Further to our news item last month about the official 2006 Pink Floyd calendar, we have had an update from the company producing it. The calendar will not be ready for another three to four weeks, as the band have requested some image changes to include Live 8 shots.

Back in May 2004, we brought you the news that Brain Damage had been contacted by Mark Sturdy over at top UK music magazine Mojo, after help from us and all of you!

He has been commissioned by the magazine to write a piece on former Pink Floyd frontman Syd Barrett's career around 1971-1973 - in other words, his last couple of years in music. The main emphasis will be on his band Stars, but also he is chasing up various other little stories such as his alleged collaborations with Steve Took and Jack Bruce.

We've just had an update from Mark:

Antonioni's classic Zabriskie Point, which famously enlisted the help of Pink Floyd to provide music for the score, is receiving a rare airing on UK television this week.

Stories from the recording sessions are legendary, with the band indulging in fine food and wines, before strolling down to the studios, producing music that was described by Antonioni as "beautiful...but too sad!"

With Roger Waters wonderful operatic work "Ca Ira" being released this week in most countries tomorrow and Tuesday (read our exclusive, full review), we have an update for our French visitors.

Stores in France will not be stocking the album until October 10th, which we believe is due to production difficulties. However, our French readers should find "Ca Ira" worth the wait!