Facebook will allow ‘Premieres’ to launch as ‘Live’ videos for real-time buzz, report says

Facebook might be bringing the buzz of its Live video function, shown here, to pre-recorded videos. — AFP pic

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SAN FRANCISCO, April 20 — Facebook is reportedly testing out a feature that would allow pre-recorded videos to get the same buzz as the current LIVE footage.

Imagine logging onto Facebook to see a premiere of the latest Star Wars movie trailer, experiencing it at exactly the same time as your friends, sharing your thoughts and calling them out on theirs. And with any luck, spoiler alerts would contained in one place.

Could be exciting? Well, apparently those are Facebook’s thoughts exactly.

The potential new Facebook feature, which seems to be geared towards video creators, publishers and shows, will allow for video “Premieres” to be presented in the same way as Live videos are, with real-time comments and reactions, reports Engadget.