New on Amazon Prime Video this week: ‘The Continental’, ‘Subhedar’, ‘Cassandro’, and more
The Hindu
‘The Continental’, ‘Subhedar’, ‘Cassandro’, and ‘Taxi Driver’ Season 1 & 2 are few of the new titles that are coming to Amazon Prime Video this week
The Continental: from the World of John Wick - September 22
The Continental: From the World of John Wick revolves around a chain of hotels around the world that serves as a neutral ground for members of the underworld; the hotel workers of The Continental try to handle the hitmen and murderers who come to stay. The three-part mini-series will explore the origin behind the iconic hotel. Winston Scott (played by Colin Woodell) charts a deadly course through the hotel’s mysterious underworld in a harrowing attempt to seize the hotel where he will eventually take his throne. Created by Greg Coolidge, Shawn Simmons and Kirk Ward, the series stars Mel Gibson, Colin Woodell and Mishel Prada in pivotal roles.
Cassandro - September 22
Based on true events, Cassandro is the story of Saúl Armendáriz, a homosexual amateur wrestler from El Paso, Texas, who rises to international stardom when he creates the character Cassandro, the `Liberace of Lucha Libre.’ He upends not just the macho wrestling world, but also his own life. Directed by Roger Ross Williams, the film stars Gael García Bernal, Roberta Colindrez and Perla De La Rosa in pivotal roles.
The Wheel of Time S2 Episode 6 - September 22
In the previous episode of The Wheel of Time Season 2 Moiraine and Rand flee for their lives. Egwene and Nynaeve encounter a new foe. High Lady Suroth has to answer to the High Lord Turak, who is less than pleased with her capturing the village. Turak then receives a present from none other than Padan Fain, who delivers the Horn of Valere to his High Lord. The Wheel of Time stars Rosamund Pike, Josha Stradowski, Daniel Henney, Zoë Robins and Madeleine Madden in pivotal roles. Created by Rafe Judkins, the fantasy series has the first five episodes already streaming.
The Penthouse: War in Life S1-S3 - September 23
The girl, who was admitted to Aster CMI Hospital with alarming breathlessness and significant pallor, was diagnosed with Wegener’s Granulomatosis (now known as Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis or GPA), a rare autoimmune condition that causes spontaneous bleeding in the lungs, leading to acute respiratory failure.
ACB files case against IPS officer N. Sanjay in Andhra Pradesh. The official is accused of manipulating the tender processes for awarding contract for development and maintenance of AGNI-NOC portal, and conducting awareness meetings for SC/STs. It is alleged that the total value of properties stolen, or involved in the case is estimated at ₹1,75,86,600.