HALLMARK CHANNEL'S ORIGINAL PRIMETIME SERIES "DEBBIE MACOMBER'S CEDAR COVE" TO BEGIN PRODUCTION ON SEASON THREE IN VANCOUVER ON MARCH 30

In Its First Two Seasons, "Cedar Cove" Was the #1 Primetime Drama Series Of The Summer, Saturdays at 8p.m.

Hallmark Channel proudly announces its Original Primetime Series, "Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove," is slated to begin production on its third season in Vancouver March 30 for the highly-anticipated special two-hour World Premiere July 2015. The series' third season will feature the return of series regulars, including internationally acclaimed star Andie MacDowell, Dylan Neal, Bruce Boxleitner, Barbara Niven, Brennan Elliott, Teryl Rothery, Sarah Smyth and reoccurring cast members Sebastian Spence, Timothy Webber and Jesse Hutch, as well as recently added to the cast in a reoccurring guest star role, Colin Ferguson, as the beloved residents of the majestic seaside small town full of drama and romance. "Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove," based on the bestselling book series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber, finished its first and second season as the #1 Primetime Summer Drama on Saturday Nights at 8 p.m.

"Our viewers have fallen in love with the poignant storytelling and riveting emotional drama from this richly woven world of the beautiful coastal town, Cedar Cove," said Michelle Vicary, Executive Vice President, Programming and Publicity, Crown Media Family Networks. "The third season will boast exciting new storylines and introduce more characters to the exceptional all-star ensemble led by the incomparable Andie MacDowell, promising to captivate the hearts of millions once again."

"Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove" takes viewers into the idyllic and picturesque Cedar Cove, a small town home to romance, relationships and drama. At the center of it all is Olivia Lockhart, played by Andie MacDowell, the revered Cedar Cove Municipal Court judge, lifetime town resident, loving mother and loyal friend to many. Dylan Neal plays the handsome Jack Griffith, editor of the Cedar Cove Chronicle and Olivia's boyfriend, whose troubled past recently caught up to him and now threatens to ruin their once-perfect relationship. As Jack attempts to hide the upsetting truth from Olivia, even as she makes plans to start their future together, everyone in Cedar Cove - friends, family and even enemies - find shocking surprises and hidden secrets, which keeps this small town bursting with drama and above all, a big heart.

"Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove" season three will be produced by Unity Pictures and distributed by Dan Wigutow Productions. Executive producers are Debbie Macomber, Dan Wigutow, Sue Tenney, Ron French and Stephen Harmaty. Tenney is the show runner. "Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove" is based on the popular book series Cedar Cove by New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber.

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