Jalen Rose and Tom Gores Launch Detroit-Based Same Page Entertainment

The new production company aims to amplify Detroit's creative talent and drive economic opportunity.

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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Longtime NBA player turned sports analyst Jalen Rose has partnered with Tom Gores, Chairman and Founder of Platinum Equity and owner of the Detroit Pistons, to launch Same Page Entertainment, a Detroit-based, multi-media production company with a full slate of projects set to launch this year. The company will focus on premium storytelling across scripted and unscripted film, television and podcasts with a 'By Detroit, For the World' mentality.

Why it matters

Rose and Gores founded Same Page Entertainment to create content that sparks cross-cultural conversation and deeper appreciation for others at a critical time globally, with a specific focus on developing and producing projects about Michigan's rich culture, history and legends. The company aims to amplify Detroit's creative talent and drive new economic opportunity in the city.

The details

Same Page Entertainment will develop a range of projects including a television drama, a documentary on the McDonald's All-American Games, a narrative feature, and a new podcast from Rose. The company was actively building this slate of projects for the past few years. Rose comes to Same Page with a history of producing projects such as the documentary The Fab Five, while Gores was previously an executive producer on the award-winning Detroit-based documentary The Cave of Adullam.

  • Same Page Entertainment announced its launch on February 17, 2026.

The players

Jalen Rose

A former NBA player who is now a sports analyst, and a Detroit native and University of Michigan Wolverine. He is a co-founder of Same Page Entertainment.

Tom Gores

The Chairman and Founder of Platinum Equity and owner of the Detroit Pistons. He is a Flint native and Michigan State Spartan, and the co-founder of Same Page Entertainment.

Platinum Equity

An investment firm founded by Tom Gores.

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What they’re saying

“Jalen has always been an innovative storyteller and one of Detroit's biggest champions, and our city is filled with unique and powerful voices that deserve to be heard. With Same Page Entertainment we're creating a platform to amplify Detroit's creative talent and drive new economic opportunity. Our goal is to back people who have the courage to bet on themselves and who refuse to be limited by others' expectations.”

— Tom Gores, Chairman and Founder, Platinum Equity (Deadline)

“Tom and I originally came together in our shared philanthropic work and now he's committed to this business venture that furthers our investment in the people of Detroit and Michigan. I have been fortunate to have a successful career from an NBA athlete to an analyst and then full-time on-air talent. Now with Same Page, I'm entering my ownership era, expanding my creative reach to build a powerhouse studio beyond sports that develops talent, creates jobs, and produces projects right here in Michigan. I have always been committed to my hometown, and this is a full 360 moment. We are giving the people what they want.”

— Jalen Rose (Deadline)

What’s next

Same Page Entertainment plans to roll out multiple projects early this year.

The takeaway

The launch of Same Page Entertainment represents a significant investment in Detroit's creative community and a commitment to amplifying diverse voices and stories from the region. By leveraging the expertise and resources of Jalen Rose and Tom Gores, the company aims to drive economic opportunity and produce content that resonates globally.