Vincent Peone Directs New Original Show “Bedtime Stories with Ryan” Starring Ryan Reynolds

Variety - Ryan Reynolds is known for R-rated humor — but now he’s going into dad mode with his first original series for internet TV provider Fubo.Reynolds’ Maximum Effort production company announced the June 20 launch of Maximum Effort Channel on Fubo, which will feature the debut of the partnership’s first original show: Bedtime Stories With Ryan. According to the description of the 15-episode series, Reynolds “reads new and classic bedtime stories in an attempt to soothe your mind and soul (and also his own).”“We’re so happy to create a program with the express goal of putting people to sleep,” Reynolds said in a statement. “This show has actually been a dream of mine for a while. Story time is a nighttime staple in our home and is a daily reminder of the power of storytelling.”Reynolds’ Maximum Effort is an investor in Fubo, and the linear channel on the pay-TV service will be home to original and classic TV and movies “made for maximum comfort.” Maximum Effort also produced spots for Fubo’s recent rebranding campaign.“Bedtime Stories With Ryan” is directed by Vincent Peone and produced by Maximum Effort and Fubo in partnership with ArtClass and Loon Productions, with music by Sleeping At Last. Autodesk has signed on as the official sponsor for the show, which will be designed and made using Autodesk’s software platform."I was immediately drawn to Bedtime Stories as the only show you’d have to set an alarm clock to binge watch," notes Director Vincent Peone. "Collaborating with Ryan and Maximum Effort is a filmmaker’s actual dream because there is always some fun to be had with format, not to mention so much trust. This is the exact way I envisioned ArtClass entering into long form, and we couldn’t have done it with better partners."Additional Press Coverage:Rolling StoneThe Hollywood ReporterEntertainment Tonight Series Production Credits:PRODUCTION & POST: ARTCLASSDirector: Vincent PeoneExecutive Producer: Rebecca NilesExecutive Producer, Post: LauRenn ReedAssociate Producer: Corwin CarollHead of Post Production: Brian KeeganSenior Editors: James P.M. Lee, Tyrone Rhabb, James BogerAssistant Editor: Jesse ThreattAssistant Editor: Joel PorrasAssistant Editor: Kahleb McAdamsAssistant Editor: Nick BruceAssistant Editor: Stephen DeaverPost Producer: Kanika OungPost Coordinator: Rylee AxnerVFX Coordinator: Danielle ScahillExecutive Creative Director: Chris EckardtSenior Art Director: Brandon ToddCG: UNTOLD STUDIOS.Executive Producer: Luke ColsonHead of Production: Mariel SandsSenior Producer: Nicky MaserExecutive Creative: Director Tom TellerExecutive Producer: Julian ConnerExecutive Producer: Seth JosephsonCG Supervisor: Enrique De La GarzaCG Artist: Will HoskinModeler: Mariano Ruiz ManzanoTexture Artist: Juan Fer BravoAnimator: Zhara HonoreAnimator: Steven LeeAnimator: Matheus CaetanoVFX Editor: Michele NagyVISUAL EFFECTS: NEXODUSVFX Supervisor: Robert RosselloVFX Coordinator: Cindy OrmondroydProduction Assistant: Maddie KramerArtist: Holli AlvaradoArtist: Austin BrownArtist: Colin DrobnisArtist: Jadan DuffinArtist: Nick JosephArtist: Josh McGuireArtist: Mike OakleyStudio: John BaerStudio: Joseph BellStudio: Anthony KramerCOLOR:Running ManSenior Colorist: Troy ThompsonColorist: Sean SullivanOnline Editor: Max RobertsSOUND DESIGN & MIX: LITTLE BEAR AUDIOMixer/Sound Designer: Ian Sorrentino