San Mateo – Viki Inc., a leading global TV streaming platform and subsidiary of Rakuten, Japan-based leader in e-commerce and internet services announced the appointment of Joanne Waage, Viki’s SVP of Partnerships and Programming and former executive at MobiTV and Viacom, as its new Chief Executive Officer. Waage, who led the company’s content and business development strategy for two years, will take over the position from Tammy H. Nam, who remains an advisor to both Viki and … [Read more...] about Joanne Waage promoted to Viki’s CEO
Dramaworld
Viki to co-produce first original series, Dramaworld
San Francisco–Viki, the global TV site powered by fans, announced its first original series, Dramaworld, a 10-episode comedy-drama set in Los Angeles and Korea. The groundbreaking new show is written in English and Korean specifically for the fast-growing global fan base of Asian dramas. The show stars an international cast, including Korean drama actor Sean Dulake and Justin Chon (Twilight series), and cameos from K-pop and K-drama celebrities, Siwon Choi and Han Ji Min. Filming begins … [Read more...] about Viki to co-produce first original series, Dramaworld
