MySpace Founder Launches LiveVideo.com

Feb. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- LiveUniverse, Inc., one of the largest online entertainment networks of video, music, and social networking websites has launched LiveVideo.com. The platform is MySpace Founder Brad Greenspan's latest creation. And as Chairman/CEO of LiveUniverse, he is leading the charge into a new age of social networking with LiveVideo.com.

LiveVideo.com, an advanced on demand interactive broadcasting platform, provides instant global reach and messaging to any user with a web cam. LiveVideo.com represents the next generation of online interaction. LiveVideo.com, which officially launches today, is the first fully interactive, global, live streaming platform. It allows users to connect with others around the world 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365-days a year. Using the LiveShow technology, LiveVideo.com users can create and broadcast live content alone or in conjunction with friends, colleagues and/or newly acquainted users. Distinctive LiveShow interactive features such as LiveTextChat, LiveCoHost and LivePolls empower real time community and social interaction and provide users with unlimited real-time feedback and interaction. In addition, the advanced LiveShow platform allows advanced videographers to broadcast on their channel with multiple cameras to create professional broadcast-quality shows.

Move over MySpace, YouTube and other similar sites, LiveVideo.com not only has innovated Live Streaming and community, but also consolidates social networking features into one easy-to-use platform. At LiveVideo.com users can manage their blogs, photos, videos, music and networking sites in one convenient location. LiveVideo.com streamlines the online end user experience by integrating key social networking features into convenient tabs in every profile, providing for an unmatched user experience.

LiveVideo.com members can quickly and easily:

• create their own LiveTV show and broadcast it to the world;
  
• watch LIVE shows streaming from across the globe;
  
• Social Stream: Socialize with your friends through an integrated Video Chat Room even as you watch Shows together in a unique one of a kind shared experience
  
• participate in virtual classes, listen to live speeches and/or engage in live interactive game shows;
  
• upload videos up to 200MB with stereo sound;
  
• upload photos and arrange them into professional quality slideshows for family and friends;
  
• video chat with up to 10 other people at one time; and so much more.

 LiveVideo.com kicks off by Premiering "Drive Home with Steve Nash", the first live, direct fan interaction with an NBA superstar. Nash's first LiveVideo.com stream will take place on Wednesday evening, February 20 following the highly anticipated Phoenix Suns / LA Lakers Match-up, which also marks Shaquille O'Neal's first game as a Phoenix Sun and his return to Los Angeles.

Steve Nash, the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player, will connect with fans via the LiveVideo.com site approximately 45 minutes following the conclusion of a game when he enters his car to drive home. During his drive home, Nash will provide fans with his take on the game -- its highlights and lowlights, and answer fan questions in real time. This unique, dynamic format represents the first ever live fan Q&A opportunity with an NBA superstar following a game.

"LiveVideo.com is leading the evolution of online content and community," said Brad Greenspan, chairman of LiveUniverse. "Our technology, exclusive content and usability place LiveVideo.com at the forefront of this digital revolution."

Greenspan continued, "We're incredibly excited to have an athlete of Steve Nash's caliber launch his direct fan interaction on LiveVideo.com. Programs such as 'Drive Home with Steve Nash' are indicative of the type of unique content and creativity you can expect from our site. LiveVideo.com is ushering in a new age of online entertainment and community."

In the same vein, LiveVideo.com is committed to providing a safe and secure user environment. While the site collects personal information from users, such as desired username, email address, country, zip code, gender and birth date, LiveVideo.com does not share or make public any user information unless a user chooses to do so. Finally, the LiveVideo.com management recognizes that the content reach of the site may be broad and not appropriate for all age groups; therefore, steps have been taken to ensure the safety of all its users or visitors. Those under age 14 are prohibited from joining.

LiveVideo.com will also focus on being a leader in the Protection of User Rights and providing users with platforms and opportunity to communicate on relevant issues and stay aware of the changing environment.

Source: LiveUniverse, Inc.