonard Pinth-Garnell. From Saturday Night Live on April 9, 1977. - #saturdaynightlive #snl #danakroyd #johnb

April 9, 1977 -- Saturday Night Live's recurring sketch "Bad Cinema," starring Dan Aykroyd as "Leonard Pinth-Garnell," makes fun of a Scopitone film. I wonder who at SNL remembered Scopitone in 1977? The film they are mocking is "Zizi La Twisteuse" by Glenn Jack and his Glenners.

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May 2026 Internet Jukebox Film of the Month: Françoise Hardy, “Tous les garçons et les filles," Scopitone CA-137

A beautiful print of a classic Scopitone.

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Cinebox star Gino Paoli died on March 24, 2026 at the age of 91. Paoli made at least five Cinebox films, including "La gatta," "Sapore di sale," "Rimpiangerai, rimpiangerai," "Sassi," and "Vivere ancora."

For more information, see:

"Italian singer-songwriter Gino Paoli dies at 91," RTE, March 24, 2026: https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2026/0324/1565013-italian-singer-songwriter-gino-paoli-dies-at-91/

"Italian singer-songwriter Gino Paoli dies at 91," Reuters, March 24, 2026: https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/italian-singer-songwriter-gino-paoli-dies-91-2026-03-24/

"Gino Paoli dies aged 91," Wanted in Rome, March 24, 2026: https://www.wantedinrome.com/news/gino-paoli-dies-aged-91.html

Nicola Bambini, "È morto a 91 anni Gino Paoli: una lunga storia d'amore," Vanity Fair Italia, March 24, 2026: https://www.vanityfair.it/article/morto-gino-paoli

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New Scopitone exhibit opening at DeBence Antique Music World in Franklin, PA

"During a rainy Wednesday, DeBence Antique Music World reopened for the season, welcoming visitors eager to revisit its collection of historic instruments and musical machines. . . .

". . . [Executive Director Cassady] Calder said a new exhibit planned for spring will feature one of the museum’s latest acquisitions, a rare Scopitone.

"'It’s a funny machine,' she said, describing it as an audio-visual jukebox that played songs alongside 16mm films — an early form of music video."

For more information, see:

Jamie Hunt, "DeBence Antique Music World enjoys energetic season opening," The Derrick, April 1, 2026: https://www.thederrick.com/news/front_page/debence-antique-music-world-enjoys-energetic-season-opening/article_2839f42e-09bd-4ab3-b417-7fbd068dba89.html

DeBence Antique Music World, https://debencemusicworld.com/

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April 2026 Internet Jukebox Film of the Month: Gilbert Bécaud, "Les Cerisiers Sont Blancs," Scopitone CA-375

An odd little song for the return of Spring.

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Debbie Reynolds' son, Todd Fisher, discusses his mother's investment in Scopitone

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March 2026 Internet Jukebox Film of the Month: Gemini Planets, “You Are My Sunshine,” Color-Sonics

This is from the cache of Color-Sonics films that was recently uploaded to the Internet Archive. I've never seen this film before. Has anyone ever heard of Gemini Planets?