Norton behaves like a Hulk

THEY might want to create a new Oscar for Edward Norton: Hollywood's Biggest Pain in the Butt. Word is Norton is warring with Marvel Studios over the final cut of "The Incredible Hulk," which he wrote and stars in, but is threatening not to promote. The temperamental star's rep denied any serious friction, insisting:

"Edward was brought on board by Marvel as a producer, screenwriter and actor, so it shouldn't surprise anyone that he has a lot of creative input into the post-production process. His deal was for all three and he takes those roles seriously." She would not elaborate on Norton's issues. The Oscar-nominated actor has a reputation for being difficult. Tony Kaye, who directed him in "American History X," charged Norton re-edited the flick to give himself more screen time. And screenwriter/director Joe Eszterhas once cracked: "You don't want Edward Norton to star in your movie. He now rewrites all the scripts he agrees to act in."

Universal Pictures, distributor of "Hulk," which debuts nationwide on June 13, had no comment.