Apr 12, 2006 - Site Downtime - Some of you may have noticed problems with the I-CON site over the past few days. We have been having hardware issues with our server, which have now been resolved. All site functionality should now be fully restored... if you notice any issues, please email webmaster@iconsf.org. Thank you.

Mar 22, 2006 - Important Travel Update! - The Suffolk County Half Marathon will be taking place this Sunday, resulting in closures on Nichols Road between the Long Island Expressway and Rt. 347. Please use these directions to get to the convention on Sunday.

Mar 22, 2006 - New I-CON Community - ICON Science Fiction, Inc. is proud to announce its new project, community.iconsf.org. Designed to encourage community involvement and the open sharing of ideas and information, community.iconsf.org is our new hub for everyone who is interested in Science Fiction, Fact, and Fantasy (and Gaming, Anime, and everything else you might see at I-CON - and likely a whole lot more!). We encourage you all to stop in, take a look, and speak your mind - this site was created to allow you to immerse yourself further in the things that matter to you (and us).

Mar 22, 2006 - Indie Film Schedule - In addition to the main schedule and gaming schedule linked from our home page, the Indie Film schedule is now online. Also, an HTML (webpage) version of the schedule is coming soon, we thank everyone for their patience.

Mar 21, 2006 - Schedule Coming Soon Posted! - We know that many of you were anxiously awaiting the schedule for I-CON. Well, it's here! Go to the site index and check it out to see everything what I-CON 25 has in store for you!

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Website: http://www.lordsofthehoof.com/

Lords of the Hoof costume Designers Cordite and Destrier, will be presenting 2 panels at icon this year:

COSTUMING HOOFED CHARACTERS

This panel will examine the design, construction, and implementation of various costume components unique to hooved characters, including of course, hooves! Cordite and Destrier will discuss various methods and materials involved in head and hoof construction, paying close attention to the prime requisites of safety and functionality. Attendee participation is welcome and all are encouraged to bring examples of applicable work.

Cordite and Destrier have been designing and building masks, hooves, and costumes for over a decade. Cordite has pioneered Unguligrade leg appliances through three generations of prototypes and is currently building a host of heads and hoofs for the film: Circle of Stone.

CIRCLE OF STONE

An Anthropomorphic Independent Film Production Circle of Stone is a costumed anthropomorphic independent film being shot on location in the New Jersey region in 2006 with post production into 2007. Our story is an anthropomorphic fantasy, set in the medieval period, which tells the story of three characters; a fox, a horse, and a doe, who find themselves confronting an ancient terror. When their actions lead to their banishment from the city they are trying to save, they become outlaws determined to help those trapped between the terror and the greed of the powerful Margrave who rules the land. The panel will discuss the project, its challenges, and its progress, and provide information and background to any wishing to either participate in a role or in the production or any desiring to venture into independent films. Some of the films costumes will be present. Script Readings will be offered for those interested in acting or appearing as extras.

Destrier has over 20 years in Film, Radio, and TV production and with Cordite, a combined 20 years in costume fabrication and design.

For further information, check their website.