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| Some important facts about Xanadu include: |
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| – The film was directed by Robert Greenwald and produced by Lawrence Gordon and Joel Silver. |
| – Xanadu was inspired by the 1947 film Down to Earth, which featured Rita Hayworth as a muse sent to Earth to inspire a struggling artist. |
| – The film incorporates elements of Greek mythology, including the muses of Greek mythology and the idea of a muse inspiring a mortal artist. |
| – Despite its poor reception, Xanadu has developed a cult following over the years, particularly among fans of campy and kitschy movies. |
| – The film features a soundtrack composed by Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) and Olivia Newton-John, which includes the hit songs “Magic” and “Xanadu.” |
| – Xanadu was nominated for multiple Razzie Awards, including Worst Picture, Worst Actress (Olivia Newton-John), Worst Director, and Worst Original Song. |
| – Despite its failure, Xanadu has been adapted into a successful stage musical, which has toured nationally and internationally. |