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• Commentary

  By director Martin Scorsese, editor Thelma Schoonmaker and producer Michael Mann: Listen to the filmmakers as they discuss the ins and outs of this modern classic.

• A Life Without Limits: The Making of The Aviator

  See how the life of aviation pioneer Howard Hughes was recreated on the big screen.

• The Role of Howard Hughes in Aviation History

  Take a look at history and see the contributions Howard Hughes made to the evolution of aviation.

• Modern Marvels: Howard Hughes

  Take a journey through history as you look at the life of Howard Hughes in this documentary by the History Channel.

• The Affliction of Howard Hughes: OCD

  Look deeper into one man’s dark secret and see how Obsessive- Compulsive Disorder affected Howard Hughes’ life and how it was used in the film.

• OCD Panel Discussion

  Sit with Leonardo DiCaprio, Martin Scorsese, Howard Hughes’ Widow Terry Moore and others as they discuss the effects of OCD and how it was shown in the film.

• The Visual Effects of The Aviator

  Enter the world of movie magic and see how the most difficult shots in this film were created.

• Constructing The Aviator: The Work of Dante Ferretti

  See how history is brought to life with production designer Dante Ferretti.

• Costuming The Aviator: The Work of Sandy Powell

  Sit with costume designer Sandy Powell and discover how costumes make the character.

• The Age of Glamour: The Hair and Makeup of The Aviator

  Sit in front of the mirror and observe the approach the filmmakers took to create looks for the characters.

• Scoring The Aviator: The Work of Howard Shore

  Go into the studio with Howard Shore as he composes the music that helped tell the story of Hughes’ life.

• The Wainwright Family: Loudon, Rufus and Martha

  Loudon Wainwright explains his family’s role in the film and their different styles of music.

• An Evening with Leonardo DiCaprio and Alan Alda

  Have a seat and listen to Leonardo DiCaprio and Alan Alda as they discuss their experiences while working on the film.

• Deleted Scene: Howard Tells Ava about His Car Accident

• Still Gallery

  Take a look at exclusive behind-the-scenes photographs and see the actors at work.

• Trailers

  Theatrical Trailer, The Aviator Soundtrack promo

“Filmaking on a grand and rare scale.” —Richard Schickel, TIME

Howard Hughes was a wily industrialist, glamorous movie producer and unstoppable American innovator—but thought of himself foremost as an aviator. In this spectacular epic, director Martin Scorsese focuses on the most prolific period in the life of Hughes (Golden Globe® Award winner Leonardo DiCaprio): the 1920s through the 1940s. It was a time of brilliant aeronautical invention, turbulent love affairs (including one with Katharine Hepburn, played by Oscar® winner Cate Blanchett) and savage corporate battles. Prepare yourself for the ride of a visionary lifetime.