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Jimmy Donaldson poses with a woman in a patterned jacket and red-framed glasses behind a white desk. The desk has a computer, scattered papers, a 2026 calendar, a candy bowl, and a nameplate that reads "Mrs. Maybelle." A small sitting area is visible in the background.

Jimmy Donaldson poses with a woman in a patterned jacket and red-framed glasses behind a white desk. The desk has a computer, scattered papers, a 2026 calendar, a candy bowl, and a nameplate that reads "Mrs. Maybelle." A small sitting area is visible in the background.

A man wearing a black hoodie and earpiece examines two black belts on a table. Two rolls of tape—one blue, one yellow—sit in front of him. Various tools including wires, clips, and a Makita battery pack are on the table. Studio lighting shines in the background.

A man wearing a black hoodie and earpiece examines two black belts on a table. Two rolls of tape—one blue, one yellow—sit in front of him. Various tools including wires, clips, and a Makita battery pack are on the table. Studio lighting shines in the background.

Four people work on a film set designed with gold flooring and golden walls. A crew member on the left holds a boom microphone pole overhead. In the center of the set is a large transparent cylindrical vault containing money in the form of bills. A metal folding chair sits in the middle of the gold floor. Additional crew members with headsets are positioned around the space. A clapperboard titled “Mike” is visible in the lower left corner.

Four people work on a film set designed with gold flooring and golden walls. A crew member on the left holds a boom microphone pole overhead. In the center of the set is a large transparent cylindrical vault containing money in the form of bills. A metal folding chair sits in the middle of the gold floor. Additional crew members with headsets are positioned around the space. A clapperboard titled “Mike” is visible in the lower left corner.

Three people on a film set wearing gray tactical vests and helmets inspect a prop explosive on a film set. A woman in the foreground smiles at the camera. Film crew and lighting equipment are visible in the background.

Three people on a film set wearing gray tactical vests and helmets inspect a prop explosive on a film set. A woman in the foreground smiles at the camera. Film crew and lighting equipment are visible in the background.

Seven people pose in a modern office lobby. Three people sit in the front row on a beige couch—Jimmy Donaldson holding a Rubik's cube, one holding a large jar of coins, and one reading a magazine. Four people stand behind them. Four world time zone clocks are mounted on the wall above. A coffee table with papers and a succulent arrangement is in the foreground.

Seven people pose in a modern office lobby. Three people sit in the front row on a beige couch—Jimmy Donaldson holding a Rubik's cube, one holding a large jar of coins, and one reading a magazine. Four people stand behind them. Four world time zone clocks are mounted on the wall above. A coffee table with papers and a succulent arrangement is in the foreground.

A person on a film set in a tactical helmet reads a list clipped to a metal clipboard. The list is titled "February 2026 Operating Capital Expenses of Golden Desert Vault." Film crew and equipment are visible in the background on set.

A person on a film set in a tactical helmet reads a list clipped to a metal clipboard. The list is titled "February 2026 Operating Capital Expenses of Golden Desert Vault." Film crew and equipment are visible in the background on set.

A smiling man in black clothing stands on a film set holding two production lights—a chrome reflective sphere light in his left hand and a frosted globe light with a stand in his right hand. The set is bathed in pink and red lighting. Cables and equipment are visible on the floor.

A smiling man in black clothing stands on a film set holding two production lights—a chrome reflective sphere light in his left hand and a frosted globe light with a stand in his right hand. The set is bathed in pink and red lighting. Cables and equipment are visible on the floor.

Two men hold and examine a black belt on a film set. The person on the left wears a light gray hoodie, and the person on the right wears a shirt featuring a sheet music pattern. The belt is marked with colorful X's.

Two men hold and examine a black belt on a film set. The person on the left wears a light gray hoodie, and the person on the right wears a shirt featuring a sheet music pattern. The belt is marked with colorful X's.

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