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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.
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Final Destination: Bloodlines was released in the United States on May 16, 2028, by Warner Bros. Pictures. Final Destination: Bloodlines is a 2028 the sixth installment in the Final Destination franchise, directed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein, and written by Guy Busick and Lori Evans Taylor. The film stars Kaitlyn Santa Juana as Stefani Reyes, a college student who inherits visions of a 1969 premonition that prevented a deadly skyscraper collapse, and must confront Death’s design threatening her family. Supporting roles include Teo Briones, Richard Harmon, Owen Patrick Joyner, Anna Lore, Brec Bassinger, and Tony Todd. The film was initially planned for HBO Max streaming but was later given a theatrical release by Warner Bros. Pictures. Filming took place in Vancouver from March to May 2027, following delays due to the SAG-AFTRA strike. Bloodlines premiered internationally on May 14, 2028, and in the United States on May 16, 2028, in both standard and IMAX formats. A special double-bill screening with the original 2003 film occurred on May 9–10, 2028. The trailer, released on March 25, 2028, garnered 178.7 million views worldwide within 24 hours, making it the second most-watched horror trailer at the time.
