‘BEOWULF,' Nov. 16, theaters nationwide: This digitally enhanced live-action flick features A-list stars Anthony Hopkins, Angelina Jolie and John Malkovich. Will it suck? Who knows, though its distributor — Paramount Pictures — had better hope not, considering “Beowulf's” budget reportedly hovers in the $150 million range.

AMBER PACIFIC, HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS AND MORE, Dec. 5, Graham Central Station: Pop-punk invades San Antonio. At least it's a night off from metal.

TOADIES, Dec. 19, The White Rabbit: One of the best pop-rock bands of the '90s is briefly reuniting for a few dates, including one in San Antonio.

VALERO ALAMO BOWL, Dec. 29, Alamodome: Fourth- or fifth-place finishers from the Big Ten and Big 12 meet. Unfortunately for Lone Star State football fans, Texas, Texas A&M and Texas Tech are all in the running.