Agreed, Jane2.
"They, like they have always been, are really excited about their show/movie. And they've always been open about what's happening with the future of the show."
Then those Producers aren't the brightest. You NEVER admittedly comment on a major motion picture project, when connected to its development, prior to contract negotiations.
If you are actually taking to the Producers of this flick and they encourage you to post rumors, then they should be questioned and possibly punished for their continuous display of breaking Studio Policy. Simple as that.
I hope others in the field will recognize & agree with me, as its standard procedure! Oy.
When I think about you, I touch myself.