Spielberg Devastated By Loss Of E.T. Collaborator

Marvin Levy, a longtime advisor and publicist to Steven Spielberg, has died at the age of 96.

On April 7, the publicist, known for his work on various iconic movie marketing campaigns, sadly passed away in Los Angeles.

After Marvin’s unfortunate demise, Steven expressed his sentiments by stating that it was a tremendous loss not only for him personally but also for the entire industry. While there are numerous gifted public relations executives, Marvin stood out as exceptional and unique in his talent.

He had been a faithful and remarkable collaborator for more than half a century, admired and valued by everyone fortunate enough to benefit from his guidance.

Steven mentioned that he’s collaborated with Marvin since the very beginning of his professional journey, starting from the launch of his short film Amblin back in 1968.

He excelled in dealing with the press; there was nobody better than him. To the media and the public at large, Marvin served as the embodiment of Amblin.

Marvin stood out when it came to managing the press. He was the representative of Amblin to both the media and the world of exhibitions.

In our line of work, we found ourselves at opposite stages of movie production. Each time I completed my part in a film project, it was just the beginning for Marvin.

Marvin was brought to life through numerous movies, television shows, Amblin events, award campaigns, and PR strategies we orchestrated.

‘He had a deep passion for his job and always showed great excitement towards our company. His creativity, innovation, and wisdom were highly valued, and he earned respect due to his integrity and honesty.’

He had a keen enthusiasm for discovering innovative methods to showcase movies to viewers. Consequently, he became the pioneer and sole recipient of an Academy Award in the realm of publicity.

In addition to his work with Steven, Marvin helped to promote well known films including  

1. Return to Tomorrow, Dilemma of Sophie, Cab Driver, Men from Beyond, Who Deceived Roger Rabbit, Gigi, Chariot of Fire, Contest of the Kramers, Meteor Strike, Ogre’s Tale, and Gladiatorial Combat

2. Journey to Yesterday, Sophie’s Dilemma, Yellow Cab Story, Men with Black Badges, Who Tricked Roger Rabbit, Gigi, Chariot Race, Clash of the Kramers, Meteor Shock, Green Monster Tale, and Gladiatorial Struggle

3. Travel Back in Time, Sophie’s Conflict, Taxi Chronicles, Men in Secret Service, Who Fooled Roger Rabbit, Gigi, Chariot Rivalry, Kramer Confrontation, Asteroid Collision, Swamp Shrek, and Gladiatorial Battle

4. Time Travel, Sophie’s Dilemma, Cab Ride, Men in Black Suits, Who Deceived Roger Rabbit, Gigi, Chariot Wars, Clash of the Kramers, Space Impact, Shreky Story, and Gladiatorial Duel

5. Going Backwards, Sophie’s Decision, Taxi Journey, Men in Uniform, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Gigi, Ben-Hur Racing, Kramer Fight, Meteor Strike, Frog Prince Tale, and Gladiatorial Contest

6. Time-Traveling, Sophie’s Pick, Cab Adventure, Men with Dark Secrets, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Gigi, Chariot Battle, Kramer Dispute, Meteor Threat, Shrek Legend, and Gladiatorial Clash

7. Voyage Through Time, Sophie’s Choice, Taxi Trip, Men in Black Vehicles, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Gigi, Ben-Hur Chariot Race, Kramer Dispute, Meteor Collision, Shrek Story, and Gladiatorial Combat

8. Leap Through Time, Sophie’s Dilemma, Cab Ride, Men in Dark Uniforms, Who Deceived Roger Rabbit, Gigi, Chariot Race, Kramer Dispute, Asteroid Crash, Swamp-Dwelling Tale, and Gladiatorial Struggle

9. Time-Jump, Sophie’s Conflict, Taxi Drive, Men in Secret Service, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Gigi, Ben-Hur Chariot Wars, Kramer Clash, Meteor Shockwave, Frog Prince Adventure, and Gladiatorial Brawl

10. Time-Warping, Sophie’s Decision, Cab Expedition, Men with Black Suits, Who Deceived Roger Rabbit, Gigi, Ben-Hur Chariot Race, Kramer Dispute, Meteor Strike Event, Shrek’s Tale, and Gladiatorial Battlefield

Originating from New York, Marvin kick-started his professional journey in advertising. Over time, he climbed the ranks and ended up in a senior position within the marketing team at Columbia Pictures.

Throughout his career, he developed such a strong rapport with Steven Spielberg that the director frequently sought his counsel.

When Steven founded DreamWorks in 1994, Marvin moved there.

2018 found me, at the ripe age of 90, becoming the first ever to receive an Honorary Academy Award. This esteemed honor was bestowed upon me for a lifetime of exceptional publicity work that has successfully introduced films to the thoughts, feelings, and very core of audiences worldwide.

Read More

• Clash Royale Best Boss Bandit Champion decks

• Cookie Run: Kingdom Pure Vanilla Cookie (Compassionate) Guide: How to unlock, Best Toppings, and more

• MAFS Star Jamie Marinos Spills Secrets on Her Steamy Romance and Dinner Party Drama!

• Death in Paradise star shares ‘unfortunate’ update about the beloved series

• Meet Tayme Thapthimthong, the Breakout Star Who Romances Lisa in The White Lotus Season 3

• ‘The Baldwins,’ Alec and Hilaria’s TLC show, addresses ‘Rust’ shooting and PTSD

• Lauren Hall’s Dramatic Transformation Shocks Married At First Sight Fans!

• Hailey Bieber’s Heartbreak: Justin’s Disturbing Decline Sparks Deep Concern

• Oscar-Nominated Fernanda Torres Makes First Public Appearance Since Blackface Apology

• MAFS Couple’s Shocking Reunion

2025-04-09 12:04