Ellen Page to Host Special GAYCATION Episode from Orlando, FL Today

VICELAND's Emmy-nominated "GAYCATION" featuring Ellen Page and Ian Daniel will present a special episode on Wednesday, August 24 at 10:00 PM (ET) focused on the aftermath of the shootings in Orlando, Florida. In addition, the critically praised program will begin its second season on SEPTEMBER 7 at 10:30 PM (ET).

"GAYCATION PRESENTS: ORLANDO" will bring viewers to the emotional center of the worst mass shooting in American history and the single worst act of violence against the LGBTQ community ever.

The episode features Page and Daniel speaking with a widely diverse group of individuals affected by the heinous attack with voices audiences may not have heard before. From one survivor's harrowing story of escaping the Pulse night club to the impossible to imagine day in the life of one man who - in a single day - buried one pair of friends, changed his tie and attended the wedding of another. A glimmer of light showing that the seeds of love and recovery for Orlando are possible and the strength of the community -- LGBTQ and beyond -- in Orlando will persevere.

ABOUT GAYCATION Nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Unstructured Reality Series this year, Oscar nominated actress Ellen Page and her best friend, Ian Daniel, set off on a personal journey to explore LGBTQ cultures around the world. From Japan to Brazil, Jamaica and here in America, Ellen and Ian discover the multiplicity of LGBTQ experiences, meeting inspiring people and hearing their deeply moving stories of struggle and triumph. Through Ellen and Ian's voyage, GAYCATION is able to support and celebrate the state of LGBTQ identities across the globe.

About Viceland Most TV channels are just a collection of shows - Viceland is a collection of personal points-of-view. Everything at Viceland has a reason to exist and a strong perspective. Our mission is to examine the world we live in, and explore the things that confuse us, make us curious, make us laugh, or awaken our sense of wonder. Viceland features series examining all things culture, including music, food, technology, sex, fashion and more. The channel is overseen by Oscar-winning writer/director SPIKE Jonze, a long-time VICE partner and creative director for the company, and features series hosted by VICE newcomers like Ellen Page, Ian Daniel, Michael K Williams and Hailey Gates, as well as longtime VICE hosts like Action Bronson, Thomas Morton and Eddie Huang.

About VICE MEDIA VICE is the world's preeminent youth media company and content creation studio. Launched in 1994, VICE now operates in over 30 countries and distributes its programming to viewers across digital, linear, mobile, film and socials. VICE includes an international network of digital channels; a television and feature film production studio; a magazine; a record label; an in-house creative services agency; a book-publishing division; and a newly launched U.S and Canadian TV network, VICELAND. VICE's award-winning programming has been recognized by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Peabody Awards, Sundance Film Festival, PEN Center, Cannes Lions, FRONTLINE Club, Knight Foundation, American Society of Magazine Editors, LA Press Club, James Beard awards, and Webby Awards, among others.

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