CNN TITLES THIS STORY: 'Passion' misses Oscar's top awards (YEAH, MISSES)

Oscar gave wings to "The Aviator" on Tuesday, with the film earning 11 nominations -- including best picture -- to lead the pack for the 77th annual Academy Awards.

The Howard Hughes biography also picked up nods for best actor (Leonardo DiCaprio), best director (Martin Scorsese), best supporting actor (Alan Alda) and best supporting actress (Cate Blanchett). More...