Sony reported to be losing interest in buying Hollyoaks maker

Entertainment giant Sony is reported to be losing interest is buying the parent company of Liverpool-based Lime Pictures.

All3Media was put up for sale in April by its owner – private equity outfit Permira.

Sony was mooted as a potential bidder but is now thought to be reluctant to pay more than £700m with Permira hoping for around £750m, according to a national newspaper report.

Lime Pictures, formerly Mersey TV, produces hit shows including teen soap Hollyoaks and the Only Way is Essex.

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