Nov 2009
- Greg has been headhunted by Rob Woodburn, ex-William Morris agent, and is now represented by the new agency Woodburn Sweitzer Management (WSM) as an actor
- It's a shame that film funding fell through, but thank you to the film producer for sending my agent this e-mail:
"Unfortunately due to funding problems we have had to put this film on ice. Thank you for suggesting Greg, we thought he was absolutely brilliant!"
- It's a week back in Narnia for Greg this month to finish filming Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, directed by Michael Apted. Due for Hollywood release 10 Dec 2010 & Australian release 26 Dec 2010
- Filming extra scenes for Beachclowning directed by Johnny Ma
- The month opened with Greg & his band performing at Ashfield's Carnival of Cultures. On the strength of his performance, Greg & Band were invited to perform in 2010 in Sydney Town Hall

Oct 2009
- Greg has filmed an internet ad for Intervet playing the lead as a diabetic dog
- Greg was cast in the lead role (Manager) in a corporate film for the Commonwealth Bank by Radhart Pictures
- The latest band talkie by Greg Poppleton & his Bakelite Dance Band is now on YouTube. Filmed by Drumroll Productions...


Larger Version

Sep 2009
- Greg has been cast in an appearance in a new series of Australia's most popular cop show (tell you the name next year when it's on the air)
- Greg has been cast by invitation as the lead for a new short film by director Johnny Ma called Beachclowning. Here are some pics...

Greg Poppleton in Beachclownng, Dir: Johnny Ma Greg Poppleton in Beachclownng, Dir: Johnny Ma
Greg Poppleton in Beachclownng, Dir: Johnny Ma Greg Poppleton in Beachclownng, Dir: Johnny Ma


Aug 2009
- Preparation & filming continues for the latest Narnia film, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, directed by Michael Apted. Flying back and forth between Sydney and Warners on the Gold Coast. This third film in the Chronicles of Narnia series is set for Hollywood release, 10 Dec 2010 and Australian release on 26 Dec 2010
- Greg has been cast by invitation to a feature film teaser to be pitched at US producers. The director is well-known & respected for their work in film, TV and TVCs

Jul 2009
- Greg is flying to the Gold Coast for screen tests and cast readings in the latest Narnia film, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, directed by Michael Apted. It's set for Australian release on 26 Dec 2010
- Greg has been cast as a famous fictional character in a new TV pilot
- Here's the newest YOUI ad on your TV....


Jun 2009
- Greg appears on All Saints, 9:30pm Tuesday 30 June, Channel 7 as Damien Collins. Damien is subjected to the 'Tongs Technique' after fracturing his neck
- Busy being fitted with prosthetics and wardrobe for my role in the new Narnia film, third in the series, directed by Michael Apted
- The first and sceond lot of ads for YOUI Insurance were so successful, Greg was called back to film a third. It was released to TV on 24 June
- Invited to guest DJ my 2SER Phantom Dancer radio show (swing, jazz & dance from live 1920s-60s radio & TV) at La Campagna, 53-55 Liverpool St, Sydney from 10:30pm, Friday 26 June
- 9 June marks my 25th year of continuous radio broadcasting
. I began at 2RPH in its pioneering days, moved to 2SER where I hosted talks and music shows, including the award-winning Phantom Dancer show, produced documentaries for ABC Radio National, performed voicework for ABC Radio National, was an audio operator at SBS Radio and their first English language broadcaster and most recently was the lead in the radio play Eyewitness Blues for BBC Radio in London

May 2009
- Greg has been cast in the latest Narnia film, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, directed by Michael Apted and set for Hollywood release in 2010
- Greg returned to All Saints for ADR. In a letter to Greg, Bill Hughes, All Saints Producer wrote: "I have just come from the Director's cut of the show Greg and I am delighted with the finished episode. Your performance is terrific and adds great colour to the show...Thank you for your contribution to the show"
- Greg Poppleton's Big 7, a jazz/swing band with a Pete Kelly's Blues vibe play their debut show at Penrith RSL, Saturday 30 May at 2pm

Apr 2009
- Greg filmed a guest role in All Saints, to be aired on Channel 7, Tuesday 30 June 2009 at 8:30pm
- Vinyl, the short film in which Greg appears as a store manager premiered at the Dendy Opera Quays, 24 April

Mar 2009
- The first lot of ads for YOUI Insurance was so successful that Greg and the other actors were called back to film a second series. Here's the ad from the second series...

- Greg also features in Driving Ambition, a new training DVD for STA bus drivers by Radhart Pictures
- Greg sang at the 20th Annual Eureka Prizes for Science at the Australian Museum on March 18
- Greg sang the songs of the 1920s at the Canada Bay Tea Festival, 29 March
- Eyewitness Blues
with Greg as lead in the Australian segment aired over Radio New Zealand on March 8
- Greg appeared in the short film Subject S shown on ABC TV, 8 March

Feb 2009
- Greg went into the ABC Radio National Studios to record character voices and narration for the documentary 'Women in League'
- The BBC broadcast Greg in 'Eyewitness Blues' over the BBC World Service, 2001 GMT, 28 Feb

Jan 2009
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Happy New Year! Greg went into the voiceover studio to record a character voice for the latest YOUI radio commercial for Austereo network

Dec 2008
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Two films with Greg Poppleton were on TV during the festive season. The first was Footy Legends, which was a Saturday Night feature movie. The second, Moulin Rouge, followed the fireworks on New Years morning

Nov 2008

- Greg plays the lead role of an Australian Slovak-born jazz musician Jac Rainer in the BBC World Service radio play Eyewitness Blues, directed by the Executive Producer of BBC World Service Drama, Marion Nancarrow. The play airs as part of an international multimedia show over the BBC World Service, 28 Feb 2009 at 2001GMT
- The popular Aeroguard ad from last summer with Greg Poppleton is back on TV until Feb 2009

Oct 2008
- Greg Poppleton & his Bakelite Dance Band
played at The Vanguard, opening for Mojo Juju & the Snake Oil Merchants
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Greg features as an 'old-guard insurer' in a 3 part TV, internet & cinema ad campaign for YOUI Insurance. Directed by Bryan Cawood for Filmsmiths Australia. Here's Part 1...

Sep 2008
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Greg plays the role of the convenience store manager in the short film Vinyl. Following their successful short A Quiet Spot, Sydney filmmakers Ashley Fairfield & Annmaree Bell are director and producer for the AFC funded short film. Vinyl explores the difficulty of assimilation for a young Sudanese refugee and the role his affinity to music plays in his life. Vinyl is due for release mid-2009

Jul 2008
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After leaving Mark Byrne, Greg was headhunted by Encompass Management and is now represented by them as an actor