Back in 2018, Clint Eastwood starred in the updated true story of a World War II veteran who became a drug courier for the Cartel in the 1980s.

For The Mule, the Hollywood legend had his own child, Alison Eastwood, play his daughter Iris, although she found it hard due to the nature of the role.

In a previous interview, she was asked: “Your father ended up directing you. What was that like?”

She replied: “Oh, he directed me multiple times *laughs*. I worked with him as a kid, and then I worked with him as a young adult. I last worked with him in 2018, which is when I retired from acting.

“It felt appropriate to start my acting career with him and then end it with him as well. They were all great experiences, but different ones. But he always looked after me.”

Alison told Fox News: “In 2018, I played his daughter in The Mule. It wasn’t a big role, but I played a character that didn’t speak to her father. They had a very strained relationship, which is the complete opposite of what we have. It was tough to play someone who had such negativity and resentment towards him. So when we were done shooting, I would go have a beer with him or something, so we could end the day completely happy and laughing. He’s an amazing director and there’s a reason why people love working with him.”

Before her parents divorced in 1984, Alison had really enjoyed being brought up around nature in the Eastwood home. Clint and Maggie Johnson wanted to get the family out of Hollywood and raised their kids in Carmel.

Alison remembered: “I’m glad they did because it was a very magical upbringing. We lived surrounded by the forest where we had baby deer, raccoons – all sorts of wildlife. And we were right on the ocean. My brother and I would just go outside and enjoy nature. I think that’s why I love animals and nature so much because I grew up in that kind of environment. It’s hard not to appreciate it on a very deep level.”

Alison shared how much of an influence her upbringing had on her: “It had an amazing impact on me. I remember my mom and dad took in a baby deer that had been orphaned. The mother had been hit by a car. We were able to care for it. And we were always surrounded by animals. My parents were both very conscious about exposing us to nature. But unfortunately, my dad is allergic to cats and some dogs. So is my brother Kyle *laughs*. So I ended up taking care of the animals and I just loved it. My earliest memories of my childhood were helping these animals in need and it was wonderful. I also had lots of pets – birds, fish, a hermit crab – anything that wasn’t an allergen *laughs*. I was just very fortunate to be surrounded by nature and this beautiful sea life.”

The Mule is now streaming on Amazon Prime.

I’m thinking of replacing my Apple Watch with a new wearable device that’s launching in June. Atari has just announced a new smart watch that comes with an array of classic 2600 games like Missile Command and Pong. A retro gaming fan’s dream, the Atari 2600 My Play Watch is available to pre-order from the Atari website ahead of its June 10 release date. The Atari 2600 smart watch costs just $79.99 (£62 at the time of writing), which is a lot cheaper than the Apple Watch, and a big reason why I’m so tempted to invest.

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The Atari device also comes with two interchangeable bands, complete with reversible designs. One of the straps replicates the look of the Atari 2600 console, another takes inspiration from Centipede, while my favourite has a Super Breakout theme. A third watch strap featuring a Missile Command design is also available while stocks last.

Elsewhere, the crown and button have been designed to look like classic Atari controller buttons. The rotating crown is of particular importance, serving as a paddle controller.

This brings me to the main reason why I’m thinking of ditching my Apple Watch in favour of the 2600 My Play Watch: the games.

The Atari device comes with four all-time gaming classics, including Pong, Missile Command, Centipede and Super Breakout. Centipede is my personal favourite, followed closely by Missile Command. Pong is one of the titles that put gaming on the map, while Super Breakout is as playable now as it was back in the late 1970s.

Outside of gaming, the Atari 2600 My Play Watch comes with basic fitness functions to just about justify the smart watch tag.

The Atari wearable monitors heart rate, steps, and calories burned. It’s also IP68-rated for complete dust protection and water resistance beyond 1 meter.

Unlike the Apple Watch and other more premium smart watches, the Atari device doesn’t come with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth functionality.

This means no email, WhatsApp or text message notifications, and you won’t be able to use it to control your music, answer calls and send messages.

This is undoubtedly the biggest drawback, and why Apple probably doesn’t have too much to worry about from Atari’s latest entry in the wearable space.

However, if like me you’re a sucker for old-school video games and love Atari, then you can pre-order the Atari 2600 My Play Watch from the Atari website.

(It looks like it will ship worldwide, although Daily Express has contacted Atari for confirmation, and about potential availability beyond the Atari website.)

Just a couple of months after the launch of Sniper Elite Resistance, UK studio Rebellion is back with another big new release for PlayStation, Xbox and PC.

Atomfall is a new narrative-driven survival game set in the English countryside. The Standard Edition of the game has a March 27 release date on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC (via Epic and Steam). However, customers who pre-order the Deluxe Edition can actually begin their adventure three days early.

The Atomfall early access period has a March 24 release date and a 2pm GMT release time for fans living in the UK.

The Atomfall Deluxe Edition comes with a few additional in-game bonuses, including basic and enhanced supply bundles to make the early stages a little more manageable. That’s on top of an unreleased Story Expansion, titled The Wicked Isle. 

While the Deluxe Edition has a £74.99 price tag on consoles, PlayStation customers can actually nab some free store credit by visiting CD Keys.

At the time of writing, the online retailer is selling £80 PlayStation Store cards for just £74.99. This means you can get the Atomfall Deluxe Edition and have an additional £5 of PSN credit to put towards another game.

After purchasing a top-up card from CD Keys, the retailer will send you a link with the code that can redeemed on the PlayStation Store.

Once you’ve added the credit to your PlayStation account, you can pick up Atomfall Deluxe Edition, or use it to purchase another game.

If you’re playing on Xbox, then it’s worth noting that the Atomfall Standard Edition is launching as a day-one release on Game Pass Ultimate on March 27. 

Inspired by the likes of Fallout, Wicker Man and The Quatermass Experiment, Atomfall takes place five years after the Windscale nuclear disaster in Northern England.

Your character wakes up in a bunker with no memory of how they got there and no idea how to escape. Players will need to explore the surrounding countryside for information, following leads and bargaining with other survivors for vital supplies.

Rebellion explains more: “A fictional reimagining of a real-world event, Atomfall draws from science fiction, folk horror, and Cold War influences to create a world that is eerily familiar yet completely alien.

“The picturesque British countryside, with rolling green hills, lush valleys, and rural villages belie the dangers that await you. Navigate cult-controlled ruins, natural caves, nuclear bunkers and more as you explore this dense, foreboding world.”