Martin Scorsese's new gangster film 'The Irishman' has been watched by over 17 million US viewers in its first five days of release on Netflix.
That's according to Nielsen’s subscription video on-demand content ratings.
The movie, which cost some $160 million to make, had received a limited theatrical release in November prior to its debut on Netflix.
The Irishman, which stars Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, is expected to be a major contender for the coveted best picture Academy Award.
Netflix and Apple TV join forces on F1 content
Netflix will broadcast the Canadian Formula One Grand Prix live to US viewers in May as part of a deal that makes season eight of its hit docu-series 'Drive to Survive' available for streaming on Apple TV.
Flavor Flav to host event honoring US women's hockey team
Rapper Flavor Flav will host a Las Vegas event in July to honour the US women's ice hockey team's gold medal victory at the Milano Cortina Olympics.
Korean director Park Chan-wook to lead Cannes jury
Award-winning Korean director Park Chan-wook will preside over the jury of the 79th Cannes Film Festival, the organisers said on Thursday.
Rock band The Beach Boys to celebrate 60 years of 'Pet Sounds' in Dubai
Marking more than half a century of making music, American rock band The Beach Boys will celebrate the 60th anniversary of their renowned album 'Pet Sounds' at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on June 11.
Anderson .Paak mixes culture and comedy in film 'K-Pops!'
Grammy award-winning rapper and singer, Anderson .Paak is exploring his Korean roots with his directorial debut film "K-Pops!", which is due for release in US theatres on Friday.
The UAE Ministry of Defence said it has successfully intercepted a new wave of Iranian missiles launched towards the country without any damage or injuries.
The UAE's Ministry of Defence said it has successfully intercepted a number of Iranian missiles targeting the country and confirmed missile debris in a residential area led to the death of a civilian.
UAE authorities have confirmed that the security situation in the country remains stable and affirmed its readiness to deal with any threats after it successfully intercepted several Iranian missiles on Saturday.
