History Series / ItsShowtime

''It's Showtime'' is a Philippine noontime musical variety show broadcast on Creator/{{ABSCBN}}. The show is also broadcast worldwide through The Filipino Channel (TFC).

As of 2023, the show currently airs on Creator/GMANetwork's sister network, GTV, [=A2Z=], and Kapamilya Channel. The show previously aired on [=TV5=], but has since moved to GTV as ABS-CBN's blocktime agreement with [=TV5=] expired on June 30, 2023.

* ArtificialIntelligence: Used to great effect by Vhong, Jugs and Teddy in their ''Magpasikat 2023'' performance where they paid tribute to veteran comedians of yore by deepfaking the faces of Dolphy, Babalu and Redford White as well as several other deceased comedians over their performances.[[note]]It was later explained how the deepfake performance was generated, where they used three separate cameras and high-end gaming computers (supplied by Filipino PC retailer PC Express) running Nvidia [=GeForce=] RTX 4080 [[UsefulNotes/GraphicsProcessingUnit [=GPUs=]]] and a [[https://github.com/hacksider/roop-cam fork]] of the roop deepfake software to alter Vhong, Jugs and Teddy's appearance against datasets culled from said deceased comedians.[[/note]] They did however put up a [[ContentWarnings disclaimer]] in light of [[AIIsACrapshoot concerns]] that such emerging technologies could be abused to displace actual artists (case in point the recent [[UsefulNotes/TVStrikes Hollywood strikes]] where members of the Writers and Screen Actors Guild protested against the industry's use of generative AI algorithms) or used for misinformation e.g. [[StrawmanNewsMedia fake news]]. As an added precaution, the show's staff obtained permission from the families of the comedians featured, some of whom were also in the studio audience during the performance.

* ArtificialIntelligence: Used to great effect by Vhong, Jugs and Teddy in their ''Magpasikat 2023'' performance where they paid tribute to veteran comedians of yore by deepfaking the faces of Dolphy, Babalu and Redford White as well as several other deceased comedians over their performances.[[note]]The three later explained how the deepfake performance was generated, where they used three separate cameras and computers (supplied by Filipino PC retailer PC Express); while they didn't elaborate much on the specifics, it is likely that the computers were equipped with high-end [[UsefulNotes/GraphicsProcessingUnit [=GPUs=]]] and software such as [[https://github.com/iperov/DeepFaceLive [=DeepFaceLive=]]] to alter Vhong, Jugs and Teddy's appearance against datasets culled from said deceased comedians.[[/note]] They did however put up a [[ContentWarnings disclaimer]] in light of [[AIIsACrapshoot concerns]] that such emerging technologies could be abused to displace actual artists (case in point the recent [[UsefulNotes/TVStrikes Hollywood strikes]] where members of the Writers and Screen Actors Guild protested against the industry's use of generative AI algorithms) or used for misinformation e.g. [[StrawmanNewsMedia fake news]].

** Jhong, Kim and Ion's performance in ''Magpasikat 2023'' is an appeal to people about technology--particularly excessive smartphone use and social media consumption--serving to ''isolate people more'' than ''connect them'' if not used responsibly. It also cautions people to choose their words carefully as it ''can'' and ''will'' hurt those around them. Interestingly enough, their performance also served as a [[TakeThat counterpoint]] to the other hosts' use of technology in their numbers.

** Jhong, Kim and Ion's performance in ''Magpasikat 2023'' is an appeal to people about technology--particularly excessive smartphone use and social media consumption--serving to ''isolate people more'' than ''connect them'' if not used responsibly. It also cautions people to choose their words carefully as it ''can'' and ''will'' hurt people. Interestingly enough, their performance also served as a counterpoint to the other hosts' use of technology in their numbers.

* ArtificialIntelligence: Used to great effect by Vhong, Jugs and Teddy in their ''Magpasikat 2023'' performance where they paid tribute to veteran comedians of yore by deepfaking the faces of Dolphy, Babalu and Redford White as well as several other deceased comedians over their performances.[[note]]The three later explained how the deepfake performance was generated, where they used three separate cameras and computers (supplied by Filipino PC retailer PC Express); while they didn't elaborate much on the specifics, it is likely that the computers were equipped with high-end [[UsefulNotes/GraphicsProcessingUnit [=GPUs=]]] and software such as [[https://github.com/iperov/DeepFaceLive [=DeepFaceLive=]]] to alter Vhong, Jugs and Teddy's appearance against datasets culled from said deceased comedians.[[/note]] They did however put up a [[ContentWarnings disclaimer]] in light of [[AIIsACrapshoot fears]] over concerns that such emerging technologies could be abused to displace actual artists (case in point in Hollywood where members of the Writers and Screen Actors Guild protesting against the industry's use of AI algorithms) or used for misinformation e.g. fake news.

** Jhong, Kim and Ion's performance in ''Magpasikat 2023'' is an appeal to people about technology--particularly excessive smartphone use and social media consumption--serving to ''isolate people more'' than ''connect them'' if not used responsibly. It also cautions people to choose their words carefully to avoid any misunderstanding. Interestingly enough, their performance also served as a counterpoint to the other hosts' use of technology in their numbers.

** Jhong, Kim and Ion's performance in ''Magpasikat 2023'' is an appeal to people about technology, particularly excessive smartphone and social media consumption, serving to isolate people more than connect them if not used responsibly.

* ArtificialIntelligence: Used to great effect by Vhong, Jugs and Teddy in their ''Magpasikat 2023'' performance where they paid tribute to veteran comedians of yore by deepfaking the faces of Dolphy, Babalu and Redford White as well as several other deceased comedians over their performances.[[note]]The three later explained how the deepfake performance was generated, where they used three separate cameras and computers (supplied by Filipino PC retailer PC Express); while they didn't elaborate much on the specifics, it is likely that the computers were equipped with high-end [[UsefulNotes/GraphicsProcessingUnit [=GPUs=]]] and software such as [[https://github.com/iperov/DeepFaceLab [=DeepFaceLab=]]] to alter Vhong, Jugs and Teddy's appearance against datasets culled from said deceased comedians.[[/note]] They did however put up a [[ContentWarnings disclaimer]] in light of [[AIIsACrapshoot fears]] over concerns that such emerging technologies could be abused to displace actual artists (case in point in Hollywood where members of the Writers and Screen Actors Guild protesting against the industry's use of AI algorithms) or used for misinformation e.g. fake news.

* ArtificialIntelligence: Used to great effect by Vhong, Jugs and Teddy in their ''Magpasikat 2023'' performance where they paid tribute to veteran comedians of yore. They did however put up a [[ContentWarnings disclaimer]] in light of [[AIIsACrapshoot fears]] over such emerging technologies being abused to displace actual artists or used for misinformation e.g. fake news.

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As of 2022, the show currently airs on [=TV5=], [=A2Z=], and Kapamilya Channel. Starting July 1, 2023, it will air on Creator/GMANetwork's sister network, GTV, as it will no longer air on [=TV5=] as ABS-CBN's blocktime agreement with the network expires on June 30, 2023.

The show is currently ABS-CBN's longest-running daily noontime variety show, having surpassed the original run of ''Magandang Tanghali Bayan'' (lit. ''Good Afternoon, Nation'') which aired from 1998 to 2005. ''It's Showtime'' (originally called as ''Showtime'') was initially aired as a variety talent show before ''Wowowee'' as a replacement for the SMS-themed game show ''Pilipinas, Game Ka Na Ba?'' with its contestants mostly comprising of dance groups from throughout the country.

As of 2022, the show currently airs on [=TV5=], [=A2Z=], and Kapamilya Channel. Starting July 1, 2023, it will air on GMA Network's sister network, GTV, as it will no longer air on [=TV5=] as ABS-CBN's blocktime agreement with the network expires on June 30, 2023.

As of 2022, the show currently airs on [=TV5=], [=A2Z=] and Kapamilya Channel.

* ScrewThisImOuttaHere: Vice tearfully [[https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/365999/emotional-vice-ganda-walks-out-of-its-showtime-opening-number-gets-support-from-little-ponies/ walked out of the set]] on a web broadcast upon hearing about the House of Representatives' decision to deny ABS-CBN of a franchise, owing to a controversy about alleged anomalies and abuses committed by the network. It is interesting to note that Vice has previously expressed support for Rodrigo Duterte, who has vocally threatened to have the network shut down but [[OutDamnedSpot claims]] to have [[BlatantLies left ABS's fate to the NTC and Congress and wanted nothing to do with it]] -- Duterte himself was a guest in ''Gandang Gabi Vice'' at one point prior to his election; whether the shutdown affected Vice's views on Duterte or not is anyone's guess.[[note]]If it's any indication, Vice publicly expressed support for Leni Robredo--whom Duterte wasn't particularly fond of despite her winning the vice presidency--during the 2022 presidential elections.[[/note]]

The show became a noontime show from October 2010 to February 11, 2011 but reverted back on its original timeslot on February 12, 2011 with the premiere of ''Happy Yipee Yehey!''. It ended temporarily on January 28, 2012 with an impartial farewell as a preparation preparing for a reformat. The drama series ''Mundo Man ay Magunaw'' and ''Kapamilya Blockbusters'' temporarily filled Showtime's timeslot from January 30 to February 3, 2012 and a finale episode of ''Happy Yipee Yehey!'' on February 4, 2012.

* ScrewThisImOuttaHere: Vice tearfully [[https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/365999/emotional-vice-ganda-walks-out-of-its-showtime-opening-number-gets-support-from-little-ponies/ walked out of the set]] on a web broadcast upon hearing about the House of Representatives' decision to deny ABS-CBN of a franchise, owing to a controversy about alleged anomalies and abuses committed by the network. It is interesting to note that Vice has previously expressed support for Rodrigo Duterte, who has vocally threatened to have the network shut down but [[OutDamnedSpot claims]] to have [[BlatantLies left ABS's fate to the NTC and Congress and wanted nothing to do with it]] -- Duterte himself was a guest in ''Gandang Gabi Vice'' at one point prior to his election; whether the shutdown affected Vice's views on Duterte or not is anyone's guess.

** The show dominates ABS-CBN's noontime slot for most of the 2010s alongside ''Wowowee'' on the first 7 months of the said decade (January 1-July 30, 2010), and 2020s decade.

''It's Showtime'' is a Philippine noontime musical variety show broadcast on Creator/{{ABSCBN}}. The show is also broadcast worldwide through The Filipino Channel.

The show became a noontime show from October 2010 to February 11, 2011 but reverted back on its original timeslot on February 12, 2011 with the premiere of ''Happy Yipee Yehey!''. It ended temporarily on January 28, 2012 with an impartial farewell as a preparation preparing for a reformat to become a noontime variety show. The drama series ''Mundo Man ay Magunaw'' and ''Kapamilya Blockbusters'' temporarily filled Showtime's timeslot from January 30 to February 3, 2012 and a finale episode of ''Happy Yipee Yehey!'' on February 4, 2012.

On February 6, 2012, the show was [[{{Retool}} retooled]] (where the name of the show is now called as ''It's Showtime'') with new long-term segments while the original competition format returned once again as one of its special segments, with the retooled show filled the timeslot of ''Happy Yipee Yehey!'' as well as being reverted back to noontime slot after 1 year.