Facebook Launches Its Facebook Live Streaming Video Channel

Facebook has just launched its own real time web-streaming called Facebook Live!

Facebook announced this is just the beginning, and that they plan to use the channel for news streams, press events, special celebrity events, and interviews.

The first event streamed out August 13, 2010, featuring actress America Ferrera and Ryan Piers Williams discussing their new movie “The Dry Land.” Past events and interviews are available to view for those who missed them.

Facebook Live uses Livestream, and like most live video platforms, has integrated chat and broadcast feeds. You are also able to update your status right from the app page, as well as invite friends to join in watching.

Facebook Live is embeddable, allowing you to post broadcasts on your own webpage, as well as Share with Facebook friends and Twitter followers.

Head on over and see what it is all about. The is available to all users, without having to add anything to your profile.