Hallmark Channel announces that internationally renowned actress Andie MacDowell is set to star in the two-hour pilot, "Cedar Cove", which commences production in mid-June. "Cedar Cove", the movie, is the basis for the network's first-ever primetime series. The movie pilot will premiere in late 2012, with the new one-hour drama series expected to premiere shortly after in early 2013. "Cedar Cove", is based on the bestselling book series by renowned author Debbie Macomber. The past partnership between Hallmark Channel and Debbie Macomber has resulted in the network having three of the top rated Original Movies on all of ad-supported cable TV three years in a row. Currently 0/10