Renée Zellweger will participate in the jury of the 60th Berlinale. She will be one of the high-profile members of the jury headed by German director Werner Herzog. Not only the committee, which awards the famous “Bären” is prominent: a veritable parade of movie stars is expected at the jubilee festival, including director Martin Scorsese (67) with main actor Leonardo DiCaprio (35), actor Sir Ben Kingsley (65) and Sex and the City star Kim Catrall. And “with the Indian superstar Shah Rukh Khan (44) even some Bollywood feeling could arise”, festival director Dieter Kosslick (61) announced according to bild.de. Whoever likes to see a close up of his personal favourite can mingle with the fan crowd at the Potsdamer Platz, where the stars are strutting down the red carpet to the premieres. However, to capture a glimpse or even an autograph is rather difficult considering the crowd. Amateur paparazzis have better chances for success when they drop by at the hotels where the stars are accommodated during their stay in Berlin and hold out long enough in the lobby until the beloved he or she passes by.

The highest concentration of celebrities should be at the Grand Hyatt Berlin. This exclusive luxury hotel with a privileged location at the Potsdamer Platz is also hosting the press conferences this year. That’s why – according to hotel management – pretty much every VIP should pass by here sometime. Also located at the Potsdamer Platz is the five star hotel The Mandala, whose entrance is as discreet as the hotel itself: Several stars will most certainly sleep in this hot spot of Berlin’s hotel scene, but who exactly … Traditionally well occupied by celebrities is the Hotel Q!, where not only Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie spent the night, but also Amy Winehouse, Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, Mischa Barton and Barbara Becker. Recently, one of the Ochsenknecht boys has been sighted in the bar – no wonder, since this family is a long-stay guest here.