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Tony Todd (December 4, 1954 – November 6, 2024) was an acclaimed American actor known for his deep, resonant voice and imposing screen presence. Born in Washington, D.C., and raised in Hartford, Connecticut, Todd trained in theatre at the University of Connecticut and the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center, building a foundation for his later work both on stage and screen. Todd's film career began in the mid-1980s with supporting roles in films like "Platoon" (1986) and "Sleepwalk" (1986). He rose to prominence for his starring role as Ben in "Night of the Living Dead" (1990) before achieving iconic status as the title character in the horror classic "Candyman" (1992), a role he would reprise in several sequels. His film credits also include "The Crow" (1994), "The Rock" (1996), "Wishmaster" (1997), and his recurring role as William Bludworth in the "Final Destination" series (2000–2025). In television, Todd was widely recognized for his recurring roles across the Star Trek franchise—most notably as Kurn, Worf's brother, in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," as well as other roles in "Star Trek: Voyager." He also made memorable appearances on shows like "Boston Public," "24," "The X-Files," "Smallville," and "Law & Order". Beyond live-action roles, Todd was a prolific voice actor. He contributed to the Half-Life video game series as the Vortigaunts, voiced The Fallen in "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" (2009), Zoom in "The Flash" (2014–2023), and played Venom in "Marvel's Spider-Man 2" (2023), for which he earned a BAFTA Games Award nomination. Todd’s theatre credentials were equally impressive, including starring roles in Broadway and regional productions such as August Wilson's "King Hedley II," "The Captain's Tiger," "Othello," and "Aida." His voice, physical stature, and range earned him critical acclaim and a lasting legacy in horror, science fiction, and dramatic arts. Tony Todd died from stomach cancer at his home in Marina del Rey, California, on November 6, 2024, at the age of 69. He had reportedly been quietly battling this illness during his final projects. Both "Final Destination: Bloodlines" and "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle" were dedicated to his memory.
Six months after Zod’s invasion, Superman is both revered and feared. Lex Luthor, owner of LexCorp, invites the city’s elite to a lavish party, where Bruce Wayne and Diana Prince, investigating Superman, attend. Bruce and Lex clash over Superman, and Lex introduces a Kryptonite mineral that could weaken him. Meanwhile, Batman’s violent actions alienate Gotham’s citizens, and his relationship with Alfred deteriorates. At the party, Superman handles an emergency, triggering a tense confrontation with Batman. Bruce discovers Superman’s identity and begins crafting a Kryptonite weapon. Lois and Clark investigate Batman’s past, while Lex plots to capture Diana and exploit her origins. Batman, in new armor, confronts Superman using Kryptonite. As they battle, Clark urges Bruce to remember his mission to inspire hope. The fight is interrupted when Lex’s men capture Superman and Diana. Batman, Alfred, and Nightwing infiltrate Lex’s facility in Alaska, rescue the captives, and battle Lex’s robotic forces. Lex activates a Kryptonite-powered suit, but Superman, revived by sunlight, joins the fight. Together, they defeat Lex. Afterwards, Lex is arrested, and Superman steps back from heroism. Bruce and Diana investigate a looming cosmic threat. Post Credits: On Apokolips, Darkseid prepares for war.
