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Score one for the hackers -- Sony Pictures is shutting down all interviews with Seth Rogen and James Franco at the Hollywood premiere of "The Interview" ... in the wake of repeated cyber attacks.

Sony says it's banning all broadcast media from Thursday night's red carpet for the event ... and print reporters will not be allowed to interview any of the cast and crew from the controversial movie about assassinating Kim Jong Un.

Kevin Hart tried to gouge Sony Pictures out of extra money -- on top of the millions he already received -- for promoting his movie on social media, and a Sony exec groused, "I'm not saying he's a whore, but he's a whore" ... this according to the latest in the Sony Leak.

Clint Culpepper, a studio exec, sent several emails to studio heads, complaining that Kevin made $3 million and then $4 million for his last 2 Sony flicks, yet when he was asked to tweet out a plug for "Think Like a Man Too," his agent balked because he felt Kevin's expertise in social media was worth additional money.

Culpepper suggests they put the screws to Kevin, writing, "I'm tempted to suggest we call his bluff. If he doesn't do his normal routine, his film will not open as well and his brand will appear diminished and he will -- in fact -- be f***ing himself because we have his next 2 immediate films."

The leakers are in high gear, because the movie they want killed -- "The Interview" -- is slated for a premiere tomorrow night.

Angelina Jolie behaves like a petulant child, and an untalented one at that ... this according to a big Hollywood producer who's the latest Sony Leak victim.

Famed producer Scott Rudin -- whose credits include "Captain Phillips" and "Moneyball" -- fired off an email to Sony Pictures Co-Chairman Amy Pascal, warning her NOT to listen to Jolie's objection of David Fincher directing "Jobs."

Rudin -- who is producing "Jobs" -- wrote, "I am not destroying my career over a minimally talented, spoiled brat." But he wasn't done, describing "the insanity and rampaging spoiled ego of [Jolie]."

And there's still more. Rudin wrote, "She's a camp event and a celebrity and that's all and the last thing anybody needs is to make a giant bomb with her that any fool could see coming."

The hackers -- who call themselves Guardians of Peace -- have threatened to continue the leaks unless Sony pulls the upcoming movie, "The Interview."

Mary Ann Mobley -- one of the first Miss America winners to make it big in show business -- died on Tuesday in Beverly Hills after a long battle with breast cancer.

Mobley won the 1959 Miss America pageant before breaking into Hollywood. She appeared in several big movies in the '60s ... including "Girl Happy" and "Harum Scarum" with Elvis Presley.

In 1967, Mary Ann married actor and TV host Gary Collins ... who passed away in 2012.

She went on to star in tons of TV shows through the '70s and '80s -- among them ... "Love, American Style," "Fantasy Island," "Diff'rent Strokes," and "Hotel."

Mobley was also famous for her humanitarian work with children in Cambodia, Ethiopia, and the Sudan.

Mary Ann's family says she will buried next week in her native Mississippi. She was 75.

Former "Game of Thrones" hunk Jason Momoa took his man muscles down to Rio de Janeiro ... reminding us why he's the perfect choice to play Aquaman.

Mark Wahlberg wants to wipe his criminal record clean so he can become a reserve officer ... TMZ has learned.

Wahlberg has filed legal docs in Boston with the Massachusetts Parole Board, asking to expunge his 1988 felony assault conviction. The actor beat two men and left one partially blind.

Mark is still a felon, and he wants to join a L.A. area police force as a reservist. The problem ... he's not eligible because felons can't handle guns and it's generally frowned upon in cop shops.

We're told Mark has become interested in police work as a result of researching roles for movies, including "The Other Guys," "Max Payne" and "The Departed."

He wouldn't be the first celeb to join a police force. Shaq was famously sworn in as reserve cop in Miami, Florida and Jack Osbourne is on the force in Muncie, Indiana.

BTW ... Mark is selling a new reality show called "Port of L.A." in which law enforcement police the containers that come into the country.

Actress Madisen Beaty says she fears for her life after her violent ex-boyfriend beat her up during rough sex and terrorized her dog.

Beaty -- who stars on "The Fosters" and also appeared in "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" -- got a restraining order against ex-bf Cameron Brown. In court docs, she says Brown severely abused her and damaged her stuff by:

-- repeatedly punching her in the face during rough sex
-- choking her with a seat belt
-- throwing a broken cabinet door at her
-- tossing her cell phone "down the block"

Madisen also says in the docs ... Brown threw her white standard poodle named Beverly around her apartment -- and drove recklessly while Beverly was unsecured in a backseat. She says the pooch got tossed around the vehicle.

If that wasn't bad enough, Madisen says Brown repeatedly called her an "overdramatic actress" who "cried way too easily" and that he "enjoyed" hitting her in the face.

The judge ordered Brown to stay 100 yards away from Madisen and her poodle.

The North Korean government insists it had nothing to do with the hack on Sony ... but at the same time they're rejoicing over the security breach.

A N.K. National Defense Commission spokesperson called the hacking "a righteous deed of the supporters and sympathizers [of] the DPRK," which condemned the movie.

The North Korean gov. filed a formal complaint with the U.N. over the James Franco/Seth Rogen flick "The Interview" -- which is all about assassinating Kim Jong Un -- calling it an "act of war."

"Star Wars" director J.J. Abrams did his best to kick up more 'Black Stormtrooper' debates by hanging out with the guy at the center of it ... like they were Obi-Wan and Luke back in the day.

Abrams and John Boyega -- the alleged stormtrooper -- were side-by-side as they cruised into an L.A. event together Thursday night. Sooo ... does their bro-ing out session mean Boyega plays a much bigger role in the movie than fans thought? Hmmm ... curious, you are.

Angelina Jolie came to the aid of a fan who was being crushed by a mob hounding Angie for autographs ... then made the woman's day by snapping the coolest selfie ever.

Angie was leaving "The Daily Show" Thursday night when a fan got overwhelmed in the crowd and started screaming she was having a panic attack.

Jolie immediately singled out the woman, and had security pull her out. That's when AJ really turned on the charm ... wiping away the woman's tears, and moving in for the selfie.

Saint Angie's generosity was only upstaged by that awesome wolf hat.

Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green had a rough Thursday night, when they were sideswiped near Mulholland Drive by a drunk driver.

We're told Brian was driving a Range Rover at 9:30 PM when a Mini Cooper going in the opposite direction crossed over the yellow line and somewhat violently sideswiped them ... enough to blow a tire. The Mini Cooper spun around and eventually stopped.

Brian called the cops, they came and arrested the Mini driver. Our law enforcement sources say the 35-year-old guy was twice the legal limit.

Megan and Brian were not hurt.

Vanessa Hudgens -- with the help of her sharp lawyer and the LAPD -- just reached what may be the best resolution ever in a stalking case ... a case with a culture clash.

TMZ broke the story ... Vanessa's lawyer, Shawn Holley, got a temporary restraining order against a guy who traveled from his native Africa to L.A. with a goal ... to marry her.

The guy sent Vanessa a bunch of emails, including, "I love you and wanna marry you. I WRITE SCREENPLAYS. I wanna become a movie star." He also said, "God gave me a penis to make you feel like you never did everytime when we'll make love."

He caused enough alarm to get the attention of LAPD detectives, who went out to serve him with the temporary restraining order.

Now the big turn. We've learned the cops thought he was a decent guy. We're told the guy was "extremely apologetic," saying he was from another culture and had no idea he was being harassing or annoying.

So our law enforcement sources tell us the cops went to Shawn Holley and debriefed her. Holley had a decision to make -- a hearing was scheduled Thursday to make the restraining order permanent.

We're told Holley ended up calling the guy and reached the same conclusions as the LAPD. She got him to sign an out-of-court binding agreement promising he'd leave Vanessa alone, or else.

Seth Rogen is top dog in the new movie "The Interview" ... scoring nearly $2 million more than his co-star James Franco, according to the latest leaks.

The budget of the movie has gone online, and it shows Seth scoring $8.4 million plus back end profits, while Franco got $6.5 mil. But Rogen was also the producer, director and writer, so maybe just for acting Franco actually did better.

Kevin Federline -- who had a cameo -- didn't fare so well. He got $5k for his work.

And this is fun. There's a line item for props ... "table of weed, coke, pills and panties." The items were budgeted at $250, but it looks like a thrifty crew member snagged the stash for $241.

"Fifty Shades of Grey" will fall short by $14 ... because the star's mom, Melanie Griffith will NOT be seeing the movie.

Melanie was leaving Madeo Tuesday night when our photog asked if she planned on catching the flick -- which stars her daughter Dakota Johnson -- but she said no, for 2 reasons.

Here's what's shocking ... back in the day Melanie sexed it up in "Body Double," though true enough, she didn't get Ben Wa balls shoved up her woo-ha.

Everyone remembers Selma Blair and Sarah Michelle Gellar sucking face in "Cruel Intentions" -- but that kinda heat doesn't just happen. Takes practice, damn it. How much?

We asked SB ... and her answer is fantastic. So, let's roll the scene already!

Time for "TALES FROM A PORN STAR" ... starring porn legend Mary Carey.

Today's topic -- Which pro athlete would make the best adult movie star?

Mary -- an expert in the subject (she's starred in more than 100 films and was recently inducted into the AVN Porn Hall of Fame) -- says only one name comes to mind ... NBA star Dwight Howard.

And why is she so confident? Well, Mary has one great, big, giant, gargantuan reason ...