The Berlin Film Festival opens next week with the Berlinale announcing Tuesday, January 31 a big lineup of stars it expects to walk the red carpet during the 10-day movie marathon.

This includes Twilight leading man Robert Pattinson as well Hollywood's Angelina Jolie, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and the hottest new star of the moment Michael Fassbender.

A total of 18 films - all world premieres - have been selected for the race for top honours in Berlin - the festival's coveted golden bear.

Veteran US actress Meryl Streep is to be honoured at the festival with a lifetime achievement award.

The festival is also expecting Uma Thurman, Keanu Reeves, Billy Bob Thornton, Isabelle Huppert, Charlotte Rampling and Salma Hayek who are expected to present new films at what is now the 62nd edition of the festival, M&C reported quoting DPA.