Glen Lajeski, a former executive vice president with Walt Disney Studios, was fired by the company in June. Now, Lajeski is suing the company saying that his contract was breached.
According to the lawsuit, Lajeski was fired around June 15, “without specifying any cause for the termination and providing no opportunity to cure.” The lawsuit also explains that Lajeski’s contract was not set to expire until 2013.
When Lajeski was first hired, he started out as the vice president of music marketing, and helped create the successful soundtrack for O Brother, Where …

For years, Disney fans have been able to earn valuable rewards for their Disney vacations with the Disney Visa Credit Card from Chase. This week, Disney and Chase announced a new upgrade to the popular credit card that both new and current card holders are sure to be excited about. The Disney’s Premier Visa Card will give card holders the chance to earn rewards faster, use their rewards for airfare for the first time, and have access to special cardmember-only benefits.
With the Premier card, card holders will be able to …

Sources have reported that no representative for the estate of the late Steve Jobs will serve on the Walt Disney Company’s board of directors.
Despite the fact that the estate is Disney’s largest shareholder, with 7.7 percent of the company’s common stock, papers filed by Disney last Friday say that no one will be serving on the board on Jobs’ behalf. His widow is not a candidate, nor are any other representatives of the estate. As of this writing, no word has been heard from Disney about this news.
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Many fans of SOAPnet have recently been concerned over the news that one of their favorite channels would abruptly stop broadcasting its usual programming on March 23, as it made way for the brand new Disney Junior channel.  However, sources from SOAPnet have reached out to DisZine to explain that the transition would be more gradual.
While SOAPnet will eventually go away, there will be no “hard stop” to its broadcasts.  Rather, SOAPnet and Disney Junior will run concurrently for a period of transition.  More information was shared in this article …

Kellie Rodriguez, who attended a 2011 taping of Disney’s popular sitcom Good Luck Charlie, is suing the Walt Disney Company for the alleged sexual misconduct that took place during the taping.
According to the lawsuit, Rodriguez was subjected to lewd and inappropriate acts at the hands of crowd entertainer Ron Pearson. Rodriguez, along with two other audience members, were chosen by Pearson to participate in a contest that involved a “silly dance” to The Village People tune “YMCA.” However, Rodriguez claims the “silly dance” was anything but silly. In fact, Rodriguez …

In a regulatory filing on Friday, Disney disclosed their CEO’s and other top executives salaries. Disney CEO Bob Iger reportedly earned a 12 percent increase in salary in 2011 compared to the previous year, and a whopping 45% increase compared to his earnings in 2009, making his total earnings for 2011 $31.4 million.
Other top executives earnings were also filed. Jay Rasulo, Disney’s CFO, earned $9.9 million, while general counsel and senior executive vice president Alan Braverman made $6.9 million. Jayne Parker, executive vice president and chief human resources officer also …

Disney’s newest cruise ship, the Disney Fantasy, passed another important milestone Friday, as the ship headed toward the North Sea for a series of sea trials to test her seaworthiness.
This ship, which left the covered dock of shipbuilder Meyer Werft last week in a ceremonial “float out,” was pulled by tugboat – backwards – down the River Ems Friday, and was expected to arrive at Eemshaven, a seaport in Groningen, Netherlands, Saturday afternoon.  While in the North Sea, the German company will put the behemoth luxury liner through a series …

On Tuesday, Disney announced the launch of DisneyBaby.com, an online showcase of Disney-branded baby apparel as well as a destination for inspirational ideas, tips from real moms and more. The Huggies brand is DisneyBaby.com’s exclusive sponsor.
Jessi Dunne, executive vice president, Disney Moms and Babies for Disney Consumer Products says:
Disneybaby.com continues Disney’s longstanding tradition of helping families create magical moments together. Our new destination emphasizes the joys of parenthood by offering tools, products and everyday solutions in a fun but meaningful way that resonate with mom’s and dad’s desire …

Exciting events are on the horizon for the Disney Store, as the familiar retailer looks to a bright new future while celebrating its twenty fifth anniversary in 2012.
At the National Retail Federation’s “Big Show,” held yesterday in New York City, Disney Store announce that its interactive store design, first introduced in 2010, will be  in twelve countries by the end of 2012, as the retailer prepares to open its first Chinese store in Shanghai this fall.
“We take great pride in bringing the magic of Disney to families around the world …

Disney English is hiring foreign trainers to teach English to children ages 2 to 12 living in China. The jobs have been advertised in newspapers and online, and the push to find trainers for this position coincides with Disney’s plans to open Shanghai Disneyland.
Those hired for the training program will enjoy a 12 to 15 month contract as well as other benefits that include 100% paid health and dental insurance; a housing stipend; annual leave and sick pay as well as a one-time training bonus, incentive programs, and life, accident …