Superstar Brad Pitt creates movie theater mayhem -- and now we have the real story behind the scuffle!

Brad was trying to get into an event for his new movie, 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' but was stormed by out of control paparazzi. An Executive Protection Specialist was attempting to get Brad away from the aggressive photogs.

Now the specialist is giving ET this exclusive statement:

"We were told by Mr. Pitt's people that he was being followed by numerous paparazzi that ran a minimum of 20 red lights to keep up with Mr. Pitt. When Mr. Pitt arrived at the theater approximately seven paparazzi bum-rushed the front door of the theater and began to rush inside. It's security's sole priority to protect the talent and I removed Mr. Pitt immediately from what could have been a potentially dangerous situation."

Hollywood.tv found Brad shortly after getting in his SUV and leaving the theater. Watch the all-new video.