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Wyatt Knight -- who played Tommy Turner in the "Porky's" movies -- was found dead in Maui last week ... and TMZ has learned cops believe his death was a suicide

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Knight's body was discovered on October 26 in an isolated area near a home where he had been staying.

We're told an autopsy has been performed on the body, but the results have not yet been released.

Knight was 56 years old at the time of his death.

Wyatt's wife tells TMZ, the actor killed himself to escape post-cancer pain. Click here to read.

Vincent Pastore must really look up to Christian Bale because the former "Sopranos" star just went ballistic on the set of a movie -- blasting the director's camera work and demanding his $1,000 paycheck!

TMZ obtained the explosive audio of Pastore giving the business to "Off Limits" director Sal Fusco. VP starts off bitching about Fusco's shots, saying, "I knew I needed a f**king closeup, and you weren't gonna f**king do it!"

The actor -- best known as "Big Pussy" -- was also fuming about not getting paid yet. Best of all ... sources on set tell us all this went down just 10 minutes after Pastore arrived on set!

Before the rant ... Pastore did manage to shoot one scene. Check out the video -- you can see the tension starting to build.

Vin Diesel's comeback as an ass-kicking ex-con from the future is on hold ... because production on the new "Chronicles of Riddick" movie has been shut down over some serious cash flow issues.

TMZ spoke with Michel Trudel -- the owner of the Montreal studio where the new movie is being shot -- who tells us he changed the locks and kicked everyone off the set Wednesday because the production company, One Race Films, has failed to pay up on time.

FYI -- One Race Films was founded by Vin Diesel ... who is also set to produce and star in the upcoming flick.

But Trudel isn't the only one griping about a paycheck -- sources connected to production tell us several members of the crew have not been paid in over 2 weeks ... and are very concerned about getting their money.

Trudel tells us he's confident the situation will be resolved soon ... and he's more than happy to let production resume ... as soon as he gets his money.

A stuntman was killed on the Bulgaria set of "Expendables 2" yesterday ... during a big stunt involving an explosion in a rubber boat.

A second stuntman was also injured during the incident ... and is reportedly in stable condition.

It's unclear if any of the big stars in the film -- including Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Bruce Willis and Jet Li -- were on set during the accident.

The production company behind the flick released a statement saying, "It is with great regret that we confirm this unfortunate accident."

It remains to be seen if Nadya Suleman can actually act -- but based on these pics from the set of her upcoming horror movie "Millennium" ... she sure can pull off the "looking crazy with a knife" thing.

Kim Kardashian had plenty of reason to celebrate last night in New York with hubby Kris Humphries -- not only was it her 31st birthday, but news broke she'll have a big role in the next Tyler Perry movie, "The Marriage Counselor."

Milla Jovovich claims there is a diabolical plot to torpedo her new movie, "The Three Musketeers" ... and she's pointing the finger at the company that produced the flick.

Jovovich is calling "SHAME" on Summit Entertainment ... accusing the production company of intentionally "sweeping [Musketeers] under the rug" ... and failing to properly promote it.

Milla went to Twitter this morning to unleash her fury ... saying, "'3 musketeers' opens in the US 2night! Do you think ppl know abt the movie?"

She explains, "I think 'summit' hve swept '3 Musketeers', a grt family adventure film, under the rug in the US. Shame on them. SHAME ON YOU 'SUMMIT.'"

Milla then suggests Summit made so much money off the "Twilight" flicks, they've lost their fire to properly promote anything else .... writing, "Are 'summit' promoting it as a family adventure movie? Or are they resting on their laurels from 'twilight' n making no effort? Let me know!”

John Singleton is suing Paramount Pictures and MTV Films, claiming they totally screwed him by reneging on their promise to finance and distribute 2 films -- especially galling because Singleton gave THEM the right to make untold millions by distributing "Hustle & Flow."

According to the lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, Singleton gave Paramount the right to distribute the flick back in 2005 and Singleton took a relatively small, $9 million fee. In return, Paramount promised to green light and finance 2 Singleton pictures in the future, provided the budgets of those films didn't exceed $3.5 million each. Based on this promise, Singleton also says he later gave the studio the right to distribute "Black Snake Moan."

The suit claims Paramount made a fortune off "Hustle & Flow," which won an Oscar for Best Song and was critically acclaimed. But when it came time for Singleton to get his movies made, he claims Paramount started placing unwarranted conditions which made it impossible to make the movies.

Singleton says he passed up all sorts of opportunities to make big deals with other companies when he signed on with Paramount, and he's pissed.

Soulja Boy had 10 big interviews lined up today to promote his new documentary ... instead, he's locked up in jail ... and it just might be the best thing that could have ever happened for the flick.

In case you weren't aware -- the documentary "Soulja Boy: The Movie" is being released on DVD today, and the rapper was supposed to spend the day pushing the movie during plastic-smile interviews with various media outlets.

Problem is ... Soulja's still locked up in a Georgia jail on marijuana possession charges ... and we're told, his PR team is going haywire trying to figure out a new marketing strategy on the fly.

But their work may already be done ... because truth is, Soulja's movie wouldn't have gotten a fraction of the attention it did today if he wasn't sitting in a jail cell ... with his mug shot plastered all over the Internet.

The director behind the project -- Peter Spirer -- tells us, "I'm not sure how this will affect the movie ... Hopefully he gets out from this situation to get his movie out everywhere like he wanted."

Still, we gotta ask ...

A bloodied Octomom came dangerously close to slitting her own throat recently -- but thankfully, it was all just a stunt for her new low budget horror movie.

TMZ broke the story ... Nadya Suleman scored her first acting gig for a fright flick directed by Kevin Clark and Manzie Jones called "Millennium" -- in which she plays a woman impregnated by a demon -- and now, we've obtained the first teaser ... starring Octomom herself.

It might be the ultimate nerd-boner auction of all time -- 225 of the coolest props ever from "Iron Man 2" and "The Incredible Hulk" ... including Mickey Rourke's incredibly badass Whiplash suit ... all available to the highest bidder.

The auction -- organized by a group called Propworx in conjuction with Marvel Studios -- just went live on LiveAuctioneers.com ... and it ends October 22nd.

If you want to bid, you better have cash -- because the Whiplash suit alone is expected to bring in between $5,000-$8,000. Thankfully, the suitcase is valued at a more affordable $2,000-$3,000.

Milla Jovovich went to a Toronto hospital last night -- to spend some time with one of the female "zombies" who was injured during an accident on the set of "Resident Evil" earlier in the day.

TMZ previously reported ... 16 movie extras who were dressed as zombies were hospitalized yesterday when a piece of the set suddenly shifted ... causing the actors to plummet 20 feet down the to ground.

According to Milla, who tweeted after the accident, 15 of the zombies have since been released ... but one woman named Akiko remains hospitalized for injuries to her back.

Milla wrote, "Thank god she's moving her hands and feet and not in critical condition."

16 actors dressed as zombies were injured this morning during an accident on the Toronto set of the horror flick "Resident Evil 5" ... but the costumes were so gory, officials had a tough time assessing the REAL injuries.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... the actors were on a set that was on wheels ... when the set suddenly moved, and the 16 actors plummeted roughly 20 feet down to the ground.

We're told none of the injuries appear to be life threatening -- but some of the actors are being treated for arm, leg and back injuries -- and possible broken bones.

All of the actors were transported to a local hospital.

Hungarian police raided the set of Brad Pitt's new movie today -- confiscating a massive stash of high-powered guns ... including AK-47s and sniper rifles ... filled with live ammo.

According to Hungarian authorities, the guns -- which were to be used as props in Brad's new zombie flick "World War Z" -- hadn't been properly disabled, and some even contained live rounds.

Authorities seized 85 weapons in total from a warehouse in Budapest -- and called the entire situation "a disaster waiting to happen." Brad was not present during the raid.

A publicist for the film claims ... "We are working with the authorities to resolve the matter and have no further comment at this time."

Nadya Suleman is breaking into Hollywood by taking on the role she was born to play -- a woman impregnated by a demon.

Octomom is starring a low-budget horror film called "Millennium." Octo plays a woman named Vanessa, who visits a haunted house with her friend Brad and his date Jessica. But turns out Jessica's a demon (yes, there's a plot hole -- Octo getting knocked up by a female demon).

According to Octo's manager, doing this film makes her eligible for SAG health benefits -- which means she'll cut her health care premiums in half.

John Wayne only won one Golden Globe in his career ... and it just sold at auction for a whopping $143,400.

The award -- for the classic 1969 film "True Grit" -- was one of 700 different items (awards, costumes, documents) put up for auction by Wayne's family.