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.
'One Battle After Another' wins big at Britain's BAFTA film awards
Dark comedy "One Battle After Another" was the big winner at Britain's top movie awards on Sunday, picking up six BAFTAs including best film and best director for Paul Thomas Anderson.
Salsa legend Willie Colón dies at age 75
American salsa legend Willie Colón, the pioneering trombonist, vocalist and composer, died on Saturday at age 75, his family said in a statement.
Shakira brings free concert to Mexico City in March
Colombian pop star Shakira will perform in Mexico City's Zocalo square in a free concert on the night of March 1, the best-selling musician announced together with the city government on Friday.
Channing Tatum draws on real-life parenting for Berlinale drama 'Josephine'
Channing Tatum recalled how he has had conversations with his daughter similar to those depicted in his role as a father in the assault drama "Josephine," which is competing for the Berlin Film Festival's top prize.
'Grey's Anatomy' star Eric Dane dies at 53
Actor Eric Dane, who played the handsome Dr. Mark Sloan on the hit television series "Grey's Anatomy," has died on Thursday aged 53, his family said, less than a year after revealing that he suffered from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Emirates Airlines and Etihad Airways have cancelled more flights to and from New York, Newark, and other destinations in the United States due to the severe impact of the snowstorm affecting these areas.
The UAE has reaffirmed its solidarity with Kuwait after Iraq's submission of a map with a list of coordinates to the United Nations that raises potential implications for Kuwait's rights over its maritime areas and waters, including Fisht Al-Eid and Fisht Al-Eij.
The UAE weather authorities have issued a red and yellow alert on Monday as heavy fog reduced visibility across some parts of the country.
