Opening Friday

King Richard

Venus, Serena and a plan for greatness

Based on the true story that will inspire the world, Warner Bros Pictures’ King Richard follows the journey of Richard Williams, an undeterred father instrumental in raising two of the most extraordinarily gifted athletes of all time, who will end up changing the sport of tennis forever.

Two-time Oscar nominee Will Smith ( Ali, The Pursuit of Happyness, Bad Boys for Life) stars as Richard, under the direction of Reinaldo Marcus Green ( Monsters and Men).

Driven by a clear vision of their future and using unconventional methods, Richard has a plan that will take Venus and Serena Williams from the streets of Compton, California, to the global stage as legendary icons. The profoundly moving film shows the power of family, perseverance and unwavering belief as a means to achieve the impossible and impact the world.

Aunjanue Ellis ( If Beale Street Could Talk, TV’s Quantico) plays the girls’ mom, Oracene ‘Brandi’ Williams; Saniyya Sidney ( Hidden Figures, Fences) stars as Venus Williams; Demi Singleton (TV’s Godfather of Harlem) stars as Serena Williams, with Tony Goldwyn (the Divergent series, TV’s Scandal) as coach Paul Cohen and Jon Bernthal (upcoming The Many Saints of Newark, Ford v Ferrari) as coach Rick Macci. The ensemble also includes Andy Bean ( IT Chapter Two), Kevin Dunn (the Transformers films, HBO’s Veep) and Craig Tate ( Greyhound).

Green directed King Richard from a screenplay written by Zach Baylin. The producers were Tim White and Trevor White under their Star Thrower Entertainment banner, and Will Smith under his Westbrook banner. Isha Price, Serena Williams, Venus Williams, James Lassiter, Jada Pinkett Smith, Adam Merims, Lynn Harris, Allan Mandelbaum, Jon Mone and Peter Dodd served as the executive producers.

The behind-the-scenes creative team includes Oscar-winning director of photography Robert Elswit ( There Will Be Blood), production designers Wynn Thomas ( Da 5 Bloods, Hidden Figures) and William Arnold ( The Hate U Give), Oscar-nominated editor Pamela Martin ( The Fighter), and two-time Oscar-nominated costume designer Sharen Davis ( Dreamgirls, Ray). The music is by Oscar-nominated composer Kris Bowers ( Space Jam: A New Legacy, A Concerto is a Conversation).

King Richard is a Warner Bros Pictures Presentation, a Star Thrower Entertainment Production, a Westbrook Production and a Keepin’ It Reel Production.

Opening Thursday

Resident Evil

Welcome to Raccoon City

Raccoon City, the flourishing home of pharmaceutical giant Umbrella Corporation, Raccoon City is now a dying Midwestern town. The company’s exodus left the city a wasteland, with great evil brewing below the surface. When that evil is unleashed, a small group of survivors must work together to uncover the truth and make it through the night.

Written and directed by Johannes Roberts, a British film director and screenwriter, this horror thriller stars Kaya Scodelario, Hannah John-Kamen, Robbie Amell, and Lily Gao.

HELD OVER

No Time to Die

Everything has led to this

No Time to Die enters week number nine on the Palace Amusement circuit and the count down is on … again.

Partially filmed in Portland and starring Daniel Craig as James Bond, the film also features British-Jamaican actresses, Lashana Lynch as the first female double 07 agent, Academy Award nominee Naomie Harris in her third role as Moneypenny and a great soundtrack featuring Jamaican music and the Grammy-Award winning theme song No Time to Die, performed by multiple Grammy winner Billie Eilish.

In No Time To Die, Bond has left active service and is enjoying a tranquil life in Jamaica, but his respite is short-lived when his old friend Felix Leiter from the CIA turns up asking for help.

The film is directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga. It also stars Rami Malek, Léa Seydoux, Ben Whishaw, Jeffrey Wright, Christoph Waltz, Academy Award winner, Ralph Fiennes, Ana de Armas, Billy Magnussen, Rory Kinnear, David Dencik and Dali Benssalah.

No Time to Die is based on James Bond by Ian Fleming. The movie is produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli. Music is by Hans Zimmer.

Also held over

Encanto

House of Gucci

Eternals

Ghostbusters: Afterlife

Our cinemas are open – see you at the movies!

We are open for your entertainment in a safe and controlled environment. As the restrictions change, we adjust our showtimes so as to be able to remain open while adhering to the different curfews.

Indoor cinemas

Carib 5 in Cross Roads, Sunshine Palace, Portmore and Palace Multiplex in Montego Bay are open.

Showtimes

Please note that weekday matinees at indoor cinemas start at approximately 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Please check local listings for details on your cinema of choice.

New Kingston Drive-In

The drive-in is open for your enjoyment, thanks to the E-commerce National Delivery Programme Solution (ENDS). Your movie ticket is your pass. Show it to the police when travelling to and from the cinema as a valid reason to be on the road after the curfew.

Purchase your tickets in advance at www.palaceamusement.com or at the box office which opens at 12 noon, daily.

Showtime at the drive in is 6:30 p.m.

Half off at all cinemas

Enjoy our half off special on Mondays and Tuesdays at all indoor cinemas and the drive-in.

Thank You

Team Palace would like to thank you, sincerely, for your support and understanding while we navigate these difficult times.

As schedules are subject to change, for further details on box office hours, half off and held-over films, check us out in this space, on social media or at www.palaceamusement.com

Please note: The box office at all cinemas are open daily at noon.

Safety is a responsibility we all share

Our staff is trained to do temperature checks and assist patrons with sanitising as they enter the cinemas.

Patrons are required to wear masks properly fitted over the nose and mouth and observe social distancing in queues at the box office and concession.

Sanitisation stations are available at convenient points throughout.

All cinemas have regulated one-way entrances and exits and specified cross-aisle traffic.

Our air conditioning systems, installed with the specified MERV-13 air filters, have been regulated to bring in maximum fresh air.

Thorough cleaning and sanitisation is done to ensure a safe and relaxed atmosphere for all.

Thanks again and remember to observe all government protocols so that we all can survive this devastating period.