The past couple of weeks have been fantastic for film-lovers, with some of the greatest movies of recent memory being released in quick succession. Unless you've got extra cash to spend, seeing them all can be quite expensive, so we're here to help make sure that you see only the best of the big screen. The Dark Knight Rises (Christopher Nolan, 165 mins, 12A - out now)
The final chapter to legendary director Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy is packed full of explosive action, sultry chemistry and some of the most amazing effects to grace the silver screen. Christian Bale reprises his role as the Caped Crusader, with Gary Oldman, Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine and Liam Neeson all returning from the previous films. Anne Hathaway puts in a cool performance as Catwoman and Tom Hardy is terrifying as the masked madman, Bane. 5/5 - do not miss, guaranteed to be film of the year Ted (Seth MacFarlane, 106 mins, 15 - out now)
From the creator of Family Guy, American Dad and The Cleveland Show, comes Ted - the story of how a child's wish can turn a stuffed teddy bear into a foul-mouthed, marijuana-smoking, borderline-alcoholic celebrity has-been. Mark Wahlberg plays Ted's owner and best friend, John, who must choose between his long-time girlfriend (Mila Kunis) and career, or his 'thunder buddy for life'. Ted is bursting with raunchy humour and very near-to-the-knuckle comedy so be prepared before you view! 4/5 - hilarious and original, though non-Family Guy viewers may be less than impressed
Next time: The Expendables 2, Keith Lemon: The Film and The Bourne Legacy
If the epic conclusion to the Dark Knight trilogy hasn't satisfied your appetite for Batman, download the official Dark Knight Rises app for iOS and Android and take on the mean streets of Gotham from the safety of an armchair!
Giving you access to Batman's huge arsenal of gadgets, including the Bat-Pod and The Bat, you'll take on dozens of varied missions to protect the city from Bane and his henchmen.
The iPad version of the game is especially fantastic to look at, bringing the dark and eerie city of Gotham to life, right in your hands.
To download the app for your smartphone, please use the links below to take you to the iTunes Store and Google Play store, respectively:
Available for: iPhone/iTouch, iPad, Android Price: £5.49 (no free version) We've always found keeping fit difficult as it's always a lot easier to find an excuse. You could be too busy, not have enough money for a gym membership or simply can't be bothered. This new app, available for iOS and Android devices, is going to change all of that. Imagine, instead of simply having a run around your block, you could be completely immersed into your very own horror film! Zombies, Run! provides a full story behind the undead outbreak, plays terrifying sound effects through your headphones and gives you missions which you'll need to complete to save your neighbourhood from zombie takeover.
It's easy to get lost in the Zombies, Run! experience, making this app a fantastic way to get yourself into shape in a way that's a lot more fun than hitting a running machine every week. Though it may be pricey for a mobile app, that first experience alone is worth the price of admission, with the combination of exercise and fun making it one of the most essential apps released this year.
It's been a while since our last competition, so to coincide with the EUROs, we're giving away a huge sweets bundle, including Haribo, Rowntree's Randoms, Wine Gums and more!
To enter the competition, all you have to do is head over to our Facebook page, "like" it and sign up for the newsletter at our site! It's that simple!
Did everybody enjoy the long weekend and jubilee? We certainly did! It's good to be back in the office too, though!
We've been very busy sorting out exciting new content coming to the BIGDOG website, including more exciting new deals, mobile app reviews and freebies!
Not to mention, we've got tons of new apprenticeship opportunities from debuting providers, Hawk Training and NiTP Microsoft Training Academy!
Keep your eye out for some completely new features which are to be revealed very soon, including an easy way to create and modify your CV!
It's been four years since we last saw James Bond. Quantum of Solace, the 22nd entry in one of the best film series ever, failed to live up the expectations that Casino Royale had set audiences up for, which left us wondering whether it was time for 007 to turn in his Licence to Kill after half a decade of time on the big screen.
Today, the teaser trailer for Skyfall, previously known as Bond 23, was released and it leaves us with a completely different set of questions....
What is Skyfall? Is it a place or an operation? Will the film be less like the previous two, which ended up more like a poor man's Bourne film than a true Bond? We hope so!
Skyfall is set to be released on October 26th and is directed by Sam Mendes (American Beauty).
Music lovers, pay attention! Spotify, the world's most popular music-streaming service have finally launched their long-awaited iPad app, giving tablet users even more chance to listen to their favourite tunes for free!
If you've been living under a rock for the past couple of years, Spotify acts like a virtual media library, giving you access to millions of fully-licensed tracks from massive acts like Adele and One Direction, to smaller indie artists and labels.
The app itself is a huge step up from the original iPhone release, letting you browse through your top tracks and favourite artists slickly and easily. You could even use your iPad as a home stereo or wirelessly play your music through Apple AirPlay-enabled speakers!
Lucky enough to have an iPad? Download the app here!
