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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.
While living dual lives as high school students and ninja heroes in New York, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles face a more terrifying threat. After another failed Mousers attack, TCRI has gained the aid of a mysterious vigilante called the Shredder and his Foot Clan. TCRI is planning to open a portal to a certain dimension where a cosmic energy can be used as a fuel source for weapons and advanced mutagen. Shredder is helping them because an important ally (possibly Karai) is trapped in the very dimension. The dimension is home to an alien overlord known as Krang. Meanwhile, the Turtles struggle with upcoming standardized tests and who they should ask to the prom. During some battles, a few of the mutant friends turn against the Turtles and join the Shredder's gang. Exciting parts will include dimension-jumping and the Turtles meet different versions of themselves (from Kevin Eastman's original comics, from the '80s cartoon, from the 2003 series, the 2012 show, the tacky 90s movies, and the 2014 Bayverse).
