New Year Message

Dear Patrons,

The year 2021 has been one of resilience. We could not have made it through without your continued support, and we thank you sincerely for endorsing the big screen again and again.

We marked the centenary of the Palace Amusement story in September, and as the new year opens another chapter, we are moving forward with you, in the hope of a brighter tomorrow and with the determination that respect for others and safety for all are priorities we will uphold.

Continue to enjoy our exciting line-up of action adventures, thrillers and delightful family films. All are welcome; family, friends and colleagues. Thank you for making it the movies!

– Team Palace

Holiday blockbusters continue

The Matrix Resurrections

This is the moment to show us what is real

Return to a world of two realities: one, everyday life; the other, what lies behind it. To find out if his reality is a construct, to truly know himself, Mr Anderson will have to choose to follow the white rabbit once more.

From visionary film-maker Lana Wachowski comes The Matrix Resurrections, the long-awaited fourth film in the groundbreaking franchise that redefined a genre.

Original stars Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss reprise the iconic roles, Neo and Trinity, they made famous.

Also starring are Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (the Aquaman franchise), Jessica Henwick (TV’s Iron Fist, Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens), Jonathan Groff ( Hamilton, TV’s Mindhunter), Neil Patrick Harris ( Gone Girl), Priyanka Chopra Jonas (TV’s Quantico), Christina Ricci (TV’s Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story, The Lizzie Borden Chronicles), Telma Hopkins (TV’s Dead to Me), Eréndira Ibarra (series Sense8, Ingobernable), Toby Onwumere (TV’s Empire), Max Riemelt (series Sense8), Brian J. Smith (series Sense8, Treadstone), and Jada Pinkett Smith ( Angel Has Fallen, TV’s Gotham).

Lana Wachowski directs from a screenplay by Wachowski, David Mitchell and Aleksander Hemon, based on characters created by the Wachowskis. The film is produced by Grant Hill, James McTeigue and Lana Wachowski. The executive producers are Garrett Grant, Terry Needham, Michael Salven, Jesse Ehrman and Bruce Berman.

Wachowski’s creative team behind the scenes included Sense8 collaborators: directors of photography Daniele Massaccesi and John Toll, production designers Hugh Bateup and Peter Walpole, editor Joseph Jett Sally, costume designer Lindsay Pugh, visual effects supervisor Dan Glass, and composers Johnny Klimek and Tom Tykwer.

Warner Bros Pictures, in association with Village Roadshow Pictures and Venus Castina Productions, presents The Matrix Resurrections. The film is distributed worldwide by Warner Bros Pictures.

Sing 2

Where will your dreams take you?

This holiday season, the new chapter in Illumination’s smash animated franchise arrives with big dreams and spectacular hit songs as the ever-optimistic koala, Buster Moon, and his all-star cast of performers prepare to launch their most dazzling stage extravaganza yet … all in the glittering entertainment capital of the world. There’s just one hitch: They first have to persuade the world’s most reclusive rock star — played by global music icon Bono, in his animated film debut — to join them.

But with no connections, Buster and his cast – including harried mother pig Rosita (Oscar winner Reese Witherspoon), rocker porcupine Ash (Scarlett Johansson), earnest gorilla Johnny (Taron Egerton), shy elephant Meena (Tori Kelly) and, of course, porcine provocateur Gunter (Nick Kroll) — have to sneak their way into the world famous Crystal Entertainment offices, run by ruthless mogul wolf Jimmy Crystal (Emmy winner Bobby Cannavale).

In a desperate attempt to get Mr Crystal’s attention, Gunter spontaneously pitches an outrageous idea that Buster quickly runs with, promising that their new show will star lion rock legend Clay Calloway (Bono). Problem is, Buster has never met Clay, an artist who shut himself away from the world more than a decade ago after the loss of his wife. Even worse, Buster has failed to realise that Mr Crystal is an egocentric gangster who would rather drop somebody off the roof of a building than be lied to.

As Gunter helps Buster dream up an out-of-this-world theatrical masterpiece, and the pressure (and sinister threats) from Mr Crystal mount, Rosita’s leading role in the show gets ripped away and handed to Mr Crystal’s spoiled daughter, Porsha, played by Grammy-nominated artiste Halsey. Desperate to save the show, and his life, Buster embarks on a quest to find Clay and persuade him to return to the stage.

What begins as a dream of big-time success becomes an emotional reminder of the power of music to heal even the most broken heart.

Sing 2 is written and directed by acclaimed returning film-maker Garth Jennings and features additional new characters played by music superstar Pharrell Williams, Black Panther’s Letitia Wright, and comedians Eric Andre and Chelsea Peretti.

The film is produced by Illumination founder and CEO Chris Meledandri and by Janet Healy. Sing 2 combines dozens of classic rock and pop hit songs, electrifying performances, breathtaking artistry, and Illumination’s signature humour and heart into the definitive feel-good cinematic event of the year.

Spider-Man: No Way Home

Situation spiralling out of control

For the first time in the cinematic history of Spider-Man, our friendly neighbourhood hero's identity is revealed, bringing his superhero responsibilities into conflict with his normal life and putting those he cares about most at risk. When he enlists Doctor Strange’s help to restore his secret, the spell tears a hole in their world, releasing the most powerful villains who’ve ever fought a Spider-Man in any universe. Now, Peter will have to overcome his greatest challenge yet, which will not only forever alter his own future, but the future of the Multiverse.

The film is directed by Jon Watts and written by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers.

It is based on the Marvel comic book by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. It is produced by Kevin Feige and Amy Pascal.

Executive producers are Louis D'Esposito, Victoria Alonso, JoAnn Perritano, Rachel O’Connor, Avi Arad and Matt Tolmach.

The cast includes Tom Holland, Zendaya, Benedict Cumberbatch, Jacob Batalon, Jon Favreau and Marisa Tomei.

Safety is a responsibility we all share – see you at the movies!

Our cinemas are open for your entertainment – Carib 5 in Cross Roads; Sunshine Palace, Portmore; Palace Multiplex in Montego Bay; and the New Kingston Drive-In.

As restrictions change, we adjust our showtimes so as to be able to remain open, while adhering to the current curfews.

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

Once inside our cinemas – masks are mandatory.

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-isle 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.

Schedules

The schedules are subject to change. For details on your cinema of choice, half-off specials and any other tidbits, check us out in this space, on social media (FB, IG, Twitter – insert symbols @palacemovies) or at www.palaceamusement.com .

Please note: At all cinemas, the box office opens daily at 12 noon.