The Wonderful Adventures of Nils Feature Adaptation

Gold Valley Films and Toonz Media Group are working on an adaptation of the Scandinavian children’s classic The Wonderful Adventures of Nils.

The big-screen feature Nils: The New Adventure is based on the book by Selma Lagerlöf. Jason Reisig, co-director of Warner Bros.’ Smallfoot, is a director for the film.

Nils: The New Adventure is part of the six-picture co-financing and co-producing deal between Toonz Media Group and Gold Valley Films.

Additionally, longtime Toonz executive Gulshan David is joining Toonz’s feature film division as VP of international distribution and sales, reporting to Ariel Veneziano, president of feature film at Toonz Media Group.

Gulshan said: “I am thrilled to join the newly launched division as VP of Sales and stay within the Toonz family, where I will work with Ariel and Allen Tsang of Gold Valley. These are exciting times to be part of the productions Nils, Pierre and Little Emma with Toonz and Gold Valley Films.”.

Veneziano stated: “Gulshan is a terrific addition to the team, as he comes with a wealth of experience that will be instrumental in ramping up Toonz’s film sales and distribution arm, starting at Cannes.”