'The Hobbit' extended edition to release in OctoberLos Angeles, Aug 6 (AZINS) The extended edition of filmmaker Peter Jackson's epic trilogy "The Hobbit" will hit theatres in October.

Far Away Entertainment first revealed plans that the extended edition of "The Hobbit" trilogy will get a theatrical release, reports aceshowbiz.com.

"Fathom Events and Warner Bros are partnering to present the extended editions of all three 'Hobbit' movies. Shown over three nights, the epic Peter Jackson trilogy will be the first time the extended editions have ever been released in theatres," reads the statement on the website.

Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, Luke Evans, Orlando Bloom, Evangeline Lilly and Lee Pace are several names who will appear in the extended version.